{
  "id": 5314945,
  "title": "Only 17% of 2026 BECE candidates score aggregates 6–18 – CSSPS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/only-17-of-2026-bece-candidates-score-aggregates-6-18-cssps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:57:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/only-17-of-2026-bece-candidates-score-aggregates-6-18-cssps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), only 17 percent of candidates obtained aggregate scores ranging from six to 18, according to the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Coordinator, Sherif Sulemana. This figure signifies approximately 107,000 candidates out of the estimated 620,000 who took the exam. Sulemana revealed these statistics on JoyFM’s SMS on Thursday, September 3. Furthermore, about 252,000 candidates scored aggregates between six and 24. These statistics shed light on the performance disparity among candidates ahead of the placement process into second-cycle institutions. Sulemana stated that approximately 565,000 candidates were qualified for placement this year, while around 55,000 were not. Candidates who failed either English Language or Mathematics were ineligible for placement. The Coordinator clarified that a candidate’s raw score, such as 1 out of 100 or 12 out of 100, could also be considered a failure. The CSSPS has set up call centers to handle placement-related complaints and assist candidates and parents unable to visit regional resolution centers. Sulemana informed that those needing assistance could call the centers, explain their issues, and receive the necessary support.",
  "summary": "Only 17 per cent of candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) obtained aggregates ranging from six to 18, according to the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "About 565,000 BECE candidates qualify for SHS placement – CSSPS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/about-565-000-bece-candidates-qualify-for-shs-placement-cssps",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:33:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "About 565,000 BECE candidates qualify for SHS placement – CSSPS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/about-565-000-bece-candidates-qualify-for-shs-placement-cssps-5301767",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:00:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}