In This Article, We Outline How to Register for the WASSCE Private (Resit) Examination – Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 Candidates.
If you are planning to resit the WASSCE as a private candidate in 2026, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the registration procedures for the WASSCE for Private Candidates – First Series, 2026.
This guide breaks down the entire process in simple steps to help you register successfully without stress.
1. Prepare Before You Begin
Before starting your registration, make sure you have:
A functioning email address
Your personal details
A passport-sized photograph (digital format)
A working internet connection
Registration fee
Access to a designated internet café (for fingerprint capture)
WAEC requires all private candidates to capture their fingerprints at approved internet cafés before completing registration.
2. Step-by-Step Registration Process
Follow the official WAEC instructions below to complete your WASSCE Private (Resit) registration:
Step 1: Visit the WAEC Registration Portal
Go to: www.waecgh.org
Once on the site, select the link for WASSCE for Private Candidates.
Step 2: Start Your Registration
Click on START REGISTRATION HERE to begin.
Step 3: Fill in Security Information
Provide the required security details such as:
Password
Security question and answer
Ensure you use information you can easily remember.
Step 4: Enter Your Personal Information
This includes your:
Full name
Date of birth
Contact address
Phone number
Nationality
Double-check everything for accuracy.
Step 5: Upload Your Photograph
Upload a clear passport-sized photo. Follow the photo specifications given on the registration portal.
Step 6: Upload Your Signature
Use a scanned copy of your handwritten signature. Make sure it is clear and visible.
Step 7: Select Your Subjects
Choose the subjects you intend to write. Be sure to pick the correct papers (Core and Electives).
Step 8: Print Your Invoice
After selecting your subjects, print the invoice generated by the system.
This contains:
Your name
Subjects chosen
The fee you must pay
An invoice number
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Step 9: Pay Your Registration Fees
Take your printed invoice to any of the banks listed in WAEC’s payment guidelines.
Your registration is NOT VALID until payment is made.
Step 10: Choose an Examination Centre
After payment, return to the portal and select the centre where you prefer to write the exam.
Step 11: Access Your Index Number & Admission Notice
From mid-January 2026, you will use your invoice number to retrieve:
Your Index Number
Your Admission Notice
Print both and keep them safely.
3. Important Registration Dates
Registration & Payment Period
1st December – 31st December, 2025
All candidates must complete registration and payment within this period.
4. Examination Dates for WASSCE Private 2026
The exam is scheduled as follows:
Start Date: 16th January 2026
End Date: 14th February 2026
A full timetable will be available for download on the registration portal.
Read it carefully to avoid subject clashes.
5. Final Tips for Candidates
Register early to avoid last-minute errors.
Use a valid and active phone number and email.
Keep all printed documents safe.
Capture fingerprints at only designated WAEC-approved cafés.
Review your subject choices before submitting.