How to Check WAEC Results with Your Phone
Have you ever been in a situation where you knew the release date of the West African Examinations Council…
Have you ever been in a situation where you knew the release date of the West African Examinations Council result, but on that day, you were either travelling or in an unsettled state, struggling to process the news that the WAEC Result is now available? Regardless of the journey or surroundings, you would want to check the result on your mobile phone while on the move.
With the easy accessibility of mobile data, social networking, and daily data, acquiring an affordable data plan is not a problem for many individuals. Instead, the main concern lies in understanding the steps to check WAEC results using a mobile phone. This page has provided a comprehensive guide that outlines all the necessary steps for checking WAEC results with your phone.
What you need
Before you can proceed to check your WAEC results from your phone, there’re information you MUST have ready;
- WAEC Examination number: This is the candidates’ number, it is a 10-digit number. This 10-digit number is typically arranged as; the first 7-digit is the centre number, while the last 3-digit is the candidate number.
- Examination Year: You must remember the session/year of your exam. This is the year you sat for the WAEC Examination.
- Result Checker Pin: The result checker PIN is one of the requisites to check your WAEC results. It is an e-PIN voucher printed on the Result Checker voucher card. It can be purchased from the WAEC official website, any authorised vendor and cybercafes near you.
How to Check WAEC Results Online
Checking WAEC results via online remains the fastest method once you have all the required information to check the results online. This method requires you to check your WAEC results from the WAEC’s official website, using the steps below;
- Visit the WAEC official portal: Open your browser and go to the WAEC results checker website.
- Enter your details: Input your 10-digit examination number in the designated field. Select “2024” as the examination year and choose the type of examination (either school or private candidate).
- Enter Your PIN: Type in the e-PIN from your voucher.
- Submit and View Your Results: Click the “Submit” button and wait for your results to display on the screen. You can print a copy for your records if needed.
Checking WAEC results via SMS
Checking WAEC results via SMS is an offline method, which is more suitable for those who either don’t have an internet connection or don’t use browsing-enabled phones. However, this method is not free, as it requires the candidate to have credit for SMS charges. Every SMS incurs a fee. Additionally, this process involves composing a message. See the steps below:
- Open your messaging app and create a new message.
- Type in your exam details in this order: WAECExamNoPIN*ExamYear. For example; WAEC42501010011234567890122024.
- Send to 32327: This service is available for MTN, Airtel, and Glo users. A ₦30 charge will apply.
- Receive your results: Wait for a reply containing your WAEC results. The results come as a breakdown of your scores for each subject, but not printable.
Check WAEC Results via WAEC Mobile App
The WAEC mobile app not only allows exam candidates but also council offices and the general public to quickly gain access to information about examination centers, checking of results, etc.
- To use the App method, go to your Google Mobile Application store (Known as Google Play Store), download and install the WAEC Result Checker app.
- Open the app, then select your country
- Then enter the required information as required and tap on the “Submit” button.
Checking WAEC results through your school
This is a traditional method trusted by parents in both urban and rural areas, as long as the school is nearby. In school, be sure to see the hard copy of the results all students.
Visit the school, go to the examination office, or speak with your class teacher to help you access your results. The school should have a printout of your result, which can be used for admission processing or other applications outside of studies.
Conclusion
You can always check your WAEC results from phone, using any of the methods that suits you. These methods are easy and always convenient to follow. You can use the comment box below to express yourself if any challenges or questions arises as you proceed.
Good luck.