The WAEC GCE Timetable 2026 Second Series is now available for candidates preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the final timetable for the 2026 Second Series examination, showing the dates, paper codes, subjects, examination durations and Nigerian examination times.
Candidates who registered for the WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series are advised to check the timetable carefully and take note of the date and time for each of their registered subjects.
WAEC GCE Timetable 2026 Second Series
The examination timetable covers papers scheduled from September 4 to October 28, 2026. Some practical, oral and performance tests will have their dates and times arranged by the Council.
The timetable below is the final timetable released for the 2026 Second Series WASSCE for Private Candidates.
WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series Timetable
| Date | Paper Code | Subject/Paper | Duration | Nigerian Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | PC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1 hour | 9:30am – 10:30am |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | PC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1 hour | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC3013 | Arabic 3 (Oral) | 15 mins | Time to be arranged by Council |
| Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC7054 | Music 3B (Performance Test) | 30 mins | Time to be arranged by Council |
| Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC3043 | French 3 (Oral) | 40 mins | Time to be arranged by Council |
| Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) | 3 hours | Time to be arranged by Council |
| Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) | 3 hours | Time to be arranged by Council |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | PC4012 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | PC4011 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | PC1042 | Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | PC1041 | Accounting 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | PC2052 | Government 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | PC2051 | Government 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | PC3272 | Hausa 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | PC3271 | Hausa 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | PC3282 | Igbo 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | PC3281 | Igbo 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | PC3292 | Yoruba 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | PC3291 | Yoruba 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC7032 | Home Management 2 (Essay) | 1 hour | 9:30am – 10:30am |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | PC7031 | Home Management 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 | PC5112 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 20 mins | 2:00pm – 3:20pm |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 | PC5111 | Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 3:20pm – 4:10pm |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | PC5083 | Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr 45 mins | 9:30am – 11:15am |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | PC5113 | Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice) | 2 hours | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | PC7063 | Visual Art 3A (Drawing) | 3 hours | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | PC4022 | General Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | PC4021 | General Mathematics 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | PC5052 | Chemistry 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | PC5051 | Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | PC5053 | Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | PC2102 | Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) | 1 hr 15 mins | 9:30am – 10:45am |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | PC2101 | Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 10:45am – 11:45am |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | PC5042 | Biology 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 40 mins | 9:30am – 11:10am |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | PC5041 | Biology 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:10am – 12:00pm |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | PC5043 | Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 2 hours | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | PC2103 | Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | PC2022 | Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | PC2021 | Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | PC2082 | Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | PC2081 | Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:30am – 12:20pm |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | PC2032 | Economics 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | PC2031 | Economics 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | PC7062 | Visual Art 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | PC7061 | Visual Art 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 4:00pm – 4:50pm |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | PC7052 | Music 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | PC7051 | Music 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | PC3012 | Arabic 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | PC3011 | Arabic 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 4:00pm – 4:50pm |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | PC2072 | Nigerian History 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | PC2071 | Nigerian History 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | PC1032 | Commerce 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | PC1031 | Commerce 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 4:00pm – 4:50pm |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | PC2042 | Geography 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | PC2041 | Geography 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | PC2043 | Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) | 1 hr 50 mins | 2:30pm – 4:20pm |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | PC5122 | Physics 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 30 mins | 9:30am – 11:00am |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | PC5121 | Physics 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 15 mins | 11:00am – 12:15pm |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | PC5123 | Physics 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 2 hrs 45 mins | 2:00pm – 4:45pm |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | PC1122 | Marketing 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | PC1121 | Marketing 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:30am – 12:20pm |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | PC3022 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | PC3021 | English Language 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | PC3023 | English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 45 mins | 2:00pm – 2:45pm |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | PC7022 | Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 15 mins | 2:00pm – 3:15pm |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | PC7021 | Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 3:15pm – 4:15pm |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | PC5022 | Agriculture 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 10 mins | 9:30am – 11:40am |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | PC5021 | Agriculture 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:40am – 12:30pm |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | PC5023 | Agriculture 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | PC7064 | Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) | 3 hours | 9:30am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | PC3042 | French 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 15 mins | 9:30am – 10:45am |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | PC3041 | French 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 10:45am – 11:45am |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | PC5082 | Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 30 mins | 3:30pm – 5:00pm |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | PC5081 | Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | PC2162 | Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 2 hours | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | PC2161 | Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | PC7053 | Music 3A (Aural) | 45 mins | 2:00pm – 2:45pm |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | PC6083 | Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) | 2 hrs 45 mins | 9:30am – 12:15pm |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | PC6082 | Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 45 mins | 2:30pm – 4:15pm |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | PC6081 | Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 4:15pm – 5:15pm |
When Does WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series Start?
