The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates – First Series, commonly known as the 2026 WAEC Nov/Dec Exam. This confirmed schedule provides detailed information on exam dates, paper codes, subjects, and time allocations, enabling candidates to begin full preparation ahead of the examinations.
According to the timetable, the 2026 WAEC First Series will run from Friday, 16 January 2026, to Saturday, 14 February 2026, covering a wide range of core and elective subjects across Arts, Science, and Business disciplines.
WAEC 2026 Nov/Dec Timetable Overview
The examination officially begins on Friday, 16 January 2026, with the Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session, marking the start of the month-long assessment period.
January 2026 WAEC Exam Schedule
From 19–23 January, WAEC will conduct:
- French 3 (Oral)
- Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
- Graphic Design 3 (Project Work)
The specific times for oral and practical sessions will be arranged directly by the Council.
Other key examinations within January include:
- 20 January: Insurance Papers 1 & 2 (08:30 – 11:20 GMT)
- 21 January: Crop Husbandry and Horticulture
- 22 January: Marketing and Cost Accounting
- 23 January: Animal Husbandry
- 24 January: Core Science and Management-in-Living
- 26 January: Technical Drawing and General Knowledge-in-Art (Practical)
- 27 January: Social Studies and Physical Education
- 28 January: ICT (Elective), Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, GKA (Theory)
- 29 January: Biology
- 30 January: Financial Accounting and Health Science
- 31 January: Mathematics (Core)
February 2026 WAEC Exam Schedule
The February session begins strongly with major subjects essential for university admission and certification:
- 2 February: Business Management
- 3 February: Agricultural Science and General Agriculture
- 4 February: Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, History, French
- 5 February: Physics
- 6 February: Geography
- 7 February: English Language
Final Week of the WAEC 2026 First Series Exam
The concluding week of the exam features high-priority subjects:
- 9 February: Chemistry
- 10 February: Literature-in-English, Health Science (Practical Alternative)
- 11 February: Further Mathematics
- 12 February: Economics, Foods and Nutrition Papers 1 & 2
- 13 February: Government and Commerce
- 14 February: Civic Education and Integrated Science
Important WAEC Examination Notice
WAEC emphasizes that if the duration on the question paper differs from the duration in the timetable, candidates must follow the instructions provided on the question paper. This helps prevent mistakes and ensures compliance with official examination standards.
Why This WAEC Timetable Release Matters
The early release of the 2026 WAEC Nov/Dec timetable allows private candidates to:
- Plan their study schedules ahead of time
- Identify subject clashes and prepare strategically
- Access necessary materials for practical and oral examinations
- Organize travel and logistics if writing at distant centres
This timetable is vital for all candidates hoping to secure a strong WASSCE result for university admission, career advancement, or skills certification.
Final Thoughts
With the official publication of the WAEC 2026 WASSCE First Series timetable, candidates are encouraged to begin adequate preparation immediately. Consistent study, use of past questions, and adherence to official exam guidelines will significantly improve performance.
Candidates can now confidently plan for the upcoming 2026 WAEC Nov/Dec Exam and stay ahead of the competition.
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Source: GESHub.org
