2027 WAEC REGISTRATION DATES, FEES, AND REQUIREMENTS

According to the registration circular dated 16 October 2026, schools must follow the approved registration procedures, observe the registration deadlines, and ensure that candidates meet the requirements before submitting their entries.

The official circular also confirms that the 2027 WASSCE for School Candidates will use a combination of hybrid computer-based examination (CB-WASSCE) and pen-and-paper formats.

WAEC has further stated that the subject registration guidelines adopted for 2026 remain unchanged for 2027, including the compulsory subjects, available trade subjects, and the minimum and maximum number of subjects candidates can register for.

In this guide, you will find the official WAEC registration dates for 2027, registration fees, required documents, compulsory subjects, available trade subjects, registration procedures, and other important instructions for schools, students, and parents.

2027 WAEC Registration: Important Dates

WAEC has provided the following registration periods for the 2027 WASSCE for School Candidates. Schools should observe these dates and complete the required procedures before the relevant deadlines.

Registration Activity	Start Date	Closing Date
Upload of CASS 1 and 2	Tuesday, 20 October 2026	Thursday, 17 December 2026
Offline Registration	Monday, 2 November 2026	Tuesday, 22 December 2026
Online Registration	Monday, 23 November 2026	Friday, 22 January 2027

These dates are taken from the WAEC registration circular for 2027. School principals and examination officers should plan ahead to avoid delays, incomplete entries, or other registration problems.

When Is the WAEC Registration 2027 Deadline?

The official closing date for online registration is Friday, 22 January 2027. Offline registration is scheduled to close on Tuesday, 22 December 2026, while the upload of CASS 1 and 2 closes on Thursday, 17 December 2026. Schools should not wait until the final days to complete registration.

They should check candidates’ information carefully, ensure that required assessments have been uploaded, and resolve any problems before submitting their entries to WAEC.

WAEC Registration 2027 Fees

According to the official WAEC circular, the following fees and charges apply to the 2027 WASSCE for School Candidates.

Item	Official Fee	Payment Basis
Normal Entry Fee	₦30,000	Per candidate
Chief Examiners’ Report	₦6,500	Per school
Offline Registration PIN	₦500	Per school
Electronically Generated Photo Album	₦3,500	For a pair, per school
School Album Hard Copy	₦3,500	Per copy, for a maximum of 200 candidates
Past Examination Questions and Answers Books	₦24,000	A set of four books per school
Customised Four-Figure Table	₦1,500	One copy per candidate

Note: The charges above are reproduced from the supplied WAEC circular. Some are charged per candidate, while others are charged per school or per copy.

Therefore, they should not all be added together and presented as the registration fee for one candidate.

The normal entry fee is ₦30,000 per candidate. Schools should consult their authorised payment invoice for the exact charges applicable to their registration.

How to Pay WAEC Registration Fees

WAEC instructs school principals or their representatives to contact the Examinations Administration Section at the nearest WAEC office to collect the required remittance sheets and other entry documents.

The remittance sheet must be completed in triplicate. One copy is used to process payment at the Accounts Section, another is submitted to the Examinations Section, and the school keeps the third copy for its records.

WAEC states that payments must be made through the authorised channels indicated on the invoice. The council no longer accepts payment by cash or bank draft.

Who Is Eligible for WAEC Registration 2027?

The registration guidelines provided apply to candidates entering for the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2027. Registration is handled through schools, and school principals are responsible for ensuring that candidates entries comply with WAEC requirements.

Before registering a candidate, schools should ensure that:

• The candidate’s personal information is accurate.
• The candidate has a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
• The candidate has a valid Learners Identification Number (LIN).
• The required Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) have been uploaded.
• The selected subjects are recognised and approved for the school.
• The candidate’s passport photograph meets WAEC’s quality requirements.
• The candidate’s subject combination meets the approved registration guidelines.

Students and parents should contact their school examination officer or principal for information about the school’s registration arrangements.

WAEC Registration 2027 Requirements

Schools must prepare the necessary information and complete the required checks before submitting candidates’ entries. The official WAEC circular highlights the following requirements.

1. National Identification Number (NIN)

Every candidate must have a valid National Identification Number (NIN). Schools should ensure that the NIN supplied for each candidate is correct before completing the registration process. Students who do not have a NIN should make arrangements to obtain one before their school completes their WAEC registration.

2. Learners Identification Number (LIN)

The WAEC circular also requires every candidate to have a valid Learners Identification Number (LIN). Schools should confirm that the required identification details are available for all candidates being registered.

