How to Check West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Results 2024

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. Candidates who participated in the examination can now access their results online or via SMS, following the detailed instructions provided by WAEC.

Malpractice Concerns Lead to Withheld Results

In a significant development, WAEC has withheld the results of 215,267 candidates due to concerns over examination malpractice. This figure constitutes approximately 11.92% of the 1,805,216 candidates who sat for the 2024 WASSCE. Affected candidates will be contacted directly by WAEC with further instructions on how to address the identified issues.

Performance Overview: 72.9% Achieve Key Subject Credits

Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of the Nigeria Office of WAEC, provided an overview of the examination results. Of the 1,805,216 candidates, 1,332,089 achieved credits in five subjects, including either Mathematics or English Language. Notably, 1,301,949 candidates secured credits in five subjects, including both Mathematics and English Language, representing 72.9% of the total examinees. This marks a 7.6% decline in performance compared to the previous year.

How to Check Your 2024 WASSCE Results Online

To check your results, follow these steps:

1. Visit the WAEC Result Portal: Go to WAEC Direct.
2. Enter Examination Details: Input your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number, select the examination year (e.g., 2024), and choose ‘School Candidate Result’.
3. Input e-PIN Details: Enter the e-PIN Voucher Number and your Personal Identification Number (PIN) from your Smart Identity Card.
4. Check Results: Click on ‘Check Result’ to view your scores.

How to Purchase a WAEC Result Checker PIN

If you have misplaced your Result Checker PIN or exceeded the allowed number of checks, you can purchase a new PIN for N4,250 via the WAEC Request Management System portal. Here’s how:

1. Visit the WAEC Request Management System.
2. Select ‘Request For Service’ and then ‘Sale of WAEC Direct Result Checker’.
3. Provide your name, phone number, and email address.
4. Proceed to online payment to obtain your new e-PIN.

SMS Option for Checking Results

Candidates can also check their results via SMS by following these steps:

1. Type WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear on your mobile device.
2. Send the message to 32327.
3. You will receive an instant message containing your WAEC statement of results.

Please note that only subscribers of MTN, Glo, and Airtel can use this SMS method, and standard SMS charges apply.

Summary

The 2024 WASSCE results are now accessible, with a significant number of candidates’ results withheld due to examination malpractice. Despite a slight decline in overall performance compared to the previous year, a majority of students achieved key subject credits. Candidates are encouraged to follow the provided guidelines to check their results online or via SMS.