The WAEC Examination is one of the most important exams for students in West Africa. The results from this exam determine whether a student can gain admission into the university and study their dream course.
Once the examination is concluded, candidates usually have to wait a few weeks or months before the official certificates are issued. However, WAEC results are usually released online first, allowing candidates to check their performance and use the results to begin processing admissions or other educational plans.
In this post, we will take you through the steps you need to follow to check your WAEC result, either online or by SMS. So if you have registered for the WAEC exams, read this carefully. When the time comes, you will be able to access your result quickly without any stress.
What You Need to Check Your WASSCE Result
Before you check your WAEC result, make sure you have these few things ready:-
- Your WAEC Examination Number
- Examination Year
- Exam Type: May/June (for school candidates), Jan/Feb or Nov/Dec (for private candidates)
- WAEC Scratch Card or e-PIN
- Serial Number
If you have all these details ready, then you are good to go. But if you don’t have a WAEC scratch card or e-PIN, you can easily buy one online. The price is usually around ₦3,500, though it may vary slightly depending on the vendor you use.
Each scratch card or e-PIN can be used up to five times, so if you have checked your result more than five times with the same card, it won’t work again; you will need to get a new one.
How to Check WAEC Result
You can check your WAEC result in two simple ways: online using the WAEC portal, or offline by sending an SMS. Here are the simple steps to follow:-
Online Method
This is the most common and fastest way to check your result. All you need is an internet connection and a phone or computer.
- Go to the official WAEC result checking portal: www.waecdirect.org
- Enter your WAEC Examination Number (10 digits).
- Select the Examination Year (e.g., 2025).
- Choose the Examination Type (May/June or Nov/Dec).
- Enter your e-PIN (or Scratch Card PIN).
- Enter the Serial Number on your card.
- Click on “Submit” or “Check Result”.
Your result will be displayed on the screen. You can screenshot it or print it out for reference.
How to Check WAEC Result Using SMS
If you don’t have internet access, you can still check your result by sending a simple SMS. Make sure you have at least ₦30 airtime, and follow these steps:-
- Open the SMS app on your phone.
- Type a new message in this format:
WAEC, followed by your Examination Number, then your Examination Year, your PIN, and finally your Examination Type. - Separate each item with an asterisk ().
For example:
**WAEC42501010012025123456789012*1** - Send the message to 32327.
(Note: This service works only on MTN, Glo, or Airtel.)
You will receive a message shortly with your result. If it doesn’t come through, double-check the format or try again later.
Where to Buy WAEC Result e-PIN or Scratch Card
You can get your WAEC result-checking PIN from:-
- Any WAEC office nationwide
- Authorized dealers in your area
- Online platforms like: JumiaPay, Quickteller, Remita
WAEC Grading System
WAEC grades range from A1 (Excellent) to F9 (Fail). Here’s what each grade means:
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A1 | Excellent |
| B2 | Very Good |
| B3 | Good |
| C4 | Credit |
| C5 | Credit |
| C6 | Credit |
| D7 | Pass |
| E8 | Pass |
| F9 | Fail |
To gain admission into universities or polytechnics, you generally need at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
We hope you found this post helpful. If you have questions, please ask them in the comments, and we will respond shortly. Share this post with your friends and colleagues, and if you need information on how to check the result for other examinations, you can check our page.
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