WAEC Releases 2025 First Series GCE Results – How To Check

WAEC Releases 2025 First Series GCE Results – How To Check

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2025 First Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, commonly known as WAEC GCE.

Candidates who took part in the examination can now access their scores using either the online result portal or via SMS. Below is a detailed breakdown of how to check your WAEC GCE results without hassle.

How to Check WAEC GCE Results Online

To view your results through the official WAEC portal, follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the WAEC Result Checking Portal – Open your browser and go to the WAEC Direct website.
2. Enter Your Examination Number – This is a 10-digit number, consisting of your 7-digit centre number and your 3-digit candidate number.
3. Select the Examination Year – Choose 2025 from the available options.
4. Pick the Examination Type – Select “PRIVATE CANDIDATE RESULT” from the drop-down menu.
5. Enter Scratch Card Details – Input the Card Serial Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on your WAEC scratch card.
6. Submit and View Results – Click the Submit button, and your results will be displayed instantly.

How to Check WAEC GCE Results via SMS

If you prefer a faster alternative, you can also retrieve your results via SMS. Here’s how:

SMS Format:

Send an SMS in the following format:

WAEC*ExamNumber*PIN*ExamYear  

Send the message to 32327 (available on MTN, Glo, and Airtel networks).

Example:

If your exam number is 4250101001 and your PIN is 123456789012, send:

WAEC*4250101001*123456789012*2025  

Important Notes:

• Do not include spaces in the message.
• The SMS service costs ₦30 per request.
• You will receive an instant reply containing your results.

Key Information About WAEC GCE Result Checking

• The PIN and Serial Number required for checking results are printed on the Smart Identity Card issued during the examination.
• A single result checker PIN allows you to access your results up to five times before it expires.
• If you encounter issues while checking your results, ensure that you entered the correct examination number, PIN, and year before trying again.

WAEC has made it easier than ever to check your 2025 GCE results, whether online or through SMS. Follow the steps outlined above, and you’ll be able to see your performance in no time.

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