This year’s private Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for private candidates will begin on Monday, 12 to Friday, 16 April, 2021.

This was announced by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

Candidates who wish to take part in the examination will therefore have to register via its portal.

“Registration for Examination is both biometric and online for candidates who have taken BECE before and also those who are 16years or above,” a statement by WAEC indicated.

It emphasised that: “note that your registration is not valid till you pay the requisite fee(s)

Normal registration and payment for the examination began on Monday, 11 January, 2021 and will end on Sunday, 28 February, 2021.

Late registration and payment for the examination will begin from Monday, 1 March to Friday,, 19 March 2021.  

Candidates who wish to write 4 or more subjects are expected to pay an amount of GHS212.29.

Also, candidates are to pay an amount of GHS 193.56 for 3 subjects, GHS 176.40 for 2 subjects and  GHS 156.11 for a  subject.