2026 BECE Timetable in Ghana (Full Exam Schedule for Students)

The official timetable for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has been released. The examination will be organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

If you are a student preparing for BECE in 2026, it is very important to know the exam dates so you can prepare well and avoid surprises.

In this article, I will show you the full 2026 BECE timetable and also give a few tips on how students can prepare for the exams.

When Will the 2026 BECE Start?

The 2026 BECE examination will start on Monday, 4th May 2026.

The exams will run for about one week and will end on Monday, 11th May 2026.

Students will write both core subjects and elective subjects during this period.

2026 BECE Timetable (Main Subjects)

Below are the main subjects and their exam dates.

Monday, 4th May 2026

English Language 2 (Essay) — 9:00 am to 10:10 am
English Language 1 (Objective) — 10:10 am to 11:00 am
Religious and Moral Education 2 (Essay) — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Religious and Moral Education 1 (Objective) — 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

Tuesday, 5th May 2026

Social Studies 2 (Essay) — 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Social Studies 1 (Objective) — 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Creative Arts & Design 2 (Essay) — 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Creative Arts & Design 1 (Objective) — 2:15 pm to 3:05 pm

Wednesday, 6th May 2026

Integrated Science 2 (Essay) — 9:00 am to 10:25 am
Integrated Science 1 (Objective) — 10:25 am to 11:10 am
Career Technology 2 (Essay) — 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Career Technology 1 (Objective) — 2:15 pm to 3:05 pm

Thursday, 7th May 2026

Mathematics 2 (Essay) — 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Mathematics 1 (Objective) — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Ghanaian Language 2 (Essay) — 1:00 pm to 2:10 pm
Ghanaian Language 1 (Objective) — 2:10 pm to 3:00 pm

Friday, 8th May 2026

French 2 (Essay) — 9:00 am to 9:45 am
French 1 (Objective) — 9:45 am to 10:45 am
Computing 2 (Essay) — 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Computing 1 (Objective) — 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm

Monday, 11th May 2026

Arabic 2 (Essay) — 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Arabic 1 (Objective) — 10:00 am to 10:45 am

This will be the final day of the 2026 BECE examination.

Important Notes for BECE Candidates

Students should keep the following things in mind:

Both papers for each subject are written at the same sitting without break.
If the time on the question paper is different from the timetable, follow the time written on the question paper.
Candidates with visual or hearing impairments are given extra time.

Tips for Students Preparing for the 2026 BECE

Now that the timetable is out, students should start preparing seriously.

Here are some simple tips:

1. Create a study timetable
Plan your study time for each subject every week.

2. Practice past questions
Past BECE questions help you understand the exam format.

3. Focus on core subjects
Subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are very important.

4. Ask teachers for help
If there is any topic you don't understand, ask your teacher early.

Final Thoughts

The release of the 2026 BECE timetable means the exams are getting closer. Students should use the remaining time to prepare well and stay focused.

Teachers and schools can also use this timetable to plan revision classes and track student progress before the exams.

After writing the BECE, students will receive grades which are used to calculate their aggregate. If you want to understand how this works, read our guide on how BECE aggregates are calculated in Ghana.

Schools that use digital tools like GHBasic Pro can easily track students’ scores, analyze performance, and generate report cards to help teachers prepare candidates better for BECE.