The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the much-awaited 2023 second series West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for Private Candidates, commonly known as the WAEC GCE.
This declaration ushers in a moment of eager anticipation and relief for candidates who participated in the examination, as they now have the opportunity to view their results online.
This peice provides a step-by-step guide to check your WAEC GCE 2023/24 results.
Method 1: How To Check WAEC GCE 2023 Results Online
- Visit the Official WAEC Result Checking Portal: Begin the process by navigating to https://www.waecdirect.org/ portal.
- Enter Your WAEC Examination Number: This is a combination your 7-digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number (e.g., 4123456789).
- Input the Examination Year: Specify the examination year as “2023”.
- Select the Type of Examination: Choose “PRIVATE CANDIDATE RESULT” from the dropdown menu.
- Scratch Card Details: Provide the Card Serial Number located on the reverse side of your Scratch card, followed by the Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on the same card.
- Submit: Click the “Submit” button and await the display of your results.
Method 2: How To Check WAEC GCE 2023 Results Via SMS
To check WAEC GCE 2023 results via SMS simply send a text to the number, 32327, using the format below;
WAECExamNoPINExamYear to the short-code 32327 (for MTN, Airtel & Glo subscribers).
For example, WAEC42501010011234567890122023.
The cost of SMS charges to check your WAEC GCE 2023 result costs N30.
Also, ensure there are no spaces in the message for successful delivery.
Important Note and Usage Limitation
The PIN and Serial Number required for online result checking are available on your Smart Identity Card used during the examination.
It’s crucial to note that you can only use your result checker PIN up to 5 times. Therefore, it’s advisable to use this resource judiciously.