Over 8,000 candidates registered for maiden computer-based WASSCE in Nigeria — WAEC

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The Head of the National Office for the West African Certificate Examination in Nigeria, Dr. Amos Dangut, announced on Monday that 8,285 candidates have registered for the maiden Computer-Based West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates in 2024.

The examination is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 17, 2024, nationwide.

Dr. Dangut mentioned that the decision to transition to a computer-based model was initially met with resistance but expressed satisfaction with the growing acceptance, reflected in the number of entries.

“As of today, Monday, January 29, 2024, a total of 8,285 candidates from across the federation have registered for the examination.

“Out of this number, 3,949 are male, representing 47.66% while 4,336 are female, representing 52.3% of the total candidature,” he said.

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Dangut explained that candidates would be examined in 19 subjects, made up of 26 papers in a hybrid mode.

“Plans have, therefore, been concluded for this first-ever computer-based examination, which will be delivered in hybrid mode. The hybrid mode entails that, the objective or multiple choice questions will be rendered on-screen and candidates are required to give their responses on the screen.

“The essay and practical questions will be rendered on-screen, likewise, but candidates will be required to give their responses using the answer booklets provided,” he said.

Dr. Dangut urged candidates to access the WAEC e-learning portal for materials outlining the examination requirements and emphasized collaboration with education ministries, security agencies, and stakeholders to ensure a credible examination experience.