Month: February 2017

WAEC WASSCE 2017 International Timetable

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2017 PROVISIONAL INTERNATIONAL TIMETABLE

    

DATE

PAPER CODE

SUBJECT/PAPER

DURATION

TIME (GMT)

Monday, 20th February to Tuesday, 21st March, 2017

SC7073
SC7083
SC7103
SC7113
SC7123
SC7133
SC7143
SC7153

Basketry 3 (Project Work)*
Ceramics 3 (Project Work)*
Graphic Design 3 (Project Work)*
Jewellery 3 (Project Work)*
Leatherwork 3 (Project Work)*
Picture Making 3 (Project Work)*
Sculpture 3 (Project Work)*
Textiles 3 (Project Work)*

6 hours a day for 5 days for each paper

Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council

Friday, 10th March 2017

SC7023

SC7033

Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session

Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session

1hr

1hr

08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs.

11.00 hrs. – 12.00 hrs.
Monday, 13th March to Thursday, 13th April, 2017 SC3013
SC3043
SC5113
SC7013
SC7023
SC7033
SC7054		 Arabic 3 (Oral)
French 3 (Oral)
Physical Education 3 (Performance Test)
Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)
Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
Home Management 3 (Practical)
Music 3B (Performance Test)		 15mins
40mins
2hrs
2hrs 30mins
3hrs
3hrs
30mins		 Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
Thursday, 23rd March, 2017 SC5083

SC5203

 Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
Health Education 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)**		 1hr 45mins

1hr 45mins

 14.00 hrs. – 15.45 hrs.

14.00 hrs. – 15.45 hrs.
SC6093

SC6093

 Woodwork 3 (Practical)

Woodwork 3 (Practical)

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5152

SC5151

 Fisheries (Alternative A) 2 (Essay)*

Fisheries (Alternative A) 1 (Objective)*

 2 hrs.

1 hr.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC5192

SC5191

 Fisheries (Alternative B) 2 (Essay)**

Fisheries (Alternative B) 1 (Objective)**

 2 hrs.

40 mins.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs. – 15.40 hrs.
Friday, 24th March, 2017 SC3012
SC3011		 Arabic 2 (Essay)
Arabic 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC4012

SC4011

 Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay)
Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs. 30 mins.

1 hr. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.

14.30 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Monday, 27th March, 2017 SC7213

SC7213

 Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical)**

Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical)**

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6052
SC6051		 Electronics 2 (Essay)
Electronics 1 (Objective)		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
SC6152
SC6151		 Basic Electronics 2 (Essay)**
Basic Electronics 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
Tuesday, 28th March, 2017 SC6053

SC6053

 Electronics 3 (Practical)

Electronics 3 (Practical)

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6153

SC6153

 Basic Electronics 3 (Practical)**

Basic Electronics 3 (Practical)**

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7022
SC7021		 Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay)
Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 15 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.45 hrs.
09.45 hrs. – 10.45 hrs.
SC7032
SC7031		 Home Management 2 (Essay)
Home Management 1 (Objective)		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
Wednesday, 29th March, 2017 SC2072
SC2071		 History 2 (Essay)
History 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6072
SC6071		 Metalwork 2 (Essay)
Metalwork 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.30 hrs.
14.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
SC1052
SC1051		 Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay)
Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Thursday, 30th March, 2017 SC1152
SC1151		 Stenography 2 (Essay) **
Stenography 1 (Objective) **		 40 mins.
40 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.10 hrs.
09.10 hrs. – 09.50 hrs.
SC5102
SC5101		 Science (Core) 2 (Essay) ***
Science (Core) 1 (Objective) ***		 1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
SC5172
SC5171		 Integrated Science 2 (Essay) *
Integrated Science 1 (Objective) *		 1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
SC5103

SC5173

 Science (Core) 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ***
Integrated Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) *		 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.

13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
SC6122
SC6121		 Auto Electrical Works 2 (Essay) **
Auto Electrical Works 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
45 mins		 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
14.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
SC6102

SC6101

 Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 2 (Essay) **
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.

1 hr.

 13.00 hrs. – 14.30 hrs.

14.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
SC6112

SC6111

 Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 2 (Essay) **
Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.

1 hr.

 13.00 hrs. – 14.30 hrs.

14.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Friday 31st March, 2017 SC3023/A

SC3023/A

 English Language 3 (Oral) */***

English Language 3 (Oral) */***

 45 mins.

