WAEC WASSCE 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking
WAEC WASSCE 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.
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WAEC WASSCE 2026 exam pattern
WASSCE consists of multiple-choice objective papers and essay/theory papers across all registered subjects. Each subject typically comprises an objective test (Paper 1) and an essay/practical paper (Paper 2), with practical papers for science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science) held separately in approved laboratories. A minimum of six credits including English Language and Mathematics is required for most Nigerian university admissions. The May/June diet is primarily for school candidates while the November/December diet is for private candidates.
Subjects in this exam
- English Language: 18 topics
- Mathematics: 18 topics
- Physics: 18 topics
- Chemistry: 18 topics
- Biology: 18 topics
- Economics: 14 topics
- Government: 12 topics
- Literature in English: 10 topics
- Geography: 12 topics
- Agricultural Science: 16 topics