“Sh*cking WAEC 2026 Results Revealed: Less Than Half Of Students Achieve Five Credits
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 First Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates.
The examination, conducted across Nigeria from January 28 to February 14, 2026, had a total of 10,523 registered candidates, representing an 11.49% increase compared to the 9,438 candidates recorded in 2025.
Out of those registered, 10,480 candidates sat for the exam across 166 centres nationwide.
WAEC also revealed that the marking of scripts and coordination of examiners took place between February 26 and March 13 at three marking centres in Lagos, Enugu, and Kaduna, with 608 examiners involved in the process.
A total of 43 candidates with special needs participated in the examination, including 11 visually impaired candidates, four with hearing impairments, and four albinos. The council stated that adequate support was provided to ensure a smooth experience for them.
In terms of gender distribution, 5,106 candidates (48.72%) were male, while 5,374 (51.28%) were female.
According to WAEC, 8,418 candidates (80.32%) have had their results fully processed and released, while 2,062 candidates (19.68%) are still awaiting results due to issues attributed to them. The council assured that these cases are being addressed promptly.
On performance, 4,598 candidates (43.87%) obtained credit passes and above in at least five subjects, with or without English Language and Mathematics. Meanwhile, 3,429 candidates (32.72%) earned credits in at least five subjects, including both English Language and Mathematics.
Among those who achieved credits in English and Mathematics, 1,847 (53.86%) were male and 1,582 (46.14%) were female.
WAEC noted that this reflects a slight improvement compared to previous years, with 30.95% recorded in 2024 and 26.96% in 2025.
The council further disclosed that the results of 75 candidates (0.72%) have been withheld due to suspected examination malpractice, with investigations ongoing.
Candidates are advised to check their results online via the WAEC portal and proceed to access their digital certificates, while hard copies can also be requested through the official certificate platform.
WAEC commended candidates for their efforts and expressed appreciation to government agencies, security operatives, and other stakeholders for their support in ensuring the successful conduct of the examination.
