On August 23, 2025, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officially released the provisional results of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates in Ghana. The results have been dispatched to schools via Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Directors of Education, and are also accessible online through the Council’s official website, MyJoyOnlineGraphic.
In total, 603,328 candidates (297,250 males and 306,078 females) from 20,395 schools participated in the BECE, conducted across 2,237 centres nationwide. Of these, 2,526 candidates were absent from MyJoyOnlineGraphic.
Cases of Irregularity: Cancellations & Withholdings
Investigations into irregularities identified during the examination process led to the following outcomes, approved at the 36th Meeting of the Final Awards and Examiners’ Appointment Committee on August 15, 2025:
- 718 candidates had subject results cancelled
- 177 candidates had their entire results cancelled
- 1,240 candidates had subject results withheld
- 93 candidates had their entire results withheld
Furthermore, subject results were cancelled for candidates from 119 schools, while results from 87 schools were withheld. For these affected cases, WAEC advises candidates to click on the withheld/cancelled results button on its website to access details and next steps. Schools can similarly check using their listing logins, MyJoyOnlineGraphic Online.
Update deadline: Withheld results may be either released or cancelled by September 6, 2025, after further investigation. MyJoyOnlineGraphic Online.
WAEC strongly cautioned stakeholders about fraudsters who promise result upgrades for a fee, affirming that its results are secure and verifiable. MyJoyOnlineGraphic Online.
Methods for Checking BECE Results
1. Through Schools
Candidates will receive their results via their schools, through their respective district educational offices.
2. Online via WAEC’s e-Results Portal
Candidates with a results checker card (voucher) can access results at: www.waecgh.org or specifically via eresults.waecgh.org GhanaWeb+1WAEC eResults.
To check:
- Visit the results portal.
- Enter your Index Number, Examination Type (e.g., BECE School), and Examination Year (2025).
- Input the Voucher Serial Number and 12-digit PIN.
- Submit to view your results, WAEC Ghana.
3. Purchasing a Results Checker
Via Mobile Money
- Dial *899*550# to pay (MTN MoMo, AirtelTigo, Vodafone) and receive your PIN/serial via SMS ResultsChecker+1.
- Alternatively, you may use *789*444# or access
buycheckersnow.com(as noted by some news sources) MyJoyOnline.
Online Platforms
- Platforms like fastghana.com allow users to purchase checker cards online for around ₵25, with delivery via email or SMS Fast Ghana.
In Person
- Official WAEC offices across Ghana—including Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Ho, Sunyani, Bolgatanga, Wa—sell checker vouchers directly to ResultsChecker.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Results Release | Provisional on August 23, 2025 |
| Total Candidates | 603,328 from 20,395 schools |
| Irregularity Actions | Cancellations and withholdings with updates by Sept 6, 2025 |
| How to Check | Via schools or online with checker card (e-portal) |
| Purchasing Methods | Mobile Money shortcode, online, in person at WAEC offices |
| Grading & Review | Nine-point scale; script review via school head within 3 months |
| Certificates & Verification | Issued post-results; can be verified or attested—lost ones not replaced |
Final Thoughts
For parents, candidates, and schools, the release of the 2025 BECE results marks a pivotal moment toward secondary school placement. Amid the excitement, it’s vital to remain vigilant against fraud and rely only on official channels—schools, WAEC’s portal, or authorised sales agents—for results and information.
Ensure you:
- Use an authentic BECE results checker
- Visit WAEC’s official site for updates or withheld result details
- Act promptly if affected by the irregularities
- Safeguard printed or electronic copies of your results once accessed