The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is expected to release the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) results for private candidates. Once released, candidates can check their results online, through the WAEC mobile app, or via SMS.
Requirements for Checking Your Result
Before checking your result, ensure you have the following:
- Your 10-digit WAEC examination number.
- A valid WAEC Result Checker e-PIN and its serial number.
- An internet-enabled device (for online checking) or a mobile phone (for SMS).
The WAEC Result Checker e-PIN costs ₦5,000 and serves as the access key to the result portal.
Note: WAEC scratch cards purchased in previous years remain valid and can be used up to five times, but only for one candidate’s examination number. Each candidate requires a separate card.
How to Buy a WAEC e-PIN
To obtain a Result Checker e-PIN:
- Visit the official WAEC online portal.
- Select “Buy WAEC Result Checker.”
- Choose your examination type.
- Enter your email address and the required information.
- Select your preferred payment method and complete the ₦5,000 payment.
- Your e-PIN and serial number will be generated immediately after successful payment.
How to Check Your 2026 WAEC Result Online
Step 1: Visit the WAEC Result Portal
Open the official WAEC result-checking portal using your web browser.
Step 2: Enter Your Examination Number
Input your 10-digit examination number, consisting of:
- 7-digit centre number.
- 3-digit candidate number.
Example: 4123456789
Step 3: Select Examination Year
Choose 2026.
Step 4: Select Examination Type
Select School Candidate Result (or the appropriate examination category displayed on the portal).
Step 5: Enter Your e-PIN Details
Provide:
- Your Result Checker PIN.
- The Serial Number.
Step 6: Submit
Click Submit to display your result.
How to Check Using the WAEC Mobile App
Candidates can also access their results through the official WAEC Result Checker mobile application.
Steps include:
- Download the WAEC Result Checker App from the Google Play Store.
- Open the application.
- Enter your:
- Examination number.
- Examination year.
- PIN.
- Serial number.
- View and download your result.
How to Check via SMS
Candidates without internet access can check their results by SMS using supported networks such as MTN, Airtel, and Glo.
SMS Format
WAEC 4123456789
Send the message to:
32327
Your result will be delivered as a text message. Standard SMS charges apply.
Understanding WAEC Grades
WAEC grades are interpreted as follows:
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A1 | Excellent |
| B2 – B3 | Very Good / Good |
| C4 – C6 | Credit Pass |
| D7 – E8 | Ordinary Pass |
| F9 | Fail |
For admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally required to obtain at least five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, with C6 being the minimum acceptable credit grade.
If Your Result Is Withheld
A withheld result usually indicates that WAEC is investigating a suspected examination malpractice involving the candidate, examination centre, or registration.
Candidates should contact:
- Their school’s examination officer, or
- The nearest WAEC state office,
with their examination number and any available result details for clarification.
If You Believe Your Result Is Incorrect
Candidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official complaint channels or visit a WAEC office to request verification or a formal review.
Following the approved review process ensures that any genuine issues with examination results are properly investigated and addressed.
