The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has just released the results for the 2025 First Series WASSCE for Private Candidates (GCE)! If you wrote the exam, it’s time to check your scores. But wait, there is some shocking news about how candidates performed.
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How candidates performed?
Total Candidates: 9,054 students sat for the exam.
Gender Split: 4,384 males (48.42%) vs. 4,670 females (51.58%).
Only 26.96% Passed Well! Just 2,441 candidates scored credits in 5+ subjects (including English & Maths), the minimum requirement for university admission.
That means over 73% failed to meet the standard!
Why Some Results Are Missing?
- 95.55% (8,651 candidates) – Results fully released.
- 4.45% (403 candidates) – Results not fully processed due to errors made by the candidates themselves!
- 0.62% (56 candidates) – Results WITHHELD for exam malpractice! If you are one of them, you can appeal HERE: https://waecinternational.org/complaints
How to Check Your WAEC GCE 2025 1st Series Result NOW!
Follow these simple steps to check your result online:
- Go to https://www.waecdirect.org
- Enter your Exam Number
- Select Exam Year (2025)
- Choose Exam Type: PRIVATE CANDIDATES
- Enter your PIN & Serial Number (from your scratch card)
- Click “Submit” and view your result!
Need a WAEC Hard Copy Certificate?
If you passed and want your original WAEC certificate, apply online via:
https://certrequest.waec.ng
ALSO READ: Best Guide on How to Prepare for WAEC 2025
Final Word
Did you pass? Check now and drop a comment below! If your result is withheld or missing, act fast and follow WAEC complaint process.
Good luck, and congrats to those who made it!
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Kolade Kayode, known as Mr. KK, I am a Nigerian education blogger and founder of MasterWAEC.com. Passionate about student success, I simplifies WAEC exam preparation with accurate tips and resources to help students excel.