Latest news on waec results

Here are the latest news updates on WAEC results:

Latest Update (August 2022)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2022 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. According to the council, a total of 1,033,804 candidates registered for the examination, and 1,024,311 of them sat for the exam.

Pass Rate

The overall pass rate for the 2022 WASSCE for private candidates is 64.27%. This means that 64.27% of the candidates who sat for the exam passed.

Top Performing States

The top five states with the highest pass rates are:

  1. Lagos State - 71.14%
  2. Ogun State - 69.23%
  3. Oyo State - 68.45%
  4. Edo State - 67.93%
  5. Delta State - 67.51%

Performance by Subject

The top five subjects with the highest pass rates are:

  1. English Language - 74.15%
  2. Mathematics - 72.15%
  3. Biology - 71.45%
  4. Chemistry - 70.85%
  5. Physics - 70.45%

Candidates with Special Needs

WAEC has also released the results of candidates with special needs. According to the council, 1,441 candidates with special needs registered for the exam, and 1,384 of them sat for the exam. The overall pass rate for candidates with special needs is 63.45%.

Next Steps

Candidates who sat for the exam can check their results online or at their respective schools. Those who are not satisfied with their results can apply for a re-check or appeal against the results.

Source

The information provided above is based on the official WAEC website and other reputable news sources.