The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is a significant milestone for every junior high school (JHS) student in Ghana. After completing the BECE, the next major step is checking your results and calculating your aggregate to determine your Senior High School (SHS) placement.
Checking your 2025 BECE result in Ghana offers flexibility, it can be checked online, by USSD or SMS, each requiring your Index Number and scratch card PIN. Always rely on WAEC’s official sites and short codes.
This guide provides everything you need to know about checking your BECE 2025 results, including:
- The projected release date
- How to buy results checker
- How to check results online or via SMS
- How to calculate your BECE score
- And how your score affects school placement
BECE Results Release Date (2025)
The 2025 BECE was conducted by WAEC between June 11 and June 18, 2025. Based on WAEC’s standard result processing timeline, results are typically released within 6–8 weeks after the exams. Thus results would be out between ending of July and mid August 2025.
Cost Of Result Checker
- On the Ghana Post USSD shortcode, the result checker can be purchased at a cost of GHS 18
How To Buy BECE Results Checker (2025)
To check your BECE results, you’ll need a WAEC Results Checker Card, which contains a Serial Number and a 12-digit PIN. Here’s how to get one:
Option 1: Buy Online (Recommended)
- Start by dialling the shortcode *885#
- Then select Option 2 (Forms And E-Voucher)
- Afterwards select Option 4 (WAEC)
- Proceed to choose Option 1 (BECE Results Checker)
- Then choose Option 1 to continue
- Proceed to enter your name and confirm payment
- At this point you have successfully bought the results checker. Wait for an SMS containing your E-Voucher / Serial Number
Option 2: Buy Physically from Authorized Outlets
You can buy the scratch card from:
- WAEC regional offices
- Some Internet cafes or bookshops
- Mobile Money agents (ask for WAEC checker availability)
How To Check BECE Results 2025 Online
Once you have the checker card, follow these steps to check your results online:
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit: eresults.waec.org or ghana.waecdirect.org
- Fill in the following:
- Index Number (e.g. 1010101010)
- Examination Type: BECE (School)
- Year: 2025
- Serial Number: From scratch card
- PIN: 12-digit code from scratch card
- Click Submit and wait for your results to load.
Sometimes the WAEC portal may experience heavy traffic. If you encounter a delay or error, wait and try again after some minutes or during off-peak hours.
How To Check BECE Results Using Mobile Phone (SMS/USSD)
Option 1: SMS Method
To check via SMS:
- Go to your phone’s dial pad
- Dial: *885*2# (or the current shortcode announced by WAEC)
- Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Enter Index Number
- Select Exam Type and Year
- Pay via Mobile Money (MTN/Vodafone/AirtelTigo)
You’ll receive your results as an SMS within seconds to minutes.
The Various Ways To Check Your Results
| Method | How to Access | Requirements | Cost | Result Speed |
| Online | WAEC portal | Index No., scratch pin | GHS 18 | On the website |
| USSD | Dial *885# | Mobile phone, network service | GHS 18 | Instant |
| SMS | Dial *885*2# | Mobile Money | GHS 18 | Within minutes |
| Scratch Card | Buy locally | Scratch card pin and serial | GHS 18-GHS 25 | Instant |
After Results: Next Steps
- School Placement: Expect SHS placement updates via the CSSPS system later in August
- Review or Appeal: Schools may request script reviews within three months of results release
- Certificates: Issued 1 month after results, available through your junior high school
How To Calculate BECE Results (Subject Grades)
WAEC uses numerical grades from 1 to 9 for each of the core and elective subjects. Here’s the grading system:
| Score (%) | Grade | Interpretation |
| 90–100 | 1 | Excellent |
| 80–89 | 2 | Very Good |
| 70–79 | 3 | Good |
| 60–69 | 4 | Credit |
| 55–59 | 5 | Credit |
| 50–54 | 6 | Pass |
| 40–49 | 7 | Pass |
| 35–39 | 8 | Weak Pass |
| 0–34 | 9 | Fail |
Each student receives grades for a maximum of nine subjects, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- And five others (e.g., ICT, French, Ghanaian Language, RME, BDT, etc.)
How to Calculate Your BECE Aggregate Score For SHS Placement
Your aggregate score determines the SHS category and program you qualify for through the CSSPS (Computerized School Selection & Placement System).
How It’s Calculated
The CSSPS system uses your best six (6) subjects, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- Two best electives out of the remaining subjects.
Formula
Aggregate Score = Sum of the best six subjects’ grades
Example:
| Subject | Grade |
| English | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Integrated Science | 2 |
| Social Studies | 1 |
| ICT | 2 |
| RME | 1 |
| Ghanaian Language | 3 |
Aggregate = 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 9
The Lower the Aggregate, the Better the Performance
What Aggregate is Good for Top SHSs?
| School Category | Typical Cut-off Aggregate |
| Category A (e.g., PRESEC, Wesley Girls) | 6–10 |
| Category B | 11–20 |
| Category C | 21–30 |
| TVET or Technical | 30+ |
Note: These are estimates. Each year’s placement cut-offs vary based on performance and competition.
Guidelines
- Keep your scratch card safely. You may need it for future result checks or verifications.
- Do not share your PIN or Serial Number with strangers.
- Always use official WAEC portals or trusted vendors.
- If your result is withheld or incomplete, contact your school or WAEC regional office for clarification.
- Only use authorized WAEC channels, avoid suspicious unlicensed dealers.
- Enter details exactly (e.g., 12-digit PIN, correct index number).
- On heavy traffic days, retry or access later if the site/app hangs.
- Use a strong internet connection for online access to avoid interruptions.
- Keep your results PIN screenshot or copy safe for future verification.
