🔥 Trending WAEC BECE 2026 Results: Updates on Release, Cancellations, and Withheld Scores

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates ¹³⁵. This announcement was made by the Council, even as it continues to address cases of examination malpractice discovered during the marking process ¹⁴.

Key Updates on 2026 BECE Results

Provisional Results Released

WAEC officially released the provisional 2026 BECE results for school candidates ³⁸. These results have been dispatched to schools via Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Directors ⁵.

Examination Malpractice and Sanctions

A significant aspect of this release is the ongoing issue of examination malpractice. WAEC has taken action against candidates found to have breached examination regulations ⁴.

• Cancellations: The entire results of 105 candidates have been cancelled due to examination malpractice ².
• Withheld Results: Additionally, the subject results of 115 candidates have been withheld ⁶. These withheld results are under investigation for various alleged malpractices ⁶. WAEC has outlined a process for adjudicating these withheld results, which candidates undergo before final sanctions are imposed ¹⁰.

Candidate Statistics

A total of 620,243 candidates participated in the 2026 BECE ⁷. This figure includes:

• 304,415 male candidates ⁷
• 315,828 female candidates ⁷

These candidates were drawn from various participating schools across the country ⁷.

Adjudication Process for Malpractice Cases

WAEC has a defined process for handling cases of examination malpractice. The Council explains how it adjudicates cancelled and withheld results, detailing the steps candidates go through before final decisions are made regarding sanctions ¹⁰. This ensures a structured approach to addressing breaches of exam regulations.