The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the introduction of a new “Resit Public Exams” policy in 2025.

This initiative allows students who fail a few subjects to retake only those specific papers instead of repeating the entire examination process.

The decision aims to ease the burden on candidates and improve access to certification for students who narrowly miss passing all their subjects. WAEC expressed optimism that the policy will encourage more students to complete their exams successfully.