Breakdown of 2024 Basic Education Certificates Examination (BECE)- Ghana

Details of 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for both School and Private Candidates. 

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for both School and Private Candidates. 

According to a statement issued on October 19, WAEC will send the results of school candidates to their respective schools through the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Directors of Education.

During the examination process, WAEC detected several cases of malpractice. After investigations, the Final Awards and Examiners’ Appointment Committee, in its 35th meeting held on October 16, 2024, approved the cancellation of subject results for 377 school candidates and 3 private candidates. 

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These individuals were found guilty of bringing unauthorized materials into the exam hall or engaging in collusion.

In addition, the entire results of 41 school candidates and 1 private candidate were cancelled. WAEC has also withheld the results of 33 school candidates and 3 private candidates pending further investigations into alleged irregularities. 

Some subject results from 149 schools have also been withheld due to reported malpractice cases. These results may either be cancelled or released depending on the outcome of ongoing investigations.

Overall, a total of 569,236 candidates registered for the BECE for School Candidates, comprising 282,703 males and 286,533 females from 19,505 schools. 

This included 59 visually impaired candidates, 263 candidates with hearing impairments, and 161 candidates with other special needs. The examination was held across 2,123 centres nationwide, with 3,845 candidates marked absent.

For the BECE for Private Candidates, 1,390 candidates registered, consisting of 750 males and 640 females. These candidates took the exams at 15 centres, mainly located in regional capitals. Out of this group, 57 candidates were absent.

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To check BECE results, candidates need to purchase a results checker. Here’s how to buy a results checker using a shortcode and Mobile Money:

1. Dial *899*550# on your phone (any network).

2. Select "BECE 2024 Results Checker."

3. Confirm the price and description, then choose option 1.

4. Authorize payment via Mobile Money.

5. You will receive the checker card and instructions to check your results via SMS.

Alternatively, you can buy a BECE results checker using the MTN Mobile Money (*170#) option by following these steps:

1. Dial *170#.

2. Select option 2 (MoMo Pay & Pay Bill).

3. Choose option 2 (Pay Bill).

4. Choose option 5 (General Payment).

5. Enter "FAST" as the payment code and 25 as the amount.

6. Use "BECE" as the reference.

7. Approve the transaction and receive the checker card details via SMS.

ALastly, you can buy the results checker online by visiting ResultsChecker.com.gh. Follow the instructions to complete your purchase and receive the checker card instantly via SMS.