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Overview

Examination results for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) and Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Examination (BGCSE) are available online. The release of results is communicated each and every year through various media.

How do I get this service?

After a public notification that results are released, they can be accessed through;

 

A) Text message (sms)

  • For BGCSE: Compose a text message (sms) comprising;  Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send sms to 16688. Example: BW500 0001 Moithuti     
  • For JCE: Compose a text message (sms) comprising ;  Examination level, Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send sms to 16688. Example: JCE JC0500 0001 Moithuti     
  • For PSLE: Compose a text message (sms) comprising of;  Examination level, Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send sms to 16688. Example: PSLE PS0500 0001 Moithuti                                         

B) Botswana Examinations Council website 

  • Log in to www.bec.co.bw 
  • Indicate examination
  • Indicate Year
  • Enter Center number
  • Enter Candidate number
  • Enter Candidate surname
  • Click "show results"                               
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education
Government Enclave, Block 6 Building
Private Bag 005,
Gaborone,
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 371-5100 
 

Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

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