{"id":12682,"date":"2026-08-26T10:11:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:11:42","slug":"waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/","title":{"rendered":"WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series Timetable Released: Full Dates and Subjects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WAEC has released the final timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series.<\/strong> The official timetable covers planning sessions, oral and practical papers, objective and essay papers, alternative-to-practical papers and other scheduled components.<\/p>\n<p>The first listed activity is on <strong>Friday, 4 September 2026<\/strong>, while the final papers are scheduled for <strong>Wednesday, 28 October 2026<\/strong>. The written examination period begins on <strong>Tuesday, 22 September<\/strong>. All times shown in the Council&#8217;s document are <strong>Nigeria time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a current timetable update for private candidates sitting the 2026 second series. It is not a replacement for the candidate&#8217;s registration details, photo card or any later instruction issued by WAEC. Download the official PDF and compare every paper code, subject and time with your own entry details before making travel plans.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#WAEC_GCE_2026_Second_Series_timetable_at_a_glance\" >WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series timetable at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Full_WAEC_GCE_2026_Second_Series_dates_and_subjects\" >Full WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series dates and subjects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Important_times_and_paper_arrangements\" >Important times and paper arrangements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#What_candidates_should_do_now\" >What candidates should do now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Special-needs_provision_in_the_official_timetable\" >Special-needs provision in the official timetable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Does_this_timetable_include_the_registration_deadline\" >Does this timetable include the registration deadline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Quick_checklist_before_the_first_paper\" >Quick checklist before the first paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#When_does_the_2026_WAEC_GCE_Second_Series_examination_begin\" >When does the 2026 WAEC GCE Second Series examination begin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#When_does_the_WAEC_GCE_Second_Series_timetable_end\" >When does the WAEC GCE Second Series timetable end?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Are_the_times_in_the_timetable_Nigerian_times\" >Are the times in the timetable Nigerian times?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Will_every_candidate_sit_every_subject_listed\" >Will every candidate sit every subject listed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Where_can_I_get_the_official_timetable\" >Where can I get the official timetable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/waec-gce-2026-second-series-timetable-full-dates-subjects\/#Sources_and_image_note\" >Sources and image note<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WAEC_GCE_2026_Second_Series_timetable_at_a_glance\"><\/span>WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series timetable at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Official schedule<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Examination<\/td>\n<td>WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026 &#8211; Second Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>First listed activity<\/td>\n<td>Friday, 4 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Written papers start<\/td>\n<td>Tuesday, 22 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Final scheduled papers<\/td>\n<td>Wednesday, 28 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Time zone<\/td>\n<td>Nigeria time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official document<\/td>\n<td>WAEC final timetable PDF marked August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_WAEC_GCE_2026_Second_Series_dates_and_subjects\"><\/span>Full WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series dates and subjects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below condenses the official schedule by date. Where several papers are listed on one day, candidates should use the PDF for the paper code, duration and exact sitting time.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Subjects and papers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4 September<\/td>\n<td>Foods and Nutrition 3 practical planning session; Home Management 3 practical planning session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14-25 September<\/td>\n<td>Arabic oral; Music performance test; French oral; Foods and Nutrition practical; Home Management practical. WAEC says the Council will arrange the date and time for each paper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22 September<\/td>\n<td>Further Mathematics\/Mathematics (Elective).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23 September<\/td>\n<td>Accounting; Government.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24 September<\/td>\n<td>Hausa; Igbo; Yoruba.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25 September<\/td>\n<td>Home Management.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28 September<\/td>\n<td>Physical Education.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29 September<\/td>\n<td>Health Education\/Health Science; Physical Education theory of practice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30 September<\/td>\n<td>Visual Art 3A (Drawing).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3 October<\/td>\n<td>General Mathematics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5 October<\/td>\n<td>Chemistry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 October<\/td>\n<td>Literature-in-English (Prose).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7 October<\/td>\n<td>Biology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8 October<\/td>\n<td>Literature-in-English (Drama and Poetry).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9 October<\/td>\n<td>Christian Religious Studies; Islamic Studies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 October<\/td>\n<td>Economics; Visual Art.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12 October<\/td>\n<td>Music; Arabic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13 October<\/td>\n<td>Nigerian History; Commerce.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14 October<\/td>\n<td>Geography.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15 October<\/td>\n<td>Physics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16 October<\/td>\n<td>Marketing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17 October<\/td>\n<td>English Language, including Test of Orals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20 October<\/td>\n<td>Foods and Nutrition.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21 October<\/td>\n<td>Agriculture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22 October<\/td>\n<td>Visual Art 3B (Creative Design); French 2 (Essay).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23 October<\/td>\n<td>French 1 (Objective); Health Education\/Health Science.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24 October<\/td>\n<td>Civic Education.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27 October<\/td>\n<td>Music 3A (Aural).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28 October<\/td>\n<td>Technical Drawing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_times_and_paper_arrangements\"><\/span>Important times and paper arrangements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Council&#8217;s PDF gives the exact start and end times for each paper, so candidates should not rely only on the subject-date summary. Some of the recurring arrangements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Morning papers:<\/strong> many objective and essay papers begin at 9:30 a.m., with a second paper often following immediately after.