How to check your WASSCE results online: an easy guide
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a pivotal examination for students in Ghana. With the digital age making things more convenient, checking your WASSCE results online has become straightforward. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check your WASSCE results online.
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Key Takeaways
- WAEC stands for the West African Examinations Council.
- WASSCE means the West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
- The terms WAEC and WASSCE are used interchangeably because are related, even though they are not the same.
- The WAEC or WASSCE results are usually released a few months after the examination.
How to check your WASSCE results online in 2025
Checking your WAEC result online is a straightforward process. To access your WASSCE grades, you will need the following:
- A stable internet connection
- An internet-connected device like a smartphone, laptop, desktop, etc.
- A 10-digit WAEC examination number
- Your examination year
- Your exam type: May/June (for school candidates), Jan/Feb or Nov/Dec (for private candidates)
- A WAEC result checker PIN (Card or e-PIN)
- A WAEC result checker Serial Number (Card or e-Serial Number).
How to check your results on your phone online
If you have just finished your exams and the WASSCE results have been released, here is how to check your results online in Ghana:
- Visit the WAEC Ghana website.
- Go to "Results" and click "Results Checker."
- Click "WASSCE SCHOOL/PRIVATE."
- You will be directed to the WASSCE results checker portal.
- Enter your examination index number.
- Select 2025 as your examination year.
- Select your examination type.
- Enter your date of birth.
- Enter your e-voucher number.
- Enter your e-PIN.
- Confirm your examination index number and year.
- Click "Submit" and wait for a popup results window to display on your screen.
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How to check WAEC results using a phone via a USSD code
MTN, Airtel, and Glo network subscribers can check their WAEC results using a similar USSD code. The USSD code for checking WASSCE results is 32327. Here is how to check WASSCE results on a phone using that code:
- Type an SMS in the format: WAEC<space>Index Number<space>PIN<space>Exam Year
- Send the SMS to 32327 (for MTN, Airtel, and Glo users).
- Each SMS costs GHC 450.
- You will get your result sent to your phone via SMS.
What is the result checker PIN?
The WAEC result checker PIN is a unique 10-digit or 12-digit number found on a WAEC scratch card (also known as a WAEC result checker card).
It is required to access a candidate's WAEC results online through the WAEC Result Checker portal. The PIN is a key to unlocking the candidate's exam results and is used in conjunction with the card's serial number.
How to buy a WASSCE checker with MoMo
To get a WASSCE checker online, you need to purchase a WAEC Scratch Card (also known as a WAEC Result Checker) which contains a Serial Number and a PIN. Here is how to get a WASSCE checker online and pay using mobile money (MoMo):
- Visit the WAEC Ghana website.
- Go to "Results" and click "Results Checker."
- Click "WASSCE SCHOOL/PRIVATE."
- You will be directed to the WASSCE results checker portal.
- Click the green "here" button in front of the sentence "You can buy a Results Checker voucher here."
- Enter your name and email address and click "Proceed to Pay" to buy a WAEC scratch card.
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- Enter your details and choose your preferred mobile money payment network (MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash, or Airtel Go Money).
- Click the blue button that shows the amount of money to pay.
- Follow the prompts and confirm the transaction.
- The WAEC result checker PIN and Serial Number will be delivered to you via SMS or email.
How to pay for a WASSCE checker with MoMo
To pay for a WAEC (WASSCE) results checker using MTN Ghana Mobile Money:
- Dial *170#.
- Select Momo Pay & Pay Bill (Option 2).
- Select Pay Bill (Option 2 again).
- Select General Payment (Option 5).
- Enter the required amount (check the pricing on the WAEC website).
- Use "WASSCE" as the reference for WASSCE results.
- Review and confirm the transaction.
- You will receive the WAEC scratch card details and instructions via SMS.
For other networks (Vodafone Cash or Airtel Go Money), you can use Short Code 389223# to pay for a WAEC (WASSCE) results checker via mobile money.
How to purchase a WAEC result checker PIN at an agent
Visit a WAEC-accredited agent authorized to sell WAEC result checker cards. Purchase a card containing a WAEC result checker PIN and scratch the card carefully to reveal your PIN.
How much is a WAEC result checker PIN (Card or e-PIN) in Ghana?
A WAEC Result Checker PIN (e-PIN) costs GHC 14.00 when purchased through the WAEC Ghana website. You can also purchase WAEC Result Checker PINs (e-PINs) from other vendors, but the price may vary.
Is there a free WASSCE results checker?
There official WAEC website offers free online result-checking services, unlike checking your results via SMS, which will cost you a service fee. Nonetheless, both options require you to purchase a WAEC result checker PIN (Card or e-PIN).
How many times can you check your results?
You can access your grades up to five times. You only need a WAEC result checker PIN and Serial Number for these five attempts. Once you have used all five opportunities, purchase a new PIN and Serial Number to access your results.
Is the WASSCE result out for 2025?
WAEC has released the results for the 2025 WASSCE private candidates, specifically the First Series (NOV/DEC), and the 2025 Computer-based WASSCE private candidates. The results are available online.
The release date for WASSCE results varies each year. Updates on the release schedule are regularly posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) page.
How can you contact the WAEC office?
You can use these WASSCE contacts to reach out to the WAEC Ghana offices:
- Address: Examinations Loop, Ridge, Accra
- Phone number: +233 302 208201-9
- Email: info@waecgh.org
You now know how to check your WASSCE results online in Ghana through the WAEC Ghana website. If you experience any issues while following this guide, do not hesitate to contact the WAEC Ghana offices.
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