It’s WAEC season! Students across West Africa are gearing up for the exams. This is your time to prepare and to get familiar with the WAEC timetable requirements and date.
WAEC recently released the WAEC timetable, which you can download from this article. Additionally, we provided the departmental timetables, which you can read from this article. We streamline them as follows:
- WAEC timetable 2025 for science students
- WAEC timetable 2025 for commercial students, and
- WAEC timetable 2025 for art students
Finally, this article will cover the requirements for WAEC registration. So let’s get you prepped for WAEC!
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What Is WAEC?
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is the organizing body of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Although WAEC is the organizing body, candidates often refer to the exam as WAEC. For clarity, the exam shall also be called WAEC in this article.
WAEC is an academic exam for SS3 students seeking admission into any university in West Africa. It is recognized and conducted in Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
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WAEC Timetable 2025 Requirements and Date
The 2025/2026 WAEC timetable has been released! The exam officially started on the 24th of April and runs through the 20th of June 2025. Click the button below for the full WAEC 2025 timetable, encompassing all subjects for art, science and commercial students
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WAEC Requirements
What do WAEC candidates need to register for the upcoming exam? To register for WAEC, you will be required to provide the following:
- Biometrics
- Biodata
- Contact information
- Preferred exam town
- Subject combination
We have successfully discussed the WAEC timetable 2025 requirements and date. The rest of this section will break down the WAEC 2025 timetable as follows:
- WAEC Timetable 2025 for science students
- WAEC Timetable 2025 for art students
- WAEC Timetable 2025 for commercial students
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WAEC Timetable 2025 for Science Students
Science subjects in WAEC comprise Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Further mathematics, etc. Below is the full WAEC timetable for science students in 2025:
| Date | WAEC Timetable 2025 for Science Students | Time |
| 30-04 | Electronics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:30am |
| Electronics 1 (Objective) | 09:30am – 10:30am | |
| Basic Electronics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:30am | |
| Basic Electronics 1 (Objective) | 09:30am – 10:30am | |
| Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 14:15 | |
| Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) | 14:15 – 15:15 | |
| 02-05 | Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 14:30 – 16:15 |
| 07-05 | Data Processing 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Data Processing 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 12-05 | Further Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 11:00am |
| Further Mathematics 1 (Objective) | 13:00 – 14:30 | |
| Computer Studies 2 (Essay) | 12:00 – 13:00 | |
| Computer Studies 1 (Objective) | 13:00 – 14:00 | |
| 13-05 – 06-06 | Arabic 3 (Oral)French 3 (Oral)Physical Education 3(Performance Test)Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) | Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council. |
| 13-05 | Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) | 13:00– 15:10 |
| Agricultural Science 1 (Objective) | 15:10 – 16:00 | |
| 14-05 | Engineering Science 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:15am |
| Engineering Science 1 (Objective) | 10:15am – 11:30am | |
| Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 15-05 | Biology 3 (Practical, 1st Set) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Biology 3 (Practical, 1st Set) | 11:00am – 13:00pm | |
| Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| 16-05 | Agricultural Science 3 (Practical, 1st set) | 08:30am – 10:00am |
| Agricultural Science 3 (Practical, 2nd set) | 10:30am – 12:00pm | |
| Agricultural Science 3 (Alt. to Practical) | 08:30am – 10:00am | |
| 19-05 | ICT 3 (Practical, 1st set) | 08:30m – 10:30am |
| ICT 3 (Practical, 2nd set) | 11:00am – 13:00am | |
| 20-05 | Chemistry 3 (Practical; Alt.A; 1st set) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Chemistry 3 (Practical; Alt.A; 2nd set) | 11:00am – 13:00 | |
| Chemistry 3(Alt D) | 08:30am – 10:00am | |
| Languages 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 | |
| Languages 1 (Objectives) | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 21-05 | CRS/IRS 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| CRS/IRS 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Physics 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 14:30 | |
| Physics 1 (Objective) | 14:30 – 15:45 | |
| 22-05 | Chemistry 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 23-05 | Biology 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:10am |
| Biology 1 (Objectives) | 10:10am – 11:00am | |
| 26-05 | Electronics 3 (Practical; 1st set) | 08:30am – 11:30am |
| Electronics 3 (Practical, 2nd set) | 12:00 – 15:00 | |
| Basic Electronics 3 (Practical, 1st set) | 08:30am – 11:30am | |
| Basic Electronics 3 (Practical, 2nd set) | 12:00pm – 15:00pm | |
| 27-05 | Physics 3 (Practical; Alt.A; 1st set) | 08:30am – 11:15am |
| Physics 3 (Practical; Alt.A; 2nd set) | 11:45am – 14:30pm | |
| Physics 3 Alternative D | 08:30am – 11:15am | |
| French 2 (Essay) | 14:30 – 15:45 | |
| French 1 (Objectives) | 15:45 – 16:45 | |
| 28-05 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| English Language 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 13:00 – 13:45 | |
| 29-05 | Geography 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Geography 1(Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) | 13.00pm – 14.50pm | |
| 30-05 | English Language 3 (Oral, 1st set) | 08:30am – 9:15am |
| English Language 3 (Oral, 2nd set) | 09:20am – 10:05am | |
| 02-06 | Science (Core) 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:00am |
| Science (Core) 1 (Objective) | 10:00am – 11:00am | |
| Science (Core) 3 (Alt. to Practical Work) | 13:00pm – 15:00pm | |
| 03-06 | General Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| General Mathematics 1 (Objectives) | 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| 04-06 | Economics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Economics 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 12-06 | ICT 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| ICT 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 16-06 | Health Education /Health Science 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:00am |
| Health Education /Health Science 1 (Objective) | 10:00am – 11:00am | |
| Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 14:45 | |
| Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) | 14:45 – 15:45 | |
| 17-06 | Chemistry 3 (Practical; Alt B; 1st set) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Chemistry 3 (Practical; Alt B; 2nd set) | 11:00 . – 13:00pm | |
| 18-06 | Physics 3 (Practical; Alt B; 1st set) | 08:30am – 11:15am |
| Physics 3 (Practical; Alt B; 2nd set) | 11:40am – 14:25pm | |
| 20-06 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:50am |
| Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 09:50am – 10:40am | |
| Physical Education 3(Theory of Practice) | 14:30 – 16:30 |
And there you have it; the full WAEC timetable for science students. The 2025 WAEC exams for science students will end on the 20th of June, 2025.
