Accra: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for private candidates. The results are now accessible on WAEC’s official website, www.waecgh.org, enabling candidates to check their performance online.
According to Ghana News Agency, the council has withheld the results of three candidates pending further investigations due to their involvement in cases of irregularity. Candidates whose results have been cancelled or withheld are advised to visit http://irreg.waecgh.org and click on the withheld/cancelled button on the home page. This will direct them to the irregularity and investigations page, which provides details on the reasons for the withholding or cancellation of results. For withheld results, candidates will receive guidance on the next steps to take.
WAEC has warned stakeholders to be cautious of fraudsters who claim they can upgrade results for a fee, emphasizing that WAEC results are secure and can be verified. The council expressed gratitude to various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, security agencies, school heads, supervisors, invigilators, and examiners, for their support in the smooth conduct and release of the examination results.
A total of 1,661 candidates, comprising 858 males and 803 females, registered for the private examination, which was held at 15 centers nationwide. The statement also noted that 33 candidates were absent from the examination.