Rules and regulations governing waec gce nov dec
Here are the rules and regulations governing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) GCE (General Certificate of Education) November/December examination:
Eligibility
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the end of the November/December examination.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 credits in SSCE (Senior Secondary Certificate Examination) or its equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates who have not taken the SSCE or its equivalent may be eligible to take the GCE November/December examination if they have a minimum of 5 credits in their O'Level results.
Registration
- Registration for the GCE November/December examination is usually done online through the WAEC website.
- Candidates must provide accurate and complete information during registration.
- Candidates must upload their passport photograph and other required documents during registration.
Examination Fees
- The examination fee for the GCE November/December examination is usually fixed by WAEC and is payable in Nigerian Naira or other approved currencies.
- Candidates must pay the examination fee before the deadline for registration.
Examination Rules
- Candidates must arrive at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the examination.
- Candidates must present their examination slips and identification documents to the invigilators before the examination.
- Candidates are not allowed to bring any electronic devices, including mobile phones, into the examination hall.
- Candidates are not allowed to communicate with each other or any other person during the examination.
- Candidates must not leave the examination hall until the examination is officially closed.
Conduct of Examination
- The GCE November/December examination is usually conducted in two sessions: morning and afternoon.
- Each session is 2 hours long, and candidates are expected to answer all questions in the session.
- Candidates are expected to answer questions in the space provided on the answer sheet.
- Candidates are not allowed to ask for clarification or assistance from the invigilators during the examination.
Results
- Results of the GCE November/December examination are usually released in January/February of the following year.
- Candidates can access their results online through the WAEC website or at WAEC offices.
- Candidates who fail to meet the minimum requirements for the examination may be eligible to take the examination again in the following year.
Penalties
- Candidates who engage in any form of malpractice during the examination may be penalized, including being disqualified from the examination.
- Candidates who are found to have cheated or attempted to cheat during the examination may be given a zero score for the examination.
Other Regulations
- Candidates who are absent from the examination or who do not meet the minimum requirements for the examination may be eligible to take the examination again in the following year.
- Candidates who have been expelled from school or who have been involved in any form of misconduct may be ineligible to take the examination.
It is important to note that these rules and regulations are subject to change, and candidates should check the WAEC website or contact WAEC offices for the most up-to-date information.