WAEC WASSCE 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits
WAEC WASSCE 2026 eligibility explained — minimum age, maximum age, educational qualification, nationality rules, attempt limits, reservation categories. Based on the latest official notification.
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WAEC WASSCE 2026 eligibility criteria
Candidates in their final year of secondary school (SS3) may register for the May/June diet through their schools. Private candidates may register for the November/December GCE examination. For university admission in Nigeria, candidates typically require a minimum of six credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings across WASSCE sittings. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and have completed the prescribed secondary school curriculum.
Before you apply
- Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
- Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
- Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.