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WAEC Timetable 2025 for Art Students
Art subjects in WAEC comprise Mathematics, English, Literature, Christian Religious Studies, etc. Below is the full WAEC timetable for art students in 2025:
| Date | WAEC Timetable 2025 for Art Students | Time |
| 24-04 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) | 08:30am – 09:30am |
| Home Management 3 (Practical) | 10:00am – 11:00am | |
| 25-04 | Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 1(Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 30-04 | Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 14:15 |
| Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) | 14:15 – 15:15 | |
| 02-05 | Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Photography 3 (Alt. to Practical Work) | 08:30am – 11:30am | |
| Garment Making 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:10am | |
| Garment Making 1 (Objective) | 09:10am – 09:55am | |
| Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:20am | |
| Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective) | 09:20am – 10:00am | |
| Cosmetology 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:50am | |
| Cosmetology 1 (Objective) | 09:50am – 10:30am | |
| Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:00am | |
| Printing Craft Practice 2 (Objective) | 10:00am – 10:45am | |
| 05-05 | Arabic 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Arabic 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:20am | |
| 08-05 | Management-In-Living 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Management-In-Living 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) | 13:00 – 14:00 | |
| Painting & Decorating 3 (Practical, 1st set) | 08:30am – 11:30am | |
| Painting & Decorating 3 (Practical, 2nd set) | 12:00am – 15:00 | |
| Dyeing & Bleaching 3 (Practical, 1st set) | 08:30am – 13:00 | |
| Dyeing & Bleaching 3 (Practical, 2nd set) | 13:15 – 17:45 | |
| 09-05 | Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alt. to Practical Work) | 08:30am – 09:10am |
| Cosmetology 3 (Alt. to Practical Work) | 08:30am – 09:30am | |
| 13-05 – 06-06 | Arabic 3 (Oral)French 3 (Oral)Physical Education 3(Performance Test)Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)Home Management 3 (Practical)Music 3B (Performance Test) | Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council. |
| 13-05 | Government 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Government 1 (Objective) | 10:30am. – 11:30am | |
| 14-05 | Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 10:30am. – 11:30am | |
| 15-05 | Literature-In-English 3(Drama & Poetry) | 13:00 – 15:30 |
| Biology 3 (Practical, 1st Set) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| Biology 3 (Practical, 2nd Set) | 11:00am – 13:00pm | |
| Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| 16-05 | Music 3A (Aural) | 08:30am – 9:15am |
| 19-05 | Music 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Music 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 14:30 | |
| Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective) | 14:30 – 15:30 | |
| 20-05 | Languages 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 |
| Languages 1 (Objectives) | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 21-05 | CRS/IRS 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| CRS/IRS 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 22-05 | Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) | 13:00 – 14:15 |
| Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) | 14:15 – 15:15 | |
| 23-05 | Home Management 2 (Essay) | 14:30 – 15:30 |
| Home Management 1 (Objective) | 15:30 – 16:30 | |
| 23-05 | Biology 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:10am |
| Biology 1 (Objectives) | 10:10am – 11:00am | |
| 26-05 | Visual Art 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 |
| Visual Art 1 (Objective) | 15:00 – 15:50 | |
| 27-05 | French 2 (Essay) | 14:30 – 15:45 |
| French 1 (Objectives) | 15:45 – 16:45 | |
| 28-05 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| English Language 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 13:00 – 13:45 | |
| 30-05 | English Language 3 (Oral, 1st set) | 08:30am – 9:15am |
| English Language 3 (Oral, 2nd set) | 09:20am – 10:05am | |
| 03-06 | General Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| General Mathematics 1 (Objectives) | 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| 04-06 | Economics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Economics 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 10-06 | History 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 |
| History 1 (Objective) | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 11-06 | Visual Art 3A (Drawing) | 13:00 – 16:00 |
| 17-06 | Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) | 13:00 – 16:00 |
| 20-06 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:50am |
| Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 09:50am – 10:40am | |
| Physical Education 3(Theory of Practice) | 14:30 – 16:30 |
And there you have it; the full WAEC timetable for art students. The 2025 WAEC exams for art students will end on the 20th of June, 2025.
