How To Check Your WAEC Result Online & Offline 2025
The West African Examination Council is an examination board established by law in 1952 by the English-speaking countries in West Africa to conduct examinations and to award certificates to their candidates. The West African Examination Council has contributed to education in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
The council conduct examination in these countries every year spearheaded by the representatives on the council from the countries. The WASSCE for private candidates starts from January to February, WASSCE for main students to on-campus start from March to May and the WASSCE for GCE start from September to October. Students are advised to check their results online even before the results are sent to schools every year.
Check WAEC Result 2025
To check the WAEC results for 2025 , students are advised to;
- login to the WAEC result checking portal, www.waecdirect.com.
- Dialogue boxes will appear and students must fill in their examination information which includes Index Number, Examination Type (this depends on the country you wrote your exams), and then Examination Year.
- 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 eg. 19865001) - Enter the 4 digits of your Examination Year eg. 2002
- Select the Type of Examination
- Enter the e-PIN Voucher Number
- Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your e-PIN
- Click Submit and wait for the results window to come up
How to use SMS on your phone to see your WAEC results
If you were unaware, if you find yourself in a scenario where your phone is unable to connect to the internet, you may use SMS to check your WAEC result. Here’s how to do it:
- Just use the following format when sending a text message:
WAEC * Exam Year * PIN * Exam No - For MTN, Airtel, and Glo customers, short-code 32327 is WAEC*4250101001*123456789012*2022.
Please don’t alter the above format. - The values shouldn’t be separated by spaces.
After that, give it some time for your phone to get an SMS with your WAEC result. - You will simply have to pay ₦30 for this service.
WAEC result checker PIN cost
The approximate cost of a WAEC result checker PIN is between ₦3,654.82. to ₦5000 On the council’s Request Management System site, candidates may get the e-PIN/result checker they need. Just take note of these instructions to purchase your WAEC result checker PIN:
- Go to this link to access the WAEC Request Management System site.
- You will instantly be given a transaction reference number.
- Choose “Request For Service” from the selection under the “Select a Request Type” option.
- Select “Sale of WAEC Direct Result Checker” from the list under “Select a Request.”
- Next, fill up the necessary fields with your name, phone number, and email address.
- Finally, to pay and get your WAEC result checker PIN, select “Proceed to Online Payment.”
Waec Result Confirmation
The results confirmation allows a candidate to request for their results to be sent to them by post. The result confirmation can also be done when candidates visit their alma mater to have a manual check after recording the results by post and online.
How To Buy WAEC Result Checker With Vodafone Cash
This process of buying WAEC results checker applies to Vodafone users with active Vodafone cash account with money in the account. First, Dial the MONIcliq portal short code (*714*783#), Select buy a voucher, and then select WAEC. Enter the quantity you want to purchase and confirm the recipient’s phone number to confirm the transaction details. Within seconds, a prompt message will be sent to confirm your Vodafone Cash Pin. After the confirmation, the result checker details will be sent to the recipient via SMS.
Free WASSCE Results Checker
For a candidate to have free WASSCE results checker, WAEC releases shortcodes every year for students to check their results. When the shortcode is released, students are advised to send their WAEC, Examination number, PIN, and Examination Year to the shortcode. Within a minute, the results of the student are sent to them via SMS.
WASSCE Results Checker Card
The WASSCE results checker card is the card made by WAEC with details students will need to fill in requirements to have access to their results both online and via SMS. It contains the voucher number and PIN without which access to check results will be denied.
WAEC Scratch Card
Waec scratch card is a plastic card with a scratch patch on the reverse side that conceals a PIN required to access the WAECDIRECT service. The scratch card can be used to access the results three times. After the third attempt, students must purchase another scratch card to have another chance to access their results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about WAEC Results
Q: What is WAEC?
A: WAEC (West African Examination Council) is an examination board established in 1952 for English-speaking West African countries. It conducts examinations and awards certificates to candidates from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
Q: How can I check my WAEC result online?
A: Visit www.waecdirect.com and follow these steps:
- Enter your 10-digit examination number (7-digit centre number + 3-digit candidate number)
- Select examination type and year
- Enter your e-PIN voucher number and PIN
- Click submit to view your results
Q: Can I check my WAEC result without internet?
A: Yes, you can check via SMS by sending a message in this format: WAECExam YearPIN*Exam No to 32327 (for MTN, Airtel, and Glo customers). This service costs ₦30.
Q: How much does a WAEC result checker PIN cost?
A: The cost ranges between ₦3,654.82 to ₦5000.
Q: How many times can I use a WAEC scratch card?
A: A WAEC scratch card can be used three times. After the third attempt, you’ll need to purchase a new scratch card.
Q: What is the format for examination numbers?
A: For exams after 1999: Use 10 digits (7-digit centre number + 3-digit candidate number) For exams before 1999: Use 8 digits (5-digit centre number + 3-digit candidate number)
Q: Can I check my result using Vodafone Cash?
A: Yes, Vodafone users can buy result checker PIN by:
- Dialing 714783#
- Selecting “buy a voucher”
- Selecting WAEC
- Entering quantity and confirming recipient’s number
- Confirming with Vodafone Cash PIN
Q: What is a WAEC scratch card?
A: It’s a plastic card with a concealed PIN on the reverse side that allows access to the WAECDIRECT service for checking results.
Q: What are the different WASSCE examination periods?
A: There are three main periods:
- WASSCE for private candidates: January to February
- WASSCE for main students: March to May
- WASSCE for GCE: September to October
Q: What is result confirmation?
A: Result confirmation is a service that allows candidates to request their results to be sent by post or to have their results manually checked at their alma mater.
