ALL ABOUT COMBINING O’LEVEL RESULTS

January 23, 2024 Sir Stone 2024 0lever News 0

Frequently, candidates inquire about the acceptability of combining O’level results or using results obtained after two sittings at their preferred schools. Combining O’level results or opting for “Two sittings Result” typically arises when a candidate lacks all the necessary O’level requirements for their intended course of study in a single result, prompting the need to provide an additional result to fulfill the remaining required subjects.

There are three recognized bodies for conducting O’level examinations in Nigeria:

  • The West African Examination Council (WAEC)
  • National Examination Council (NECO)
  • National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)
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A common question posed by students or admission seekers regarding results from these examination bodies is, “Can I combine ‘this’ with ‘that’?”

When it comes to combining O’level results, it’s important to note that nearly all institutions accept two sittings. This means you can combine a maximum of two O’Level results when seeking admission into a course (WAEC/NECO, WAEC/WAEC, NECO/NECO, WAEC/NABTEB, NECO/ NABTEB, NABTEB/NABTEB) and their GCE equivalents, irrespective of the difference in the years you sat for them. However, there are exceptions:

  • Some schools may require 5 credits at one sitting or 6 credits at two sittings for certain courses. For example, the University of Ibadan (UI) accepts O’level 5 credits at one sitting or 6 credits at two sittings for Law.
  • Institutions like UNIBEN, UNIBADAN, IMSU, ABSU, EBSU, UNIOSUN, ANSU, UNILORIN, DELSU, UNILAG, UNN, and BOWEN may accept just one sitting for Medicine And Surgery (MBBS).
  • UI accepts just one sitting for Pharmacy.
  • All Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, etc., generally accept a combination of results, but it should not exceed two sittings.
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Combining O’level results does not typically put candidates at a disadvantage during the admission process, except in cases mentioned above or if the school of choice considers the number of O’level exam sittings as a primary criterion, which is rare.

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In summary, whether it is one sitting or two sittings, ensure that you meet the right O’level requirements for the course you intend to apply for at your chosen school.