NOVDEC comes as a second chance for all those that have poor WASSCE grades and would want to improve them. NOVDEC is organised by WAEC as a private exam which does not require candidates to enrol in senior high before writing.
I understand how tough WASSCE is and in some cases you just don’t prepare well enough. You may probably be one of the smart ones but due to grade requirements and cut-off points for various programmes in tertiary institutions, you may just have to rewrite a paper or two to get the chance to study your dream programme.
In this post, we will look at the NOVDEC registration deadline, fees and exam starting dates.
The deadline for 2023 NOVDEC registration is 9th September 2023.
2023 NOVDEC is starting on Monday, 31st October 2023 through to Tuesday 20th December 2023.
Below is the list of fees for registering for NOVDEC
| Number of Subjects | Price |
|---|---|
| 6 or more subjects | GH¢570.99 |
| 5 subjects | GH¢545.50 |
| 4 subjects | GH¢518.34 |
| 3 subjects | GH¢487.80 |
| 2 subjects | GH¢469.11 |
| 1 subject | GH¢450.44 |
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Candidates who are writing Orals, Practicals or subjects related to Project Works will pay extra fees
| Type of Subject | Price |
|---|---|
| Oral (English and French) | GH¢45.00 |
| Practical | GH¢60.00 |
| Project Work | GH¢60.00 |
Below is a step-by-step guide to registering for NOVDEC
Below is a list of banks approved by WAEC to accept payments for NOVDEC registration
You can pay into Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) only in these selected regions;
Below are guidelines on NOVDEC registration
Candidates who wants to change their information and (or) add more subjects are required to use the Penalty module to do so. You will be required to make payment at the bank.
To pay for NOVDEC penalty, follow these steps;
All modifications will not be recorded in the system until payment is made at the bank
The Timetable for 2023 NOVDEC can be accessed by clicking on the Timetable icon on the WAEC registration website (waecgh.org).
Candidates are advised to study the Timetable carefully in order to avoid a clash of subjects.
People who have grade D7 or worse in WASSCE are required to improve their grades by writing NOVDEC to get at least a minimum of C6.
Yes, you can register to write NOVDEC if you are still in school. Most second year students normally apply to write NOVDEC as an attempt before sitting for their final exam in form 3. Others who are also yet to write WASSCE normally register to write NOVDEC later same year just in case some of their subjects do not go well. This is mostly done as a precaution to avoid delays in applying to tertiary.
If you write NOVDEC and still end up with bad grade(s), you may have to re-write again or consider a matured entrance programme. There are also various pre-school programmes available in Universities such as GIMPA and Wisconsin which will allow you to go through a 1-year programme to get admitted into a full degree programme.
Others who may get D7 and are not qualified for degree programmes can opt for diploma programmes and later apply for a top degree.
Your grades from your NOVDEC results can be used instead of your WASSCE if you got better grades. However, if the grades obtained from NOVDEC are worse than that of your WASSCE, they may become obsolete and completely unusable.
You can write NOVDEC as many as possible to improve your grades, there are no limits on the number of times you can write NOVDEC.
You can write NOVDEC after 30 years, you simply have to go through the application process, make payment and write the exam. This also means, if you did not write WASSCE at all, you can apply for NOVDEC to obtain the certification to further your education in any desired field.
If you are registering for NOVDEC this year, you need to prepare quickly and stay updated on all happenings regarding WAEC and NOVDEC so you do not miss any key information or deadline. You can always count on us to keep you informed, bookmark this page and follow our updates.