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Lagos, Nigeria – August 4, 2025 — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the WAEC 2025 Result for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
The announcement was made via WAEC’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account and has been widely reported across major Nigerian media outlets. The WAEC 2025 WASSCE saw nearly two million students from Nigeria and other West African countries participate.
Nearly 2 Million Candidates Sat for WAEC 2025
According to Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of Nigeria National Office, 1,973,365 candidates registered from 23,554 secondary schools, with 1,969,313 students eventually sitting for the examination conducted from April 24 to June 20, 2025.
Candidates included nationals from Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea who wrote the exam in Nigeria. WAEC also confirmed that 12,178 special needs candidates, including the visually and hearing impaired, participated with proper accommodations in place.
WAEC 2025 Result: Massive Drop in Pass Rate
The WAEC 2025 Result revealed a significant drop in student performance compared to the 2024 examination.
- 87.24% (1,718,090 candidates) obtained credits and above in at least five subjects (with or without English and Mathematics).
- Only 38.32% (754,545 candidates) earned credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, the benchmark for university admission.
This marks a steep decline from 72.12% in 2024 — a drop of over 33 percentage points. WAEC attributed this fall to factors such as curriculum overload, insufficient teachers in public schools, and infrastructural challenges at some examination centres.
WAEC 2025 Result: Pending Results and Status Updates
Out of all candidates, results for 1,517,517 students (77.06%) have been fully processed and released. Meanwhile, 451,796 candidates (22.94%) still have pending results due to technical issues or marking discrepancies.
WAEC has assured all affected candidates that issues are being resolved and advised them to check the WAEC 2025 Result portal regularly.
How to Check WAEC 2025 Result
Candidates can check their WAEC 2025 Result using any of the following methods:
1. Online via WAEC Portal
Visit www.waecdirect.org and enter the following:
- WAEC Examination Number (10 digits)
- Examination Year: 2025
- Type: School Candidate
- PIN and Serial Number from your e-PIN card
2. Via SMS (MTN, Glo, Airtel)
Send a text in this format:WAEC*ExamNumber*PIN*ExamYear to 32327
Example: WAEC*4250103001*123456789012*2025
(SMS charges apply.)
3. WAEC Result Checker Mobile App
Download the WAEC Result Checker App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Enter your exam details and PIN to view and download your WAEC 2025 Result instantly.
Next Steps After Checking WAEC 2025 Result
WAEC advises all candidates to:
- Print their online result slips
- Consult school counselors for guidance on university, polytechnic, or vocational school applications
- Verify personal information (names, subjects, grades) to prevent errors during post-secondary registration
Final Remarks on WAEC 2025 WASSCE
WAEC reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining the credibility and fairness of its examinations. The council extended appreciation to school principals, teachers, and examiners who contributed to the smooth conduct of the 2025 WASSCE.
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Summary of TheCableIndex WAEC 2025 Report
A total of 1.97 million candidates sat for the 2025 WAEC exam, but only 38.32% (754,545) passed with a minimum of five credits including English and Mathematics.
Key Statistics:
- Total Registered: 1,973,365
- Sat for Exam: 1,969,313
🟢 Gender Distribution:
- Male: 976,787 (49.60%)
- Female: 992,526 (50.40%)
🟢 Results Status:
- Released: 1,517,517 (77.06%)
- Withheld/Not Released: 451,796 (22.94%)
🟢 Performance Breakdown:
- 5 Credits (with or without English/Maths): 1,718,090 (87.24%)
- 5 Credits (including English & Maths): 754,545 (38.32%)
🟢 Gender Breakdown of 754,545 (5 Credits incl. English & Maths):
- Male: 347,192 (46.01%)
- Female: 407,353 (53.99%)
Despite a high participation rate and strong overall credit scores, less than 4 in 10 candidates met the benchmark for university admission (5 credits including English and Maths).