JAMB, WAEC Introduce One-Time ₦4,000 WASSCE Verification Fee for Admissions
JAMB and WAEC have introduced a one-off ₦4,000 fee for the verification of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Under the new arrangement, candidates whose admissions are regulated by JAMB will verify their WAEC results through a JAMB-provided online platform, and the verified outcome will be made available to the tertiary institution where they seek admission.
This development matters because it eliminates the need for candidates to pay multiple verification fees to different institutions during the admission process, potentially saving applicants thousands of naira. The joint statement from JAMB and WAEC emphasizes that the arrangement reduces unnecessary costs, simplifies admission procedures, and maintains the integrity and security of candidates’ academic records. Tertiary institutions are prohibited from demanding another verification payment from candidates whose results have already been verified through the JAMB platform.
Candidates can initiate the verification process from home or any location with internet access. The agencies encourage prospective students to complete the verification once, assuring that the verified result will subsequently be available to all other institutions concerned. Will you complete the verification early to avoid last‑minute rush, or wait until closer to admission deadlines?