How to Check WAEC GCE Results Online 2024

Candidates who wrote the West African Examination Council GCE for 2024/2025 should be informed that the WAEC GCE results have been released. Candidates who took part in the examination should visit the WAEC official website to check their results.

Sequel to the release of the results, candidates are expected to hurry to the official website and check their results. There are two methods for checking the WAEC GCE results.

You can either use the WAEC GCE result checker or the SMS method in checking the result. We are going to show you the guidelines on how to check your results using either the online method or by using the SMS method. Kindly follow the instructions provided below.

How to Check WAEC GCE Results Online

To check your results, follow the steps below:

• Log on to the WAEC result checker at https://waecdirect.org
• Check the left side of the website
• Enter your 10-digit WAEC examination number (This is your 7-digit center number followed by your 3-digit candidate number eg. 4123456789)
• For examination year < 2024, enter your 8-digit WAEC Examination Number. This is your 5-digit center number followed by your 3-digit candidate number eg. 19865001)
• Enter the 4 digits of your examination year eg. 2024
• Select the type of examination
• Enter the e-PIN voucher number
• Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your e-PIN
• Click ‘Submit’ and wait for the results window to come up

How to Check WAEC GCE Result by SMS

For candidates who opt to use the Short Message Service (SMS) in checking the WAEC GCE result, the result can be checked using the following format. Send an SMS in the format below:

• WAEC*Exam No*PIN*Exam Year
• To short-code 32327 (MTN, Airtel, and Glo subscribers) For example -: WAEC*4250101001*123456789012*2007
• Wait for your result to be delivered to your phone via SMS. SMS costs N30.

NOTE: Ensure you adhere strictly to the format above and have N30 worth of airtime in your phone which will be deducted as the charges for checking the result. Also, ensure that there should be no space in the message.

What To Do If You Encounter Issues While Trying to Check Your WAEC GCE Result

If you encounter issues while attempting to check your WAEC GCE result, follow these steps to resolve the problem:Double-Check Your Details

• Ensure that your Examination Number, Year of Examination, PIN, and Serial Number from the scratch card are entered correctly.
• Verify the type of examination selected (e.g., “Private Candidate Results (GCE)”).

Confirm Scratch Card Validity

• Check that the scratch card you are using has not expired or been used too many times. Each card typically has a limited number of attempts.

Clear Your Browser Cache

• Sometimes, issues arise due to browser cache. Clear your browser cache or try accessing the portal using a different browser or device.

Check Your Internet Connection

• Ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid interruptions during the result-checking process.

Visit the WAEC Support Page

• Go to https://www.waecdirect.org and navigate to the Support or Help section for troubleshooting advice.

Contact WAEC Customer Support

• If the problem persists, reach out to WAEC support through these channels:
  • Email: info@waec.org.ng
  • Phone: Use the helpline numbers provided on the WAEC portal.
  • Physical Office: Visit the nearest WAEC office in your area for assistance.

Check for Portal Downtime

• Occasionally, the WAEC result-checking portal may experience technical issues. Wait and try again later.

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