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WAEC 2026 BECE Timetable: Full Schedule and Success Guide for Candidates

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final timetable for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This critical announcement provides the definitive roadmap for candidates, teachers, and parents across Ghana as they enter the final phase of academic preparation.

With the 2026 BECE scheduled to begin on Monday, 4th May 2026, and conclude on Monday, 11th May 2026, this year’s schedule fully integrates the New Curriculum (CCP) standards. This ensures that students are evaluated using modern assessment techniques that prioritize critical thinking over rote memorization.

Day-by-Day Breakdown of the 2026 BECE Timetable

The examination structure remains consistent, typically featuring Paper 2 (Essay) followed immediately by Paper 1 (Objectives).

Monday, 4th May 2026: The journey begins with Social Studies in the morning, followed by Computing in the afternoon session.
Tuesday, 5th May 2026: Candidates will tackle English Language and Career Technology.
Wednesday, 6th May 2026: A pivotal day for science enthusiasts, featuring General Science alongside various Ghanaian Language papers.
Thursday, 7th May 2026: One of the most intensive days, where students sit for Mathematics and Religious and Moral Education (RME).
Friday, 8th May 2026: The week rounds off with French and Creative Art & Design.
Monday, 11th May 2026: The examination officially ends with optional subjects, including Arabic.

Official WAEC 2026 BECE Exam Schedule

Date & Day	Morning Session (9:00 AM)	Afternoon Session (1:00 PM)
Mon, 4th May	Social Studies (1hr 45mins)	Computing (1hr 45mins)
Tue, 5th May	English Language (1hr 45mins)	Career Technology (1hr 45mins)
Wed, 6th May	Science (2hrs 00mins)	Ghanaian Language (1hr 45mins)
Thu, 7th May	Mathematics (2hrs 00mins)	Religious & Moral Educ. (1hr 45mins)
Fri, 8th May	French (1hr 45mins)	Creative Art & Design (1hr 45mins)
Mon, 11th May	Arabic (Optional) (1hr 45mins)	Examination Ends

Expert Revision Tips for 2026 Candidates

Having the WAEC 2026 BECE timetable is just the first step; the next is executing a high-power revision strategy.

Prioritize High-Weight Topics: Use the timetable to identify which subjects come first and allocate your final intensive revision hours accordingly.
Master the New Curriculum Style: Practice with mock questions that reflect the current CCP guidelines, focusing on “Application” and “Evaluation” type questions.
Simulate Exam Conditions: Set a timer for 2 hours when practicing Mathematics or Science to improve your speed and accuracy under pressure.