If you’ve recently taken the WAEC (West African Examinations Council) exam and are eagerly awaiting your results, you might be searching for ways to check your WAEC result using your phone without a scratch card. Unfortunately, the reality is that a scratch card is essential for checking your WAEC results online. This blog post will guide you through the necessary steps and provide you with alternative options to access your results.
Why a Scratch Card is Essential
The WAEC scratch card contains a unique PIN and serial number which are necessary to access your results on the official WAEC website. This system is in place to ensure the privacy and security of your examination results. Without the scratch card, it is currently impossible to check your WAEC results online.
Steps to Check WAEC Results Online with a Scratch Card
- Purchase a Scratch Card: Visit any authorized dealer or WAEC office to buy a scratch card. The scratch card is often available in various outlets, including cyber cafes and some educational institutions, even on websites like jumia
- Visit the WAEC Result Portal: Open your browser and go to the official WAEC result checking portal: www.waecdirect.org.
- Enter Your Examination Details: You will need to provide the following information:
- Examination Number
- Examination Year
- Examination Type (e.g., May/June or Nov/Dec)
- Enter the Scratch Card Details: Carefully scratch off the card to reveal the PIN and serial number. Enter these details in the required fields on the result portal.
- Submit and View Your Results: Click on the “Submit” button to access your results. You can print or save the result for future reference.
Alternative Methods to Access Your WAEC Results
If you’re unable to purchase a scratch card or prefer not to check your results online, there are a couple of alternatives:
- Visit Your School: Your school will receive a copy of the results from WAEC. Visiting your school’s examination office is a reliable way to obtain your results without needing a scratch card. Ensure you have proper identification to prove you are eligible to collect the results, also you will need to pay some fee for the result collection
- Contact WAEC Offices: you can visit a WAEC office to inquire about your results. While this method might not be as convenient, it is another viable option if you’re facing difficulties with obtaining a scratch card
Unfortunately, you cannot check your WAEC result using your phone without a scratch card, as it is required for accessing results online. The scratch card provides a unique PIN and serial number essential for security. If you can’t get a scratch card, you can visit your school to obtain a copy of your result. Thus, while using a phone for checking results is possible, the scratch card remains a necessity
Conclusion
While it would be incredibly convenient to check your WAEC results online using your phone without a scratch card, the current system mandates the use of a scratch card for security reasons. Ensure you obtain a scratch card from an authorized dealer to access your results quickly and efficiently online. Alternatively, visiting your school or contacting a WAEC office can provide you with the information you need