WAEC Result Checker 2024/2025: Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Your Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) remains one of the most important academic milestones for students in Nigeria and across West Africa. Once the exams are completed, the next big question is: “How do I check my WAEC result?”
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the WAEC Result Checker—from confirming whether results are out, to the exact steps for checking, the requirements you’ll need, and how to purchase a new PIN if necessary.
Is the WAEC 2024/2025 Result Out?
Yes. The 2024/2025 WAEC results have been officially released online and are now available for candidates to check.
During a press briefing in Lagos, the Head of WAEC Nigeria, Mr. Amos Dangut, revealed the following statistics:
- A total of 1,685,889 candidates sat for the exams.
- 93.39% of candidates already have their results fully processed and released.
- 6.61% of candidates (119,327 students) are still awaiting the processing of one or more subjects due to technical or administrative issues.
- Out of 1,805,216 students who wrote the exam, 1,332,089 candidates (73.79%) passed at least five subjects—whether or not English and Mathematics were included.
This means the majority of candidates can now go online and access their results instantly.
How to Check Your WAEC Examination Result
Checking your WAEC result is a straightforward process. Follow these steps carefully:
- Open your browser and go to the official WAEC result portal: www.waecdirect.org
- Enter the following details in the appropriate fields:
- WAEC Registration Number
- PIN (from your WAEC ID card or purchased online)
- Serial Number (found on your WAEC ID card)
- Examination Type (School Candidates or Private Candidates)
- Double-check all your entries to ensure accuracy.
- Click the “Submit” button.
- Your result will be displayed instantly on the screen.
Tip: You can also print your result for official use or save it as a PDF for future reference.
What You Need to Check Your WAEC Result
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- Internet-enabled device: Smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
- WAEC Registration Number: The unique number assigned to you before the exam.
- PIN: Found on your WAEC ID card. If you’ve used it up, you’ll need to buy a new one.
- Serial Number: Also printed on your WAEC ID card.
- Examination Type: Choose between School Candidate or Private Candidate.
Note: Each WAEC Result Checker PIN can only be used a limited number of times. Once exhausted, you’ll have to purchase a new PIN.
How to Purchase a New WAEC Result Checker PIN
If your initial PIN has expired or you need a fresh one, you can easily purchase it online. The most common and reliable method is via Remita. Here’s how:
- Visit www.remita.net
- Locate and click on “Buy WAEC PIN.”
- Fill in the required details and complete the Captcha verification.
- Click “Submit” to proceed.
- Enter your payment information and confirm the transaction.
- Once payment is successful, your new PIN will be generated.
Cost: The WAEC Result Checker PIN costs ₦4,000, plus Remita processing charges, bringing the total to about ₦4,500.
You can then use this new PIN on the WAEC portal to check your results.
Final Thoughts
The release of WAEC results is always a significant moment for students, parents, and guardians. Thankfully, the process of checking results is simple and can be done from the comfort of your home or at a cyber-café.
If you run into issues such as invalid PINs, missing results, or errors while checking, don’t panic—WAEC usually resolves such cases quickly. Simply ensure your details are correct and, if needed, reach out to WAEC’s official support channels.
Don’t forget to share this guide with classmates and friends who might need it. Best of luck as you take the next step in your academic journey!