BECE Tools
BECE Aggregate Score Calculator 2026
Enter your grades and see your aggregate instantly.
Your BECE aggregate is calculated from your four core subjects plus your best two electives. Tap your grade (1 to 9) for each subject below. If you have not received your 2026 results yet, enter your expected or mock grades.
How the BECE aggregate is calculated
1. Four core subjects
English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies always count.
2. Best two electives
Out of your elective subjects, only the two with your best grades are added.
3. Add the six grades
The sum of the six grades is your aggregate, from 6 (best) to 54.
What each BECE grade means
| Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Highest |
| 2 | Higher |
| 3 | High |
| 4 | High Average |
| 5 | Average |
| 6 | Low Average |
| 7 | Low |
| 8 | Lower |
| 9 | Lowest |
Frequently asked questions
How is the BECE aggregate calculated?
Your aggregate is the sum of your grades in the four core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) plus your best two elective subjects. Grade 1 is the best, so a lower total is better. The best possible aggregate is 6.
What is the best BECE aggregate score?
The best possible aggregate is 6, which means Grade 1 in all four core subjects and in your two best electives. The weakest possible aggregate is 54.
Which electives count toward my aggregate?
Only your best two electives count. The calculator considers RME, Career Technology, Creative Arts, French, Arabic, Computing, and Ghanaian Language, and automatically picks the two with your best grades.
What aggregate do I need for a Category A school?
There is no single official cutoff. Competition differs by school, programme, and year. Use your aggregate as a guide, then check your placement chances for specific schools with SHS Select.
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