The WAEC result 2024 is now out and candidates can proceed to check their results with or without their scratch cards. If you sat for the WAEC examination in 2024 read this article to the end as every step to checking your WAEC result has been outlined in a way you will comprehend.
The West African Examination Council commonly known as WAEC has announced the release of the WAEC results on the WAEC result checker portal for candidates who sat for the exam in 2024. You can proceed now to check your result but bear in mind that some unexpected issues may arise if you do not have the proper guidance.
On that note, this article has been carefully drafted for your comprehension to guide you through the steps on how to check your WAEC result.
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I have also covered what you can do in case of any issues while checking your result and explanations for the documents you will need to check your result. Let us dive in!
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WAEC Result 2024 Release Date
The WAEC result 2024 for candidates who sat for the exam has been released and uploaded on the board’s official portal. Candidates can now go on and check their results even if they do not have a scratch card.
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) conducts its examination for senior secondary school students in their final year. This exam is simple and more interesting because it allows even past students to resit for the exam in a case where they might have failed in the previous attempt(s).
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In such a case as mentioned above where the prospective candidate has sat for the exam or registering for the first time whereas they have been out of school for a while, they are allowed to register as private candidates.
You refer to this type of examination. See our previous article on the WAEC GCE exam.
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While the best way to check your WAEC result may be through the portal, there are other easier ways you can also go about that. Keep in mind also that every process you take towards checking your WAEC result is free of charge. See how to upload your O’level results to the JAMB portal.
However, some issues may occur such as loss of the scratch card or e-pin, in such case(s) you may need to spend a little money to get them externally. We will cover everything in this post.
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How to Check WAEC Result 2024
If you sat for the WAEC examination in 2024 then you can go ahead and check your result through any of the means as in the list below;
- Online on the WAEC result checker
- Through SMS
- Through your Smart ID card
How to Check WAEC Results Online
Anyone with good internet access can check WAEC results online for free without stress. Follow the steps to check WAEC results online below;
- Launch your favourite device web browser
- Visit the WAECdirect online portal at https://www.waecdirect.org/
- Allow the page to load, then
- Enter your WAEC examination number in the field provided, followed by the examination year and the type of examination.
- Enter the PIN and serial number on the back of your WAEC scratch cards
- Click the submit button and wait for the result to load for you.
How to Check WAEC Results Via SMS on Phone [No Scratch Card Needed]
Candidates who sat for WAEC can check their WAEC results using their phones via SMS without scratch cards or internet connectivity. Simply follow the steps to check WAEC results via SMS below;
- On the phone, launch your message app
- Enter 32327 as the Recipient Number
- Type WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear. Eg: WAEC*331456987017*2024
- Hit the send button to send the message
- Wait for the result to be sent to you
NB: You must do this with the phone number you registered for WAEC else there will be no result. Also, service charge ranges from N30 to N50 depending on the time.
How to Check WAEC Results Using WAEC Scratch Card
WAEC board requires candidates to check their results using their scratch cards. The process is simple. If you already have your WAEC scratch card, proceed with the steps below else go buy the card and then revert to here.
- On your phone’s messaging app, type WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear (e.g WAEC*3111101001*333356789010*2024)
- Send to 32327
- The result will be delivered to your phone as an SMS (SMS costs ₦30 only)
WAEC Result Checker 2024
The WAEC result checker in the online portal on the official WAEC platform, was designed for students to check their WAEC results easily. As the name says, you have all the guidance you need to check your results on this portal.
The WAEC result checker website is www.waecdirect.org
However, you need to be careful and be sure of the details you are providing in which spaces. The WAEC result checker has provisions in spaces where you can input your details for it to generate your result.
You may encounter issues if you mistakenly put the wrong data in the wrong space.
This is the online process of checking your WAEC result and costs nothing other than the little data your network will charge you.
How to Check My Results Online on WAEC Result Checker
The WAEC result checker is accessible and built with a friendly user interface that makes it easy for users to navigate through.
To check your result on the portal, follow the steps below;
- Open the result checker here
- Provide the data requested in the accurate spaces for each
- Click on the submit button and let it load to generate your result
You can view your result here or even print it if you wish.
Documents Needed to Check WAEC Result Online on Result Checker
On the WAEC result checker portal, you will see spaces for different data that you must already have.
However, the name of the information requested may be confusing, see a list of the data you will need to provide on the result checker website and what they mean;
- The Examination Number: This is the number that the candidate wrote on their exam paper at the time of sitting. Provide this number accurately
- Examination Year: This is the year you sat for the exam and not when you are checking it which in this case is 2024
- Examination: This space is for you to choose which candidate you registered as and you have to choose a school candidate except you are a GCE candidate
- Pin: you can find this at the back of your scratch card. Scratch the space carefully and input the pin in the space
- Serial Number: you can find this on the front of your scratch card it contains the alphabet and numbers
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How to Check WAEC Results Without a Scratch Card
If you want to check your WAEC result without a scratch card, simply text WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear to 32327 on your phone. Make sure to fill the necessary spaces with your exam no, pin, and year of examination nation.
Conclusion
If you sat for WAEC in 2,024 note that the result is out now and you can check it online or offline. Follow the steps in this article to successfully check your result.
FAQS
How can I check my WAEC results online?
To check the WAEC result online, you must go through the WAEC result checker on the official portal and then provide your exam details to generate your result.
Can I check my WAEC result without a scratch card?
Yes! You can now check your WAEC result without a scratch card through SMS. Send WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear to 32327 fixing your exam details in the right places.
How many times can I check my WAEC result?
You can check your WAEC result 5 times after which you may have to purchase another scratch card. The limit is for one scratch card. I.e one scratch card can only work for 5 times