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What the timetable is
The WAEC timetable is the official schedule of every subject’s papers, dates, times and durations. WAEC releases it before the exams, and it is the single source of truth for when you sit each paper.
When WAEC 2026 holds
Confirm the official dates. The 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates began in late March 2026 and ran over several weeks; the GCE series have their own timetables. Dates change — always confirm on waec.org.ng and through your school.
How to read it
For each subject you’ll usually see up to three components: Paper 1 (objective/CBT), Paper 2 (essay/theory), and, for sciences and some subjects, a practical or test-of-practical. Note the date, start time and duration of each, and watch for two subjects on the same day.
CBT & sessions
As WAEC moves objective papers to computer-based testing, some candidates are scheduled in morning or afternoon sessions. Check your session carefully and arrive early.
Planning tips
- Get the official timetable only — fake timetables circulate every year.
- Plan revision backward from each exam date.
- Give extra time to practical subjects and to English and Maths.
- Prepare with topic-by-topic study — see our Study Centre and CBT practice.
Turning the timetable into a study plan
Treat the timetable as the backbone of your revision plan. Once it's released, list your subjects against their dates and work backwards from each: front-load revision for subjects that fall early in the diet and for your weaker areas, and note any days carrying more than one paper so you can manage energy. A revision schedule built off the real timetable — instead of reacting to each exam as it arrives — is one of the most reliable ways to raise your grades.
Reading it correctly
Read it precisely to avoid disasters. For each of your subjects, confirm the exact date, the paper(s), the start time and the duration — WASSCE subjects often have multiple papers (objective, essay/theory, and sometimes a practical/oral) that may run in the same or different sessions. Make sure you're using the correct diet's timetable (WASSCE School vs GCE, and the right year), and rely only on the official WAEC timetable, since unofficial copies online can contain errors.
Exam-day logistics
Convert the timetable into an exam-day routine: arrive early, well before the start time; bring your exam card and required materials (pens, pencils, mathematical set, calculator where allowed); and know your centre and hall ahead of time. Re-check the timetable the night before each paper rather than trusting memory, and confirm any late schedule changes through official WAEC channels or your school. Small logistical slips — wrong day, wrong time, missing materials — are avoidable with the timetable in hand.
Frequently asked questions
When is WAEC 2026?
The 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates began in late March 2026 and ran over several weeks; the GCE series have separate timetables. Always confirm exact dates on waec.org.ng.
Where can I get the official WAEC timetable?
From the official WAEC website (waec.org.ng) and through your school. Avoid unofficial timetables, which are often wrong.
Is WAEC now computer-based?
WAEC is moving objective papers to CBT, with essay and practical papers in a hybrid format. Check your exam session details.
How long does the WASSCE last?
The full examination runs over several weeks, with each subject’s papers scheduled on specific dates and times per the timetable.
How do I read the WAEC timetable?
For each subject note Paper 1 (objective), Paper 2 (essay) and any practical, with the date, start time and duration, and watch for clashes on the same day.
When is the WAEC timetable released?
WAEC publishes the official timetable ahead of each diet. Use only the official WAEC timetable and confirm you're reading the correct one (WASSCE School vs GCE, and the right year), since unofficial copies online can contain errors.
How do I read the WAEC timetable?
For each of your subjects, confirm the exact date, the paper(s), the start time and the duration. WASSCE subjects often have multiple papers (objective, essay/theory, sometimes practical/oral) that may run in the same or different sessions.
How do I use the timetable to prepare?
List your subjects against their dates and work backwards — front-load revision for early and weaker subjects, and manage energy around days with more than one paper. A schedule built off the real timetable beats reacting to each exam as it arrives.
What should I bring on WAEC exam day?
Your exam card and required materials — pens, pencils, a mathematical set, and a calculator where allowed. Arrive well before the start time and know your centre and hall in advance.
Can the WAEC timetable change?
Late changes can occasionally happen, so re-check the official timetable the night before each paper, don't rely on memory, and confirm any changes through official WAEC channels or your school.