Students with mixed scores can use both for JAMB, university, polytechnic, or college entrance in Nigeria. Have you ever wondered if you may combine your WAEC and NECO results for admission?
Perhaps your WAEC had Math challenges, or your NECO had English issues. Now you have two separate exam results and are wondering if you may combine them to gain admission.
The truth is that this is one of the most common problems encountered by Nigerian students, and unfortunately, it is also one of the most misunderstood.
In this admission guide, I’ll offer you the genuine solution based on our research, university policies, and JAMB guidelines. No sugarcoating. Let us break it down.
Short Answer: Yes, you can combine WAEC and NECO.
Most Nigerian postsecondary institutions accept a combination of WAEC and NECO for entrance, provided that:
- The two outcomes come from no more than two sittings.
- Both results cover all needed subjects and are relevant to your course of study.
For instance, combining English and Government from WAEC and Maths and Literature from NECO can help meet admission requirements for courses like Mass Communication or Law.
Courses That Allow the Combination of WAEC and NECO
90% of Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges accept it for the following courses: law, engineering, nursing, medicine, accounting, business administration, computer science, and education.
Topics include political science, mass communication, and more.
How to combine WAEC and NECO properly
If you combine, make sure:
- Both results are complete (no “Awaiting Result”).
- The topic requirements of your course are met across both.
- You submit both results at JAMB registration or admission screening.
Sample Example:
Let’s assume your WAEC has:
• English: C6 • Maths: F9 • Biology: B3 • Chemistry: B2 • Physics: C5 • Agriculture: A1 • Yoruba, C6 • Economics: B3 • Government (B2)
But, your NECO has:
• English: C5 • Math: B3 • Civil: B2 • Biology: C6 • Chemistry: C4 • Physics: C5 • Further Math: D7.
You can use WAEC for Chemistry, Biology, and English.Then use NECO for math and physics.
Combine both. You are eligible.
Important Notes:
JAMB accepts combinations of results, such as WAEC + NECO, WAEC + WAEC (2 sittings), and NECO + NECO.
Most federal, state, and private universities permit this, but you must check with the institution.
Nursing and medicine are quite stringent; some schools only allow one sitting, so confirm first.
For post-UTME screening, upload both results individually. Do not merge them into a single file.
What about NABTEB?
- You cannot combine NABTEB with WAEC or NECO.
- NABTEB may only be coupled with NABTEB. It is a different examination body.
Conclusion
Yes, you can combine your WAEC and NECO results to gain admission to Nigeria. In fact, thousands of students obtain admission each year through combined results.
Simply make sure:
- You have the correct subject combinations.
- You meet your school’s admissions requirements.
- You upload both results appropriately during the JAMB and screening.
Don’t let one weak subject in WAEC or NECO derail your academic progress. Combine smartly, choose your course properly and confirm with your school.
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