The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination commences today, Monday, May 4, marking a significant milestone for over 620,000 candidates across Ghana.
This nationwide assessment, conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), is scheduled to run until May 11, 2026.
In total, 620,141 candidates from 20,395 schools are expected to participate in this year’s sitting. WAEC has confirmed its full preparedness for the exercise, indicating that robust measures have been established to curb examination malpractice.
The Council has issued a stern warning to all participants to adhere strictly to the regulations throughout the week.
“Candidates found engaging in any form of malpractice will face severe sanctions,” an official said.
The Council further clarified that the possession of prohibited materials, particularly mobile phones, will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
In addition to maintaining academic integrity, WAEC cautioned candidates against any form of misconduct toward supervisors and invigilators, noting that assault or disruption could lead to serious consequences.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
