WAEC GCE Result for free for all candidates is now available online. The WAEC GCE results for January and February are officially released.
A method on how to check your WAEC GCE result is now available online. The WAEC GCE First Series (January/February) 2026 results are officially released.
The West African Examinations Council congratulates all candidates who sat the Jan/Feb WAEC GCE examination.
The 2026 First Series results were released on 27 March 2026. WAEC announced that candidates could access their results within 12 hours. The exam is now computer-based (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates.
No candidate should be scared of checking their GCE result. Read on for the full steps, the 2026 statistics and what to do next.
No candidate should be scared of checking their GCE result. Read on for the full steps, the 2026 statistics and what to do next.
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How To Check Your WAEC GCE Result Online
- Go to the WAEC result-checking portal at www.waecdirect.org.
- Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number. (This is your 7-digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number, e.g. 4123456789.)
- Enter the 4-digit examination year, e.g. 2026.
- Select the Type of Examination, i.e. PRIVATE CANDIDATE RESULT.
- Enter the Card Serial Number found on the reverse side of your scratch card.
- Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your scratch card.
- Click Submit and wait for the results window to come up.
Note: The serial number is 12 digits and the PIN is 10 characters. Each PIN can be used five times to view the same result, so keep it safe.
How To Check WAEC GCE Result via SMS
In case you want to check your WAEC GCE result via SMS, use the short code format below:
WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear to short code 32327 (MTN, Airtel & Glo subscribers)
For example: WAEC*4123456789*XXXXXXXXXX*2026
NOTE: Ensure you follow the format strictly. There should be no space in the message. Wait for your result to be delivered to your phone via SMS (SMS charges apply). SMS checks sometimes time out, so if it fails, use the online portal above.
What Is the WAEC Result Checker PIN?
The WAEC Result Checker token (WAECDirect PIN) is a Personal Identification Number, also called an e-PIN. It comes with a serial number, and together they let you access the service.
Delivery Format: instant display, history check and instant email notification.
- The PIN and serial number will grant you access to check and print your WAEC GCE result. The WAEC PIN can be used to check results for:
- WASSCE for School Candidates
- WASSCE for Private Candidates – First Series
- WASSCE for Private Candidates – Second Series
Contact us at 09076251767 or Nkedugist@gmail.com to buy your WAEC GCE token.
The 2026 figure is the best First Series result in this comparison.
If you are been worried about the success rate of writing WAEC GCE base on some certain reasons, then you can kindly check the WAEC GCE result from 2023 to 2026
| Year | Five credits including English & Maths |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.99% |
| 2024 | 30.95% |
| 2025 | 26.96% |
| 2026 | 32.72% |
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After You Check Your Result
WAEC advises candidates to confirm their status at waecdirect.org first, then visit www.waec.org to access digital copies of their certificates. For a hard copy, apply through the WAEC e-Certman portal at certrequest.waec.ng.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can I use my WAEC PIN?
Five times, for the same result.
Why is my result incomplete?
Some candidates have subjects still being processed due to errors traceable to them. This is different from a withheld result.
What does “withheld” mean?
The result is under investigation for alleged malpractice, and the candidate is notified once the committee decides.
When do Second Series results come out?
Usually October to November. Check back here for the 2026 update.
