AndrewThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the official timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates in Nigeria. The examination begins on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 and ends on Friday, 19th June 2026.
This article contains the complete WAEC Timetable 2026 for Nigeria (May/June) – Full Exam Schedule and Dates, including all subjects, paper codes, durations, and time schedules as released.
WAEC 2026 Exam Duration
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 21 April 2026 |
| End Date | 19 June 2026 |
Complete WAEC 2026 Timetable (All Subjects)
April 2026
| Date | Paper Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Apr | SC7023 | Foods & Nutrition Practical Planning | 1hr | 9:30 – 10:30 |
| Tue 21 Apr | SC7033 | Home Management Practical Planning | 1hr | 11:00 – 12:00 |
Oral & Practical Window
| Date Range | Subjects | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr – 8 May | Arabic Oral, French Oral, Physical Education, Foods & Nutrition, Home Management, Music | Varies |
May 2026
| Date | Paper Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | SC3272 | Hausa Essay | 2hrs | 9:30 – 11:30 |
| 12 May | SC3271 | Hausa Objective | 1hr | 11:30 – 12:30 |
| 12 May | SC3292 | Yoruba Essay | 2hrs | 9:30 – 11:30 |
| 12 May | SC3291 | Yoruba Objective | 1hr | 11:30 – 12:30 |
| 12 May | SC3282 | Igbo Essay | 2hrs | 9:30 – 11:30 |
| 12 May | SC3281 | Igbo Objective | 1hr | 11:30 – 12:30 |
| 12 May | SC5183 | Livestock Practical (Set 1) | 1hr 30m | 2:00 – 3:30 |
| 12 May | SC5183 | Livestock Practical (Set 2) | 1hr 30m | 3:30 – 5:00 |
| 12 May | SC7173 | Beauty Cosmetology Practical | 1hr | 2:00 – 3:00 |
13 May 2026
| Date | Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | SC7192 | Fashion Design Essay | 45m | 9:30 – 10:15 |
| 13 May | SC7191 | Fashion Design Objective | 40m | 10:15 – 10:55 |
| 13 May | SC7032 | Home Management Essay | 1hr | 2:00 – 3:00 |
| 13 May | SC7031 | Home Management Objective | 1hr | 3:00 – 4:00 |
14 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC6182 | Digital Tech Essay | 1hr | 2:00 – 3:00 |
| SC6181 | Digital Tech Objective | 1hr | 3:00 – 4:00 |
15 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC7022 | Foods Essay | 1hr 15m | 9:30 – 10:45 |
| SC7021 | Foods Objective | 1hr | 10:45 – 11:45 |
| SC3042 | French Essay | 1hr 15m | 3:30 – 4:45 |
| SC3041 | French Objective | 1hr | 4:45 – 5:45 |
18 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC6082 | Technical Drawing Essay | 1hr 45m | 9:30 – 11:15 |
| SC6081 | Technical Drawing Objective | 1hr | 11:15 – 12:15 |
| SC7052 | Music Essay | 2hrs | 2:00 – 4:00 |
| SC7051 | Music Objective | 1hr | 4:00 – 5:00 |
| SC5112 | Physical Education Essay | 1hr 20m | 2:00 – 3:20 |
| SC5111 | Physical Education Objective | 50m | 3:20 – 4:10 |
19 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5182 | Livestock Essay | 2hrs | 9:30 – 11:30 |
| SC5181 | Livestock Objective | 40m | 11:30 – 12:10 |
| SC6083 | Technical Drawing Practical | 2hr 45m | 2:00 – 4:45 |
20 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5053 | Chemistry Practical | 2hrs | 9:30 / 12:00 |
| SC6212 | GSM Repairs Essay | 1hr 35m | 2:00 – 3:35 |
| SC6211 | GSM Objective | 45m | 3:35 – 4:20 |
| SC6192 | Solar Installation Essay | 2hr 15m | 2:00 – 4:15 |
| SC6191 | Solar Objective | 45m | 4:15 – 5:00 |
| SC7172 | Beauty Essay | 1hr 20m | 2:00 – 3:20 |
| SC7171 | Beauty Objective | 40m | 3:20 – 4:00 |
21 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC4012 | Further Math Essay | 2hr 30m | 9:30 – 12:00 |
| SC4011 | Further Math Objective | 1hr 30m | 2:00 – 3:30 |
22 May 2026
| Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5082 | Health Science Essay | 1hr 30m | 9:30 – 11:00 |
| SC5081 | Health Objective | 1hr | 11:00 – 12:00 |
| SC5083 | Health Practical | 1hr 45m | 3:30 – 5:15 |
| SC7063 | Visual Art Drawing | 3hrs | 3:30 – 6:30 |
Public Holidays
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 May | Workers Day |
| 26–28 May | Eid al-Adha |
| 12 June | Democracy Day |
June 2026 (Key Core Subjects)
| Date | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June | CRS / IRS | 2hrs | Morning |
| 1 June | Physics | 1hr 30m | Afternoon |
| 2 June | Civic Education | 2hrs | Morning |
| 3 June | Mathematics | 2hr 30m | Morning |
| 4 June | Government | 2hrs | Morning |
| 5 June | Geography | 2hrs | Morning |
| 10 June | English | 2hrs | Morning |
| 11 June | Chemistry | 2hrs | Morning |
| 16 June | Biology | 1hr 40m | Morning |
| 17 June | Economics | 2hrs | Afternoon |
| 18 June | Accounting | 2hr 30m | Afternoon |
| 19 June | Commerce | 2hrs | Morning |
Important Notes
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| Time Conflict | Follow question paper time if different |
| Visual Art | Papers released weeks before |
| Special Candidates | Extra time allowed (1.5x duration) |
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Conclusion
This timetable contains the complete structure of WAEC 2026 exams, including practicals, theory papers, and objective tests across all subjects. Candidates are expected to follow the schedule closely and prepare based on subject order and timing.
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