Accra, Ghana – Over 61,000 candidates are set to participate in this year’s May/June Certificate II and other traditional Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) examinations across Ghana. The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) announced these preparations on Wednesday, May 13, detailing a nationwide examination period scheduled from Monday, May 18, to Friday, June 12, 2026.
Rising Candidature and Public Confidence
A total of 61,506 candidates have registered for this year’s examinations, with 59,754 candidates slated for the Certificate II exams and 1,752 for traditional TVET examinations. This figure represents an 8.06 percent increase in Certificate II candidature compared to the previous year. The CTVET attributes this growth to increasing public trust in TVET programs and Ghana’s ongoing commitment to skills development and employment readiness.
Strengthening Examination Integrity
A significant focus of the commission’s announcement was the introduction of stringent measures to safeguard the credibility of the examinations. Director-General of CTVET, Zakaria Sulemana, emphasized that the integrity of these assessments is crucial for the reputation of Ghana’s TVET sector.
CTVET will continue to implement “Test Serialisation,” a strategy designed to combat examination malpractice. This system involves generating multiple versions of the same examination paper. For the upcoming exams, six distinct versions of each paper will be utilized, ensuring that all candidates are assessed under a uniform marking scheme and set of standards.
Harmonization and Warnings
This year’s examinations mark a significant milestone as they will be the first harmonized assessments for TVET institutions that previously followed disparate examination structures, including those under the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Technical Education Unit (TEU), and National Board for Professional and Technical Examinations (NABPTEX). This harmonization aims to streamline and standardize TVET qualifications nationwide.
The commission also issued a stern warning to candidates against engaging with or relying on any purported leaked examination questions circulating on social media platforms. Furthermore, supervisors, invigilators, and security personnel have been cautioned against any form of negligence or misconduct during the examination period, underscoring the zero-tolerance policy towards examination irregularities.
Looking Ahead
The enhanced anti-cheating measures and the successful harmonization of TVET examinations are expected to bolster the credibility and recognition of Ghanaian vocational qualifications both domestically and internationally. Stakeholders will be watching to see how these measures impact examination outcomes and the overall perception of TVET graduates in the job market. The success of this year’s harmonized exams could pave the way for further integration and standardization within the broader educational framework.
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