WAEC Timetable 2026 is out! See full exam dates, subject breakdown and preparation tips below.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final international timetable for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026 in Nigeria.
The WAEC timetable outlines the full schedule of all examination papers, including practicals, objective tests, and essay papers. It is designed to guide candidates on the exact dates, duration, and time for each subject, helping them prepare effectively and avoid missing any papers.
The examination is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 21st April 2026 and will run through Friday, 19th June 2026, covering a wide range of subjects across science, arts, and commercial fields.
Candidates are strongly advised to study this timetable carefully and take note of subjects with special arrangements, such as practicals and oral tests, which may be scheduled by the council or conducted in batches.
In the sections below, you will find the complete and properly arranged WAEC 2026 timetable, presented in a clear and easy-to-understand format.
2026 WAEC Timetable
Tuesday, 21st April 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC7023 |
Foods and Nutrition 3 |
Practical Planning |
1 hr |
9:30 am – 10:30 am |
| SC7033 |
Home Management 3 |
Practical Planning |
1 hr |
11:00 am – 12:00 noon |
Monday, 27th April – Friday, 8th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC3013 |
Arabic 3 |
Oral |
15 mins |
Arranged by Council |
| SC3043 |
French 3 |
Oral |
40 mins |
Arranged by Council |
| SC5113/A |
Physical Education 3 |
Performance Test |
2 hrs |
Arranged by Council |
| SC7023 |
Foods and Nutrition 3 |
Practical |
3 hrs |
Arranged by Council |
| SC7033 |
Home Management 3 |
Practical |
3 hrs |
Arranged by Council |
| SC7054 |
Music 3B |
Performance Test |
30 mins |
Arranged by Council |
Friday, 1st May 2026
Public Holiday (Workers’ Day)
Tuesday, 12th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC3272 |
Hausa 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC3271 |
Hausa 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC3292 |
Yoruba 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC3291 |
Yoruba 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC3282 |
Igbo 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC3281 |
Igbo 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC5183 |
Livestock Farming 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
1 hr 30 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| SC5183 |
Livestock Farming 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
1 hr 30 mins |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
| SC7173 |
Beauty & Cosmetology 3 |
Alternative to Practical |
1 hr |
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Wednesday, 13th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC7192 |
Fashion Design & Garment Making 2 |
Essay |
45 mins |
9:30 am – 10:15 am |
| SC7191 |
Fashion Design & Garment Making 1 |
Objective |
40 mins |
10:15 am – 10:55 am |
| SC7032 |
Home Management 2 |
Essay |
1 hr |
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| SC7031 |
Home Management 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Thursday, 14th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC6182 |
Digital Technologies 2 |
Essay |
1 hr |
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| SC6181 |
Digital Technologies 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Friday, 15th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC7022 |
Foods and Nutrition 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 15 mins |
9:30 am – 10:45 am |
| SC7021 |
Foods and Nutrition 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
10:45 am – 11:45 am |
| SC3042 |
French 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 15 mins |
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm |
| SC3041 |
French 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm |
Monday, 18th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC6082 |
Technical Drawing 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 45 mins |
9:30 am – 11:15 am |
| SC6081 |
Technical Drawing 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:15 am – 12:15 pm |
| SC7052 |
Music 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| SC7051 |
Music 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| SC5112 |
Physical Education 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 20 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:20 pm |
| SC5111 |
Physical Education 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
3:20 pm – 4:10 pm |
Tuesday, 19th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5182 |
Livestock Farming 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC5181 |
Livestock Farming 1 |
Objective |
40 mins |
11:30 am – 12:10 pm |
| SC6083 |
Technical Drawing 3 |
Practical |
2 hrs 45 mins |
2:00 pm – 4:45 pm |
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5053/A |
Chemistry 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC5053/A |
Chemistry 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
2 hrs |
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm |
| SC6212 |
Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 35 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:35 pm |
| SC6211 |
Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs 1 |
Objective |
45 mins |
3:35 pm – 4:20 pm |
| SC6192 |
Solar Photovoltaic Installation 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs 15 mins |
2:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
| SC6191 |
Solar Photovoltaic Installation 1 |
Objective |
45 mins |
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm |
| SC7172 |
Beauty & Cosmetology 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 20 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:20 pm |
| SC7171 |
Beauty & Cosmetology 1 |
Objective |
40 mins |
3:20 pm – 4:00 pm |
Thursday, 21st May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC4012 |
Further Mathematics 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs 30 mins |
9:30 am – 12:00 noon |
| SC4011 |
Further Mathematics 1 |
Objective |
1 hr 30 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Friday, 22nd May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5082 |
Health Science 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 30 mins |
9:30 am – 11:00 am |
| SC5081 |
Health Science 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| SC5083 |
Health Science 3 |
Alternative Practical |
1 hr 45 mins |
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm |
| SC7063 |
Visual Art 3A |
Drawing |
3 hrs |
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
Friday, 29th May 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC3012 |
Arabic 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC3011 |
Arabic 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
11:30 am – 12:20 pm |
| SC7062 |
Visual Art 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| SC7061 |
Visual Art 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
5:30 pm – 6:20 pm |
Monday, 1st June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC2022 |
Christian Religious Studies 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC2021 |
Christian Religious Studies 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC2082 |