45 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 09.15 hrs. (1st Set)
09.40 hrs. – 10.25 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC1153 Stenography 3 (Shorthand & Word Processing) ** 1hr. 38 mins. 08.30 hrs. – 10.08 hrs.
SC6202
SC6201		 Furniture Making 2 (Essay) **
Furniture Making 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
45 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.15 hrs.
SC1082

SC1081

 Automobile Parts Mechandising 2 (Essay) **
Automobile Parts Mechandising 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.

50 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.

10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC1102
SC1101		 Data Processing 2 (Essay) **
Data Processing 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC7212
SC7211		 Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay) **
Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
Monday 3rd April, 2017 SC2142 Social Studies 2 (Essay) * 3 hrs 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC3272
SC3271		 Hausa 2 (Essay) **
Hausa 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC3282
SC3281		 Igbo 2 (Essay) **
Igbo 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC3292
SC3291		 Yoruba 2 (Essay) **
Yoruba 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC3302
SC3301		 Edo 2 (Essay) **
Edo 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC3312
SC3311		 Efik 2 (Essay) **
Efik 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC3322
SC3321		 Ibibio 2 (Essay) **
Ibibio 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6062 Engineering Science 2 (Essay) *** 1 hr. 45 mins. 08.30 hrs. – 10.15 hrs.
SC6061
SC2141		 Engineering Science 1 (Objective) ***
Social Studies 1 (Objective) *		 1 hr. 15 mins.
50 mins.		 10.15 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 13.50 hrs.
SC2162
SC2161		 Civic Education 2 (Essay) **
Civic Education 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Tuesday, 4th April, 2017 SC5123/A

SC5123/A

 Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)

 2 hrs. 45 mins.

2 hrs. 45 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.15 hrs. (1st Set)
11.40 hrs. – 14.25 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5123/D Physics 3 Alternative D (Alternative to Practical Work) **** 2 hrs. 45 mins. 08.30 hrs. – 11.15 hrs.
Wednesday, 5th April, 2017 SC2102

SC2101

 Literature-In-English 2 (Prose)

Literature-In-English 1 (Objective)

 1 hr. 15 mins.

1 hr.

 08.30 hrs. – 09.45 hrs.

09.45 hrs. – 10.45 hrs.
SC5143

SC5143

 Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 3 (Practical) *
Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 3 (Practical) *		 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6173

SC6173

 Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical) **

Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (1st Set)
13.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6293

SC6293

 Upholstery 3 (Practical) **

Upholstery 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (1st Set)
13.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC2042
SC2041		 Geography 2 (Essay)
Geography 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC7132
SC7131		 Picture Making 2 (Essay) *
Picture Making 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 15.50 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Thursday, 6th April SC1061 Shorthand 1 hr. 15 mins. 08.30 hrs. – 09.45 hrs.
SC5123/B

SC5123/B

 Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)

 2 hrs. 45 mins.

2 hrs. 45 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.15 hrs. (1st Set)
11.40 hrs. – 14.25 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6233

SC6233

 Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 3 (Practical) *

Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 3 (Practical) *

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 11.30 hrs. – 13.30 hrs. (1st Set)

14.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
Friday, 7th April, 2017 SC5082
SC5081
SC5202
SC5201		 Health Science 2 (Essay)
Health Science 1 (Objective)
Health Education 2 (Essay) **
Health Education 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr.
1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
SC6262
SC6261		 Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 2 (Essay) **
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs.
09.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
SC6272
SC6271		 Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay) **
Printing Craft Practice 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.
45 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 10.45 hrs.
SC6282

SC6281

 Radio, Television and Electronic Works 2 (Essay) **
Radio, Television and Electronic Works 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.

45 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs.

09.30 hrs. – 10.15 hrs.
SC6302

SC6301

 Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 2 (Essay) **
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 30 mins

1 hr.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.

10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
SC7052
SC7051		 Music 2 (Essay)
Music 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC7062
SC7061		 Visual Art 2 (Essay)
Visual Art 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 14.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
16.00 hrs. – 16.50 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Monday, 10th April, 2017 SC5122
SC5121		 Physics 2 (Essay)
Physics 1 (Objectives)		 1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr. 15 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 11.15 hrs.
SC2043 Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) 1 hr. 50 mins. 13.00 hrs. – 14.50 hrs.
SC5162
SC5161		 Forestry 2 (Essay) *
Forestry 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Tuesday, 11th April, 2017 SC5053/A

SC5053/A

 Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A)

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5053/D Chemistry 3 (Alternative D) (Alternative to Practical Work) **** 1 hr. 30 mins. 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
SC6032
SC6031		 Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay)
Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.30 hrs.
14.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
Wednesday, 12th April, 2017 SC2052
SC2051		 Government 2 (Essay)
Government 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6232

SC6231

 Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.

