WASSCE (Ghana) 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

WASSCE (Ghana) 2026 eligibility criteria

Junior High School (JHS) completion certificate. Minimum WASSCE grades required for university admission. Candidates must have completed JHS 3 and be registered SHS 3 students. For university admission, candidates typically need a minimum of 6 credits including the three core subjects. Competitive programmes like Medicine require A1 in Biology and Chemistry plus Physics and Elective Mathematics. The WASSCE grades are graded A1-D7, with A1 being the highest.

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.