The West African Examinations Council has released the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results and outlined how candidates can check their performance online.In an update posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, WAEC announced that candidates can now check their results online after generating or recovering their result checker PIN.If you are checking your result for the first time, here is a step-by-step guide.Step 1: Get your Serial Number and PINBefore checking your result, a candidate needs examination number, WAEC serial number and WAEC PINIf you do not have your Serial Number and PIN, WAEC says you can recover them by following these steps:Visitwaec.org.Click the“Serial Number and PIN”menu at the top of the page.Select the2026 examination yearand the appropriatediet.Enter yourexamination numberand yourNational Identification Number (NIN)used during WAEC registration.Enter youremail addressandphone numberto receive a One-Time Password (OTP).Enter the OTP to recover yourSerial NumberandPIN.WAEC said candidates can also download their WAEC ID card to their mobile devices through the portal.Step 2: Visit the WAEC result portalGo towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. In an update posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, WAEC announced that candidates can now check their results online after generating or recovering their result checker PIN.If you are checking your result for the first time, here is a step-by-step guide.Step 1: Get your Serial Number and PINBefore checking your result, a candidate needs examination number, WAEC serial number and WAEC PINIf you do not have your Serial Number and PIN, WAEC says you can recover them by following these steps:Visitwaec.org.Click the“Serial Number and PIN”menu at the top of the page.Select the2026 examination yearand the appropriatediet.Enter yourexamination numberand yourNational Identification Number (NIN)used during WAEC registration.Enter youremail addressandphone numberto receive a One-Time Password (OTP).Enter the OTP to recover yourSerial NumberandPIN.WAEC said candidates can also download their WAEC ID card to their mobile devices through the portal.Step 2: Visit the WAEC result portalGo towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. If you are checking your result for the first time, here is a step-by-step guide.Step 1: Get your Serial Number and PINBefore checking your result, a candidate needs examination number, WAEC serial number and WAEC PINIf you do not have your Serial Number and PIN, WAEC says you can recover them by following these steps:Visitwaec.org.Click the“Serial Number and PIN”menu at the top of the page.Select the2026 examination yearand the appropriatediet.Enter yourexamination numberand yourNational Identification Number (NIN)used during WAEC registration.Enter youremail addressandphone numberto receive a One-Time Password (OTP).Enter the OTP to recover yourSerial NumberandPIN.WAEC said candidates can also download their WAEC ID card to their mobile devices through the portal.Step 2: Visit the WAEC result portalGo towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Before checking your result, a candidate needs examination number, WAEC serial number and WAEC PINIf you do not have your Serial Number and PIN, WAEC says you can recover them by following these steps:Visitwaec.org.Click the“Serial Number and PIN”menu at the top of the page.Select the2026 examination yearand the appropriatediet.Enter yourexamination numberand yourNational Identification Number (NIN)used during WAEC registration.Enter youremail addressandphone numberto receive a One-Time Password (OTP).Enter the OTP to recover yourSerial NumberandPIN.WAEC said candidates can also download their WAEC ID card to their mobile devices through the portal.Step 2: Visit the WAEC result portalGo towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. If you do not have your Serial Number and PIN, WAEC says you can recover them by following these steps:Visitwaec.org.Click the“Serial Number and PIN”menu at the top of the page.Select the2026 examination yearand the appropriatediet.Enter yourexamination numberand yourNational Identification Number (NIN)used during WAEC registration.Enter youremail addressandphone numberto receive a One-Time Password (OTP).Enter the OTP to recover yourSerial NumberandPIN.WAEC said candidates can also download their WAEC ID card to their mobile devices through the portal.Step 2: Visit the WAEC result portalGo towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. WAEC said candidates can also download their WAEC ID card to their mobile devices through the portal.Step 2: Visit the WAEC result portalGo towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Go towaecdirect.orgusing any internet-enabled phone, tablet or computer.Step 3: Enter your examination numberType your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Type your10-digit examination number, which consists of:Your7-digit centre numberYour3-digit candidate numberFor example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. For example:4123456789.Step 4: Select the examination yearChoose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Choose2026.Step 5: Select the examination typeSelect the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Select the appropriate examination type for your result.Step 6: Enter your Serial Number and PINInput the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Input the Serial Number and PIN you generated or recovered from the WAEC portal.Step 7: SubmitClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. ClickSubmit.Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Your result will appear on the screen and can be printed or saved for future reference.Related NewsWAEC withholds 167,486 WASSCE results over malpracticeBREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE resultsFG unveils Almajiri reform, bans street beggingHow to check your result with the WAEC mobile appCandidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Candidates can also use the WAEC Result Checker app.Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Follow these steps:Download theWAEC Result Checkerapp from the Google Play Store.Open the app.Enter your examination number.Select the examination year.Enter your Serial Number and PIN.Submit to view and download your result.How to check your result by SMSCandidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Candidates without internet access can check their results via SMS.Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Type:WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. WAECExaminationNumberPIN*ExaminationYearFor example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. For example:WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. WAEC4123456789123456789012*2026Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Send it to the official WAEC SMS number supported by your mobile network.Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Standard SMS charges apply.Understanding WAEC gradesWAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. WAEC uses grades ranging fromA1toF9.A1, B2, B3– Distinction and MeritC4, C5, C6– Credit passesD7, E8– Ordinary passesF9– FailFor admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. For admission into most Nigerian universities, candidates are generally expected to obtain at leastfive credit passes, includingEnglish LanguageandMathematics, withC6being the minimum credit grade.If you believe your result is incorrectCandidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Candidates who believe there is an error in their result can submit a complaint through WAEC’s official channels or visit the nearest WAEC office for guidance on the result verification and review process.Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org. Note:WAEC advised candidates to generate or recover their Serial Number and PIN throughwaec.orgbefore checking their results onwaecdirect.org.