1 hr.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC6182
SC6181		 Computer Studies 2 (Essay) **
Computer Studies 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Thursday, 13th April, 2017 SC3022
SC3021		 English Language 2 (Essay)
English Language 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
  SC3023/B English Language 3 (Test of Orals) ** / **** 45 mins. 14.00 hrs. – 14.45 hrs.
Tuesday, 18th April, 2017 SC2022
SC2021		 Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay)
Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC2082
SC2081		 Islamic Studies 2 (Essay)
Islamic Studies 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC2152

SC2151

 West African Traditional Religion 2 (Essay) *
West African Traditional Religion 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs. 10 mins.

50 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.40 hrs.

10.40 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC5052
SC5051		 Chemistry 2 (Essay)
Chemistry 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Wednesday, 19th April, 2017 SC1042
SC1041		 Financial Accounting 2 (Essay)
Financial Accounting 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
11.00 hrs. – 12.00 hrs.
SC5042
SC5041		 Biology 2 (Essay)
Biology 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 40 mins.
50 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.40 hrs.
14.40 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
Thursday, 20th April, 2017 SC5023

SC5023

 Agricultural Science 3 (Practical)

Agricultural Science 3 (Practical)

 1 hr. 30 mins.

1 hr. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs. (1st Set)
10.30 hrs. – 12.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5073

SC5073

 General Agriculture 3 (Practical)

General Agriculture 3 (Practical)

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7152
SC7151		 Textiles 2 (Essay) *
Textiles 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC6073

SC6073

 Metalwork 3 (Practical)

Metalwork 3 (Practical)

 3 hrs. 10 mins.

3 hrs. 10 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.40 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.10 hrs. (2nd Set)
Friday, 21st April, 2017 SC4022

SC4021

 General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay)
General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs. 30 mins.

1 hr. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.

13.00 hrs. – 14.30 hrs.
Monday, 24th April, 2017 SC2032
SC2031		 Economics 2 (Essay)
Economics 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6043 Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay) 2 hrs. 30 mins. 14.00 hrs. – 16.30 hrs.
SC7012
SC7011		 Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay)
Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective)		 1 hrs. 30 mins.
1 hr.		 14.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
15.30 hrs. – 16.30 hrs.
Tuesday, 25th April, 2017 SC6162

SC6161

 Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 2 (Essay) **
Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.

45 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs.

09.30 hrs. – 10.15 hrs.
SC1092
SC1091		 Bookkeeping 2 (Essay) **
Bookkeeping 1 (Objectives) **		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC1162
SC1161		 Store Keeping 2 (Essay) **
Store Keeping 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC2172
SC2171		 Tourism 2 (Essay) **
Tourism 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 50 mins.
40 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.20 hrs.
10.20 hrs. – 11.00 hrs.
SC6252
SC6251		 Mining 2 (Essay) **
Mining 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs. 5 mins.
40 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.35 hrs.
10.35 hrs. – 11.15 hrs.
SC5053/B

SC5053/B

 Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B)

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7064 Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) 3 hrs. 13.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Wednesday, 26th April, 2017 SC5043/A

SC5043/B

SC5043/A

 Biology 3 (Practical (Alternative A)

Biology 3 (Alternative B) (Alternative to Practical Work) ****

Biology 3 (Practical (Alternative A)

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.

11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC2103 Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) 2 hrs. 30 mins. 13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
Thursday, 27th April, 2017 SC6183

SC6183

 Computer Studies 3 (Practical) **

Computer Studies 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5123/C

SC5123/C

 Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) *

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) *

 2 hrs. 45 mins.

