WAEC 2026 Official Timetable (All Subjects Arranged by Date and Time)
The WAEC 2026 official timetable, fully arranged below according to dates and time, starting from the earliest papers to the last. This helps you clearly see your exam schedule and prepare effectively.
WAEC 2026 Official Timetable
MONDAY, 1ST JUNE 2026 CRS
- Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay)
Time: 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Duration: 2 hours - Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective)
Time: 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Duration: 1 hour
THURSDAY, 2nd – 4TH JUNE 2026
Agriculture / Agricultural Science
- Agriculture 1 (Objective): Tuesday, 2 June 2026 – 50 mins
- Agriculture 2 (Essay): Tuesday, 2 June 2026 – 2 hrs 10 mins
Agriculture Practical
- Agricultural Science 3 (Practical)
- Time: 13:00 hrs – 14:30 hrs
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Agriculture 3 / Agricultural Science 3 (Practical) – 1st Set
- Time: 13:00 hrs – 14:30 hrs
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Agriculture 3 / Agricultural Science 3 (Practical) – 2nd Set
- Time: 14:30 hrs – 16:00 hrs
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- General Agriculture 3 (Practical) – 1st Set
- Time: 13:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs
- Duration: 2 hours
- General Agriculture 3 (Practical) – 2nd Set
- Time: 15:00 hrs – 17:00 hrs
- Duration: 2 hours
TUESDAY, 2ND JUNE 2026
- Civic Education 2 (Essay)
Time: 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Duration: 2 hours - Civic Education 1 (Objective)
Time: 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Duration: 1 hour
WAEC 2026 Mathematics Exam Dates
The Mathematics examination will be conducted in two separate sessions:
Mathematics Essay (Paper 2)
- Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
- Time: 08:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
This paper tests problem-solving ability, calculations, and detailed working.
Mathematics Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
- Time: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
WAEC 2026 Government 4th June
The Government examination will be conducted in one sitting:
Government Essay (Paper 2)
- Time: 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Duration: 2 hours
This paper tests your ability to explain political concepts, institutions, and systems of governance.
Government Objective (Paper 1)
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Duration: 1 hour
FRIDAY, 5TH JUNE 2026
- Geography 2 (Essay)
Time: 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Duration: 2 hours - Geography 1 (Objective)
Time: 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Duration: 1 hour - Geography 3 (Practical & Physical Geography)
Time: 14:30 hrs – 16:20 hrs
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
THURSDAY, 18TH JUNE 2026
- Financial Accounting 2 (Essay)
Time: 13:00 hrs – 15:30 hrs
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Financial Accounting 1 (Objective)
Time: 15:30 hrs – 16:30 hrs
Duration: 1 hour
FRIDAY, 19TH JUNE 2026
- Commerce 2 (Essay)
Time: 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Duration: 2 hours - Commerce 1 (Objective)
Time: 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
Duration: 50 minutes
WAEC 2026 Chemistry Exam Dates
The Chemistry examination will take place in two phases:
- Practical examination
- Written examination (Essay and Objective)
Chemistry Practical (Paper 3)
Alternative A
- Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
- Time:
- 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM (1st Set)
- 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM (2nd Set)
- Duration: 2 hours
Alternative C
- Date: Friday, 12th June 2026
- Time:
- 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM (1st Set)
- 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM (2nd Set)
- Duration: 2 hours
Chemistry Essay (Paper 2)
- Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
- Time: 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Duration: 2 hours
Chemistry Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Duration: 1 hour
English Language Essay (Paper 2)
- Date: Wednesday, 10th June 2026
- Time: 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Duration: 2 hours
This paper tests candidates’ writing skills, organization of ideas, and ability to express themselves clearly.
English Language Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Wednesday, 10th June 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Duration: 1 hour
This section covers grammar, lexis and structure, comprehension, and summary.
English Language Test of Orals (Paper 3)
- Date: Wednesday, 10th June 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM – 01:45 PM
- Duration: 45 minutes
Literature-in-English Prose (Paper 2)
- Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM – 02:15 PM
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper focuses on prose texts and tests understanding, interpretation, and analysis.
Literature-in-English Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
- Time: 02:15 PM – 03:15 PM
- Duration: 1 hour
This section consists of multiple-choice questions covering all prescribed texts.