The first activities on the WAEC GCE Second Series 2026 timetable begin on Friday, September 4, 2026, with the Foods and Nutrition and Home Management practical planning sessions.
The main written examination papers begin on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective).
The examination timetable continues through September and October, with the final scheduled papers taking place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series Practical and Oral Examinations
Candidates should pay particular attention to practical, oral, performance and alternative-to-practical papers because some of these examinations have special arrangements.
For example, Arabic 3 (Oral), Music 3B (Performance Test), French 3 (Oral), Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) and Home Management 3 (Practical) are scheduled within the period from September 14 to September 25, 2026.
WAEC states that the date and time for each of these papers will be arranged by the Council. 2
Important WAEC GCE Timetable Instructions
Candidates should not rely only on the timetable when determining the exact duration of an examination.
According to the timetable, where the duration stated on the examination question paper differs from the duration shown on the timetable, the duration on the question paper should be followed. 3
Visual Art 3 Examination Instructions
WAEC has also provided special instructions concerning Visual Art 3.
- Visual Art 3A: Instructions will be given to supervisors two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
- Visual Art 3B: Question papers will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
Candidates taking Visual Art should therefore ensure that they remain in contact with their supervisors and examination officials for relevant instructions. 4
Extra Time for WAEC Candidates with Special Needs
The WAEC timetable also contains a provision for candidates with special needs.
Candidates with special needs should be allowed one and a half times the time allotted to other candidates for the examination. 5
How to Prepare for WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series
Candidates are advised to start preparing early and use the timetable to create a personal study plan.
- Write down all the subjects you registered for.
- Check the exact examination date and time for each subject.
- Give more attention to subjects scheduled earlier in the examination.
- Revise using your WAEC syllabus and recommended textbooks.
- Practise previous WAEC questions where available.
- Prepare early for practical, oral and performance examinations.
- Confirm your examination venue and other examination requirements before the examination date.
- Avoid examination malpractice and follow all WAEC examination rules.
Important Things to Note About the WAEC GCE Timetable
Candidates should carefully check the paper code, subject, date, duration and examination time before every paper.
Some subjects have more than one paper on the same day, while others have separate objective, essay, practical or alternative-to-practical papers.
Candidates should also arrive at their examination venues early enough to complete any required verification and seating arrangements before the examination begins.
Is the WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series Timetable Final?
Yes. The document provided by WAEC is titled the Final Timetable for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2026 – Second Series. 6
However, candidates should continue to follow official WAEC communication in case there are any subsequent instructions or changes affecting a particular paper.
Conclusion
Candidates preparing for the WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series should save or print a copy of the timetable and check it regularly as the examination approaches.
Do not wait until the examination day before checking your subject date and time. Pay particular attention to subjects with multiple papers and practical, oral or performance components.
Most importantly, candidates should prepare adequately, arrive at their examination venues early and comply with all WAEC examination rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WAEC GCE Timetable 2026
When is the WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series examination starting?
The first scheduled activity on the final timetable is on September 4, 2026, while the main written papers begin on September 22, 2026.
When will the WAEC GCE Second Series 2026 examination end?
The final papers listed on the timetable are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, including Technical Drawing papers.
What time is WAEC GCE 2026 Mathematics?
Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) is scheduled for 9:30am to 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, while Paper 1 (Objective) is scheduled for 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
When is General Mathematics in the WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series timetable?
General Mathematics 2 (Essay) is scheduled for 9:30am to 12:00pm on Saturday, October 3, 2026, while General Mathematics 1 (Objective) is scheduled for 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
When is English Language in the WAEC GCE 2026 timetable?
English Language 2 (Essay) and English Language 1 (Objective) are scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026. The essay paper is from 9:30am to 11:30am, while the objective paper is from 11:30am to 12:30pm. English Language 3 (Test of Orals) is scheduled for 2:00pm to 2:45pm.
When is Biology in the WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series?
Biology 2 (Essay) is scheduled for 9:30am to 11:10am on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Biology 1 (Objective) follows from 11:10am to 12:00pm, while Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) is scheduled for 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
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