The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the Final International Timetable for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026 in Nigeria.
This page presents the full timetable in a clean, date-by-date format, including paper codes, subject papers, durations, times, public holidays, and official notes.
Tuesday, 21st April, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1hr | 9:30 am. – 10:30 am. |
| SC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1hr | 11:00 am. – 12:00 noon. |
Note: Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
Monday, 27th April, 2026 to Friday, 8th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC3013 | Arabic 3 (Oral) | 15mins | To be arranged by the Council |
| SC3043 | French 3 (Oral) | 40mins | To be arranged by the Council |
| SC5113/A | Physical Education 3 (Performance Test) | 2hrs | To be arranged by the Council |
| SC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) | 3hrs | To be arranged by the Council |
| SC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) | 3hrs | To be arranged by the Council |
| SC7054 | Music 3B (Performance Test) | 30mins | To be arranged by the Council |
Friday, 1st May, 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (WORKERS’ DAY)
Tuesday, 12th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC3272 | Hausa 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC3271 | Hausa 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC3292 | Yoruba 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC3291 | Yoruba 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC3282 | Igbo 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC3281 | Igbo 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC5183 | Livestock Farming 3 (Practical) | 1hr 30 mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:30 pm. (1st Set) |
| SC5183 | Livestock Farming 3 (Practical) | 1hr 30 mins | 3:30 pm. – 5:00 pm. (2nd Set) |
| SC7173 | Beauty & Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1hr | 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm. |
Wednesday, 13th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC7192 | Fashion Design & Garment Making 2 (Essay) | 45mins | 9:30 am. – 10:15 am. |
| SC7191 | Fashion Design & Garment Making 1 (Objective) | 40mins | 10:15 am. – 10:55 am. |
| SC7032 | Home Management 2 (Essay) | 1hr | 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm. |
| SC7031 | Home Management 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 3:00 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
Thursday, 14th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC6182 | Digital Technologies 2 (Essay) | 1hr | 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm. |
| SC6181 | Digital Technologies 1 (Objectives) | 1hr | 3:00 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
Friday, 15th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC7022 | Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) | 1hr 15mins | 9:30 am. – 10:45 am. |
| SC7021 | Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 10:45 am. – 11:45 am. |
| SC3042 | French 2 (Essay) | 1hr 15mins | 3:30 pm. – 4:45 pm. |
| SC3041 | French 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 4:45 pm. – 5:45 pm. |
Monday, 18th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC6082 | Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) | 1hr 45mins | 9:30 am. – 11:15 am. |
| SC6081 | Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:15 am. – 12:15 pm. |
| SC7052 | Music 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 2:00 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
| SC7051 | Music 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 4:00 pm. – 5:00 pm |
| SC5112 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 1hr 20mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:20 pm. |
| SC5111 | Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 3:20 pm. – 4:10 pm. |
Tuesday, 19th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5182 | Livestock Farming 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC5181 | Livestock Farming 1 (Objective) | 40mins | 11:30 am. – 12:10 pm. |
| SC6083 | Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) | 2hrs 45mins | 2:00 pm. – 4:45 pm. |
Wednesday, 20th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5053/A | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. (1st Set) |
| SC5053/A | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) | 2hrs | 12:00 noon. – 2:00 pm. (2nd Set) |
| SC6212 | Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 2 (Essay) | 1hr 35mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:35 pm. |
| SC6211 | Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 1 (Objective) | 45mins | 3:35 pm. – 4:20 pm. |
| SC6192 | Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 15 mins | 2:00 pm. – 4:15 pm. |
| SC6191 | Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance 1 (Objective) | 45mins | 4:15 pm. – 5:00 pm. |
| SC7172 | Beauty & Cosmetology 2 (Essay) | 1hrs 20mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:20 pm. |
| SC7171 | Beauty & Cosmetology 1 (Objective) | 40mins | 3:20 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
Thursday, 21st May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC4012 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 30mins | 9:30 am. – 12:00 noon. |
| SC4011 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) | 1hr 30mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:30 pm. |
Friday, 22nd May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5082 | Health Education /Health Science 2 (Essay) | 1hr 30mins | 9:30 am. – 11:00 am. |
| SC5081 | Health Education /Health Science 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:00 am. – 12:00 noon. |
| SC5083 | Health Education /Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1hr 45mins | 3:30 pm. – 5:15 pm. |
| SC7063 | Visual Art 3A (Drawing) | 3hrs | 3:30 pm. – 6:30 pm. |
Tuesday, 26th May, 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EID-AL-ADHA)
Wednesday, 27th May, 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EID-AL-ADHA / CHILDREN’S DAY)
Thursday, 28th May, 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EID-AL-ADHA)
Friday, 29th May, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC3012 | Arabic 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC3011 | Arabic 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 11:30 am. – 12:20 pm. |
| SC7062 | Visual Art 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 3:30 pm. – 5:30 pm. |
| SC7061 | Visual Art 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 5:30 pm. – 6:20 pm. |
