Starting BECE Time for 2023: Check Now
The 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has officially kicked off, promising five days of comprehensive assessment for students.
This eagerly awaited examination began on Monday, 7th August, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on Friday, 11th August, 2023.
Precise Starting Times According to the Timetable
Adhering to the provided timetable, the morning sessions for all examination papers are set to commence promptly at 9:00 AM.
Correspondingly, the afternoon sessions for each exam day are designated to begin at precisely 1:00 PM, except for the final day, Friday, which does not feature an afternoon paper.
Afternoon Papers for Each Day: Timetable Details
Starting BECE Time for 2023
Outlined below is the comprehensive list of afternoon papers as specified in the timetable:
Monday, 7th August, 2023
- 022/2: Religious and Moral Education 2 (Essay) – 1 hour (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- 022/1: Religious and Moral Education 1 (Objective) – 45 minutes (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM)
- 001/2: English Language 2 (Essay) – 1 hour 10 minutes (1:00 PM – 2:10 PM)
- 001/1: English Language 1 (Objective) – 35 minutes (2:10 PM – 2:45 PM)
Tuesday, 8th August, 2023
- 033/2: Integrated Science 2 (Essay) – 1 hour 15 minutes (9:00 AM – 10:15 AM)
- 033/1: Integrated Science 1 (Objective) – 45 minutes (10:15 AM – 11:00 AM)
- 003/2-013/2: Ghanaian Language and Culture 2 (Essay) – 1 hour (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
- 003/1-013/1: Ghanaian Language and Culture 1 (Objective) – 45 minutes (2:00 PM – 2:45 PM)
Wednesday, 9th August, 2023
- 020/2: Social Studies 2 (Essay) – 1 hour (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- 020/1: Social Studies 1 (Objective) – 45 minutes (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM)
- 053/2-055/2: Basic Design and Technology 2 (Essay) – 1 hour 15 minutes (1:00 PM – 2:15 PM)
- 053/1-055/1: Basic Design and Technology 1 (Objective) – 40 minutes (2:15 PM – 2:55 PM)
Thursday, 10th August, 2023
- 030/2: Mathematics 2 (Essay) – 1 hour (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- 030/1: Mathematics 1 (Objective) – 1 hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
- 070/2: Information and Communication Technology 2 (Essay) – 1 hour 15 minutes (1:00 PM – 2:15 PM)
- 070/1: Information and Communication Technology 1 (Objective) – 45 minutes (2:15 PM – 3:00 PM)
Friday, 11th August, 2023
- 002/2: French 2 (Essay) – 45 minutes (9:00 AM – 9:45 AM)
- 002/1: French 1 (Objective) – 1 hour (9:45 AM – 10:45 AM)
Important Notes and Provisions
- Both Papers (2 & 1) for each subject must be completed in a single sitting without a break.
- In instances where there is a discrepancy in time between the question paper and the timetable, candidates should adhere to the time indicated on the question paper.
- Candidates with visual and hearing impairments are entitled to an additional 50% of the allotted time.
Starting BECE Time for 2023
This comprehensive overview highlights the meticulous scheduling of BECE 2023, focusing on the exact starting times for each paper, along with provisions for candidates with impairments.
Final BECE Timetable
Check final timetable here: Final BECE Timetable: WAEC has officially released the 2023 BECE timetable.
