How To Check Your WASSEC Result: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Check WASSCE/WAEC Results

If you sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and want to check your result, this guide is for you. It provides all the information you will need.

We have compiled the most current and reliable steps to access your results through the official WAEC portal.

What is WASSCE and WAEC?

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a standardised Examination that is conducted and set by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) for students in English-speaking West African Countries.

The WASSCE is an important examination for students who are completing their senior secondary education.

The WAEC is fully responsible for setting, preparing and administering the WASSCE and also provides certificates to its candidates. This examination is usually written every year (annually), and the results are released a few months after the exams.

Information required to check your results:

Make sure you have the following details that I will mention here.

1. WAEC Examination Number: This is a 10-digit number assigned to you during registration.
2. Examination Year: This will be the year of the examination. The year that the candidates sat for the examination.
3. Type of Examination: You will select the type of examination that you have written, e.g. School Candidate or a Private candidate.
4. e-PIN Voucher Number: A 12-digit number found on the reverse side of your WAEC result checker scratch card.
5. Serial Number: This is a 10-digit number that is also located on the reverse side of your scratch card.

Note:

You don’t need to purchase a scratch card to check your result. This e-PIN and serial number on your result checker are sufficient.

Step-by-step guide on how to check your WASSCE result online:

Please follow these steps to check your result through the official WAEC portal:

1. Visit the official WAEC result checker website. Go to www.waecdirect.org
2. Enter your Examination Number: Input the 10-digit WAEC Examination number in the designated field.
3. Select the Examination Year: Choose the year from the Dropdown menu. This depends on the year of the examination.
4. Select the type of Examination: Choose “School Candidate Results” or “Private Candidate Results” based on your status.
5. Enter the e-PIN Voucher Number: Input the 12-digit PIN found on your scratch Card.
6. Enter the serial Number: Input the 10-digit serial number located on the reverse side of your scratch card.
7. Submit your details: Click on the “Submit” button to view your result.

If your details are correct, your WASSCE result will be displayed on the screen. You can print or save the result for future reference.

Checking Result via SMS (Alternative Method)

If using your mobile phone to check your result through SMS, then follow these steps.

1. Open your SMS application: open the SMS app (messaging app) on your phone.
2. Compose a new message: Type the following message format.

WAEC * Examination Number * PIN * Exam Year.

For example:

WAEC*1234567892*1345766779012*2026

1. Send the message: Send the composed message to the shortcode 32327
2. Wait for a response: You will receive your WASSEC result via SMS. Note that a charge is applied for this service. This method is available for MTN, Glo & Airtel users.

Checking results through your school:

The WAEC often give hard copies to schools, and schools make the hard copies available to their students.

1. Visit your school: Go to your school’s examination office.
2. Request your result: Ask the administrative staff for your WASSCE result.
3. Obtain a printed copy: Your school will provide you with a printed copy of your result slip.

This official document can be used for further academic or employment purposes.

The WASSEC result slip contains several key pieces of information.

1. Candidate information: Your name, examination number, and photograph.
3. Examination details: The year, type of examination, and subject taken.
4. Subject Grades: The grade obtained in each subject
5. Overall performance: Your overall performance summary.

It is very important to review your result slip carefully to ensure all information is accurate. If you notice any errors or mistakes, you should contact the WAEC immediately for clarification.

Common issues/problems encountered when checking results and possible solutions:

If you eventually encounter issues while checking your result, consider the following solutions.

1. Incorrect detail: Ensure all entered information (Examination Number, Year, PIN, and Serial Number) is accurate.
2. Website Issues: Try accessing the portal at a different time or using a different browser.
3. SMS Delivery Delays: Please wait a few minutes for the SMS to arrive. If it doesn’t resend the message.
4. Technical issues: clear your browser cache or restart your device. For constant issues, contact WAEC’s customer support for assistance.

What you need to do if you can’t access your result:

If you are unable to access your WASSCE result:

1. Verify your details: Double-check the information that you have entered for accuracy.
2. Contact your school: Inquire if your school has received your result.
3. Contact the WAEC: Contact the WAEC’s customer support for further assistance.

Result Checker Tokens Merchants/Outlets

Merchants/Outlets

1. Capricorn Digital
2. Parkway Projects Ltd
3. Paga
4. Mobifin Services Ltd
5. eTranzact Plc
6. Broadshift Technologies Ltd
7. Interswitch Limited

Full Recap/Summary:

1. Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number. (This is your 7-Digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number eg. 4123456789). For examination year < 1999, enter your 8-digit WAEC Examination Number. (This is your 5-Digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number e.g. 19865001)
2. Enter the 4 digits of your Examination Year e.g. 2002
3. Select the Type of Examination
4. Enter the e-PIN Voucher Number
5. Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your e-PIN
6. Click Submit and wait for the results window to come up
7. NOTE: If you have exhausted the allowable number of uses on your scratch card, you will be required to purchase a new result checker card to continue checking your result online.

WAEC Official Support Channel

Have you had any problems checking your result earlier? Call these numbers on their official website:

Tel: 01-9049320

0700VATEBRA (0700 828 3272)

Conclusion

To check your WASSCE result is a simple process when you have the necessary information and follow the correct procedures.

You can choose to check your result online, via SMS or at your school. Ensure you have all the necessary details readily available.

FAQ

If you have questions that I have not answered here. Check the WAEC FAQs on their Official website: https://www.waecdirect.org/faq.htm

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