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As you prepare for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a comprehensive revision of examination regulations or rules aimed at maintaining integrity during assessments. These new rules address various forms of examination irregularity, ensuring strict measures are in place to uphold the standards of the examination process. Ghana Insider has highlighted the key revised examination rules for 2025 BECE:
Key Updates in Examination Regulations
The revised rules/ regulations introduce several significant updates regarding examination irregularities:
Definitions and Scope
The document clarifies key terms, such as “mass cheating,” which now applies when more than half of the candidates at a center engage in collusion. Similarly, “de-recognition” applies to schools that cannot guarantee proper examination conduct.
Handling Forbidden Materials
BECE Candidates found with unauthorized materials, including notes or programmable calculators, face serious consequences. Results may be withheld pending investigation, highlighting the emphasis on a fair and honest examination process.
Collusion and Foreknowledge
Strict penalties will be enforced for BECE candidates involved in collusion or those with prior knowledge of examination questions. This decisive action reinforces the commitment to a level playing field for all candidates.
Mass Cheating Consequences
Schools implicated in mass cheating will face severe repercussions, including temporary de-recognition and potential financial penalties. This measure aims to deter institutions from engaging in practices that compromise examination integrity.
Assault and Misconduct
Candidates found guilty of assault or misconduct towards examination officials will be barred from future examinations and may be reported to authorities for prosecution.
Measures Against School Officials
Examination officials involved in unethical practices face legal action and disciplinary measures, thereby ensuring a trusted environment for assessments.
Encouraging Awareness and Compliance
GES encourages school heads to actively communicate these revised regulations to prospective candidates to foster a culture of compliance and awareness. The Council is also committed to widespread sensitization, reminding all stakeholders of their roles in maintaining the integrity of the BECE process.
With these updates, GES aims not only to safeguard the examination process but also to build public trust and uphold educational standards across Ghana.
The revisions to the BECE examination rules or regulations mark a significant step towards fostering integrity within the education system. Enhanced awareness and stringent regulations set the stage for fairer assessments and increased accountability among both candidates and institutions.
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