The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) is a well-recognised national examination that is usually conducted by the ECOWAS, which consists of more than 5 West African countries, making it one of the examinations in Africa that is usually written across different borders, and this makes the examination one of the most respected examinations amongst many examinations conducted across all African countries.
Candidates who sat for the examination need to check their result, and this is very necessary to ensure that such a candidate can decide whether he or she has an issue in any result and he or she has to retake the examination, and also candidates need to check their WAEC result so they can register for admission into an institution.
The world has evolved in terms of technology, and this extends to the device that is used to check WAEC results, which is the use of a computer, but now candidates can check their results in the comfort of their home with their phone, making it easier and also making it easier for candidates who sat for the examination to check their results any time, any day.
On the phone there are methods you can use to check your WAEC result, including checking it on the WAEC website, using a mobile app or using a third-party service, which can attract extra charges, and this is not even encouraged. We will show how to check your WAEC result on your phone and other necessary things you need to know.
What You Need to Check Your WAEC Result Using Your Phone
° WAEC examination number.
° Examination year.
° Examination type.
° WAEC result checker PIN.
° WAEC result checker serial number.
° Smartphone with an internet connection (for online checking
How to Get an E-Pin Token for Result Checking
To check your WAEC using a mobile phone, you will need to have an Electronic Personal Identification Number (E-PIN). An E-Pin is a 12-digit number generated by a computer system, and the E-Pin is specifically generated for one person, so it can’t be used by more than one person. The E-Pin is tied to your identity. Below are the procedures to purchase an e-pin and where:
° You can purchase an electronic PIN at the National Office of WAEC and at any of its Zonal and Branch Offices across Nigeria, as well as designated e-PIN Mega Dealer outlets and from vendors online if you are confused about how to buy the e-Pin.
° The E-Pin which you bought can be used up to five times. After the fifth time of using the card, automatically it will stop working, so you have to buy a new one, and you can use an e-pin for one result at maximum.
How to Check WAEC Result Online Using Your Phone
° Visit the official WAEC result checker portal at https://www.waecdirect.org.
° Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number. The number consists of your 7-digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number (e.g., 4123456789).
Note: For examination years before 1999, enter your 8-digit WAEC examination number. This consists of your 5-digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number (e.g., 19865001).
° Enter the four digits of your examination year (e.g., 2002).
° Select the Type of Examination.
° Enter the e-PIN Voucher Number.
° Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your e-PIN.
° Click the Submit button and wait for the results window to appear.
Important Note: If you have exhausted the allowable number of uses on your scratch card, you will be required to purchase a new result checker card to continue checking your result online.
WAEC Result Checker Support
If you experience any problems while checking your result, contact WAEC through the following channels:
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Email: Online Support (available on the WAEC portal).
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Telephone: 01-9049320
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Toll-Free: 0700VATEBRA (0700 828 3272).
How to Print WAEC Result Using Your Phone
° After you click on the submit button in order to check your WAEC, follow the process highlighted above.
° Tap the Print button on the website; it will load and show you the full display of the result.
° On that same portal Where it shows a print result, choose to save as PDF, so with this it will save on your phone, and make sure you rename the file to WAEC result.
° For you to print the result, you can send the result to a Cybercafe operator, or you can connect it to a printer directly to print it.
Common Problems Encountered When Checking WAEC Results and Solutions
° Incorrect WAEC examination number: To fix an incorrect WAEC examination number is very easy; what you need to do is check the number you inputted and remove the number and replace it with the correct number. An incorrect WAEC examination number will always be a problem from your side and not the portal.
° Invalid result checker PIN: invalid. Result Checker Pin is an error that is caused when you use an E-Pin that is not correct or that has been used, so it is no longer because of maximum use.
° Incorrect serial number: The serial number is gotten with the E-Pin, so if you have an issue with the E-Pin, the issue will definitely also surface with the serial number, and that can be fixed if you check the number to see if you don’t make a mistake, and if it keeps persisting, proceed to buy another E-Pin, which will come with a serial number.
° WAEC result portal not opening: For the problem that the WAEC result portal is not opening, then you should not worry yourself; retry again later, and the portal will definitely open.
° Result not available: Result not available means that your result is not yet ready, and this message sometimes can be caused when you try to check your result when the result is not released. If your result is not available, keep rechecking.
° Examination result withheld: There are scenarios where your result will be withheld because of reasons like examination malpractice. If the centre you use is flagged for examination malpractice, your result can be withheld, but for issues like this, you have to remain calm till they release it, and it is taking a long visit to the WAEC office.
° Exhausted result checker PIN usage: This message means that you have used the E-Pin more than five (5) times; hence, it can’t be used again, so you will have to purchase a new one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
° Can I check my WAEC result using my phone?
Yes, you can check your WAEC result using your phone, but the phone must have an Internet connection, and also change the phone browser to desktop mode.
° How many times can I check my WAEC result with one PIN?
You can check the WAEC result with one PIN up to five (5); after this, the PIN won’t work again.
° Can I check my WAEC result without an examination number?
You can’t; you have to have an examination number for you to be able to check your result.
° How can I print my WAEC result using my phone?
You can print your WAEC result using a phone by downloading the result on the phone and connecting it to a printer or by sending the PDF to a Cybercafe operator to help you to print it out.
° Can I check my WAEC result without an internet connection?
No, you can’t check the WAEC result without an internet connection.
° What should I do if my WAEC result is not showing?
Close the portal and clear the cache from your phone browser and try to check the result later.