WAEC Announces New Deadline for 2024 Computer-Based WASSCE for Private Candidates

• WAEC has announced that its 2024 computer-based WASSCE for private candidates will be closing on Tuesday, October 29
• The examination board disclosed that the extension was due to the plea made by some interested participants who could not register earlier
• The 2024 CB-WASSCE (private) will be held across designated centres in West African countries where the examinations are conducted

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that the deadline for computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates has been extended to Tuesday, October 29.

The examination board announced the change in a tweet on Wednesday, October 23. It said the extension of deadline followed pleas from candidates who could not meet the earlier deadline.

Recall that WAEC earlier announced that the exercise would be held between Friday, October 25, and Friday, December 20, 2024.

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The CBT-WASSCE 2024 will be conducted in selected centres across the West African region, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia. Candidates will take the examination on computers, with their answers automatically scored and recorded.

WAEC expresses confidence in CBT platform

WAEC assured stakeholders that the CBT platform has been thoroughly tested and validated to ensure its reliability and security. The council also said it has provided examiners, invigilators, and other officials training to ensure a seamless transition to the new format.

To participate in the CBT-WASSCE 2024, candidates must register online through the WAEC website. During registration, they must also provide their biometric data, including fingerprints, to prevent impersonation and ensure the authenticity of candidates.

The introduction of CBT-WASSCE 2024 is expected to reduce examination malpractice, enhance accuracy, and provide quicker results. WAEC has also pledged to provide the necessary support and resources to ensure that candidates and examination centres are adequately prepared for the new format. With this innovation, WAEC aims to maintain its reputation as a leader in examination administration in West Africa.

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WAEC CBT: 4 important things you should know

Legit.ng earlier reported that WAEC said the CBT would feature fully computer-based objective tests, with hybrid formats for essays and tests of practical papers.

According to WAEC, the objective test would be fully computer-based, while the essay and practical paper test would be hybrid (that is, a combination of paper-based and CBT models).

WAEC's CBT mode simply means that question papers would not be used again during the exam.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng