WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results; 8.59% results withheld for malpractice

WAEC officially released the 2026 WASSCE results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, announcing candidates can check scores online via waecdirect.org. The examination body withheld results for 167,486 candidates (8.59% of total) due to examination malpractice, primarily mobile phone use in halls and organized cheating in some schools—a decrease from 9.7% withheld in 2025.

This matters because over 167,000 students now face delays accessing results critical for university admissions, job applications, or further studies. While the decline in withheld cases suggests improved exam integrity, the high absolute number still affects future opportunities for many young Nigerarians nationwide.

To check results, candidates need their 10-digit examination number (7-digit centre number + 3-digit candidate number). If you lack your WAEC serial number and PIN, recover them by: visiting WAEC's portal, clicking 'Serial Number and PIN', selecting 2026 and exam type, entering exam number and NIN, then verifying via OTP sent to email/phone. First-time users must generate PIN; return users recover existing PIN. Submit serial number and PIN on waecdirect.org to view and print results. Keep your NIN handy—it's essential for recovery.

SOURCE: https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/05/waec-results-how-to-check-2026-wassce-results-online/