WAEC Releases 2024 WASSCE Results: Step-by-Step Guide for Checking Online and via SMS

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. Students who took the exams can now access their results through a straightforward process either online or via SMS.

How to Check Your WASSCE Results Online:

1. Visit the WAEC Result Checker Website: Navigate to www.waecdirect.org.
2. Enter Your Examination Number: Input your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number, which is a combination of your 7-digit center number and 3-digit candidate number.
3. Enter the Examination Year: Select “2024.”
4. Provide Your e-PIN and Serial Number: These can be found on your Smart Identity Card.
5. Click ‘Check Result’: Your result will be displayed immediately.

How to Check Your WASSCE Results via SMS:

1. Format the SMS: Type WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear using your mobile device.
2. Send to 32327: The service is available to MTN, Glo, and Airtel subscribers, with standard SMS charges applying. You will receive your result in a reply message.

If you encounter any issues, repeat the process, or consider using the online portal.

Key Information:

• Withheld Results: WAEC has withheld the results of 215,267 candidates—approximately 11.92% of the total candidates—due to concerns over examination malpractice. Affected students will receive further instructions from WAEC.
• Performance Overview: Out of the 1,805,216 candidates who sat for the exams, 72.9% earned credits in five subjects, including both Mathematics and English Language. This marks a 7.6% decline in performance compared to the previous year.

Scholarship Opportunities:

In related news, the Nigerian government announced new scholarships offered by the Government of Vietnam for candidates who passed the WAEC exams. These scholarships include full and partial tuition waivers, providing significant financial support for Nigerian students.

For further assistance or to purchase a new result checker PIN if needed, candidates can visit the WAEC Request Management System at request.waec.ng.