2 hrs. 45 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.15 hrs. (1st Set)
11.40 hrs. – 14.25 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6292
SC6291		 Upholstery 2 (Essay) **
Upholstery 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
SC7192
SC7191		 Garment Making 2 (Essay) **
Garment Making 1 (Objective) **		 40 mins.
45 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 13.40 hrs.
13.40 hrs. – 14.25 hrs.
SC7193 Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** 45 mins. 15.00 hrs. – 15.45 hrs.
Friday, 28th April, 2017 SC5022
SC5021		 Agricultural Science 2 (Essay)
Agricultural Science 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs. 10 mins.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.40 hrs.
10.40 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC5072
SC5071		 General Agriculture 2 (Essay) *
General Agriculture 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC7093 General Knowledge in Art 3A (Drawing and Painting) * 3 hrs. 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6012
SC6011		 Applied Electricity 2 (Essay)
Applied Electricity 1 (Objective)		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC6142
SC6141		 Basic Electricity 2 (Essay) **
Basic Electricity 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 14.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Tuesday, 2nd May, 2017 SC5053/C

SC5053/C

 Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) *

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) *

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC1132
SC1131		 Office Practice 2 (Essay) **
Office Practice 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs. 10 mins.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.10 hrs.
15.10 hrs. – 16.10 hrs.
SC6092
SC6091		 Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design)
Woodwork 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs. 20 mins.
40 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.20 hrs.
15.20 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
Wednesday, 3rd May, 2017 SC5142

SC5141

 Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 2 (Essay) *
Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.

1 hr.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.

10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC5183

SC5183

 Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) **
Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.

1 hr. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs. (1st Set)
10.30 hrs. – 12.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7094 General Knowledge in Art 3B (Lettering and Design) * 3 hrs. 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6242
SC6241		 Machine Woodworking 2 (Essay) **
Machine Woodworking 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs.
09.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
SC6172
SC6171		 Carpentry and Joinery 2 (Essay) **
Carpentry and Joinery 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.
45 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
10.00 hrs. – 10.45 hrs.
SC7092
SC7091		 General Knowledge in Art 2 (Essay) *
General Knowledge in Art 1 (Objective) *		 1 hr. 30 mins.
50 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.30 hrs.
14.30 hrs. – 15.20 hrs.
SC1032
SC1031		 Commerce 2 (Essay)
Commerce 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 15.50 hrs.
SC6042
SC6041		 Building and Construction 2 (Essay)
Building and Construction 1 (Objective)		 1 hr.
45 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
14.00 hrs. – 14.45 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Thursday, 4th May, 2017 SC1071

SC1071

 Typewriting

Typewriting

 2 hrs. 40 mins.

2 hrs. 40 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.10 hrs. (1st Set)
11.30 hrs. – 14.10 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5133

SC5133

 Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) *
Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) *		 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5163

SC5163

 Forestry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) *

Forestry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) *

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7072
SC7071		 Basketry 2 (Essay) *
Basketry 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC7082
SC7081		 Ceramics 2 (Essay) *
Ceramics 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC7112
SC7111		 Jewellery 2 (Essay) *
Jewellery 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC7122
SC7121		 Leatherwork 2 (Essay) *
Leatherwork 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC7142
SC7141		 Sculpture 2 (Essay) *
Sculpture 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC7172
SC7171		 Cosmetology 2 (Essay) **
Cosmetology 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 20 mins.
40 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.50 hrs.
09.50 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
SC7182
SC7181		 Dyeing and Bleaching 2 (Essay) **
Dyeing and Bleaching 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 40 mins.
45 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.10 hrs.
10.10 hrs. – 10.55 hrs.
SC7202

SC7201

 Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 2 (Essay) **
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.

1 hr.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.

10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC1172
SC1171		 Store Management 2 (Essay) **
Store Management 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC7222
SC7221		 Photography 2 (Essay) **
Photography 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC5182

SC5181

 Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 2 (Essay) **
Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.

40 mins.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs. – 15.40 hrs.
SC6192

SC6191

 Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 2 (Essay) **
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs. 15 mins.

45 mins.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.15 hrs.

15.15 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC6212

SC6211

 GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 2 (Essay) **
GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 1 (Objective) **		 1 hr. 45 mins.

1 hr.

 13.00 hrs. – 14.45 hrs.