3. Candidate’s Passport Photograph

Schools must capture each candidate’s passport photograph using a digital camera. The photograph must meet the following conditions:

• The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
• The candidate’s face must be fully visible.
• The face must not be obstructed.
• Headgear, caps, sunglasses, veils, or other items that obscure the face must not be worn when the photograph is taken.

Important: WAEC warns that submitting a faded or poor-quality photograph will automatically invalidate the candidate’s entry. Schools should therefore inspect every photograph before uploading it.

4. Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS)

Schools must upload the Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) for the first two years of senior secondary school, SS1 and SS2, through the CASS platform on a year-by-year basis before registration. The WAEC circular also states that SS3 scores must be uploaded before the examination begins.

Schools should ensure that all required CASS records are complete and submitted within the prescribed period. According to the circular, schools should use the CASS platform at WAEC CASS for the required assessment uploads.

5. Accurate Personal Information

Schools must carefully check candidates’ names, subject choices, dates of birth, gender, and other personal details.

Every candidate should be given the opportunity to check and certify their entry details before the information is uploaded.

Incorrect information can create problems during registration and may affect the candidate’s examination records.

Schools should compare the details with the relevant identification and school records before submission.

2027 WAEC Compulsory Subjects

WAEC has stated that the subject registration guidelines adopted for the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates remain unchanged for 2027. Under these guidelines, candidates must register for four core or compulsory subjects.

• English Language
• General Mathematics
• Civic Education
• One Trade Subject

These four subjects form the compulsory part of the registration. Candidates must also select the required number of elective subjects to meet the minimum and maximum registration limits.

Available WAEC 2027 Trade Subjects

Under the 2027 registration guidelines, candidates must select one trade subject from the five available options listed below.

• Beauty and Cosmetology
• Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs
• Fashion Design and Garment Making
• Livestock Farming
• Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance

Each candidate must register for one of these trade subjects as part of the four compulsory subjects. Students should discuss their options with their schools to ensure that the selected subject is available and approved for their school.

How Many Subjects Can a Candidate Register for in WAEC 2027?

According to the official subject registration guidelines, candidates must register for a minimum of eight subjects and a maximum of nine subjects. The registration must include:

• Four core or compulsory subjects, including one trade subject.
• Four or five elective subjects.

This means a candidate can register for eight subjects by choosing four compulsory subjects and four electives. A candidate who registers for nine subjects must choose four compulsory subjects and five electives.

Schools should ensure that every candidate’s subject combination meets these requirements before submitting the registration.

Can Candidates Choose Subjects From Different Subject Groups?

Yes. The supplied WAEC guidelines state that candidates are not restricted to selecting subjects from only one subject group. Although subjects are arranged under their respective groups, candidates may select available subjects across different groups.

For example, Economics remains available for selection even though it is not included by default under the Science subject group. However, candidates must have the required Continuous Assessment Scores for the subjects they choose.

They should also confirm that the subjects are recognised and approved for their school.

How to Register for WAEC 2027

WAEC registration for school candidates is handled through schools. The official circular outlines a process involving offline registration, verification of candidate details, submission of certified documents, and online registration.

The following steps explain the process schools should follow.

Step 1: Collect the Required Registration Documents

The school principal or an authorised representative should contact the Examinations Administration Section at the nearest WAEC office to obtain the required remittance sheets and other entry documents. WAEC states that the following materials will be made available to schools after payment:

• Offline Registration PIN.
• Instructions for completing entries.
• Examination timetable.
• Customised Scientific and Mathematical Instrument (SMI).
• Certificate cover.
• Chief Examiners’ Reports in hard copy.
• Past Examination Questions and Answers Books.
• Customised Four-Figure Table for candidates.

Step 2: Complete Offline Registration

Schools should complete the offline registration procedure using the instructions provided in the Manual for Offline Registration.

The manual can be accessed using the offline PIN. After completing the entries, the school must print the details and allow each candidate to check and certify their information before uploading it.

Step 3: Verify Candidate Details

Before uploading the registration information, schools should carefully check each candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, subject choices, and other personal details. Schools should also ensure that passport photographs are correctly placed and that the details match the candidate’s records on the CASS platform.

Step 4: Submit the Certified Offline Document

After the offline entries have been checked and certified, schools are expected to submit a duly certified offline document to the appropriate WAEC office before online registration begins.

Step 5: Complete Online Registration

Once offline registration and checking have been completed, the school should upload the certified entries to the WAEC registration portal using the required Personal Identification Number (PIN) obtained from the WAEC office.

