GCE EXAMS Results Zambia 2024 ECZ Results Officially Out

GCE EXAMS Results Zambia 2024 ECZ Results Officially Out

GCE EXAMS Results Zambia 2024 ECZ Results Officially Out

The General Certificate of Education (GCE) is an examination conducted annually for students who either want to improve their grades or earn their secondary school certificates. These results are crucial for those seeking admission to tertiary institutions, pursuing further education, or enhancing their qualifications for employment.

The Ministry of Education has announced the results of the 2024 Junior Secondary External and General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations, marking the completion of this year’s assessment process.

In a statement issued by Education Minister Hon. Douglas Syakalima, a total of 113,193 candidates, representing 94.38% of those registered, sat for the Junior Secondary External Examination. Of these, 48,839 (43.15%) were boys, while 64,354 (56.85%) were girls.

Minister Syakalima further revealed that 88,548 candidates, representing 78.23%, passed at least one subject, while 24,645 candidates (21.77%) did not pass any subjects. Among the 28,310 candidates who sat for six or more subjects, 7,999 (28.94%) were awarded certificates, 15,440 (54.54%) passed fewer than six subjects, and 4,871 (17.21%) failed all their subjects.

The Ministry also noted that 6,735 candidates, or 5.62% of the registered cohort, were absent from the examination.

2024 GCE Examination Results

In a separate announcement, Minister Syakalima reported that 138,084 candidates sat for the 2024 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination. Of these, 120,660 candidates (87.38%) passed in at least one subject, while 17,424 candidates (12.62%) failed all subjects.

Notably, 24.72% (3,649) of the 14,764 candidates who sat for five or more subjects successfully obtained the General Certificate of Education. However, 756 candidates (5.12%) failed all the subjects they attempted.

This year’s GCE pass rate showed an improvement of 6.48 percentage points compared to the 2023 results.

The 2024 Junior Secondary and GCE Examination results have been officially released by the Zambia Examination Council (ZEC).

How to Access Your Results

1. View GCE Exams Results 2024 Zambia online

The ZEC has made it easier for students and parents to access examination results online. To check your results:

Visit the ZEC Official Website: Go to the ZEC website at: ZEC Official Website.
Navigate to the Results Section: Look for the ‘Examination Results’ tab or link on the homepage.
Enter Your Details: You will need to enter your examination number and other required details. Ensure that you have this information at hand.
View Your Results: Once you’ve submitted your details, you will be able to view your results directly on the website. Make sure to print or save a copy for your records.

2. View GCE Exams Results 2024 Zambia via SMS

For those who prefer checking results via SMS, the process is straightforward:

• Prepare Your Details: Ensure you have your examination number ready.
  Send an SMS: Text your examination number to the designated number provided by ZEC.
• This number is usually communicated through local media channels or the ZEC website.
  Receive Your Results: You will receive an SMS with your results shortly after sending your request.

Important Notice:

When Do GCE Results Come Out?

Students often ask, “When do GCE results come out?” The GCE results are typically released by the Ministry of General Education a few months after the exams are completed. For the 2024 GCE exams, it is expected that the results will be released between late August and early September, depending on how quickly the Ministry processes the exams.

Examination Integrity and Malpractice

Minister Syakalima confirmed that the examinations were conducted without any significant leakages, maintaining the integrity of the process. However, three cases of malpractice were reported during the Junior Secondary External Examination, involving five candidates.

The results are now available via the SMS result notification system, and candidates will also be able to access their statements online through the Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) portal using their examination numbers, starting September 16, 2024.