What to Do If You Have D7, E8 or F9 in WAEC 2026 – What D7, E8, and F9 in WAEC 2026 English and Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Government, and Literature Mean.
WAEC 2026 results is out, and sadly, this year recorded one of the highest failure rates in English Language and Mathematics.
What to Do If You Have D7 E8 or F9 in WAEC 2026
- In WAEC grading system 2026, an E8 or D7 is a Pass grade.
- F9 is considered a fail grade
E8, D7 and F9 are below the 2026 minimum requirements for admission into any Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education.
Credit passes (C6 and above) in Mathematics and English Language are compulsory for most courses and institutions.
Will You Be Admitted with D7, E8 or F9 in English or Mathematics?
If you have a grade of D7, E8, or F9 in English Language or Mathematics, you will not be considered for admission this year.
This applies to all UTME and Direct Entry candidates seeking admission.
What to Do If You Have D7, E8 or F9 in WAEC 2026
Here are three possible solutions:
- Combine your WAEC 2026 result with NECO 2026 or any previous WAEC/NECO/NABTEB where you had a credit in the subject you’re missing.
- You can register for the second series of WAEC GCE 2026 or NECO GCE to rewrite the subject (s) and earn the required credits.
- If your institution accepts it, write to your school requesting to use an awaiting result, then supply the result once you pass the subject in the next sitting.
- Alternatively, contact UniBeginner Assistant for admission assistance.
How WAEC 2026 Result is Graded
| 1. | A1 in WAEC means Excellent |
| 2. | B2 in WAEC means Very Good |
| 3. | B3 in WAEC means Good |
| 4. | C4 in WAEC means Credit |
| 5. | C5 in WAEC means Credit |
| 6. | C6 in WAEC means Credit |
| 7. | D7 in WAEC means Pass |
| 8. | E8 in WAEC means Pass |
| 9. | F9 in WAEC means Fail |
| 10. | ABS in WAEC means Absent |
WAEC Result 2026 Grade Definition in Percentage
| 1. | A1 | 75% – 100% |
| 2. | B2 | 70% – 74% |
| 3. | B3 | 65%- 69% |
| 4. | C4 | 60% – 64% |
| 5. | C5 | 55% – 59% |
| 6. | C6 | 50% – 54% |
| 7. | D7 | 45% – 49% |
| 8. | E8 | 40% – 45% |
| 9. | F9 | 0% – 44% |
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