The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced an extension of the registration period for the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates.
In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Council said the new deadline is now Friday, September 19, 2025.
“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,” WAEC stated.
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The CB-WASSCE Second Series is specifically designed for private candidates and is conducted later in the year, separate from the May/June examination for school candidates. The registration window was initially scheduled to close on September 5, 2025.
WAEC introduced the Computer-Based WASSCE to modernize the examination process, curb malpractice, align with international best practices, and strengthen the credibility of its assessments.
The maiden edition was held in 2024 using a hybrid format—questions were displayed on computer screens, while candidates submitted their answers with pen and paper. This transitional method was adopted to help candidates adjust to the new system while enabling WAEC to evaluate its feasibility.
Building on lessons from the hybrid model, WAEC has now fully implemented a computer-based format for the 2025 CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates.
