WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results with 72% Credit Rate

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced the results for the 2026 First Series Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. According to Moyosola Adesina, the Head of Public Affairs, 72% of the 10,480 candidates who sat for the exam obtained credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

This represents an improvement compared to previous years, with 30.95% in 2024 and 26.96% in 2025. A total of 10,523 candidates registered for the examination, marking an 11.49% increase from 2025.

Out of the candidates, 8,418 had their results fully processed, while 2,062 had results pending due to errors. Additionally, 75 candidates had their results withheld due to reported cases of examination malpractice.

The examination was conducted from January 28 to February 14, 2026, across 166 centers nationwide, with special provisions made for candidates with disabilities. Candidates can check their results online and request digital or hard copies of their certificates.