WAEC GCE Result (1st Series) 2026 Out – Check Here

The West African Examinations Council has officially released the results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series.

The examination was conducted across Nigeria from January 28 to February 14, 2026, while marking and coordination of scripts took place between February 26 and March 13, 2026 at designated centres in Lagos, Enugu, and Kaduna.

A total of 10,523 candidates registered for the examination, representing an 11.49% increase compared to 2025. Of this number, 10,480 candidates sat for the examination at 166 centres nationwide.

In terms of performance, 3,429 candidates (32.72%) obtained credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This reflects a 5.76% improvement compared to the 26.96% pass rate recorded in the 2025 first series.

The council also reported that 43 candidates with special needs participated in the examination, with adequate support provided for visually impaired candidates, those with hearing impairments, and albinos.

Furthermore, 8,418 candidates (80.32%) have had their results fully processed, while 2,062 candidates still have some subjects pending due to errors attributed to them.

The results of 75 candidates (0.72%) have been withheld due to alleged examination malpractice. These cases are currently under investigation, and decisions will be communicated to the affected candidates.

Candidates are advised to visit the official website within the next 12 hours to check their results and access their digital certificates.

How to Check Your Result:

1. Visit the official website: https://www.waecdirect.org/
2. Enter your examination number
3. Select examination year (2026)
4. Select examination type (Private Candidates)
5. Enter your PIN and serial number
6. Click “Submit” to view your result