WAEC releases provisional 2026 WASSCE results for 512,862 candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
A total of 512,862 candidates from 1,022 schools registered for the examination, comprising 225,270 males and 287,592 females.
The number of candidates represents an 11.07 per cent increase compared with the 461,736 candidates who registered for the 2025 examination.
WAEC disclosed that 5,049 candidates, representing 0.98 per cent of the total candidature, were absent from the examination.
The Council said the provisional results have been uploaded online, with school heads expected to receive login credentials to access the results of their candidates.
Candidates can also check their individual results through the official WAEC website.
WAEC has meanwhile warned candidates and the general public about fraudsters who claim they can alter or upgrade examination results in exchange for money.
The Council said its results are securely protected and can be verified through its results verification system.
Candidates can also use the WAEC QR code to authenticate their results.
WAEC urged candidates, parents and other stakeholders to be wary of individuals who promise to manipulate or improve examination results.
The Council advised the public to disregard such claims and avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
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