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Type
External
For private candidates
Sessions
Nov/Dec
Second examination diet
Format
Obj + Theory
Same as WAEC/NECO SSCE
Validity
Lifetime
Results never expire
What is GCE?
The General Certificate Examination (GCE) is an external examination conducted by WAEC (November/December) and NECO for private candidates who did not sit for or need to improve their regular SSCE results. GCE results carry the same weight as internal SSCE results for university admission.
- Open to school leavers and private candidates
- Ideal for improving results in specific subjects
- WAEC GCE held in November/December each year
- Results combinable with WAEC SSCE and NECO for admissions
- Same syllabus and question standard as internal SSCE
WAEC GCE
Conducted by WAEC in November/December. Most popular GCE option with results typically released within 3 months.
- • Registration: August - September
- • Examination: November - December
- • Results: February - March
NECO GCE
Conducted by NECO as an external SSCE. Another pathway to getting the credits you need for university admission.
- • Registration: June - August
- • Examination: November - December
- • Results: February - April