14.45 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
SC7173 Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** 1 hr. 13.00 hrs. – 14.00 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Friday, 5th May, 2017 SC1012
SC1011		 Business Management 2 (Essay)
Business Management 1 (Objective)		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC1122
SC1121		 Marketing 2 (Essay) **
Marketing 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC1142
SC1141		 Salesmanship 2 (Essay) **
Salesmanship 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.20 hrs.
SC7162
SC7161		 Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay) **
Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective) **		 50 mins.
40 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.20 hrs.
09.20 hrs. – 10.00 hrs.
SC7163 Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** 40 mins 11.00 hrs. – 11.40 hrs.
SC1112
SC1111		 Insurance 2 (Essay) **
Insurance 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 14.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
16.00 hrs. – 16.50 hrs.
Monday, 8th May, 2017 SC3161
SC3171
SC3181
SC3191
SC3201
SC3211
SC3221
SC3231
SC3241
SC3251
SC3261		 Dagaare (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Dagbani (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Dangme (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Ewe (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Fante (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Ga (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Gonja (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Kasem (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Nzema (Elective) 1 (Essay)
Twi (Akuapem) (Elective) 1 (Essay) *
Twi (Asante) (Elective) 1 (Essay) *		 3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.
3 hrs.		 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC5153

SC5153

 Fisheries (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) *

Fisheries (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) *

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5193

SC5193

 Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) **

Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) **

 1 hr. 30 mins.

1 hr. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs. (1st Set)
10.30 hrs. – 12.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6103

SC6103

 Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical) **

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)

11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6113

SC6113

 Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical) **

Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical) **

 3 hrs. 10 mins.

3 hrs. 10 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)

12.00 hrs. – 15.10 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6123

SC6123

 Auto Electrical Works 3 (Practical) **

Auto Electrical Works 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6133

SC6133

 Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical) **

Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs. 30 mins.

2 hrs. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.00 hrs. (1st Set)
11.30 hrs. – 14.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6263

SC6263

 Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical) **
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical) **		 1 hr. 30 mins.

1 hr. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.00 hrs. (1st Set)
10.30 hrs. – 12.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6273

SC6273

 Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical) **

Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical) **

 1 hr.

1 hr.

 08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs. (1st Set)
10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6283

SC6283

 Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical) **
Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical) **		 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 09.30 hrs. (1st Set)
10.00 hrs. – 11.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6303

SC6303

 Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical) **
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical) **		 3 hrs. 10 mins.

3 hrs. 10 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.40 hrs. (1st Set)

12.00 hrs. – 15.10 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC3162
SC3172
SC3182
SC3192
SC3202
SC3212
SC3222
SC3232
SC3242
SC3252
SC3262		 Dagaare (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Dagbani (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Dangme (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Ewe (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Fante (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Ga (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Gonja (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Kasem (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Nzema (Elective) 2 (Essay)
Twi (Akuapem) (Elective) 2 (Essay) *
Twi (Asante) (Elective) 2 (Essay) *		 2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.
2hrs. 30 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
13.00 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
SC7063 Visual Art 3A (Drawing) 3 hrs. 13.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Tuesday, 9th May, 2017 SC5112
SC5111		 Physical Education 2 (Essay)
Physical Education 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 20 mins.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.50 hrs.
09.50 hrs. – 10.40 hrs.
SC6132
SC6131		 Auto Mechanical Work 2 (Essay) **
Auto Mechanical Work 1 (Objective) **		 2 hrs. 15 mins.
45 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.45 hrs.
10.45 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6243

SC6243

 Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical) **

Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical) **

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6013

SC6013

 Applied Electricity 3 (Practical)

Applied Electricity 3 (Practical)

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6143

SC6143

 Basic Electricity 3 (Practical) **

Basic Electricity 3 (Practical) **

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6163

SC6163

 Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical) **
Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical) **		 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7053 Music 3A (Aural) 45 mins. 13.00 hrs. – 13.45 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Wednesday, 10th May, 2017 SC3042
SC3041		 French 2 (Essay)
French 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 15 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 09.45 hrs.
09.45 hrs. – 10.45 hrs.
SC6033

SC6033

 Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)

Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)

 2 hrs.

2 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs. (1st Set)
11.00 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7102
SC7101		 Graphic Design 2 (Essay)*
Graphic Design 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.
50 mins.		 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.
15.00 hrs. – 15.50 hrs.
Thursday, 11th May, 2017 SC7042
SC7041		 Management-In-Living 2 (Essay) */***
Management-In-Living 1 (Objective) */***		 2 hrs.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.30 hrs.
10.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC7223 Photography 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** 3 hrs. 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
SC6203

SC6203

 Furniture Making 3 (Practical) **

Furniture Making 3 (Practical) **

 3 hrs.

3 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 11.30 hrs. (1st Set)
12.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7203

SC7203

 Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical) **
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical) **		 4 hrs.

4 hrs.

 08.30 hrs. – 12.30 hrs. (1st Set)
13.00 hrs. – 17.00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7183

SC7183

 Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical) **

Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical) **

 4 hrs. 30 mins.

