The Digest: The West African Examinations Council has released the first batch of results for the 2026 computer-based WASSCE for private candidates, with 3,429 candidates obtaining credits in five subjects, including English and Mathematics. A total of 10,480 candidates sat for the examination across 166 centres nationwide between January 28 and February 14, 2026. The council noted that 8,418 candidates have had their results fully processed and released, while 2,062 are still pending due to errors traceable to the candidates. The results of 75 candidates are being withheld over examination malpractice.
Key Points:
- 10,480 candidates sat for the exam, an 11.49% increase from the 2025 figure of 9,438.
- 4,598 candidates (43.87%) obtained credits in at least five subjects, with or without English and Mathematics.
- 3,429 candidates (32.72%) obtained credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics.
- 43 candidates with special needs participated, including 11 visually impaired, four with hearing impairments, and four albinos.
- 75 candidates have their results withheld pending an investigation into examination malpractice.
As WAEC releases the 2026 WASSCE results, the overall pass rate is moderate, with thousands of candidates qualifying for tertiary education while others await the resolution of pending cases.
Sources: TheCable
