WAEC releases 2025 WASSCE results, entire results of 653 candidates cancelled

The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2025 WASSCE while cancelling the results of thousands of candidates for examination malpractice.

According to a Saturday night statement signed by John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC’s National Office, the subject results of 6,295 candidates were cancelled for bringing unauthorized materials such as prepared notes, textbooks, and printed sheets into examination halls.

The council also cancelled the entire results of 653 candidates found with mobile phones during the exams.

Heads of schools have received login credentials to access the results of their candidates, while individual students may check their results through the official WAEC portal.

WAEC further disclosed that the subject results of 908 candidates and the full results of 158 others have been withheld for various suspected offences.

Additionally, subject results from 185 schools have been held over alleged collusion cases currently under investigation.

The council said efforts are underway to conclude all pending inquiries before the end of December 2025, adding that the release of any withheld results will depend on evidence gathered.

A total of 461,736 candidates from 1,021 schools registered for the 2025 examination, comprising 207,415 males and 254,321 females. The figure represents a marginal 0.24 percent increase over 2024 registrations. WAEC reported that 5,821 registered candidates were absent during the examination period.

These decisions follow approvals by the Ghana Examinations Committee at its 40th meeting on November 17, 2025, after reviewing cases of irregularities recorded nationwide.

The committee’s endorsements, WAEC noted, reflect its commitment to protecting the credibility of the exam.

The council also revealed that 35 individuals, including 19 teachers, were implicated in actions that compromised the examination’s integrity. Nineteen have already been prosecuted and handed fines or custodial sentences, while 16 await court processes.

WAEC added that the list of implicated teachers will be forwarded to the GES Director-General for disciplinary action.

WAEC cautioned candidates and parents against fraudsters promising to upgrade results for a fee, stressing that its system is secure and results can be authenticated through its verification platform.

Candidates were urged to avoid sharing result checker details to safeguard their information.
The 2025 WASSCE, conducted from August 18 to September 19, covered core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies, along with various electives. WAEC reported that English Language recorded the strongest performance among the core subjects, while Mathematics produced the weakest outcomes.

The council reminded candidates that provisional results remain subject to correction should errors be detected during quality checks.

Those who suspect discrepancies may submit complaints through the WAEC online portal for verification.

WAEC added that candidates sponsored by indebted state institutions will be unable to access their results until outstanding payments are made.

It encouraged authorities to settle arrears to avoid affecting students’ academic progression.

Digital certificates will be available within 48 hours after verification, while hard copy certificates will be ready within 90 days of result publication.

The council expressed appreciation to schools, teachers and education authorities for their cooperation throughout the examination and processing period.