The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that beginning in 2026, all its examinations will be conducted using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. This transition marks a significant milestone in the Council’s efforts to digitalize its processes, enhance efficiency, and align with global best practices in educational assessment.
Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, made this known on Tuesday during a sensitisation meeting with members of the National Assembly Committee on Education in Abuja.
He explained that the transition to computer-based testing (CBT), which commenced with private candidates in 2024, has recorded remarkable progress and is on track for full implementation.
“We have conducted five exams already, one for private candidates and one for school candidates, and by 2026, deployment will be massive,” Dangut assured.
On concerns about infrastructure and cyber risks, the WAEC chief stressed that the council had successfully conducted examinations in remote areas without disruptions.
Dangut further noted that candidates’ performances in CBT had been “empirically better” than in traditional paper-based tests.
