The West African Examinations Council has released the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for school candidates who sat for the May/June examination.
Candidates can check their results online through the WAEC Direct portal or by SMS. Each candidate will need a ten-digit examination number, a valid WAEC e-PIN and the related serial number before the result can be accessed.
Has WAEC Released the 2026 WASSCE Results?
WAEC has released the 2026 WASSCE results for school candidates. A total of 1,950,726 candidates sat for the examination, while 1,200,514 candidates, representing 61.54 per cent, obtained credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
The full figures are available in the 2026 WAEC May/June results statistics.
What Is Required to Check the WAEC Result?
Candidates should have the following details ready before opening the result portal or sending an SMS:
- WAEC examination number
- Valid WAEC e-PIN
- Result checker serial number
- Internet-enabled device or mobile phone
The examination number is a ten-digit code formed from the candidate’s centre number and seat number. Candidates should confirm every digit before submitting the result request because an incorrect number may prevent the result from loading.
How Can Candidates Get the WAEC Result Checker PIN?
Candidates can obtain the Result Checker PIN through the WAEC online PIN portal by entering the required examination details. The portal is the approved access point stated for candidates who need the PIN without using a smart card.
- Open the WAEC Result Checker PIN portal.
- Enter the required examination details.
- Access the Result Checker PIN shown on the portal.
- Keep the PIN and serial number safe for result checking.
Schools may also share these steps with their candidates so each person can obtain the required access details.
How Can a Candidate Buy Another WAEC Result Checker PIN?
A candidate whose PIN has been exhausted can buy another Result Checker PIN through the WAEC Request Portal.
- Visit the WAEC Request Portal.
- Wait for the transaction reference to appear.
- Select “Request For Service” under “Request Type”.
- Choose “Sale of WAEC Direct Result Checker”.
- Enter the required name, phone number and email address.
- Pay ₦4,250.
- Receive the new PIN after payment.
The new PIN should be stored carefully because it will be required with the serial number during online checking.
How to Check the 2026 WAEC Result Online
Candidates who have their examination number, PIN and serial number can check the result through the WAEC Direct portal.
- Visit the WAEC Direct Result Portal.
- Enter the ten-digit examination number.
- Select 2026 as the examination year.
- Choose “School Candidate Result” as the examination type.
- Enter the e-PIN and serial number.
- Select “Submit” and allow the page to load.
Candidates should check each entry before submission. Repeatedly pressing the submit button is unnecessary while the portal is processing the request.
How to Check the 2026 WAEC Result by SMS
Candidates may use SMS where internet access is slow or unavailable. The text must follow the stated format:
WAECExamNumberPIN*ExamYear
The completed message should be sent to 32327 through MTN, Airtel or Glo. Each message costs ₦30.
For example, a candidate with examination number 4250101001 and PIN 123456789012 will send:
WAEC4250101001123456789012*2026
The result will be delivered to the same mobile phone after the request has been processed.
What Can a Candidate Do When the Result Checker Shows an Error?
A candidate who keeps receiving an error message can contact the result checking support team through waecsupport@fleettechltd.com.
The email should contain:
- Exact error message displayed
- Candidate’s examination number
- Examination year
- Examination type, stated as School Candidate
The message should be brief and should contain the details needed to identify the failed request.
What Do Held, Withheld and Outstanding Mean?
Some candidates may see terms such as held, withheld or outstanding instead of a complete result. The guide to WAEC result status meanings explains these terms and the status shown beside affected subjects or results.
A candidate whose result has been held back can submit a complaint through the official WAEC complaints page.
What Should a Candidate Do After Checking the Result?
A candidate who has viewed the result can apply for a digital certificate through the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform guide. The printed certificate will be ready for collection from the candidate’s school in about three months.
Candidates whose grades do not meet their plans may read what to do after failing WAEC. Information about claims of result changes is covered in the WAEC result upgrade guide.
A result may affect the next application step, but it does not end the candidate’s education plans. Some candidates sit for WAEC more than once before meeting the grades required for their chosen path.
Common Questions About WAEC Results 2026
How Many Digits Are in a WAEC Examination Number?
A WAEC examination number has ten digits. It is formed from the examination centre number and the candidate’s seat number.
Can a Candidate Check the Result Without Internet Access?
Yes. A candidate can send the required SMS format to 32327 on MTN, Airtel or Glo.
How Much Does WAEC SMS Result Checking Cost?
Each result checking SMS costs ₦30.
What Happens When a Result Checker PIN Has Been Exhausted?
The candidate can buy another PIN through the WAEC Request Portal for ₦4,250.
When Will the Printed WAEC Certificate Be Ready?
The printed copy will be ready for collection from the candidate’s school in about three months.
