WASSCE result verification fee now N4,000
Candidates aspiring to gain admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions will now be required to pay a one-time fee of N4,000 for the verification of their West African Senior School Certificate Examination O’Level results, as stated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and the West African Examinations Council.
This clarification was provided in a joint press release issued by JAMB and WAEC on Tuesday, following discussions regarding the newly implemented system that allows candidates to upload and verify their O’Level results remotely.
Under this new system, candidates whose admissions are managed by JAMB must verify their WAEC results only once through JAMB, after which the results will be accessible to the tertiary institution to which they are applying.
The two examination bodies emphasized that candidates will not need to pay an additional verification fee to their selected institutions.
The joint statement indicated, "Candidates are required to pay N4,000 only, once, for the verification of their WASSCE O’ Level results on the designated platform and not through their preferred institutions."
JAMB and WAEC also instructed tertiary institutions to use the verified results provided by JAMB for admission screening, processing, and other administrative functions.
According to the statement, "Tertiary institutions are to utilize the verified results shared by JAMB for screening, processing candidate admissions, and other administrative purposes. Candidates shall not be required to pay for another verification."
This development follows JAMB’s recent implementation of a system that allows candidates to upload and verify their O’Level results from home or any location with internet access, thereby removing the necessity to frequently visit JAMB-approved Computer-Based Test centers solely for this purpose.
JAMB clarified that this new arrangement initially began with WAEC results and was intended to enable the board to directly verify candidates’ results with the examination bodies.
The initiative was introduced as part of efforts to streamline admission-related services, making them easier, quicker, safer, and more convenient for candidates.
However, with the clarification provided on Tuesday, the two organizations have confirmed that the verification carried out through JAMB will be a singular event, with the verified results being available for future use by the relevant institutions.
WAEC has also granted JAMB permission to share the results of the verification with the concerned tertiary institutions.
According to the joint statement, "WAEC has consented to allow JAMB to disseminate the results of the verification exercise to the pertinent tertiary institutions" for admission and related administrative functions.
The agencies indicated that this arrangement aims to prevent candidates from undergoing multiple verification processes by different institutions after completing the verification through JAMB.
They further noted that this policy would alleviate the financial and logistical burdens associated with repeated verifications.
"Candidates who have successfully verified their WASSCE O’ Level results via the Verification Service platform will not need to repeat the verification process," the statement indicated.
The organizations encouraged candidates to take advantage of this arrangement by completing their WASSCE O’Level verification through the JAMB-provided platform just once, emphasizing that the verified results would be used by the relevant institution thereafter.
This recent development occurs as thousands of Nigerian youths are navigating the 2026/2027 tertiary admission process, where O’Level results remain a vital aspect of admission screening and eligibility.
Previously, candidates were required to upload their O’Level results through approved channels and, in some instances, undergo additional verification processes mandated by individual institutions. JAMB’s new technology-driven strategy aims to minimize such repetitive processes and reduce the need for visits to CBT centres
The two examination bodies announced that their collaboration aims to enhance the integrity of academic records and minimize the chances of presenting fraudulent or modified certificates during the admission process.
They remarked, "This partnership highlights the dedication of both JAMB and WAEC to prioritize the interests of candidates, reduce unnecessary expenses, and streamline the admission process while ensuring the integrity and security of candidates' academic records."
Consequently, the agencies urged candidates to complete the verification via the designated JAMB platform and to keep their verification details for the admission process.
This clarification indicates that the N4,000 fee is a one-time charge for candidates involved in the JAMB admission process, rather than an annual or institution-specific fee.
Previously, the verification of O’Level results was quite disjointed, requiring candidates to upload their WAEC, NECO, or other O’Level results to the JAMB platform as part of the admission procedure, while individual tertiary institutions could impose additional screening and document verification requirements.
WAEC also had a separate result verification system, which meant candidates could undergo further verification of academic credentials already submitted during the admission process.
This situation led to extra costs, travel between institutions and JAMB-approved Computer-Based Test centers, and the potential for repeated checks of the same results.
The new arrangement aims to centralize the process, allowing candidates to pay N4,000 once to verify their WASSCE O’Level results through JAMB, after which the verification results will be accessible to the relevant tertiary institution.
The institutions are expected to depend on the verified results and will not be allowed to request another verification fee from candidates.
