The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 May/June Senior School Certificate Examination timetable for school candidates. The exam will take place from 7 April to 19 June 2026, spanning two months. The timetable applies to candidates in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
The schedule is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). However, Nigerian candidates need to add one hour to GMT. Candidates in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia use GMT. In cases where times differ, the question paper time stands.
The exam will start on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, and run until Friday, 19 June 2026. The detailed timetable is available on the WAEC website, and candidates are advised to confirm each entry with the WAEC 2026 May/June timetable PDF.
The release of the WAEC timetable for 2026 underscores the importance of adequate preparation for students. With the exam spanning two months, students must carefully plan their study schedules to ensure they cover all the required topics. This will be a significant challenge for many students, particularly in the face of the condensed timetable.
