The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), concluding an exam cycle marked by both high participation and disciplinary action.
In a statement issued Friday, WAEC disclosed that results have been dispatched to schools through regional education offices and are also accessible online via the Council’s website: www.waecgh.org.
This year, a total of 603,328 candidates sat for the examination—297,250 males and 306,078 females—representing 20,395 schools nationwide. The exams were administered across 2,237 centers, with 2,526 students recorded as absent. Among the cohort were 472 candidates with special educational needs, including those with visual and hearing impairments.
The examination cycle was not without complications. Following investigations into reported irregularities during both the administration and subsequent marking of the exams, WAEC announced a series of punitive measures. According to the council, subject results for 718 candidates were annulled, and 177 candidates saw their entire results cancelled. An additional 1,240 subject results were withheld, alongside full results for 93 candidates—bringing the total number of cancelled results to 895 and withheld results to 1,333.
Further, subject results from 119 schools were cancelled, while results from 87 other schools remain under scrutiny pending additional investigation. WAEC has indicated that final determinations regarding withheld results will be made by September 6.
Candidates affected by the cancellations or withheld scores are advised to visit https://irreg.waec.org or use the dedicated link on the WAEC homepage for case-specific explanations and next steps. School heads can also access relevant data through their official credentials.
In a cautionary note, WAEC warned the public against fraudsters offering to alter results for a fee. “Our results are secure, tamper-proof, and verifiable,” the Council stated.
WAEC extended its appreciation to the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, security agencies, educators, and other partners for their collaboration in the successful administration of the 2025 BECE.
The BECE serves as a critical benchmark for students completing basic education in Ghana, determining placement into senior high schools and vocational institutions.