Islamic Studies 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC2081 |
Islamic Studies 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
11:30 am – 12:20 pm |
| SC5122 |
Physics 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 30 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| SC5121 |
Physics 1 |
Objective |
1 hr 15 mins |
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm |
Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC2162 |
Civic Education 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC2161 |
Civic Education 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC5022 |
Agriculture 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs 10 mins |
2:00 pm – 4:10 pm |
| SC5021 |
Agriculture 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
4:10 pm – 5:00 pm |
| SC7162 |
Catering Craft 2 |
Essay |
50 mins |
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm |
| SC7161 |
Catering Craft 1 |
Objective |
40 mins |
2:50 pm – 3:30 pm |
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC4022 |
General Mathematics (Core) 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs 30 mins |
9:30 am – 12:00 noon |
| SC4021 |
General Mathematics (Core) 1 |
Objective |
1 hr 30 mins |
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Thursday, 4th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC2052 |
Government 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC2051 |
Government 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC7053 |
Music 3A |
Aural |
45 mins |
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
| SC7193 |
Fashion Design & Garment Making 3 |
Alternative Practical |
40 mins |
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm |
| SC5023/A |
Agriculture 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
1 hr 30 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| SC5023/A |
Agriculture 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
1 hr 30 mins |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
Friday, 5th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC2042 |
Geography 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC2041 |
Geography 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC2043 |
Geography 3 |
Practical |
1 hr 50 mins |
3:30 pm – 5:20 pm |
Monday, 8th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC6183 |
Digital Technologies 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC6183 |
Digital Technologies 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
2 hrs |
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm |
| SC7064 |
Visual Art 3B |
Creative Design |
3 hrs |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Tuesday, 9th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5053/B |
Chemistry 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC5053/B |
Chemistry 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
2 hrs |
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm |
| SC2072 |
Nigerian History 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| SC2071 |
Nigerian History 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Wednesday, 10th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC3022 |
English Language 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC3021 |
English Language 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC3023/B |
English Language 3 |
Oral Test |
45 mins |
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
Thursday, 11th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5052 |
Chemistry 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC5051 |
Chemistry 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| SC2102 |
Literature-In-English 2 |
Prose |
1 hr 15 mins |
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm |
| SC2101 |
Literature-In-English 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm |
Friday, 12th June 2026
Public Holiday (Democracy Day)
Monday, 15th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5123/A |
Physics 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
2 hrs 45 mins |
9:30 am – 12:15 pm |
| SC5123/A |
Physics 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
2 hrs 45 mins |
12:45 pm – 3:30 pm |
| SC1122 |
Marketing 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| SC1121 |
Marketing 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm |
Tuesday, 16th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5042 |
Biology 2 |
Essay |
1 hr 40 mins |
9:30 am – 11:10 am |
| SC5041 |
Biology 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
11:10 am – 12:00 noon |
| SC2103 |
Literature-In-English 3 |
Drama & Poetry |
2 hrs 30 mins |
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Wednesday, 17th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5043/A |
Biology 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC5043/A |
Biology 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
2 hrs |
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm |
| SC2032 |
Economics 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| SC2031 |
Economics 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Thursday, 18th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC5123/B |
Physics 3 |
Practical (1st Set) |
2 hrs 45 mins |
9:30 am – 12:15 pm |
| SC5123/B |
Physics 3 |
Practical (2nd Set) |
2 hrs 45 mins |
12:40 pm – 3:25 pm |
| SC1042 |
Accounting 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs 30 mins |
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| SC1041 |
Accounting 1 |
Objective |
1 hr |
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Friday, 19th June 2026
| Paper Code |
Subject |
Paper |
Duration |
Time |
| SC1032 |
Commerce 2 |
Essay |
2 hrs |
9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| SC1031 |
Commerce 1 |
Objective |
50 mins |
11:30 am – 12:20 pm |
| SC7163 |
Catering Craft 3 |
Alternative Practical |
40 mins |
3:00 pm – 3:40 pm |
Notes
- Difference Between Timetable and Question Paper Duration
If there is any variation between the time stated on the timetable and the time printed on the question paper, candidates should follow the duration indicated on the question paper.
- Advance Release of Certain Question Papers
For some subjects, especially Visual Art 3, materials will be provided ahead of the examination date:
- Paper A, instructions will be sent to schools two weeks before the exam.
- Paper 3B, the question paper will also be made available to candidates two weeks in advance.
- Paper 3C, candidates are expected to complete their projects within six months of the examination year, and the submission schedule will be communicated to schools by the West African Examinations Council.
- Extra Time for Candidates with Special Needs
Candidates who are blind, deaf, or have speech impairments should be given one and a half times the normal duration allocated to other candidates.
Study the timetable carefully and take note of all dates, times, and special arrangements to avoid missing any paper. Ensure you prepare well for both practicals and written exams.
If you find this timetable helpful, share it with your friends and classmates so they can also stay informed and ready for the WAEC 2026 examination. If you have any questions or need clarification on any part of the timetable, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments.
