WAEC GCE First Series Timetable 2025/2026 PDF Download: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) First Series, also known as WAEC GCE. The First Series is the WASSCE for Private Candidates examination, which is usually written between January and February of every year.
WAEC GCE First Series
The WAEC GCE First Series is an examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for private candidates who wish to obtain the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) certificate. The WASSCE certificate is required for admission into tertiary institutions in West Africa.
The First Series is usually written between January and February of every year, and it offers 19 subjects for candidates to choose from. The registration for the First Series is done online, and the fee is Twenty Seven Thousand Naira (N27,000) only.
The examination is conducted in both paper-based and computer-based modes, depending on the subject. The timetable for the First Series shows the date, time, and duration of each paper, as well as the subjects that have alternative to practical work. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions on the timetable and prepare well for the examination.
The First Series is an opportunity for private candidates to improve their grades, retake failed subjects, or obtain the WASSCE certificate for the first time. Candidates who pass the examination can apply for admission into any of the tertiary institutions in West Africa that accept the WASSCE certificate.
WAEC GCE Exam Date 2025/2026 First Series for Private Candidates (Jan/Feb)
According to the WAEC GCE timetable, the examination will start on Wednesday, 31st January 2025, and end on Saturday, 17th February 2025. The normal registration period is from Monday, 18th December 2024 to Monday, 22nd January 2025. This year, 19 subjects will be available for the WASSCE for Private Candidates – First Series.
WAEC GCE Timetable 2025/2026 First Series
The WAEC GCE timetable contains the date, time, and duration of each paper. It also indicates the subjects that have alternative to practical work. The timetable is available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the WAEC website. Below is a summary of the WAEC GCE timetable:
| DATE | PAPER CODE | SUBJECT/PAPER | DURATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 31st January, 2025 | PC3272 | Hausa 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC3271 | Hausa 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC3282 | Igbo 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am | |
| PC3281 | Igbo 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC3292 | Yoruba 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am | |
| PC3291 | Yoruba 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| Thursday, 1st February, 2025 | PC5042 | Biology 2 (Essay) | 1hr 40mins | 9:30am – 11:10am |
| PC5041 | Biology 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 11:10am – 12:00pm | |
| PC5043 | Biology 3 (Alt to Practical Work) | 2hrs | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | |
| Friday, 2nd February, 2025 | PC1042 | Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice) | 2hrs 30mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| PC1041 | Financial Accounting 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | |
| Saturday, 3rd February, 2025 | PC4022 | General Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 30mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| PC4021 | General Mathematics 1 (Objective) | 1hr 30mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | |
| Tuesday, 6th February, 2025 | PC5022 | Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 10mins | 9:30am – 11:40am |
| PC5021 | Agricultural Science 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 11:40am – 12:30pm | |
| PC2103 | Literature-in-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) | 2hrs 30mins | 3:00pm – 5:30pm | |
| Wednesday, 7th February, 2025 | PC2022 | Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC2021 | Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC2082 | Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am | |
| PC2081 | Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| Thursday, 8th February, 2025 | PC5122 | Physics 2 (Essay) | 1hr 30mins | 9:30am – 11:00am |
| PC5121 | Physics 1 (Objective) | 1hr 15mins | 11:00am – 12:15pm | |
| PC5123 | Physics 3 (Alt to Practical Work) | 2hrs 45mins | 2:00pm – 4:45pm | |
| Friday, 9th February, 2025 | PC2042 | Geography 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC2041 | Geography 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC2043 | Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) | 1hr 50mins | 4:00pm – 5:50pm | |
| Saturday, 10th February, 2025 | PC3022 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC3021 | English Language 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC3023/B | English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 45mins | 2:00pm – 2:45pm | |
| Monday, 12th February, 2025 | PC4012 | Further Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 30mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| PC4011 | Further Mathematics 1 (Objective) | 1hr 30mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | |
| Tuesday, 13th February, 2025 | PC5052 | Chemistry 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC5051 | Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC5053 | Chemistry 3 (Alt to Practical Work) | 1hr 30mins | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | |
