Joint statement bars universities, polytechnics, and colleges from collecting duplicate verification fees Centralized platform allows admission seekers to verify WASSCE results remotely without visiting CBT centres Direct data-sharing protocol established to curb certificate forgery across tertiary admission screening
ABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have established a unified ₦4,000 one-off fee for candidates verifying West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for tertiary admissions, strictly prohibiting universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education from charging duplicate fees.
In a joint policy statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, both examination bodies clarified that candidates whose admissions fall under JAMB’s regulatory coordination are required to pay the verification fee exclusively once through the board’s designated digital platform.
The agencies directed all tertiary institutions to rely entirely on the verified academic records transmitted directly from JAMB for screening, post-UTME processing, and final clearance, warning that demanding additional verification charges from candidates is prohibited.
The examination authorities stated that the centralized arrangement prevents candidates from undergoing repetitive, costly verification exercises across multiple institutions during the admission cycle.
Under the operational framework, WAEC formally authorized JAMB to transmit verified grades directly to candidates’ institutions of choice through the Central Admissions Processing System.
The automated system enables candidates to upload and verify their O’Level credentials remotely from any internet-enabled computer or mobile device, eliminating the logistical burden of visiting accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres solely for result verification.
The agencies noted that the direct institutional data exchange is structured to eliminate certificate forgery, grade alteration, and third-party manipulation during the admission screening exercise.
JAMB and WAEC advised candidates to complete the verification process through the approved portal and retain their transaction confirmation details throughout the screening period.
