The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says all is set for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which will start on Monday, May 4 and end on Friday, May 11, 2026.

A total of 619,985 candidates across the country have been registered for the examination.

Out of this number, 304,273 are males and 315,712 are females.

According to a report by 3news.com, he made this known in an interview on Onua FM.

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John Kapi said examination materials will be dispatched to the various metropolitan and district education offices nationwide next week.

"We are set, materials are ready and will be dispatched to the various metropolitan and district education offices nationwide next week.

"Government has released 70% of our budget; the remaining 30% will be received after the exams, which will cater for the marking of examination papers and others," he said.

John Kapi further explained that supervision will be jointly conducted by WAEC and the Ghana Education Service, with support from security agencies, including the Ghana Police Service, to ensure the integrity of the examination.

He cautioned invigilators and supervisors against any form of malpractice, stressing that offenders would be dealt with under WAEC Act 719, and warned that exam malpractice undermines the credibility of the education system and distorts student assessment outcomes.

“Anyone caught will be severely punished under WAEC Act 719,” he added.

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