WAEC GCE Timetable 2026 Second Series: Exam Dates, and Timetable
The WAEC GCE Timetable for the 2026 second series examination is now available for candidates preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, commonly called WAEC GCE. The timetable contains the examination dates, paper codes, subjects and scheduled times for each paper.
Candidates are advised to check the WAEC GCE Timetable carefully and take note of their examination dates and times to avoid missing any paper.
WAEC GCE 2026 Exam Dates
The exam-date section lists Friday, 4 September 2026 as the start date and Wednesday, 28 October 2026 as the end date.
The dated schedule below runs from 4 September through 5 October 2026, while the stated examination end date is 28 October 2026.
WAEC GCE 2026 Timetable By Day
| Date | Paper Code | Subject/Paper | Duration | Nigeria Time |
| Friday, 4 September 2026 | PC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1 hr | 9:30am – 10:30am |
| Friday, 4 September 2026 | PC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1 hr | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Monday, 14 September to Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC3013 | Arabic 3 (Oral) | 15 mins | Date and time will be arranged by the Council |
| Monday, 14 September to Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC7054 | Music 3B (Performance Test) | 30 mins | Date and time will be arranged by the Council |
| Monday, 14 September to Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC3043 | French 3 (Oral) | 40 mins | Date and time will be arranged by the Council |
| Monday, 14 September to Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) | 3 hrs | Date and time will be arranged by the Council |
| Monday, 14 September to Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) | 3 hrs | Date and time will be arranged by the Council |
| Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | PC4012 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | PC4011 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | PC1042 | Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | PC1041 | Accounting 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | PC2052 | Government 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | PC2051 | Government 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, 24 September 2026 | PC3272 | Hausa 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thursday, 24 September 2026 | PC3271 | Hausa 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday, 24 September 2026 | PC3282 | Igbo 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thursday, 24 September 2026 | PC3281 | Igbo 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Thursday, 24 September 2026 | PC3292 | Yoruba 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thursday, 24 September 2026 | PC3291 | Yoruba 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC7032 | Home Management 2 (Essay) | 1 hr | 9:30am – 10:30am |
| Friday, 25 September 2026 | PC7031 | Home Management 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Monday, 28 September 2026 | PC5112 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 20 mins | 2:00pm – 3:20pm |
| Monday, 28 September 2026 | PC5111 | Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 3:20pm – 4:10pm |
| Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | PC5083 | Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr 45 mins | 9:30am – 11:15am |
| Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | PC5113 | Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice) | 2 hrs | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | PC7063 | Visual Art 3A (Drawing) | 3 hrs | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Saturday, 3 October 2026 | PC4022 | General Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30am – 12:00pm |
| Saturday, 3 October 2026 | PC4021 | General Mathematics 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Monday, 5 October 2026 | PC5052 | Chemistry 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30am – 11:30pm |
| Monday, 5 October 2026 | PC5051 | Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30pm – 12:30pm |
| Monday, 5 October 2026 | PC5053 | Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Candidate Notes For The WAEC GCE Timetable
Difference Between Question Paper Duration And Timetable Duration
Where the duration printed on a question paper differs from the duration shown on the timetable, the duration printed on the question paper should be followed.
This rule gives the question paper precedence when the two durations are different.
Question Papers Issued Before Their Examination Dates
Special arrangements apply to Visual Art 3.
For Paper 3A, instructions will be given to supervisors two weeks before the paper is due to be taken; for Paper 3B, question papers will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due.
Extra Time For Candidates With Special Needs
Candidates with special needs should be allowed one and a half times the examination time allotted to other candidates.
The extra-time provision applies to their allotted paper duration.
WAEC GCE Timetable Troubleshooter
| Candidate issue | What the timetable states | Recommended response | Reference point |
| Question paper duration differs from timetable | The question paper duration takes precedence | Follow the duration printed on the question paper | Candidate notes |
| Oral or practical paper has no fixed clock time | WAEC will arrange the date and time for the affected paper | Use the date and time arranged by the Council | 14-25 September papers |
| Visual Art 3 papers require advance material | Paper 3A instructions and Paper 3B question papers are issued two weeks before the paper | Use the advance material provided for the relevant paper | Visual Art 3 notes |
| Extra examination time is required for a special needs candidate | One and a half times the normal allotted time is allowed | Apply the stated extra-time provision | Special needs note |
Wrapping Up
The WAEC GCE Timetable 2026 second series provides candidates with the dates, times and paper codes for each examination.
Candidates should carefully review the timetable, prepare according to their examination schedule and arrive at the examination venue on time.
Keeping track of each paper will help candidates avoid missing any examination and stay organized throughout the examination period.