4 hrs. 30 mins.

 08.30 hrs. – 13.00 hrs. (1st Set)
13.15 hrs. – 17.45 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7043 Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) */*** 1 hr. 14.30 hrs. – 15.30 hrs.
Friday, 12th May, 2017 SC1022
SC1021		 Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay)
Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 45 mins.
50 mins.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.40 hrs.
10.40 hrs. – 11.30 hrs.
Monday, 15th May, 2017 SC6082
SC6081		 Technical Drawing 2 (Essay)
Technical Drawing 1 (Objective)		 1 hr. 45 mins.
1 hr.		 08.30 hrs. – 10.15 hrs.
10.15 hrs. – 11.15 hrs.
SC5132

SC5131

 Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 2 (Essay) *
Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 1 (Objective) *		 2 hrs.

1 hr.

 13.00 hrs. – 15.00 hrs.

15.00 hrs. – 16.00 hrs.
SC6083 Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) 2 hrs. 45 mins. 13.00 hrs. – 15.45 hrs.

* Available to candidates in Ghana only
** Available to candidates in Nigeria only
*** Available to candidates in The Gambia and Sierra Leone only
**** Available to candidates in Liberia only

Notes

1. Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable
Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the one on the question paper should be followed.
2. Question Papers to be Given Out  in Advance of the Dates They Are to be Taken

(1) Visual Art 3
  Paper 3A – Instructions will be given to schools two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
Paper 3B – Question paper sill be given to candidates two weeks before it is due to be taken.
Paper 3C – Candidates will be required to execute their projects within six months of the examination year. The period of submission of art pieces will be communicated to schools by the Council.
(2) General Knowledge-In-Art Paper 3
The question paper for General Knowledge-In-Art 3 will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
(3) Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical)
Question paper will be given to candidates three days before the paper is due to be taken
(4) Project Work Papers
The question papers for project work for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leatherwork, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, Jewellery, Painting & Decoration, Dyeing & Bleaching and Leather Goods Manufacturing & Repair will be forwarded to candidates two weeks in advance of the examination. The exact date for the delivery of question papers to candidates will be communicated to them through their schools.
3 Extra Time for Blind, Deaf and Dumb Candidates

Blind, deaf and dumb candidates should be allowed one and half times the time allotted to other candidates.

Getting it right in your university admission application in Nigeria through UTME

In the 2016/2017 university admission season the story went viral on the internet about a young lady who scored 320/400 in her UTME but failed to make the merit list to study Medicine and Surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

Her inability to make the merit list for medicine and surgery in OAU with her high UTME score can be understood when you consider the new JAMB admission rules where a candidate’s total score is an aggregate of their O-level results and their UTME score.

In the new JAMB admission rules released in 2016, O-level results are weighted to make up 40% of the total score while the UTME make up the remaining 60% of the total score. So, the young lady who scored 320/400 in her UTME was let down by her O-level aggregate score.

To make the merit list for Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos (Unilag) with 320/400 in 2016 a candidate would have required an O-level aggregate of 30/40. This can be interpreted as having an O-level result of 2 As, 2 Bs and 1 C in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at one sitting.

The new JAMB admission rules mean that O-level results have been given more importance. It implies that making the minimum credit pass in the required five subjects at one sitting my no longer suffice especially for highly competitive courses like Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Law, English Language, Mass Communication, Architecture, Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics. The candidate should aim for A1s in their O-levels to stand a better chance of gaining admission into a University in Nigeria.

Equally important is that applicants must have the proper subject combination in their O-levels and their UTME for a successful admission application. For instance, many applicants do not know that Further Mathematics is a requirement to study Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics in most Nigerian universities, just as Literature in English is a requirement for Law, English Language, and Mass Communication.

Without the proper subject combination, even with high O-level and UTME scores, a school can deny admission to an applicant. Therefore, the application process is a very important one and parents, guardians, teachers and the candidates must have the right information to make good choices for the applicant.

When a course of study has been identified it is important that:

  1. The right O-level and UTME subject combination is selected;

  2. The candidate should know what O-level results they need for a successful application;

  3. The candidate should know what UTME score they need for their course;

  4. The candidate should know what school options are at their disposal and which ones would favour them more than others.

Finally, candidates, parents, guardians and teachers must be honest with the candidate and make realistic choices based on the ability and capability of the candidate. There are many courses and schools to choose from. A high cut-off mark is usually a function of the demand for the course.