FG VOWS FULL WAEC CBT SHIFT BY 2026-MINISTER.

The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to transitioning to Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations for WAEC and other exam bodies by 2026. 

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who stated this while monitoring WAEC's CBT exams in Abuja, emphasized that CBT reduces malpractice and ensures fairness and educational integrity, stating that WAEC's CBT system, which is being operated via a secured Local Area Network (LAN), is virtually impossible to hack. 

He announced that by November 2025, all WAEC multiple-choice exams will be conducted using CBT, followed by essay questions and NECO examinations by 2026.

Alausa acknowledged infrastructure challenges, particularly in remote areas, but assured that solutions are being developed, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to modernizing the examination system, citing the benefits of CBT in minimizing fraud and ensuring a fairer process.