"The West African Examinations Council has released the 2026 November/December examination timetable."
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WAEC 2026 Timetable Overview
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates ā Second Series, commonly known as the Nov/Dec GCE .
The examination is scheduled to run from Saturday, October 24, 2026, to Friday, December 18, 2026 .
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š Key Dates and Subjects
Here are some of the core subjects and their scheduled dates:
Date Subject/Paper
Saturday, October 24 Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical Planning Session), Home Management 3 (Practical Planning Session)
Monday, November 9 Engineering Science, Animal Husbandry (Alt. A)
Tuesday, November 10 Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective)
Wednesday, November 11 Financial Accounting, Government, Electronics
Thursday, November 12 Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Auto Mechanics, Textiles
Friday, November 13 Home Management, Ceramics, Electronics (Practical)
Saturday, November 14 Economics, Visual Art
Monday, November 16 English Language 3 (Oral)
Tuesday, November 17 Shorthand, Health Education/Science
Wednesday, November 18 General Knowledge-in-Art, Technical Drawing
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ā ļø Important Notes for Candidates
1. Duration Discrepancy
WAEC has advised that if the duration on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the duration on the question paper shall be followed .
2. Practical and Oral Sessions
Times for practical papers and oral examinations may be arranged directly by the Council .
3. Country-Specific Subjects
Some subjects are available only in specific WAEC member countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia). Candidates should ensure their registered subjects are offered in their country .
4. Special Needs Candidates
Blind, deaf, and dumb candidates will be given one and a half times the time allotted to other candidates .
5. Project Work
Project-based subjects (e.g., Basketry, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Textiles) have extended submission periods, with practical work ongoing from October 27 to November 15, 2026 .
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š” Quick Action Checklist for Candidates
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Download the full timetable from the official WAEC portal
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Take note of your subjects and examination dates
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Confirm start times ā all times are in GMT
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Check arrangements for practical and oral papers at your centre
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Avoid unofficial or social media versions of the timetable
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Arrive at your examination centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time
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š Editor's Note: This article is based on the official WAEC timetable for the 2026 Nov/Dec WASSCE for Private Candidates. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details on the official WAEC website (www.waecinternational.org) or at their examination centres.
