WASSCE 2023: How To Check WAEC Results Through SMS

Do you want to know how to check WAEC results through SMS?

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) allows candidates to check their results through SMS. This is a convenient way to check your results if you do not have access to the internet or if you prefer not to use the WAEC result checker website.

In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of checking your WAEC results through SMS. We will also provide some additional tips to help you avoid any problems.

So, whether you are eager to check your results or you are just curious about how the process works, read on!

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How to Check WAEC Results Through SMS

I’m pretty sure you came to this page because you’re looking for information on how to check your WAEC results through your phone short message service. We are here to help you. Here is a comprehensive article on how to check WAEC results through SMS.

To check your WAEC results through SMS, you will need to follow these steps:

Step 1: The first step to take is to open your SMS app on your phone.
Step 2: The next thing to do is to create a new message.
Step 3: Then, in the message body, type the following:

WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear

Replace `ExamNo` with your 10-digit WAEC examination number. Replace `PIN` with your 8-digit scratch card PIN. Replace `ExamYear` with the 4-digit year of your examination.

For example, if your WAEC examination number is 1234567890, your scratch card PIN is 123456789012, and you took the examination in 2023, your SMS message would look like this:

WAEC*1234567890*123456789012*2023

Step 4: Send the message to the short code `32327`.
Step 5: You will receive a reply message with your WAEC result.

The SMS message will contain your WAEC result, including your grades in each subject, your overall grade, and your status (e.g., passed, failed).

The SMS method of checking WAEC results costs ₦30 per message.

Things to Note on Checking Your WAEC Results Through SMS

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when checking your WAEC results through SMS:

Make sure that you enter your WAEC examination number, PIN, and exam year correctly. If you make a mistake, you will not receive your result.
Make sure that you have enough credit on your phone to send the SMS message. The SMS message costs ₦30 (thirty naira).
If you do not receive your result immediately, wait a few minutes and try again. Sometimes the WAEC system can be overloaded and it may take a few minutes to process your request.

FAQs on How to Check WAEC Results Through SMS

Here are some frequently asked questions about how to check WAEC results through SMS:

What is the short code for checking WAEC results through SMS?

The short code for checking WAEC results through SMS is `32327`.

How much does it cost to check WAEC results through SMS?

It costs ₦30 per SMS message to check WAEC results through SMS.

What if I do not have enough credit on my phone to send an SMS message?

You can purchase credit from your mobile network operator. You can also use a friend’s phone to send the SMS message for you.

What if I make a mistake when entering my WAEC examination number, PIN, or exam year?

If you make a mistake when entering your WAEC examination number, PIN, or exam year, you will not receive your result. You will need to start the process over again and make sure that you enter the correct information.

What if I do not receive my result immediately?

Sometimes the WAEC system can be overloaded and it may take a few minutes to process your request. If you do not receive your result immediately, wait a few minutes and try again.

What if I still have problems checking my results?

If you are still having problems checking your results, you drop a comment below. Or you can contact WAEC customer support for assistance. You can find contact information for WAEC customer support on the WAEC website.

I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask us in the comments section. We will do well to answer them to the best of our knowledge.