After months of preparation and sitting for your West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the moment of truth arrives — checking your result. This guide shows you exactly how to use your WAEC scratch card to check your result online.
What is a WAEC Scratch Card?
A WAEC scratch card (also called a result checker PIN) is a card containing a hidden 12-digit PIN that gives you access to your WASSCE result on the official WAEC portal. Each card is single-use and is valid for a specific examination year.
The current price of a WAEC result checker card is ₦2,500. You can purchase one from Springtower Computer Institute in Owerri or order online through our platform.
Step-by-Step: How to Check Your WAEC Result
- Visit the official WAEC result portal: www.waecdirect.org
- Select your examination type (School Candidate or Private Candidate)
- Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number (found on your exam card)
- Select your Examination Year
- Select your Examination Type (e.g. May/June or Nov/Dec)
- Scratch the silver panel on your card to reveal the 12-digit PIN
- Enter the PIN in the provided field
- Click "Check Result"
Understanding Your WAEC Result
WAEC grades are rated from A1 to F9:
- A1 – C6: Credit pass and above (accepted by most universities)
- D7 – E8: Pass (not accepted as a credit by most institutions)
- F9: Fail
For JAMB and university admission, you generally need at least five credits (A1–C6) including English Language and Mathematics.
What If Your Result Is Withheld?
A withheld result usually means WAEC suspects exam malpractice. If your result is withheld, you should visit the nearest WAEC office with your exam card and a means of identification. Do not panic — many withheld results are eventually released after review.
What If You Lost Your Exam Number?
Your examination number is on your WAEC exam slip. If you have lost it, visit the school where you sat for the exam — they retain records of all candidates.
Buy Your WAEC Scratch Card in Owerri
Springtower Computer Institute sells genuine WAEC result checker cards at the official price of ₦2,500. You can purchase in person at our Okigwe Road branch or order online and receive your PIN by email. Call us on 08127766120 or visit our scratch card shop.