The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with candidates now able to access their results through the council’s online platform.
WAEC announced that candidates must first generate or recover their Result Checker Serial Number and PIN before accessing their results online.
How to Check Your 2026 WAEC Result Online
Step 1: Recover or Generate Your Serial Number and PIN
Before checking your result, ensure you have the following:
Your WAEC examination number
WAEC Serial Number
WAEC PIN
Candidates who do not have their Serial Number or PIN can recover them by:
Visiting the WAEC portal.
Selecting the “Serial Number and PIN” option.
Choosing the 2026 examination year and the appropriate examination type.
Entering their examination number and the National Identification Number (NIN) used during registration.
Providing an email address and phone number to receive a One-Time Password (OTP).
Entering the OTP to retrieve the Serial Number and PIN.
Candidates can also download their WAEC Identity Card through the same portal.
Step 2: Visit the Result Portal
Go to the official WAEC result checker portal using any internet-enabled device.
Step 3: Enter Your Examination Number
Input your 10-digit examination number, comprising:
Seven-digit centre number
Three-digit candidate number
Step 4: Select Examination Year
Choose 2026.
Step 5: Select Examination Type
Choose the appropriate examination category for which you sat.
Step 6: Enter Your Serial Number
and PINInput the recovered or generated Serial Number and PIN.
Step 7: Submit
Click Submit to view your result. Candidates may print or save the result for future use.
Checking Results Using the WAEC Mobile App
Candidates may also access their results through the WAEC Result Checker mobile application by:
Downloading the app from the Google Play Store.
Entering their examination number.
Selecting the examination year.
Providing their Serial Number and PIN.
Clicking Submit to display the result.
Checking WAEC Results via SMS
Candidates without internet access can check their results through SMS.
Type:
WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYear
Send the message to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network. Standard SMS charges apply.
Understanding WAEC Grades
WAEC grades are interpreted as follows:
A1, B2, B3 – Distinction and Merit
C4, C5, C6 – Credit Passes
D7, E8 – Ordinary Passes
F9 – Fail
For admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are expected to obtain at least five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
What to Do If You Notice an Error
Candidates who believe there are discrepancies in their results are advised to lodge complaints through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for verification and guidance.
WAEC also reminded candidates to recover or generate their Result Checker PIN and Serial Number through its official portal before attempting to check their results online.
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