2026/2027 BECE Raw Score, Grading System & Aggregate Score – Check Here!

The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is a crucial milestone for Ghanaian students, marking the transition from Junior High School to Senior High School. Once the exams are over, the next big step is understanding your BECE results.

In this guide, we will break down the structure of BECE results, explaining what each component means, from raw scores to grades and aggregates.

BECE Raw Scores

Raw scores are the starting point when it comes to understanding your BECE results. These scores represent the number of correct answers you provided on each subject’s paper. For each subject, the maximum raw score is usually 100 marks.

Therefore, if you answered all the questions correctly in a subject, you would have a raw score of 100 for that subject.

BECE Subject Grades

Subject grades are assigned based on your raw scores. In Ghana, the grading system used for BECE subject grades is as follows:

BECE Grading System In Ghana

Score	Grade	Description
80 – 100%	1	Excellent
70 – 79%	2	Very Good
60 – 69%	3	Good
50 – 59%	4	Credit
45 – 49%	5	Credit
40 – 44%	6	Credit
35 – 39%	7	Pass
25 – 34%	8	Pass
0 – 24%	9	Fail

Each subject you sat for in the BECE will be assigned a grade based on your raw score in that subject. It is important to note that achieving higher grades, such as 1, 2, or 3, is often the goal for students aiming to gain admission to top-notch Senior High Schools.

BECE Aggregate Score

Your aggregate score is a crucial component of your BECE results. It is the combination of your subject grades and is used to determine your overall performance.

To calculate your aggregate score, you add up the grades of your best six subjects (which typically include core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science).

For example, if your best six subject grades are 2, 3, 1, 4, 2, and 5, your aggregate score would be calculated as follows:

Aggregate Score = (2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 5) = 17. In this case, your aggregate is 17.

Importance of the BECE Aggregate Score

Your aggregate score plays an important role in the school selection process. Different Senior High Schools may have specific cut-off aggregate scores for admission. Highly sought-after schools often require lower aggregate scores, while top-tier schools may have more stringent requirements.

It is essential to research the admission criteria of the schools you are interested in to ensure your aggregate score aligns with their requirements.

Keep in mind that your BECE results are just the beginning of your educational journey, and with the right guidance and effort, you can achieve your academic goals in Senior High School and beyond.

Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org