The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series, with 32.72 per cent of candidates obtaining five credits including English Language and Mathematics.
This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC National Office, Mrs Moyosola Adesina.
According to the statement, 3,429 out of the 10,523 candidates who sat the examination secured credit and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
It noted that the performance represents an improvement compared to 30.95 per cent recorded in 2024 and 26.96 per cent in 2025, indicating a marginal increase of 5.76 percentage points and the highest pass rate in three years.
The council added that 4,598 candidates, representing 43.87 per cent, obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, with or without English Language and Mathematics.
On gender performance, WAEC said 1,847 candidates (53.86 per cent) of those who obtained the required credits, including English and Mathematics, were male, while 1,582 (46.14 per cent) were female.
The statement further disclosed that 8,418 candidates (80.32 per cent) had their results fully processed, while 2,062 candidates (19.68 per cent) had some subjects still being processed due to errors.
WAEC also said that 75 candidates (0.72 per cent) had their results withheld over alleged examination malpractice, adding that investigations were ongoing and affected candidates would be duly informed.
The examination, conducted nationwide between Jan. 28 and Feb. 14, 2026, had 10,523 registered candidates, representing an 11.49 per cent increase from 9,438 candidates recorded in 2025.
Out of the registered candidates, 10,480 sat for the examination across 166 centres nationwide.
Candidates with Special Needs
The council noted that 43 candidates with special needs, including the visually impaired, hearing impaired and albino candidates, were registered and adequately catered for during the examination.
It added that 5,106 candidates (48.72 per cent) were male, while 5,374 (51.28 per cent) were female.
