- The council further disclosed that 80.32 percent of candidates have received their full results
- 75 candidates, accounting for 0.72 percent, had their results withheld over suspected examination malpractice
- WAEC added that 43 candidates with special needs, including visually impaired, hearing-impaired
The West African Examinations Council has announced the results of the 2026 First Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, with 32.72 percent achieving the required benchmark.
In a statement issued by its National Office spokesperson, Moyosola Adesina, the council revealed that 10,523 candidates participated in the examination, out of which 3,429 secured credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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WAEC noted that this reflects a slight improvement compared to previous years. The pass rate stood at 30.95 percent in 2024 and 26.96 percent in 2025, indicating a modest rise in performance this year, the highest recorded in the past three years.
Additionally, 4,598 candidates, representing 43.87 percent, obtained credits in five subjects regardless of whether they included English and Mathematics.
A breakdown of successful candidates in the core subject category showed that 1,847 were male (53.86 percent), while 1,582 were female (46.14 percent), giving males a slight edge.
The council further disclosed that 80.32 percent of candidates have received their full results, while 19.68 percent still have some subjects being processed due to identified errors.
Meanwhile, 75 candidates, accounting for 0.72 percent, had their results withheld over suspected examination malpractice. WAEC stated that investigations are ongoing and that those affected will be notified once decisions are reached.
The examination was conducted across the country between January 28 and February 14, 2026, with 10,480 candidates eventually sitting for the test in 166 centres. This year’s registration also showed an 11.49 percent increase compared to 2025.
WAEC added that 43 candidates with special needs, including visually impaired, hearing-impaired, and albino candidates, were registered and provided with necessary support throughout the examination.
In terms of gender distribution, 5,106 candidates were male, while 5,374 were female, indicating a slightly higher number of female participants.
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