Monday, 1st June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC2022 | Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC2021 | Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC2082 | Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC2081 | Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 11:30 am. – 12:20 pm. |
| SC5122 | Physics 2 (Essay) | 1hr 30mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:30 pm. |
| SC5121 | Physics 1 (Objective) | 1hr 15mins | 3:30 pm. – 4:45 pm. |
Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC2162 | Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC2161 | Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC5022 | Agriculture 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 10mins | 2:00 pm. – 4:10 pm. |
| SC5021 | Agriculture 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 4:10 pm. – 5:00 pm. |
| SC7162 | Catering Craft 2 (Essay) | 50mins | 2:00 pm. – 2:50 pm. |
| SC7161 | Catering Craft 1 (Objective) | 40mins | 2:50 pm. – 3:30 pm. |
Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC4022 | General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 30mins | 9:30 am. – 12:00 noon. |
| SC4021 | General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) | 1hr 30mins | 3:00 pm. – 4:30 pm. |
Thursday, 4th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC2052 | Government 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC2051 | Government 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC7053 | Music 3A (Aural) | 45mins | 2:00 pm. – 2:45 pm. |
| SC7193 | Fashion Design & Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 40 mins | 2:00 pm. – 2:40 pm. |
| SC5023/A | Agriculture 3 (Practical) | 1hr 30mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:30 pm.(1st Set) |
| SC5023/A | Agriculture 3 (Practical) | 1hr 30mins | 3:30 pm. – 5:00 pm. (2nd Set) |
Friday, 5th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC2042 | Geography 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC2041 | Geography 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC2043 | Geography 3(Practical and Physical Geography) | 1hr 50mins | 3:30 pm. – 5:20 pm. |
Monday, 8th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC6183 | Digital Technologies 3 (Practical) | 2hrs | 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1stSet) |
| SC6183 | Digital Technologies 3 (Practical) | 2hrs | 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd set) |
| SC7064 | Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) | 3hrs | 2:00 pm. – 5:00 pm. |
Tuesday, 9th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5053/B | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. (1st Set) |
| SC5053/B | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) | 2hrs | 12:00 noon. – 2:00 pm. (2nd Set) |
| SC2072 | Nigerian History 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 2:00 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
| SC2071 | Nigerian History 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 4:00 pm. – 5:00 pm. |
Wednesday, 10th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC3022 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC3021 | English Language 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC3023/B | English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 45mins | 2:00 pm. – 2:45 pm |
Thursday, 11th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5052 | Chemistry 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC5051 | Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 11:30 am. – 12:30 pm. |
| SC2102 | Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) | 1hr 15mins | 2:00 pm. – 3:15 pm. |
| SC2101 | Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 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) (Alternative A) | 2hrs 45mins | 9:30 am. – 12:15 pm. (1st Set) |
| SC5123/A | Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) | 2hrs 45mins | 12:45 pm. – 3:30 pm. (2nd Set) |
| SC1122 | Marketing 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 2:00 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
| SC1121 | Marketing 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 4:00 pm. – 4:50 pm. |
Tuesday, 16th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5042 | Biology 2 (Essay) | 1hr 40mins | 9:30 am. – 11:10 am. |
| SC5041 | Biology 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 11:10 am. – 12:00 noon. |
| SC2103 | Literature-In-English 3(Drama & Poetry) | 2hrs 30mins | 2:00 pm. – 4:30 pm. |
Wednesday, 17th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5043/A | Biology 3 (Practical) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. (1st Set) |
| SC5043/A | Biology 3 (Practical) | 2hrs | 12:00 noon. – 2:00 pm. (2nd Set) |
| SC2032 | Economics 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 2:00 pm. – 4:00 pm. |
| SC2031 | Economics 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 4:00 pm. – 5:00 pm. |
Thursday, 18th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC5123/B | Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) | 2hrs 45mins | 9:30 am. – 12:15 pm. (1st Set) |
| SC5123/B | Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) | 2hrs 45mins | 12:40 pm. – 3:25 pm. (2ndSet) |
| SC1042 | Accounting 2 (Essay) | 2hrs 30mins | 2:00 pm. – 4:30 pm. |
| SC1041 | Accounting 1 (Objective) | 1hr | 4:30 pm. – 5:30 pm. |
Friday, 19th June, 2026:
| Paper Code | Subject Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC1032 | Commerce 2 (Essay) | 2hrs | 9:30 am. – 11:30 am. |
| SC1031 | Commerce 1 (Objective) | 50mins | 11:30 am. – 12:20 pm |
| SC7163 | Catering Craft 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 40 mins | 3:00 pm. – 3:40 pm. |
Important Notes:
1. Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable
Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the one on the question paper should be followed.
2. Question Papers to be Given Out in Advance of the Dates They Are to be Taken
Visual Art 3
- Paper 3A – Instructions will be given to schools two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
- Paper 3B – Question paper will be given to candidates two weeks before it is due to be taken.
- Paper 3C – Candidates will be required to execute their projects within six months of the examination year. The period of submission of art pieces will be communicated to schools by the Council.
3. Extra Time for Blind, Deaf and Dumb Candidates
Blind, deaf and dumb candidates should be allowed one and half times the time allotted to other candidates.
FIND FILE ATTACHED BELOW:
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