Key takeaways
- Both school and private BECE candidates can request a remark within 60 days of the results release.
- To apply for remarking, submit a formal request, fill out a form, and pay GHS100–GHS200 per subject.
- Remarking may increase, decrease, or leave your score unchanged. There’s no guarantee of a change in the result.
You can request a remark if you believe your BECE results contain an error and want your scripts rechecked. We’ll help you understand the process and how to apply.
Understanding BECE remarking
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is a key milestone in the Ghanaian education system. And if you feel that your results don’t accurately reflect their performance, you can request a BECE remark.
BECE remarking is the official process through which WAEC re-evaluates a candidate’s examination script to ensure that it was accurately marked and scored.
This option is available to both school and private BECE candidates. School candidates must apply through the school that registered them for the exam, while private candidates can apply on their own.
You must also submit your remarking application within 60 days of the release of results. WAEC charges around GHS100 to GHS200 per subject.
How to apply for BECE remarking?
If you’ve decided to appeal for a remark on your BECE results, follow these steps:
- Inform your headteacher or school administrator if you wrote the BECE through a school.
Note: If you’re a Private candidate, you should write directly to WAEC using the address in step two below.
- Write a formal letter to the Head of the National Office, WAEC Ghana, explaining why you are requesting a remark. Your school will handle this if you’re a school candidate.
- Next, visit the WAEC office and get the remarking form.
- Fill out the form accurately with your name, index number, and the subject(s) you want remarked.
Note: You’ll have to pay WAEC around GHS100 to GHS200 for each subject you add to the form.
- Attach a copy of your BECE results slip.
- Pay the remarking fee at a WAEC-designated bank, WAEC office, or via mobile money (if available).
- Once done, submit the completed form, results slip and the formal letter you wrote in step one to the WAEC office.
Again, if you’re a school candidate, your school will handle all of this for you, so you should first speak with your teacher. Private candidates, on the other hand, should submit their applications directly.
Now, you’ll have to wait for WAEC to recheck your exam script and send the outcome, whether they made a mistake or not.
When is it necessary to apply for BECE remarking?
BECE remarking becomes an option for students dissatisfied with their results due to various reasons, such as:
- The student got much lower marks than expected in subjects they usually do well in.
- There were mistakes in the results, like missing grades or wrong subject names.
- There were obvious mistakes, like wrong names on your results or technical issues when the results were processed.
Remember, the remarking process does not guarantee a change in your results. Your script may be rechecked, but the score could remain the same, increase, or decrease.
FAQs
What if I miss the 60-day deadline for applying?
Unfortunately, if you miss the 60-day window for remarking applications, you cannot request a recheck of your scripts for that examination session.
Can I apply for the remarking of multiple subjects?
Yes, you can request a remark for multiple subjects. A remarking fee will be charged for each subject.
How long does it take to complete the BECE remarking process?
The remarking process can take several weeks, typically four to six weeks, depending on the volume of requests and the complexity of the re-evaluation.
Conclusion
Don’t hesitate to explore the remarking option if you genuinely believe there is an error in your BECE results. It’s a fair and official way to assess your performance accurately.
Follow the proper channels, especially if you’re a school candidate, as applications must be made through your school. For more detailed information or clarification, contact WAEC.
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below.
