WAEC Extends Deadline of Exam Registration for 2025 Private Candidates
- WAEC has extended the registration deadline for the 2025 Second Series of the CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates
- The new closing date is now set for Friday, 19 September 2025, giving applicants additional time to enrol
- The Council urged all eligible candidates to seize the opportunity and complete their registration without delay
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially extended the registration deadline for the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025 Second Series.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, WAEC confirmed that the registration period will now run until Friday, 19 September 2025, offering additional time for prospective candidates to complete their enrolment.
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WAEC stated: “The registration period for CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2025–Second Series has been extended to Friday, September 19, 2025.
All prospective candidates are admonished to make good use of this opportunity.”
The announcement comes amid growing interest in the computer-based format of the WASSCE, which WAEC introduced to streamline examination logistics and improve accessibility for private candidates across West Africa.
Education analysts have noted that the extension may benefit late registrants and those facing technical or financial challenges, particularly in rural areas where internet access remains inconsistent.
The CB-WASSCE Second Series is designed for individuals who are not currently enrolled in full-time secondary school programmes but wish to obtain the WASSCE qualification for academic or professional advancement.
WAEC has urged all eligible candidates to take advantage of the extended timeline and complete their registration promptly to avoid last-minute complications.
For more information on the registration process and examination guidelines, candidates are advised to visit WAEC’s official website or contact designated registration centres nationwide.
WAEC releases 2025 WASSCE results
Legit.ng earlier reported that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday, August 4, disclosed that young Nigerians who sat the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates can now check their results.
According to an update WAEC shared on its verified X (formerly Twitter) page, the WASSCE 2025 results has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025.
A total of 1,973,253 school candidates registered for the 2025 WAEC examinations. This figure includes 979,228 males and 994,025 females, according to WAEC, with the female candidates slightly outnumbering the males. 1,969,313 candidates sat the examination which was conducted in over 23,000 schools across the country.
Source: Legit.ng
