Find out when WAEC will release withheld results for 2025/2026 May/June exams and learn how to check your results online or via SMS using your Examination Number and PIN.
WAEC has announced the release of the withheld results for the 2025/2026 May/June exams. This article covers when the results will be available and provides a step by step guide on how to check your withheld results using your Examination Number and PIN from the scratch card.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld results for 215,267 candidates from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination due to suspected involvement in examination malpractice.
Common Causes of Withheld WAEC Results
Results are often withheld when candidates are involved in various forms of misconduct during exams. Some of the common reasons for withholding results include:
- Giraffing (looking at other candidates’ answers)
- Use of unauthorized booklets
- Cheating or copying from other candidates
- Smuggling of cribs, notes, textbooks, or other materials into the examination hall
- Carrying electronic devices like mobile phones, smartwatches, or unauthorized calculators
- Writing notes, concealing cash in answer scripts, or seeking assistance from examiners
- Submitting more than one answer script
- Having exam-related marks or notes on the body
- Multiple handwritings in the same script
- Verbal or physical assault of examiners
- Starting the exam early or continuing after the official end time
- Impersonation or using someone else to take the exam
- Writing outside the examination hall or using a pencil for answers
Expected Release Date of WAEC Withheld Results
The withheld results are typically released after the WAEC National Examination Council (NEC) meeting, scheduled for around November 20th. Results will be made available if the reason for withholding was not due to exam malpractice.
How to Check Your WAEC Withheld Results 2025 Online
- Go to the official WAEC result checker page: https://www.waecdirect.org/
- Input your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number (e.g., 4123456789).
- Enter the year of your examination (e.g., 2025).
- Select the type of exam.
- Enter the Serial Number found on the back of your scratch card.
- Input the PIN found on your scratch card.
- Click “Submit” and wait for your results to appear.
Checking Your WAEC May/June Result via SMS
To check your WAEC result through SMS, send the following format:
WAECExamNoPIN*ExamYear
To 32327 (Available for MTN, Celtel, and Glo subscribers).
For example:
WAEC4250101001123456789012*2025
Alternative Option: WAEC GCE Registration
If your result is withheld, consider registering for the WAEC GCE (General Certificate of Education) before the registration deadline.
Additionally, you can download free WAEC past questions and answers for all subjects, including Objective and Essay papers, to start preparing for your upcoming exams.
Stay updated on the release of your results and continue your preparation for future exams.