WAEC releases 2023 GCE results (2nd series) - See instructions and performance statistics

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has announced the release of the results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates (WAEC GCE), 2023-Second Series. The exams took place in Nigeria from October 27 to December 20, 2023, with the coordination of examiners and marking of scripts conducted at seven marking venues across Lagos, Ibadan, Akure, Benin, Enugu, Uyo, and Kaduna from January 16 to January 30, 2024. A total of 4,162 examiners were involved in this exercise.

In comparison to the 2022 figure of 77,768, this year saw 85,600 candidates - an increase of 10.07% - registering for the examination. Of these, 80,904 candidates took the exam at 568 centers scattered throughout the country. Among the candidates, 211 individuals with special needs were registered, including 33 visually challenged, 21 with impaired hearing, and 30 albinos. All candidates with special needs received appropriate accommodations during the examination.

Out of the total of 80,904 candidates who took the exam, 39,790 were males and 41,114 were females, representing 49.18% and 50.82% respectively. 78,419 candidates, or 96.93%, have had their results fully processed and released, while 2,485 candidates, or 3.07%, are still having some subjects processed due to errors. Efforts are ongoing to complete the processing for these candidates promptly.

46,267 candidates, or 57.19%, achieved credit and above in at least five subjects, with or without English and/or Mathematics. 35,830 candidates, or 44.29%, obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics. In this category, 17,631 (49.21%) were male candidates, and 18,199 (50.79%) were female candidates. The percentage of candidates achieving this level in the WASSCE for Private Candidates in 2021 and 2022 increased slightly by 2.13%.

The results of 7,192 candidates (8.89% of total candidates) are withheld due to reported exam malpractice cases. These cases are under investigation, and decisions will be communicated to the candidates. Candidates can check their results at www.waecdirect.org and access digital certificates at www.waec.org. Print copies of certificates can be requested through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal. Follow the steps below to check results:

  1. Visit https://www.waecdirect.org/
  2. Enter Examination number
  3. Select Examination year as 2023
  4. Select Examination type as PRIVATE CANDIDATES
  5. Enter your PIN and serial number
  6. Click submit to view results.