Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions will now pay a one-off fee of ₦4,000 to verify their WAEC O’Level results through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The new arrangement, announced jointly by JAMB and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), means that candidates who successfully verify their WASSCE results through the designated JAMB Verification Service should not have to pay another verification fee to their chosen tertiary institution.
The arrangement takes effect from September 1, 2026 and applies to WAEC results being used for admission into institutions whose admission processes are regulated by JAMB.
How Much Is the JAMB WAEC Result Verification Fee?
The verification fee is:
₦4,000
According to JAMB and WAEC, this is a one-off payment for the verification of a candidate’s WASSCE O’Level result through the designated JAMB verification platform.
This means candidates should not be asked to pay ₦4,000 repeatedly for the same verification as they go through the admission process.
Do Candidates Have to Pay Their University Again?
Under the new arrangement, no additional payment should be required for the same result verification once a candidate has successfully completed the process through JAMB.
WAEC has authorised JAMB to make the verification outcome available to the relevant tertiary institution.
Universities, polytechnics and other affected tertiary institutions are expected to use the verified results supplied through JAMB for purposes such as:
- admission screening;
- processing candidates for admission; and
- other approved admission-related administrative purposes.
JAMB and WAEC say the arrangement is intended to prevent candidates from having to undergo and pay for repeated verification of the same result.
Who Does the ₦4,000 Verification Fee Apply To?
The announcement concerns candidates using WAEC/WASSCE O’Level results to seek admission into tertiary institutions whose admission processes are regulated by JAMB.
Candidates should therefore be careful not to interpret the announcement as a general ₦4,000 charge for every O’Level-related service.
The fee specifically relates to the verification of WAEC results through the JAMB Verification Service for the admission process.
How Does the New JAMB Result Verification Work?
Under the new system, a candidate provides the required JAMB and WASSCE information through the designated verification service, pays the approved ₦4,000 fee, and submits the result for verification.
After successful verification, the outcome can be made available through JAMB to the relevant tertiary institution.
Candidates have also been advised to retain their payment confirmation and verification details for future reference.
Is Result Verification the Same as Uploading Your O’Level Result?
No. This is an important distinction.
Uploading makes your O’Level result available as part of your JAMB admission record.
Verification confirms the authenticity of the WAEC result with the examination body.
JAMB recently introduced a system that allows candidates to handle the WAEC O’Level result upload and verification process remotely rather than routinely visiting an accredited CBT centre solely for the exercise.
KofaStudy has explained the new process in our guide:
What If You Already Uploaded Your O’Level Result?
Candidates who previously uploaded their O’Level results should not automatically assume that the introduction of the new system means they must upload those results again.
JAMB has already clarified the position for candidates whose results were previously uploaded.
Read:
JAMB O’Level Result Upload: Candidates Do Not Need to Re-upload Results
This is particularly important because result upload, re-upload and result verification are related but different issues.
Why Did JAMB and WAEC Introduce the One-Off Verification?
The arrangement is intended to make the admission process easier for candidates while reducing unnecessary costs and repeated verification exercises.
Previously, candidates could face additional verification requirements during admission processing.
With WAEC permitting JAMB to share the verification outcome with the relevant institution, the same successfully verified result can be used for admission-related purposes without requiring the candidate to repeatedly verify it for different stages of the same process.
Important Things Candidates Should Know
The key points are simple:
- The WAEC O’Level result verification fee is ₦4,000.
- It is intended to be a one-off verification fee.
- Candidates should use the designated JAMB Verification Service.
- Candidates should not pay institutions, officials or third parties another fee for the same verification service.
- WAEC has authorised JAMB to share verification outcomes with relevant tertiary institutions.
- Candidates should retain their payment confirmation and verification information.
- Uploading an O’Level result and verifying the result are not exactly the same thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is JAMB WAEC result verification in 2026?
The announced fee is ₦4,000 for the verification of a WASSCE O’Level result through the designated JAMB verification system.
Is the ₦4,000 verification fee paid every year?
The new arrangement describes it as a one-off verification fee, not an annual charge.
Will I pay ₦4,000 to JAMB and another verification fee to my university?
Candidates who have successfully completed the verification through JAMB should not be required to pay another fee for verification of the same result for the same admission process. Institutions are expected to use the verification information made available through JAMB.
Does the ₦4,000 fee apply to WAEC result upload?
The announcement concerns verification of WASSCE O’Level results. Candidates should distinguish between uploading their O’Level results and having those results verified.
Can I verify my WAEC result without visiting a JAMB CBT centre?
The new system is designed to allow candidates to carry out the process remotely using an internet-enabled device, reducing the need to routinely visit a CBT centre solely for the exercise.
What Candidates Should Do
Candidates using WAEC results for the JAMB admission process should follow only the approved JAMB procedure and avoid paying individuals or institutions claiming that another payment is required for the same verification.
It is also important to keep your verification and payment records after completing the process.
As the 2026/2027 admission exercise continues, candidates should regularly check their JAMB admission information and follow official instructions concerning their O’Level results.
