What WAEC GCE CBT Really Means
WAEC GCE CBT means you’ll write your exam using a computer instead of paper and pen.
The word CBT stands for Computer-Based Test.
It simply means that all the questions — and your answers — are done on a computer screen.
So instead of filling bubbles with a pencil or writing long answers in a booklet, you’ll be clicking your answers using a mouse or keyboard.
What Makes It Different
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No answer sheet or question paper: Everything appears on your computer screen.
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Automatic marking: Once you finish, the computer sends your answers directly to WAEC’s system for marking.
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Timer on screen: You’ll see how much time you have left for each paper.
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Less chance of mistakes: No shading errors, no missing pages, and no rough handwriting problems.
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Faster process: Results can be released faster because marking is automated.
Why WAEC Moved to CBT
WAEC is switching to CBT to make exams
-More secure (harder to cheat or leak questions
-More efficient (faster marking and processing)
More modern (using technology like schools and jobs now do)
How It Works (Step by Steps)
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On Exam Day
- -Go to your centre early.
-You’ll be assigned a computer to use — one per person
-Bring your exam slip and valid ID.
Logging In
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Enter your login details (given by the exam officers).
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You’ll see your exam name and your subjects on the screen.
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Answering Questions
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The questions appear one by one on the computer.
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For each question:
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Click the correct option (A, B, C, or D).
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You can skip and come back if unsure.
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There’s a timer at the top showing how much time you have left.
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Submitting
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When you’re done (or time runs out), the system automatically submits your answers.
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You’ll see a message like “Exam submitted successfully.”
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After the Exam
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WAEC marks everything automatically on their system.
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You’ll later check your results online like before.
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