The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the provisional results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
The release was confirmed Friday, September 5, 2026, in an official statement issued by Mr John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Ghana National Office, in Accra.
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CANDIDATURE STATISTICS
According to WAEC, a total of 512,862 candidates from 1,022 Senior High Schools across Ghana entered for the examination. The figure comprises 225,270 males and 287,592 females.
This represents an 11.07% increase in candidature compared to the 2025 WASSCE. A total of 5,049 candidates were recorded absent.
The examination was conducted from May to June 2026 across all 16 regions of Ghana.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS - CORE SUBJECTS
WAEC reports an improvement in performance in the four core subjects compared to 2025:
- English Language: 62.40% of candidates obtained A1 to C6
- Core Mathematics: 60.75% obtained A1 to C6
- Integrated Science: 62.08% obtained A1 to C6
- Social Studies: 78.04% obtained A1 to C6
Social Studies recorded the highest pass rate among the core subjects. The Council stated that the detailed performance statistics and merit list have been made available to heads of schools through the official WAEC portal.
EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE - SANCTIONS
The Council has applied sanctions in line with its regulations for examination irregularities:
1. Entire Results Cancelled: The entire results of 861 candidates have been cancelled for possessing mobile phones in the examination halls, which is a serious offence under WAEC rules.
2. Subject Results Cancelled: The subject results of 7,434 candidates have been cancelled for bringing foreign materials such as prepared notes, textbooks, and printed materials into the examination halls.
3. Results Withheld Pending Investigation: The subject results of 957 candidates and the entire results of 270 candidates have been withheld for various suspected offences.
4. Withheld for Alleged Collusion: The subject results of candidates from 169 schools have been withheld over alleged collusion. WAEC suspects institutional cheating in these schools.
WAEC stated that investigations into all withheld results are ongoing and final decisions will be communicated by October 30, 2026. The withheld results may be released or cancelled depending on the outcome of investigations.
Candidates whose results have been cancelled or withheld are advised to visit the official WAEC website and follow the procedure for withheld/cancelled results.
HOW TO CHECK 2026 WASSCE RESULTS - OFFICIAL PROCEDURE
Candidates are advised to use only official WAEC platforms to check results.
Official WAEC Result Checker Portals:
- Primary Portal: https://eresults.waecgh.org
- Alternative Portal: https://ghana.waecdirect.org
- Main WAEC Website: https://waecgh.org
Step-by-step procedure:
Step 1: Purchase a valid WASSCE Result Checker Voucher. Voucher can be purchased via:
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- WAEC Ghana Office
- Accredited banks and vendors
You will receive a 12-digit PIN and Serial Number.
Step 2: Visit https://eresults.waecgh.org
Step 3: Enter your 10-digit Index Number (e.g., 0552223333)
Step 4: Select Examination Type as WASSCE (School) and Examination Year as 2026
Step 5: Enter your Serial Number and PIN from the voucher
Step 6: Re-enter the security code and click Submit to view results
Candidates are advised to print or save the results as PDF for future reference. If the portal is not accessible due to high traffic, candidates should retry after some hours.
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HOW TO CHECK REASON FOR WITHHELD/CANCELLED RESULTS
1. Visit https://waecgh.org
2. Click on the "Withheld/Cancelled Results" button on the homepage
3. Enter your Index Number
4. You will be redirected to the Irregularity and Investigations page to view the reason
NEXT STEPS FOR CANDIDATES
- Candidates who obtained at least C6 in six subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies qualify for tertiary admission.
- Tertiary institutions including University of Ghana (https://www.ug.edu.gh), KNUST (https://www.knust.edu.gh), University of Cape Coast (https://www.ucc.edu.gh) have opened admissions for 2026/2027.
- Candidates who failed in one or more core subjects may register for WASSCE for Private Candidates (NovDec) 2026.
WARNING AGAINST FRAUDSTERS
WAEC has cautioned candidates and the general public to be wary of fraudsters who claim they can upgrade results for a fee on WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram.
The Council emphasized that WASSCE results are secured and cannot be upgraded. Candidates should not share their Index Numbers, PINs or Serial Numbers with third parties.
All official information should be verified from https://waecgh.org or by contacting WAEC on 0302-208201-9.
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OFFICIAL LINKS:
- WAEC Ghana Official Website: https://waecgh.org
- Results Checker: https://eresults.waecgh.org
DISCLAIMER: This report is based on the official press release issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Ghana on September 5, 2026. 247 World Reports is an independent news and education blog and is not affiliated with WAEC, Ghana Education Service (GES), or the Ministry of Education. All results, statistics and dates are provisional and subject to confirmation by WAEC. Candidates are advised to verify all information from the official WAEC website at https://waecgh.org. We do not provide result upgrading, result checking for a fee, or placement services. Information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only.
Source: Ghana News Agency (GNA), West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Ghana National Office
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