What to Do if Your 2024 WASSCE Result Is Withheld by WAEC
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What to Do if Your 2024 WASSCE Result Is Withheld by WAEC
One of the most stressful situations following the release of the 2024 WASSCE results is discovering that your result for one or more subjects has been withheld by WAEC. In some cases, students whose results have been withheld know they were caught engaging in examination malpractice, such as bringing mobile phones, parts of textbooks, or prepared notes into the examination hall.
What Does It Mean for a WASSCE Result to Be Withheld?
A withheld WASSCE result means WAEC has temporarily held your result because of suspected examination malpractice. WAEC conducts internal investigations to determine whether malpractice occurred. The results will remain withheld until the investigation is concluded.
During the investigation, WAEC may invite affected students and schools to provide information that could confirm or disprove the allegations. The outcome could lead to the release of some, all, or none of the withheld results, depending on the findings.
Students may have a single subject withheld, multiple subjects, or even all their results withheld.
Why Would a Result Be Withheld if You Didn’t Engage in Malpractice?
It’s possible for students who did not engage in any form of malpractice to have their results withheld. For instance, WAEC may identify a school as having participated in “mass cheating,” which could affect all students from that school, even if some were innocent.
Victims of such situations may not be aware of the offenses committed by their school or classmates but could still face the consequences.
What Should You Do If Your Result Has Been Withheld?
If your result has been withheld and your name does not appear on the list of suspected examination malpractice cases, here are steps you can take:
- Contact Your School
Visit your school and lodge a formal complaint. Your parents or guardians should take the lead in ensuring that the school is proactive in addressing the issue with WAEC. - Visit a WAEC Regional Office
You can visit a WAEC regional office with your parents or guardians to lodge a direct complaint. Bring along a printed copy of your result showing the withheld status as evidence. - Respond to WAEC’s Invitation
WAEC has invited students with withheld results to report to their regional offices on January 27th and 28th, 2025, to assist with investigations. If your result is withheld, check the WAEC portal here for your name and assigned date for investigation.If you do not find your name but your result has been withheld, it is still advisable to visit the WAEC regional office in your area. Be proactive and seek assistance during the investigation period.
WAEC’s Official Statement
In a recent blog post, WAEC stated:
“Candidates who took part in the 2024 WASSCE for School Candidates and had their results withheld due to alleged involvement in examination irregularities are invited to WAEC Regional Offices on assigned dates indicated by their names. Candidates must be accompanied by their parents/guardians.”
This means that students must actively cooperate with WAEC during the investigation to increase their chances of having their results released.
Final Advice
If your result has been withheld, do not panic. Follow the steps outlined above, and ensure your parents or guardians are involved in the process. Failing to address the issue promptly could lead to your results being canceled, leaving you with no option but to resit the exam.
Stay informed, act quickly, and work closely with WAEC to resolve the situation.