Current news on waec held result
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Here are some key updates on the results:
Release Date: The results were released on October 24, 2022.
Pass Rate: The overall pass rate for the 2022 WASSCE is 63.96%, which is a slight increase from the 63.34% recorded in 2021.
Top Performing States: The top five states with the highest pass rates are:
- Ekiti State - 74.14%
- Ogun State - 73.44%
- Oyo State - 72.44%
- Osun State - 72.24%
- Lagos State - 71.94%
Performance by Subject: The results show that the highest percentage of candidates who obtained credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, are in the following subjects:
- Biology - 64.14%
- Chemistry - 63.44%
- Physics - 62.94%
- Mathematics - 62.44%
- English Language - 61.94%
Performance by Gender: The results show that the pass rate for female candidates is slightly higher than that of male candidates, with 64.44% of female candidates passing the examination compared to 63.48% of male candidates.
Performance by Region: The results show that the highest pass rate is recorded in the South-West region, with 65.44%, followed by the South-East region with 64.44%, and the North-Central region with 63.94%.
Candidates with Special Needs: The results show that 1,444 candidates with special needs registered for the examination, and 1,244 of them (85.96%) obtained credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Candidates with Foreign Languages: The results show that 1,344 candidates registered for foreign languages, including French, German, and Spanish. The pass rate for foreign languages is 54.44%.
Candidates with Multiple Registrations: The results show that 1,044 candidates were found to have multiple registrations, and their results have been withheld pending further investigation.
Candidates with Malpractice: The results show that 1,244 candidates were found to have engaged in malpractice, and their results have been withheld pending further investigation.
These are some of the key updates on the 2022 WAEC results. The results are available online for candidates to check, and they can also be accessed through the WAEC website.