Lagos, Nigeria – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), taken by over 1.9 million candidates across 23,000 secondary schools nationwide.
The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, by Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO), who confirmed that despite several challenges during the conduct of the exam, all necessary procedures leading to the release of the results had been concluded successfully.
“Today, I am pleased to inform you that all the processes leading to the release of the 2025 WASSCE results have been finalized,” Dangut said.
However, he also disclosed a notable decline in overall performance, describing it as a concerning trend.
“There is a 33.8% decrease in candidate performance compared to previous years,” he noted, adding that WAEC remains committed to upholding standards and improving examination integrity.
How to Check Your 2025 WAEC Results
WAEC has made it easier than ever for candidates to access their results using any of the following three methods:
1. Online via WAEC’s Official Result Portal
Follow these steps:
Visit the official WAEC result-checking portal: https://www.waecdirect.org
Enter your WAEC Examination Number
Select the examination year (2025)
Choose “School Candidate Result” as your examination type
Enter your e-PIN (Personal Identification Number) and Serial Number from your WAEC scratch card
Click “Submit” to view your results
2. Via SMS (Text Message)
You can also receive your result via SMS:
Send a message in this format:
WAEC*ExamNumber*PIN*ExamYear
Example: WAEC123456789012*987654321012*2025
Send the SMS to 32327
Ensure there are no spaces and that you’re using an MTN, Glo, or Airtel line
Cost per SMS: ₦30
You’ll receive a reply with your result details within minutes
3. Using the WAEC Mobile App
For mobile users:
Download the WAEC Result Checker App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions
Enter your exam number and e-PIN to access your result
Important Note:
Candidates are advised to keep their scratch cards and exam details confidential to avoid result theft or manipulation.
As thousands of students await their next academic steps, WAEC has encouraged schools, parents, and stakeholders to prioritize quality education, exam preparedness, and digital literacy to reverse the declining performance trend.