| Wednesday, 14th February, 2025 | PC2102 | Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) | 1hr 15mins | 9:30am – 10:45am |
| PC2101 | Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 10:45am – 11:45am | |
| PC5023 | Agricultural Science 3 (Alt to Practical Work) | 1hr 30mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | |
| Thursday, 15th February, 2025 | PC2032 | Economics 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC2031 | Economics 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| Friday, 16th February, 2025 | PC2052 | Government 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC2051 | Government 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm | |
| PC1032 | Commerce 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 3:30pm – 5:30pm | |
| PC1031 | Commerce 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 5:30pm – 6:20pm | |
| Saturday, 17th February, 2025 | PC2162 | Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| PC2161 | Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
WAEC GCE First Series Timetable 2025/2026
Wednesday, 31st January, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC3272 – Hausa 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC3271 – Hausa 1 (Objective)
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC3282 – Igbo 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC3281 – Igbo 1 (Objective)
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC3292 – Yoruba 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC3291 – Yoruba 1 (Objective)
Thursday, 1st February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:10am: PC5042 – Biology 2 (Essay)
- 11:10am – 12:00pm: PC5041 – Biology 1 (Objective)
- 3:00pm – 5:00pm: PC5043 – Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
Friday, 2nd February, 2025
- 9:30am – 12:00pm: PC1042 – Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice)
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm: PC1041 – Financial Accounting 1 (Objective)
Saturday, 3rd February, 2025
- 9:30am – 12:00pm: PC4022 – General Mathematics 2 (Essay)
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm: PC4021 – General Mathematics 1 (Objective)
Tuesday, 6th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:40am: PC5022 – Agricultural Science 2 (Essay)
- 11:40am – 12:30pm: PC5021 – Agricultural Science 1 (Objective)
- 3:00pm – 5:30pm: PC2103 – Literature-in-English 3 (Drama & Poetry)
Wednesday, 7th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC2022 – Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC2021 – Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective)
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC2082 – Islamic Studies 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC2081 – Islamic Studies 1 (Objective)
Thursday, 8th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:00am: PC5122 – Physics 2 (Essay)
- 11:00am – 12:15pm: PC5121 – Physics 1 (Objective)
- 2:00pm – 4:45pm: PC5123 – Physics 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
Friday, 9th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC2042 – Geography 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC2041 – Geography 1 (Objective)
- 4:00pm – 5:50pm: PC2043 – Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography)
Saturday, 10th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC3022 – English Language 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC3021 – English Language 1 (Objective)
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm: PC3023/B – English Language 3 (Test of Orals)
Monday, 12th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 12:00pm: PC4012 – Further Mathematics 2 (Essay)
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm: PC4011 – Further Mathematics 1 (Objective)
Tuesday, 13th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC5052 – Chemistry 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC5051 – Chemistry 1 (Objective)
- 3:00pm – 4:30pm: PC5053 – Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
Wednesday, 14th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 10:45am: PC2102 – Literature-In-English 2 (Prose)
- 10:45am – 11:45am: PC2101 – Literature-In-English 1 (Objective)
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm: PC5023 – Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
Thursday, 15th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC2032 – Economics 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC2031 – Economics 1 (Objective)
Friday, 16th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC2052 – Government 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC2051 – Government 1 (Objective)
- 3:30pm – 5:30pm: PC1032 – Commerce 2 (Essay)
- 5:30pm – 6:20pm: PC1031 – Commerce 1 (Objective)
Saturday, 17th February, 2025
- 9:30am – 11:30am: PC2162 – Civic Education 2 (Essay)
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: PC2161 – Civic Education 1 (Objective)
Please note that this timetable is subject to change, and candidates should verify any updates from the official examination authorities.
WAEC GCE First Series Timetable 2025/2026 PDF Download
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Conclusion
The WAEC GCE First Series is an opportunity for private candidates to obtain the WASSCE certificate, which is required for admission into tertiary institutions in West Africa. Candidates are advised to register on time, prepare well, and follow the instructions on the WAEC GCE timetable. We wish all the candidates success in their examination.