Key takeaways
- BECE provisional results are subject to updates, reviews, and adjustments.
- If you are unsatisfied with your provisional results, you can appeal for a remarking of your exam scripts within 60 days of the results being released.
- Always use official WAEC channels to check results and avoid scammers and fraudsters.
After completing your Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the next step is awaiting your results. The West African Examination Council (WAEC) releases the provisional results 4–6 months after writing.
Can these results change? Yes, but rarely. In this article, we’ll explain what provisional results are, what can cause them to change, and how you can verify your results.
What are BECE provisional results?
BECE provisional results are the initial exam scores or grades released by WAEC. They are not the final results and are subject to updates, reviews, re-marking, further investigations, adjustments based on additional information, and final validation.
Can your BECE provisional results change?
While your BECE provisional results can change under some circumstances, this is very uncommon. Here are five reasons why this may happen:
- Errors in scoring or marking papers: Inaccuracies in marking or grading examination of the BECE scripts can be identified and corrected during verification, causing your provisionary results to change.
- Appeals or petitions for remarking: If you’re not satisfied with your results, you can appeal for your scripts to be remarked. This remarking can lead to changes in your provisional results.
- Clerical errors: Sometimes, mistakes from typing or other administrative work can cause your BECE provisional results to change after necessary corrections are made.
- Review of irregularities: After the WAEC releases the provisional results, the examiners properly review, scrutinise, and verify all marked scripts to ensure a high level of accuracy. If any irregularities are found, this can lead to changes in the provisional results.
- Withholding results: Results can be withheld if there is suspicion of examination malpractices like cheating or using apor. These investigations can cause your results to change based on what WAEC finds.
Note: Do not use invalid and illegal methods, such as fake result upgrades, to alter your results. This is unlawful and has serious consequences.
FAQs
How do you verify your BECE results?
The only reliable way to verify your BECE results is to wait for the final certificate from your school. This is the official document that validates your performance in the examination. If you have doubts about the online results, contact WAEC for more information or help to resolve any issues.
What should you do if you’re not satisfied with your BECE results?
If unsatisfied with your results, you can appeal for a remark on your exam scripts within two months (60 days). If you took the private BECE, you can do this by yourself. However, if you wrote the examination as a school candidate, your school must handle the process. You or your school authorities must provide evidence justifying the request for a remark. The process is not free and comes at a cost.
Can you resit the BECE if your results are poor?
Yes, you can resit the BECE if your results are poor by registering for BECE for private candidates.
Final words
Your provisional results can change if the reasons are valid. If you have doubts or concerns about your BECE results, contact WAEC to appeal for remarking within the stipulated time frame.
Remember always to use official channels to avoid fraud. We would love to hear from you. Share your comments and experiences with us!
