WAEC answers WASSCE, BECE & Nov/Dec result checker card FAQs
Ahead of the release of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, here are some frequently asked questions about result checker card terms explained or answered by the West African Examinations Council.
What is PIN/Serial number
The PIN stands for Personal Identification Number. It’s a unique 12-digit number on the WASSCE, BECE or Nov/Dec result checker card which together with a Serial Number enables a candidate to check a WAEC examination result.
The Personal Identification Number (PIN) and the Serial Number are found on a valid WAECDIRECT Scratch card and are revealed when the cover patch on the reverse side of the card is carefully scratched off.
What is Scratch card?
A scratch card is a plastic card with a scratch patch on the reverse side that conceals a PIN and Serial required to access a result. The card applicable for the WAECDIRECT service is marked “WAECDIRECT ……Access Card” on the face.
Where Can I buy scratch card?
A Scratch card may be purchased at the National Office of WAEC and any of its Council offices nationwide. From time, it may become available at any other outlets designated by WAEC. Please click here to buy from a WAEC vendor.
How many times can I check results?
You may check your results up to a maximum of 3 times, 1 unit for each use, with 1 scratch card. On the other hand, you can request result confirmation or result verification once with 1 scratch card thus 3 units on the card for use.
In order to check further your WASSCE, BECE or November/December results after exhausting the 3 (three) units, you will need to purchase another scratch card that will entitle you to another 3 (three) units.
Can a card check more than one result?
No! You may only use one scratch card with only one result. To either check, confirm or verify another result of interest, you will require a new scratch card.
If you misuse a scratch card by attempting to use it against another result different from the first, you will be penalised as having used the card and presented with the appropriate error message.
How to buy WASSCE results checker card
1. Visit the WASSCE Checker Cards website
2. Click on the “Buy Now” button.
3. Fill in the details by adding your First name, Last name, Phone number and E-mail address.
4. Scroll down and click on “Proceed To Payment”.
5. Select “Pay with Mobile Money” and enter your Mobile Money (MoMo) number.
6. Click on “Confirm”.
7. Approve payment on your phone by entering your Mobile Money (MoMo) PIN.
How to check WASSCE results
1. Visit the WASSCE result portal
2. Enter your Index Number.
3. Select the Type of Examination (e.g. WASSCE).
4. Select your Examination Year eg. 2023.
5. Enter your Date of Birth
6. Enter the Serial Number found on the Voucher.
7. Enter the 12-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your Voucher eg. 012345678912.
8. Confirm your Index Number and Examination Year. This is to ensure that your examination information is correct.
9. Click on the Submit button and wait for the display in the popup window. This may take several minutes.
How to print 2023 WASSCE results
1. After clicking on Submit and the WASSCE result displayed
2. Use the shortcut CTRL+P to prepare the results for print
3. At the destination area select Save as PDF
4. Click on the Print button below to save the 2023 WASSCE result on your device.
5. Go to any nearby Internet cafe or printing press to print the result in hard copy.