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National Published: July 18, 2026 • By Emmanuel Iweh

Full Transition To CBT for WAEC and NECO By 2026 Unveiled By FG: Guidelines Released

Full Transition To CBT for WAEC and NECO By 2026 Unveiled By FG: Guidelines Released

"Nigeria's Federal Government (FG) has announced the full transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for both West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) by 2026. The development is part of the government's effort to improve education using technology."

Full Transition To CBT for WAEC and NECO By 2026 Unveiled By FG: Guidelines Released

Published: July 18, 2026 | Source: CampusAI Nigeria

What's Happening

The Federal Government has made a significant announcement regarding the education sector in Nigeria. The government has unveiled a plan to fully transition West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by the year 2026. This move is aimed at improving the testing process using modern technology.

Key Details

Date / Registration Timeline: 2026 pecifies the following timelines:

• Registration period is from Monday, January 19th, 2026, to Monday, May 25th, 2026. • Late registration period is from Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, to Friday, May 29th, 2026. • The website will be closed at 11:59 pm on Friday, May 29th, 2026. • The last date for submission of the return of the printed RRR Payment Receipt by the exam centers would be on Friday, May 29th, 2026.

Fee: Though not specified in the released guidelines, candidates should check the official NECO portal for the latest information.
Eligibility & Requirements: The National Examination Council's (NECO) BJECRS requires that candidates meet certain requirements before they can be allowed to participate in the CBT:

• Candidates are required to have a valid physical disability diploma (when necessary). • In case of any exceptional candidate who requires taking any exam outside of Nigeria, such candidates will be informed on time, and that will be announced on the NECO portal.

Deadline: Although it's not an application deadline, candidates should register on or before Friday, May 29th, 2026.

Who Is Affected

The transition to CBT affects all students participating in WAEC and NECO exams nationwide. This includes students preparing to participate in the 2026 edition of these exams.

What to Do Next

1. Confirm the details on the NECO portal, neco.gov.ng.
2. Get familiar with the CBT process and tips.
3. Ensure you have the appropriate documents and Means of identification (e.g., National ID Card).
4. Register on or before the deadline and proceed with the payment of the exam fee.

Official Source Reference: https://fmino.gov.ng/fg-unveils-full-transition-to-cbt-for-waec-and-neco-by-2026-commends-necos-pilot-scheme and https://neco.gov.ng

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