Learn how to register for WAEC GCE 2025. See form price, how to apply, exam rules, and answers to common questions.
WAEC GCE Registration Form 2025 – Full Instructions and Simple Guide
The WAEC GCE exam form for 2025 is now out. All people who want to take the exam should apply now.
The WAEC GCE exam is also called the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private students. It helps people who are not in regular school get a certificate.
It is good to register early. This helps avoid problems or delays. If you register late, you may miss the exam or face more stress.
If you want to take this exam, this article will show you all the steps to follow.
Read everything carefully so you do not miss any step.
WAEC GCE Registration Fee 2025 – Full Details
To register for the WAEC GCE exam in 2025, you must pay Twenty-Seven Thousand Naira (₦27,000). There is also a bank charge of Five Hundred Naira (₦500).
You must pay this money at any of the banks below:
- Access Bank
- Ecobank
- Fidelity Bank
- Jaiz Bank
- GTBank
- Stanbic IBTC Bank
- UBA
- Heritage Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Unity Bank
- Sterling Bank
- WEMA Bank
- First Bank
- Polaris Bank
- Union Bank
- Zenith Bank
- FCMB (First City Monument Bank)
If you want to get a registration token, you can also pay online using your debit card through the platforms below:
- Bancwize
- Paga
- Citiserve
- System Specs
- Unified Payments
- UBA
- Xpress Payment
- Interswitch
- Capricorn
- Kuda
- Coralpay
- Cyberspace
- Brinq Africa
- Palmpay
- Etranzact
- Fidelity Bank
- Broadshift Technologies
- Paycom
- IQ Pay
- Itex
Simple Instructions for WAEC GCE 2025 Registration
If you want to apply for WAEC GCE 2025, follow these steps:
- After you pay the registration fee, you will get a Registration PIN.
- Go to the WAEC website at registration.waecdirect.org and enter your PIN to start your registration.
- Make sure you have your NIN (National Identification Number). It is very important.
- If you have any disability, finish your online registration and select the type. This can include:
- Blindness
- Low eyesight
- Body movement issues
- Speech problems
- Hearing problems
- Check all your details very well. This includes:
- Your full name
- Whether you are male or female
- Your passport photo
- Date of birth
- Subjects you want to take
- After you finish registration, print your Admission Notice. This paper will show you are registered. It will also have your Result Checker PIN.
- Try to finish everything within two weeks after you first open the WAEC portal.
- Make sure you register early. The registration will close soon.
WAEC GCE 2025 – Registration and Exam Tips
To register and prepare well for WAEC GCE 2025, follow these simple tips:
- You can choose between two types of exams:
- Computer-Based Exam (CB-WASSCE)
- Pen and Paper Exam
Pick the one that is better for you.
- Practice before the exam by doing online mock tests. You will get mock exam updates by email, text message, and social media.
- Make sure you complete all the steps before you pay. You cannot get a refund after payment.
- Always check the WAEC official website. You can see the exam timetable and news there.
- Use a Microsoft HD 3000 digital camera to take your passport photo. The photo must:
- Be in JPEG format
- Be black-and-white or color
- Have size 275 × 314 pixels
- Be between 7kb and 15kb
- Have 72 dpi resolution
- You must wear normal clothes (mufti) during the exam. Do not wear any uniform.
- Do not bring phones, weapons, or gadgets to the exam hall.
- Check all your information again before you submit your form. You cannot change anything later.
- You must bring your original Photocard to the exam hall. If you do not have it, you will not enter.
- If you are caught cheating in the exam, your result will be cancelled, and you may face legal action.
- Give your correct email and phone number when you register. WAEC will send important messages there.
FAQs
1. What is the total cost for WAEC GCE 2025 registration?
You need to pay ₦27,000 for the form and ₦500 as bank charge.
2. Where can I buy the registration form?
You can pay at banks like UBA, First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank, and others listed by WAEC. You can also pay online using your ATM card.
3. Do I need a NIN to register?
Yes. Your National Identification Number (NIN) is required for registration.
4. Can I change my details after registration?
No. Once you finish and submit your form, you cannot change any information.
5. What should I bring on exam day?
You must bring your original Photocard. Do not bring phones or gadgets. Wear simple clothes (no uniform).
