WAEC Debunks Exam Cancellation Rumours, Announces Result Release Guidelines for 2025 WASSCE

ABUJA, Nigeria — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially debunked false reports circulating on social media alleging that the recently concluded 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was cancelled due to widespread malpractice and examination leaks.

In a press statement released earlier this week, WAEC clarified that the viral press release, which claimed the Federal Ministry of Education and WAEC had jointly annulled the examination, was fabricated and did not originate from the examination body.

“The WAEC Management would like to state unequivocally that the spurious press statement being circulated did not emanate from the Council. The said examination has not been cancelled,” the statement read.

The 2025 WASSCE was conducted between Thursday, April 24, and Friday, June 20, with a record total of 1,973,253 candidates registered across 23,554 schools, comprising 979,228 males and 994,025 females.

How to Check the 2025 WAEC Result

As anticipation mounts for the release of results, WAEC has provided comprehensive guidelines for candidates to check their results across multiple platforms. Before proceeding, candidates are required to have a valid e-PIN, serial number, and their 10-digit WAEC examination number.

Step-by-Step: How to Get Your WAEC e-PIN

To obtain an e-PIN, follow the steps below:

1.     Visit the WAEC result checker website on your browser.

2.     Click on the “Buy WAEC Result” section.

3.     Click “Get Started” on the Result Checker page.

4.     Select the exam type and click “Buy Now.”

5.     Provide your email and contact details to continue.

6.     Choose your preferred payment method and complete the transaction.

7.     The e-PIN costs ?3,600.

Note: Each e-PIN or scratch card can only be used to check one result up to five times. A new card is required for each different result.

Three Methods to Check Your Result

WAEC offers three methods for checking your result: browser-based, via the mobile app, and SMS.

1. Through a Web Browser:

• Go to www.waecdirect.org.
• Enter your 10-digit examination number (e.g., 4123456789).
• Select the examination year: 2025.
• Choose the type of examination: School Candidate Results.
• Enter your PIN and Serial Number from the e-PIN.
• Click Submit and wait for your result to load.

2. WAEC Mobile App (Android Only):

• Download the WAEC Result Checker App from the Google Play Store.
• Launch the app and enter your exam number, exam year, PIN, and Serial Number.
• Tap to view and save your result.

3. SMS Method (MTN, Glo, Airtel only):

• Ensure you have at least ?30 airtime.
• Open your SMS app and type the message in this format:
• WAEC*ExamNumber*PIN*2025

Example: WAEC*4250101234*123456789012*2025

• Send the message to 32327.
• Wait for a reply SMS containing your result.

Support for Technical Issues

WAEC has also urged candidates facing issues to utilize the complaint section on the official result checker website or contact the customer support line for prompt assistance.

The Council emphasized that results would be accessible immediately upon release and encouraged all candidates to use official channels for information to avoid misinformation.

For accurate updates, visit www.waecnigeria.org or follow WAEC on its verified social media platforms.