A total of 620,141 candidates from 20,395 schools — 304,349 boys and 315,792 girls — are sitting Day 3 of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) today, Wednesday 6 May 2026. Total entry is up roughly 2.7% over last year.
Today’s Papers
- Science — Essay + Objective
- Career Technology — Essay + Objective
- Both administered nationwide under WAEC supervision
Examination Architecture
- 2,303 centres across the country
- 2,303 supervisors, supported by 2,070 assistant supervisors and 21,791 invigilators
- Schedule revisions introduced this year to curb cross-border leakages
Inclusivity
WAEC has announced special arrangements for candidates with disabilities: an additional 50% of the time allocated to other candidates, intended to ensure fairness and inclusivity. The provision sits alongside other accessibility measures (room-level invigilation, equipment access, alternative paper formats where applicable).
The Backdrop
- The exam runs through to 11 May 2026
- Akosombo grid restoration (1 May fire → 4 May full-six-turbines back online) keeps power steady for the bulk of the exam window
- ECG capex announcement (Ashanti GH¢1B+) signals continued reliability investment beyond exam season
What Comes Next
Friday’s papers continue the schedule; results determine senior high school placement under the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). Watch for any incident reports from individual centres or commentary from the Ministry of Education on conduct.
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