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Afternoon papers:<\/strong> many papers begin at 2:00 p.m., although a few afternoon sessions start later depending on the subject.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combined subjects:<\/strong> subjects such as Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba appear in parallel time slots. Sit only the subject shown on your own registration details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral and practical papers:<\/strong> several dates between 14 and 25 September are to be arranged by WAEC, so candidates should watch for the Council&#8217;s instruction on their specific paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use the official PDF for the definitive paper code, duration and time. If a printed timetable and the question paper show different durations, WAEC&#8217;s note says the duration on the question paper should be followed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_candidates_should_do_now\"><\/span>What candidates should do now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Download the official timetable.<\/strong> Open the WAEC notice and download the attached PDF titled \u201cWASSCE (PC 2) 2026 TIME TABLE.pdf\u201d. Save a copy on your phone and keep an offline copy if possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark every paper you registered for.<\/strong> Highlight the date, paper code, subject, duration and Nigeria time. Do not assume that all candidates take every subject in the timetable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separate practical, oral and written papers.<\/strong> Practical and oral papers may have different arrangements from the main written papers. Pay special attention to the 14-25 September block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan transport and arrival.<\/strong> Work backwards from the reporting instruction on your examination documents. Allow time for traffic, weather, security checks and finding the venue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare subject-by-subject.<\/strong> Use the timetable to create a revision order. Prioritise the first paper, then alternate heavy subjects with shorter review sessions so you do not leave later papers untouched.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check WAEC for changes.<\/strong> A final timetable is the current reference, but candidates should still monitor WAEC Nigeria and any official notice from their examination centre for corrections or venue instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special-needs_provision_in_the_official_timetable\"><\/span>Special-needs provision in the official timetable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WAEC&#8217;s final timetable states that candidates with special needs should be allowed <strong>one and a half times<\/strong> the time allotted to other candidates. Candidates who require this arrangement should confirm the process with the Council or their examination centre before the relevant paper.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_this_timetable_include_the_registration_deadline\"><\/span>Does this timetable include the registration deadline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. The timetable is an examination schedule. It does not itself state a universal registration deadline or confirm that a new registration can still be made. Candidates who have not completed registration should use WAEC&#8217;s official registration channel and confirm their status directly before paying or submitting information. Do not rely on a social-media post or an unofficial agent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_checklist_before_the_first_paper\"><\/span>Quick checklist before the first paper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Download and save the official PDF.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm each registered subject and paper code.<\/li>\n<li>Check the exact Nigeria time for every paper.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm oral and practical arrangements separately.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your registration documents and required materials ready.<\/li>\n<li>Plan transport to the venue before examination morning.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the question paper where its stated duration differs from the timetable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_2026_WAEC_GCE_Second_Series_examination_begin\"><\/span>When does the 2026 WAEC GCE Second Series examination begin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first listed activity is a Foods and Nutrition\/Home Management practical planning session on 4 September 2026. The first main written papers are scheduled for 22 September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_WAEC_GCE_Second_Series_timetable_end\"><\/span>When does the WAEC GCE Second Series timetable end?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The final scheduled papers in the official PDF are Technical Drawing papers on 28 October 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_times_in_the_timetable_Nigerian_times\"><\/span>Are the times in the timetable Nigerian times?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The official timetable labels its time column \u201cNIG. TIME\u201d, meaning Nigeria time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_every_candidate_sit_every_subject_listed\"><\/span>Will every candidate sit every subject listed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Candidates should sit only the subjects and papers shown on their own registration details. The full timetable covers the available papers for the examination series.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_the_official_timetable\"><\/span>Where can I get the official timetable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the WAEC Nigeria notice and its attached PDF linked in the sources below. Avoid downloading a retyped timetable from an unverified account when the official document is available.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources_and_image_note\"><\/span>Sources and image note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Primary source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waecnigeria.org\/article\/wassce-private-candidates-2026-second-series-final-timetable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WAEC Nigeria official notice for the WASSCE for Private Candidates 2026 Second Series final timetable<\/a> and the attached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waecnigeria.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/WASSCE%20%28PC%202%29%202026%20TIME%20TABLE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official timetable PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corroborating source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/myschool.ng\/news\/waec-timetable-for-2026-gce-2nd-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MySchool&#8217;s current WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series timetable listing<\/a>, checked against the official WAEC document.<\/p>\n<p><em>Image: Custom editorial image generated for Exams Scholars. It is illustrative and is not the official WAEC timetable.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The official WAEC timetable for the 2026 WASSCE for Private Candidates Second Series is now available. Exams run from 4 September to 28 October 2026, with written papers beginning on 22 September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":12681,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14777,12985,15860],"tags":[15859,15856,8935,15858,14418,15857],"class_list":["post-12682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-examinations","category-gce","category-waec-news","tag-gce-timetable","tag-waec-gce-2026","tag-waec-nigeria","tag-waec-second-series","tag-waec-timetable-2026","tag-wassce-private-candidates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12682"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12682\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}