Check WAEC 2024 Results online from your mobile phone

Victory Emmanuel -

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on August 12, 2024. 

With over 1.8 million candidates, this year’s results show that 1,332,089 students earned credits in five subjects, including either Mathematics or English Language. 

If you’re among those eagerly awaiting your results, you can check them online by visiting the official WAEC result-checking portal at https://waecdirect.org amongst other methods. 

This guide will walk you through the process in the following sections.

How to Check Your WAEC 2024 Results Online

If you’re among those who took the exam, here's a streamlined guide to help you check your results from your phone:

Requirements for checking your WAEC 2024 Result

Before you access your results online, make sure you have the following:

  1. WAEC Examination Number: A 10-digit number, consisting of your 7-digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number.
  2. Examination Year: For this session, use the year 2024.
  3. Result Checker PIN: This PIN, found on the e-PIN voucher, can be purchased from WAEC-authorised vendors and cybercafes near you.

How to purchase your WAEC Result Checker e-PIN yourself

To buy your WAEC Result Checker e-PIN, follow these simple steps on the WAEC Request Management System portal:

  1. Visit the Portal: Go to https://request.waec.ng.
  2. Initiate Purchase: Scroll to the "Result Service" section and click on "Purchase Token."
  3. Generate Transaction ID: The system will automatically generate a Transaction ID. Keep this handy as you proceed.
  4. Select Service Type: Choose "Request For Service" under "Select a Request Type," then select "Verification of Result per Candidate" to see the price.
  5. Enter Your Details: Fill in your Name, Phone Number, and Email Address.

Complete Payment: Click "Proceed to Online Payment" to finalise your purchase. The cost for the e-PIN is ₦4,250.

Request and purchase e-PIN token

Methods to Check Your WAEC 2024 Results

You can check your results conveniently online using two methods:

1. Online via WAEC’s Official Website:

  • Visit the WAEC result-checking portal.
  • Enter your WAEC Examination Number and the year (2024).
  • Choose "School Candidate Results."
  • Input the Card Serial Number and PIN from your scratch card.
  • Click "Submit" to view your results.
  • You can choose to download the page or screenshot the results to your phone
WAEC Result Checker

2. Via WAEC Android Mobile App:

This method is only available to Android users. To proceed, follow the steps below:

Open the app and follow the instructions to check your results using your exam number and PIN.

WAEC Result Checker App view

Offline Method: Via SMS

If you’re not connected to the internet and have already obtained an e-PIN voucher, you can use the text message option on Android or iOS.

  • Send an SMS in this format: WAECExamNumberPINExamYear to 32327. For example WAEC1234567890121234567890122024.
  • Ensure there are no spaces between the code and your details.
  • This service is available for MTN, Glo, and Airtel users at ₦30. If you don’t receive your results, try sending the SMS again.

WAEC 2024 Result online: Troubleshooting and Support

If you encounter any issues while checking your results:

  • Double-check the information entered.
  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Visit your school for a printout if online methods fail, as schools receive hard copies of results.
  • Contact WAEC support through their helplines or visit a nearby WAEC office for assistance.

Bottom Line

Checking your WAEC results online offers convenience, allowing you to easily access your performance. Choose the method that best favours you and remember to keep your details secure through the process. 

Good luck!