Are you sitting for the 2025 WAEC GCE second series exams? Here is the full, up to date timetable for all subjects, including paper type, date and exam time.
The WAEC GCE second series (Nov/Dec) for 2025 is expected to start soon and the official timetable will be released on the WAEC portal.
You can download the WAEC GCE 2025 timetable PDF once it’s available. Below is the full schedule from the first series for reference and preparation.
WAEC GCE First Series Timetable (Jan/Feb 2025)
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
- Hausa
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Igbo
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Yoruba
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, 30th January 2025
- Biology
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:10 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:10 am – 12:00 pm
- Paper 3 (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 31st January 2025
- Chemistry
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Paper 3 (Alternative to Practical): 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 1st February 2025
- General Mathematics
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Paper 1 (Objective): 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, 4th February 2025
- Agricultural Science
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:40 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:40 am – 12:30 pm
- Literature-in-English
- Paper 3 (Drama & Poetry): 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
- Christian Religious Studies
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Islamic Studies
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, 6th February 2025
- Physics
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
- Paper 3 (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Friday, 7th February 2025
- Geography
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Paper 3 (Practical and Physical Geography): 3:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Saturday, 8th February 2025
- English Language
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Paper 3 (Test of Orals): 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Monday, 10th February 2025
- Financial Accounting
- Paper 2 (Theory and Practice): 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Paper 1 (Objective): 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 11th February 2025
- Further Mathematics
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Paper 1 (Objective): 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wednesday, 12th February 2025
- Literature-in-English
- Paper 2 (Prose): 9:30 am – 10:45 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 10:45 am – 11:45 am
- Agricultural Science
- Paper 3 (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Thursday, 13th February 2025
- Economics
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Friday, 14th February 2025
- Government
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Commerce
- Paper 2 (Essay): 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Paper 1 (Objective): 5:30 pm – 6:20 pm
Saturday, 15th February 2025
- Civic Education
- Paper 2 (Essay): 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Paper 1 (Objective): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Time Difference: If exam time on the question paper differs from the timetable, follow the question paper.
- Early Papers: Visual Art practicals will be provided 2 weeks before the exam.
- Special Needs: Candidates with disabilities get extra time (1.5x duration).
How to Download WAEC GCE 2025 Timetable PDF
To get the updated WAEC GCE second series timetable in PDF:
1. Visit the official WAEC portal (or your school’s noticeboard).
2. Download the timetable PDF for 2025/2026 second series once it is available.
3. Save the file and refer to it for your daily exam schedule.
FAQs
Can I bring food to the hall?
No. Food is not allowed.
Is a mobile phone allowed?
No. Phones are strictly banned during the exams.
Can I use a calculator?
Yes, WAEC-approved calculators are allowed.
Start preparing early with the WAEC GCE past questions and answers PDF for all subjects – both theory and objective – to improve your score.