The registration portal listed in the circular is WAEC Online. Schools should follow the official instructions provided for the registration process.

Step 6: Complete the School Undertaking

Each school is required to sign an undertaking confirming that it will comply with all rules and regulations governing the conduct of the examination. WAEC identifies this stage as part of completing the e-registration process.

Schools should keep copies of the relevant registration documents and payment records for future reference.

2027 WAEC Hybrid Examination Format: What Candidates Should Know

One important detail in the WAEC registration circular is that the 2027 WASSCE for School Candidates will be a combination of hybrid computer-based examination (CB-WASSCE) and pen-and-paper formats.

This means candidates should prepare for the examination format specified for their registered papers.

The circular does not provide a complete subject-by-subject breakdown of which papers will use each format, so candidates should not assume that every subject or paper will follow exactly the same arrangement.

Students should continue to practise answering questions, managing their examination time, and following instructions. They should also pay attention to any official guidance from WAEC and their schools concerning the examination arrangements for individual subjects.

How Should Students Prepare for the Hybrid Examination?

• Study the official WAEC syllabus for each registered subject.
• Practise objective questions and written answers.
• Improve your typing and basic computer skills where relevant.
• Learn how to manage time during examinations.
• Practise with past questions and review your mistakes.
• Follow your school’s instructions for computer-based and written examination papers.
• Do not rely on unverified claims about the examination format.

For more preparation resources, students can explore our guide on how to prepare for WAEC.

How to Avoid Mistakes During 2027 WAEC Registration

Registration errors can cause unnecessary problems for candidates and schools. WAEC has provided guidance to help schools reduce mistakes during the e-registration process.

1. Check Names and Other Personal Details

Confirm the spelling of each candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, and other personal information before uploading the entry. Candidates should check and certify their details as required.

2. Select the Correct Subjects

Schools should ensure that candidates select the required compulsory subjects, one approved trade subject, and the correct number of electives. The subjects must be recognised and approved for the school.

3. Upload Clear Passport Photographs

Check every photograph before uploading it. A faded or poor-quality image can invalidate a candidate’s entry, according to the WAEC circular.

4. Confirm CASS Records

Make sure the candidate’s details are consistent with those on the yearly CASS platform. Schools should complete the required SS1 and SS2 uploads and upload SS3 scores before the examination begins.

5. Complete Registration Before the Deadline

Schools should avoid leaving registration until the final days. Completing the process early allows enough time to correct errors and resolve technical or administrative problems.

Other Important WAEC Registration Instructions for Schools

The official circular contains additional instructions that school principals and examination officers should understand before completing WAEC registration.

Register Only Approved Subjects

WAEC advises principals and proprietors to register candidates only for subjects approved for their schools. The council states that it will not conduct examinations in subjects that have not been approved for a school.

Provide Facilities for Practical Examinations

Schools must provide the necessary facilities, equipment, reagents, and specimens for practical examinations. WAEC warns that schools that fail to comply with these requirements may face sanctions.

Instructions for practical and oral examinations should be treated with a high level of confidentiality.

Where alternative papers exist, such as in Physics and Chemistry practical examinations, schools must follow the arrangements put in place by the WAEC office.

Obtain a Letter of Clearance

Schools are required to obtain a Letter of Clearance from their State Ministry of Education before approaching the WAEC office to obtain registration materials.

What Should Candidates Do if Their Results Are Withheld?

The circular directs schools and candidates whose results are withheld to visit the Notification of Examination Malpractice portal to view the reasons for the withheld results.

Representations should be made within 21 days following the release of results for WAEC’s consideration and further action. For more information, read our guide to WAEC withheld results.

How to Obtain the WAEC Result Checker PIN

According to the circular, schools should visit our guide on the WAEC result checker serial number and PIN to learn about accessing the details needed to check results. Keep your examination details safe and follow the instructions provided by your school when the results become available.

Conclusion

WAEC Registration 2027 requires careful planning by schools, candidates, and parents. The official circular provides the registration periods, fees, identification requirements, and procedures for the 2027 WASSCE for School Candidates.

Schools should complete CASS uploads, offline registration, and online registration within the stated deadlines.

They must also check candidates personal information, passport photographs, and subject choices before submitting entries to WAEC.

Candidates should understand the compulsory subjects, select one approved trade subject, and choose the required number of electives.

They should also prepare for the combination of hybrid computer-based and pen-and-paper examination formats described in the circular.

For the most reliable information, consult your school examination officer and follow official WAEC announcements. For more examination updates, timetables, syllabuses, and revision guides, keep visiting UnityExpoRunz.com.