The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
For many, this moment is filled with excitement, anxiety, and hope for the future. Whether you are planning to apply to a Nigerian university or study abroad, your WAEC result is a crucial step toward your next academic milestone.
In this article, we will highlight the step-by-step guide on how to check your waec results for the year 2025, what you need to check, and what to do if you fail a core subject.
What is Needed To Check WAEC Results
Having this information is compulsory, as that is what you need to check for your result:
- WAEC Examination Number: This is your 7‑digit center number + 3‑digit candidate number.
Example: 4301001001
- Examination Year : The year you wrote WAEC
Example: 2025
- Examination Type: Choose between School Candidate (May/June) or Private Candidate (GCE, Jan/Feb or Nov/Dec).
- WAEC Result Checker PIN: This comes with your WAEC Scratch Card or e-PIN. You can buy it online or at WAEC‑approved outlets if you do not already have one.
Step-by-Step Guide On How To Check WAEC Results
Following the WAEC office announcement on X, candidates who sat for the exams can now access their results through three convenient methods: online, SMS, and the WAEC mobile app.
1. Online Via The WAEC Result Portal:
- Log in to the WAEC official website, waecdirect.org
- Enter your WAEC Examination Number
- Select the Examination Year (2025)
- Choose your Examination Type (e.g., School Candidate Results)
- Enter the Card Serial Number from your scratch card
- Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) from the same card
- Then, click Submit to view your results.
2. Through SMS:
You can check through sms, and it is only available through MTN, GLO,Airtel Only and the service fee costs 30 naira. To check via SMS:
- Send a message in the format: WAECExaminationNumberPINExaminationYear
Example: WAEC123456789012345678902025 - Send to 32327
- Ensure there are no spaces between the details
3. Through the WAEC Mobile App:
- Download the WAEC Result Checker app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions
- Input your Examination Number and PIN to view your results.
Candidates are advised to cross-check all entries carefully before submitting any request to avoid errors.
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What If You Failed a Core Subject(English and Maths)?
According to WAEC, out of 1,969,313 candidates, over 1.2 million failed English or Mathematics in 2025. Since these are crucial subjects for university admission, failing one might cause a delay, but it is not the end of your academic journey.
Here’s what you can do:
- Retake WAEC or GCE to improve your result.
- Consider alternate exams like NECO or Cambridge O-Level to qualify for admission.
- If you plan to study abroad, focus on scholarships or pre-degree programs that allow you to build your profile while preparing to retake the exam.
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Conclusion
Checking your WAEC 2025 result is easy once you have the correct details and follow the official steps. If you passed, congratulations, this is the first step toward local or international admission.
Start exploring scholarship opportunities abroad with WAEC, or begin your university application process.
And if you failed a key subject, take a deep breath. Do not give up, as you can retake WAEC, sit for an alternate exam, and still secure your admission. What matters most is staying focused and acting on the next step quickly.
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