The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has officially opened registration for candidates for the 2025 examinations. Registration is available online via the Online Candidate Registration System (OCRS) from 1st November 2024 to 28th February 2025 for all registered examination centers.
The ECZ has provided essential guidelines for candidates, parents, and the public to ensure a smooth registration process. Key points include verifying all candidate details and subject selections, as no adjustments will be allowed after the registration period ends. Candidates with special educational needs must be registered accordingly to enable the ECZ to prepare adequate access arrangements.
Exam fees are to be paid solely via the ECZ payment gateway, and cash transactions are not permitted at schools or examination centers. The ECZ emphasizes that no individual or entity is allowed to collect examination fees on behalf of the council.
The council also advises that students at public centers and grant-aided schools should complete their registration before school closures this year. All registered candidates must verify their details by signing the provisional register at their exam center to confirm accuracy.
In-person registration is required for General Certificate of Education (GCE) candidates. Additionally, GCE centers with a revoked examination status are barred from conducting candidate registrations.
The ECZ underscores that the registration deadline is final, and no extensions will be granted. This process aims to uphold efficiency and accountability in the examination registration cycle, helping ensure accuracy and fairness for all candidates.
ECZ Online Registration of Candidates Procedures
Here are essential guidelines for candidates, parents, and schools:
- Verify Learner Details: Ensure names are correctly captured. No changes will be made after registration closes.
- Check Subject Entries: Make sure subjects are entered accurately.
- Special Needs: To properly register learners with special educational needs to facilitate necessary accommodations.
- Fee Payment: Pay examination fees through the payment gateway only. No cash transactions or third-party collections are allowed.
- Timely Registration: Public and grant-aided school students should complete registration before schools close for the year.
- Verify Registration: Learners must verify details by signing the provisional register at their examination center.
- Strict Deadline: No extensions will be granted for registration.
- GCE Candidates: Register in person.
- Revoked GCE Centers: Centers with revoked status are not authorized to register candidates.
This streamlined registration process emphasizes accuracy and strict adherence to guidelines to ensure a smooth examination cycle for all candidates
