WAEC 2025 Reviewed Results Released
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released corrected results for the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) after discovering a grading error in some subjects. The review shows a much higher pass rate than initially announced.
What Happened?
After the initial release on August 4, 2025, WAEC identified a technical error in the marking process for the English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics Objective papers. The issue was linked to the paper serialization method that mismatched answer keys for some versions of the exam.
As a result, the initial statistics understated the number of candidates who passed. WAEC temporarily suspended access to the results portal, corrected the scores, and has now made the updated results available online.
Revised Performance Statistics
- Total candidates who sat: 1,969,313
- Passed with 5 credits (including English & Maths): 1,239,884 (62.96%)
- Original figure before review: 38.32%
- Performance change after correction: +24.64 percentage points
- Drop compared to 2024: From 72.12% to 62.96% (9.16% lower)
How to Check the Corrected Results
Option 1: WAEC Online Portal
- Go to www.waecdirect.org
- Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number
- Select May/June and the Year: 2025
- Enter your e-PIN voucher number and PIN
- Click Submit to view your result
Option 2: SMS Method
Send:
WAEC*ExamNumber*PIN*2025to 32327 (MTN, Airtel, and Glo only). SMS costs ₦30.
Option 3: WAEC Mobile App
- Download the WAEC Result Checker App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Enter your exam details and check instantly
Summary Table: Before vs. After Review
| Metric | Original Release | After Review |
|---|---|---|
| Pass rate (5 credits incl. Eng & Math) | 38.32% | 62.96% |
| Total passes | 754,545 | 1,239,884 |
| Performance vs. 2024 | -33.8% drop | -9.16% drop |
WAEC's Statement
WAEC has apologised for the error and urged all candidates to recheck their results. The council assured the public that measures are being taken to prevent such issues in the future, including plans to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for objective papers by November 2026.
Final Thoughts
The revised results bring relief to many candidates whose grades were affected by the error. While the new pass rate is significantly higher, it still falls short of 2024’s performance, highlighting the need for continued improvements in teaching and examination standards.
If you sat for the May/June 2025 WASSCE, check your updated results now and plan your next steps accordingly.
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