WAEC GCE 2025 Registration Form | Instructions & Guidelines

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has opened the GCE registration for private candidates for the first series in 2025. This guide explains the registration process, fees, payment options, and steps for completing the process. Read on to learn all the necessary details for a successful registration.

The registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates in the first series of 2025 is now open. This guide covers all essential details, including fees, payment options, and registration steps.

Registration Details and Fees
Start Date: 26 January 2025.
Fee: Twenty-Seven Thousand Naira (₦27,000), plus a bank commission of Five Hundred Naira (₦500).

Payment Options
Payments can be made through banks, registration centres, or accredited agents.

Approved Banks:
Access Bank Plc
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
United Bank for Africa Plc
Ecobank Plc
Heritage Bank Plc
Standard Chartered Bank Plc
Unity Bank Plc
Fidelity Bank Plc
Jaiz Bank
Sterling Bank Plc
WEMA Bank Plc
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
Polaris Bank Ltd
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
Zenith Bank Plc
First City Monument Bank Plc

Cashless Payment Services:
Bancwize Limited
Paga
Coralpay
Cyberspace Ltd
Brinq Africa
Palmpay
Etranzact
Fidelity Bank
Broadshift Technologies Ltd
Paycom
IQ Pay
Itex
Citiserve Ltd
System Specs Ltd
Unified Payments
UBA
Xpress Payment
Interswitch
Capricorn Ltd
Kuda

How to Register for WAEC GCE 2025
Step 1: Obtain Registration PIN
Pay the registration fee at an approved payment location to receive a Registration PIN.

Step 2: Visit the Registration Website
Go to WAEC Registration Portal and log in using the PIN.

Step 3: Ensure National Identification Number (NIN)
Make sure you have your NIN as it is a required detail during registration.

Step 4: Special Needs Candidates
If you have special needs, specify the type of impairment (e.g., visual, speech, hearing) during the online registration.

Step 5: Complete Registration
Finish the registration process within two weeks of starting on the website. Confirm all personal details, including name, gender, date of birth, passport photo, and selected subjects. Print the Admission Notice, which includes your Result Checker PIN.

Important Guidelines
Verify all details carefully to avoid errors.
Follow all instructions during registration.
Keep the Admission Noti