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WAEC Timetable 2025 for Commercial Students
Commercial subjects in WAEC comprise Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, etc. Below is the full WAEC Timetable 2025 for commercial students:
| Date | WAEC Timetable 2025 for Commercial Students | Time |
| 25-04 | Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:40am |
| Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective) | 10:40am – 11:30am | |
| 28-04 | Store Management 2 | 13:00 – 15:00 |
| Store Management 1 | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 05-05 | Business | 13:00 – 15:00 |
| Business Management 1 (Objective) | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 06-05 | Commerce 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Commerce Objectives | 10:30am – 11:20am | |
| Computer Studies practical | 12:00pm – 14:00 (1st Set) | |
| Computer Studies practical | 14:00 – 16:00 (2ndSet) | |
| Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 | |
| Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective) | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 07-05 | Stenography 3(Shorthand & Word Processing) | 08:30am – 10:08am |
| Office Practice 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:40am | |
| Office Practice 1 (Objective) | 10:40am – 11:40am | |
| Computer Studies 2 (Essay) | 12:00pm – 13:00 | |
| Computer Studies 1 (Objective) | 13:00 – 14:00 | |
| 09-05 | Salesmanship 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:35am |
| Salesmanship 1 (Objective) | 10:35am – 11:15am | |
| Bookkeeping 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| Bookkeeping 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:20am | |
| Store Keeping 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| Store Keeping 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:20am | |
| 13-05 | Government 2 (Essay) | 08:30 . – 10:30 |
| Government 1 (Objective) | 10:30am. – 11:30am | |
| 14-05 | Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Marketing 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 | |
| Marketing 1 (Objective) | 15:00 – 15:50 | |
| 15-05 | Biology 3 (Practical, 1st Set) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Biology 3 (Practical, 1st Set) | 11:00am – 13:00pm | |
| Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 08:30am – 10:30am | |
| 20-05 | Languages 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:00 |
| Languages 1 (Objectives) | 15:00 – 16:00 | |
| 21-05 | CRS/IRS 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| CRS/IRS 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| 23-05 | Biology 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:10am |
| Biology 1 (Objectives) | 10:10am – 11:00am | |
| 27-05 | French 2 (Essay) | 14:30 – 15:45 |
| French 1 (Objectives) | 15:45 – 16:45 | |
| 28-05 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| English Language 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 13:00 – 13:45 | |
| 30-05 | English Language 3 (Oral, 1st set) | 08:30am – 9:15am |
| English Language 3 (Oral, 2nd set) | 09:20am – 10:05am | |
| 03-06 | General Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| General Mathematics 1 (Objectives) | 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| 04-06 | Economics 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 10:30am |
| Economics 1 (Objectives) | 10:30am – 11:30am | |
| Financial Accounting 2 (Essay) | 13:00 – 15:30 | |
| Financial Accounting 1 (Objectives) | 15:30 – 16:30 | |
| 12-06 | Shorthand | 08:30am – 09:45am |
| Typewriting, 1st set | 08:30am – 11:10am | |
| Typewriting, 2nd set | 11:30am – 14:10 | |
| 18-06 | Insurance 2 (Essay) | 13:30 – 15:30 |
| Insurance 1 (Objective) | 15:30 – 16:20 | |
| 20-06 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 08:30am – 09:50am |
| Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 09:50am – 10:40am | |
| Physical Education 3(Theory of Practice) | 14:30 – 16:30 |
And there you have it: the full WAEC timetable for commercial students. The 2025 WAEC exams for commercial students will end on the 20th of June, 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WAEC 2025 starts on the 24th of April and runs through the 20th of June, 2025.
No, WAEC exams will not be CBT (Computer-based test) in 2025. However, the Federal government has directed that CBT be introduced in WAEC starting in 2026.
No, WAEC candidates will not be using computers to write the 2025 WAEC exams. However, CBT will be introduced to WAEC in 2026.
Conclusion: It’s Your Time to Shine!
Now that you know the WAEC timetable 2025 requirements and date, it’s time to shine! Prepare adequately for your papers and keep your ears on the ground for the latest news.
You might also want to check out our article on JAMB registration and requirements. Additionally, if you wrote the current JAMB exam, you might also want to know how to check your JAMB exam results.
Remember, you always check this blog for the latest updates on WAEC 2025, NECO 2025, GCE 2025, and UTME 2025. We wish you the best in all your papers as you embark on this journey to a higher institution, be it the prestigious UNILAG, the University of Abuja or any other accredited university in Nigeria!
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References
- www.waecnigeria.org – Final International Timetable
- Punchng.com – FG directs WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT for exams 2026