Literature-in-English Drama and Poetry (Paper 3)
- Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM – 03:30 PM
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
WAEC 2026 Physics Exam Dates
The Physics examination will take place in two phases:
- Practical examination
- Written examination (Essay and Objective)
Physics Practical (Paper 3)
Alternative A
- Date: Monday, 15th June 2026
- Time:
- 08:30 AM – 11:15 AM (1st Set)
- 11:45 AM – 02:30 PM (2nd Set)
- Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Alternative B
- Date: Thursday, 18th June 2026
- Time:
- 08:30 AM – 11:15 AM (1st Set)
- 11:40 AM – 02:25 PM (2nd Set)
- Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Alternative D (Alternative to Practical Work)
- Date: Monday, 15th June 2026
- Time: 08:30 AM – 11:15 AM
- Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Physics Essay (Paper 2)
- Date: Monday, 1st June 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Physics Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Monday, 1st June 2026
- Time: 02:30 PM – 03:45 PM
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Biology Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026
- Time: 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
- Duration: 50 minutes
This section consists of multiple-choice questions covering all areas of the syllabus.
Biology Practical (Paper 3)
- Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026 and Wednesday, 17th June 2026
- Time:
- 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM (1st Set)
- 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM (2nd Set)
- Duration: 2 hours
Alternative to Practical Work
- Time: 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Duration: 2 hours
Economics Essay (Paper 2)
- Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
- Duration: 2 hours
This paper tests candidates’ understanding of economic theories, ability to explain concepts, and application to real-life situations.
Economics Objective (Paper 1)
- Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
- Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
- Duration: 1 hour
WAEC 2026 Main Subjects Breakdown (Official Dates)
WAEC 2026 Official Timetable
| Date | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, 1 June | Physics Essay | 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
| Mon, 1 June | Physics Objective | 3:30pm – 4:45pm |
| Tue, 2 June | Civic Education Essay | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Tue, 2 June | Civic Education Objective | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Wed, 3 June | Mathematics (Core) Essay | 9:30am – 12:00 noon |
| Wed, 3 June | Mathematics Objective | 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Thu, 4 June | Government Essay | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thu, 4 June | Government Objective | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Fri, 5 June | Geography Essay | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Fri, 5 June | Geography Objective | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Tue, 9 June | Nigerian History Essay | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Tue, 9 June | Nigerian History Objective | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Wed, 10 June | English Language Essay | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Wed, 10 June | English Objective | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Wed, 10 June | Oral English | 2:00pm – 2:45pm |
| Thu, 11 June | Chemistry Essay | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thu, 11 June | Chemistry Objective | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Mon, 15 June | Marketing Essay | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Tue, 16 June | Biology Essay | 9:30am – 11:10am |
| Tue, 16 June | Biology Objective | 11:10am – 12:00 noon |
| Wed, 17 June | Economics Essay | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Wed, 17 June | Economics Objective | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Thu, 18 June | Accounting Essay | 2:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Thu, 18 June | Accounting Objective | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Fri, 19 June | Commerce Essay | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Fri, 19 June | Commerce Objective | 11:30am – 12:20pm |
WAEC 2026 Official Timetable Practicals
| Date | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 June | Chemistry Practical (Alternative A) – 1st Set | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Tue, 9 June | Chemistry Practical (Alternative A) – 2nd Set | 12:00 noon – 2:00pm |
| Tue, 9 June | Chemistry Practical (Alternative B) – 1st Set | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Tue, 9 June | Chemistry Practical (Alternative B) – 2nd Set | 12:00 noon – 2:00pm |
| Mon, 15 June | Physics Practical (Alternative A) – 1st Set | 9:30am – 12:15pm |
| Mon, 15 June | Physics Practical (Alternative A) – 2nd Set | 12:45pm – 3:30pm |
| Wed, 17 June | Biology Practical (Alternative A) – 1st Set | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Wed, 17 June | Biology Practical (Alternative A) – 2nd Set | 12:00 noon – 2:00pm |
| Wed, 17 June | Biology Alternative to Practical | 9:30am – 11:30am |
| Thu, 18 June | Physics Practical (Alternative B) – 1st Set | 9:30am – 12:15pm |
| Thu, 18 June | Physics Practical (Alternative B) – 2nd Set | 12:40pm – 3:25pm |
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL CANDIDATES
- Always arrive at the exam hall at least 30 minutes before time
- Follow the timetable strictly to avoid missing any paper
- Prepare for both theory and objective sections
- For practical subjects, come with required materials
HOW TO USE THIS TIMETABLE EFFECTIVELY
- Start reading from the first subject (CRS)
- Create a daily study plan based on upcoming papers
- Focus more on subjects that come earlier
- Revise continuously as exams progress
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