Registration closes 28 October 2023

Welcome to the WAEC Online Registration for 2023 GABECE for Private Candidates website.

You must go through these steps carefully, making sure you have the necessary information required before you proceed.

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Useful Downloads

1. Click Here to download the Rules and Regulations governing the examination.
2. Click Here to download 2021 GABECE for Private Candidates (PC) Timetable
3. Click Here for Notes and Guidance
4. Click Here for Directions to Candidates

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Step 1

BIOMETRIC DATA CAPTURE

Candidates are to start their Registration by enrolling their fingerprints and capturing other personal details using the Biometric Data Capture software from an accredited registration centre. Ensure your Surname, First name and other names are captured using the software. Your profile which will comprise of your unique username, email address and password is created.

Step 2

BIO DATA

You are required to enter your bio data which includes Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Postal Address, Email. Note that your name must not be more than 40 characters, this includes spaces between the surname, firstname and other name. It’s important to start your name with your surname.

Step 3

UPLOADING OF PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH

You are required to upload your scanned passport size photograph with a white background. The photograph must be a recent one and must be in Joint Portable Exchange (jpg) format. Note that the photograph you upload will be printed on your photocard and certificate. The dimension of the passport must be between 150 and 200 pixels (height) and 150 and 200 pixels(width). The photograph must not be more than 40kilobytes in size.

Step 4

EXAMINATION CENTER SELECTION

You are required to select the centre you wish to write the examination.

Step 5

SUBJECTS SELECTION

You are required to select the subjects you wish to register for in this examination. Please note that a maximum of Nine (9) subjects are allowed.

Step 6

CERTIFICATION BY CANDIDATE

You are required to read the certification section carefully and check the checkbox before submitting your form.

Step 7

SUBMITTING REGISTRATION

Once you have completed the registration form, you are required to click on the PREVIEW button after which a preview of your details will be displayed. You are expected to review your application at this stage and click the EDIT button if you desire to make any modification. You should click SAVE if you want to save your application and still come back to modify it. Note that you can only modify up to 3 times. Click SUBMIT if you want to submit your application. NOTE that you will no longer be able to modify your application once you click the SUBMIT button.

Step 8

ADMISSION NOTICE AND CONFIRMATION PAGE PRINTING

On successful completion and submission of your registration form, the system will generate your confirmation page which you are required to print. You will be able to print your Admission Notice once an index number has been assigned to you. Note that these two documents will be required before you are granted access to the examination hall.