BEC Results

The Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) plays a pivotal role in the country’s education system, administering key assessments such as the Junior Certificate Examination (JCE), Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), and Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE). These examinations are essential milestones for students, determining their academic progression and future opportunities.

Understanding BEC’s “My Results” Portal

To streamline access to examination outcomes, BEC offers the “My Results” portal, an online platform where candidates can securely view their results. This digital service ensures timely and convenient access, reducing the need for physical result slips.

How to Access Your Results Online

To check your examination results online, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the BEC Website: Navigate to the official BEC website at www.bec.co.bw.
  2. Access the “My Results” Section: On the homepage, click on the “My Results” link, which will redirect you to the results portal.
  3. Select Examination Details:
    • Examination Type: Choose the relevant examination (e.g., JCE, PSLE, BGCSE).
    • Year: Select the year you sat for the examination.
    • Centre Number: Enter your school’s centre number, formatted with six characters beginning with “BW” (e.g., BW0008).
    • Candidate Number: Input your candidate number. The system accepts numbers with or without leading zeros (e.g., 0003, 003, 03, or 3).
  4. Submit Information: After entering the required details, click on the “Show Results” button. Your results will be displayed on the screen.

Alternative Access via SMS

For those without internet access, BEC provides an SMS service to retrieve examination results:

  1. Compose a New SMS: Type your examination level, centre number, candidate number, and surname, each separated by a space.
    • Format: [Exam Level] [Centre Number] [Candidate Number] [Surname]
    • Example: JCE BW0008 0012 Khiotor
  2. Send the SMS: Dispatch the message to 16688. This service is available across all networks.

Recent Examination Performance Insights

Understanding recent trends in examination results can provide valuable context for students and educators alike:

  • Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) 2024: Approximately 38.57% of the 45,284 candidates achieved grades C or better, marking an improvement from 37.10% in 2023. Additionally, 85.54% secured grades E or better, up from 83.10% the previous year.
  • Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) 2024: There was a slight improvement in performance, with 73.20% of candidates obtaining credit grades (Grade C or better), up from 72.00% in 2023.
  • Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) 2024: The results indicated no significant improvement, with only 31.35% of candidates achieving grade C or better, a slight decrease from 32.3% in 2023.