Government has announced that candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now select their preferred senior high schools only after their results are released.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, unveiled the new policy on Wednesday, stating that it is part of broader efforts to reform the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) and empower students to make more informed decisions about their education.

Under the previous system, students were required to select their Senior High Schools before sitting for the BECE, often without a clear understanding of their likely academic performance.

This, according to the Minister, frequently led to mismatched placements and inefficiencies in the admission process.

Addressing the media, Mr. Iddrisu explained that the new approach will introduce a mandatory one-week window following the release of results, during which candidates can finalise their school selections based on their actual aggregates.

"In the past, students selected schools without knowing their aggregate, and that affected the placement system," the Minister stated.

"This time, we will provide a mandatory period of one week after results are declared for students to confirm their choices based on their performance."

He expressed confidence that the revised timeline will enhance fairness, reduce the challenges associated with the placement system, and improve overall efficiency in the admission process into Senior High Schools.