Over 61,000 Candidates to sit 2026 TVET exams as CTVET tightens anti-cheating measures

CTVET Announces Enhanced Measures for 2026 Certificate II and TVET Examinations Across Ghana

The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has announced comprehensive preparations for the 2026 May/June Certificate II Examinations and other traditional TVET examinations, with over 61,000 candidates expected to participate nationwide.

Speaking at a press conference held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Director-General of CTVET, Mr. Zakaria Sulemana, assured the public that the Commission has put in place strict measures to ensure a transparent, fair and credible examination process throughout the examination period.

The briefing was attended by key officials of the Commission, including the Deputy Director-General for Corporate Services, Mr. Abdul-Rahman Zakaria, and the Deputy Director-General for Technical Services, Mr. Anthony Kwame Zu.

According to CTVET, the examinations will officially begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, and end on Friday, June 12, 2026. A total of 61,506 candidates from accredited technical and vocational institutions across Ghana are expected to sit for the examinations.

Out of the total number, 59,754 candidates will write the Certificate II examinations, while 1,752 candidates will participate in other traditional TVET examinations. The Commission noted that the current figures represent an 8.06 percent increase in candidature compared to the previous year, reflecting the growing interest in technical and vocational education in Ghana.

Mr. Sulemana explained that the increase in enrollment demonstrates rising public confidence in TVET education as the country continues to focus on practical skills training, youth empowerment and workforce development.

He emphasized that technical and vocational education remains critical to Ghana’s industrialization agenda and economic transformation, especially as industries demand more skilled and competent workers.

One of the key reforms highlighted during the press conference was the continued implementation of the “Test Serialization” system. The innovation is designed to strengthen examination security by generating multiple versions of the same examination paper to reduce opportunities for malpractice and cheating.

CTVET disclosed that six different series of each serialized examination paper will be used this year. Despite the variations in question arrangement, all candidates will be assessed using the same marking schemes and academic standards to ensure fairness and consistency.

“The integrity and credibility of these examinations remain paramount to the reputation of Ghana’s TVET system,” Mr. Sulemana stated.

The Commission also announced that the 2026 examinations will mark the maiden harmonized examination system for TVET institutions that previously operated under separate examination structures, including the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Technical Examinations Unit (TEU), and the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX).

According to CTVET, the harmonized system is expected to improve standardization, enhance quality assurance and streamline assessment processes within Ghana’s technical and vocational education sector.

The Commission further cautioned candidates against relying on leaked examination questions circulating on social media, warning that many of such materials are fake and intended to mislead students.

Additionally, supervisors, invigilators and security personnel were reminded to uphold professionalism and avoid any form of misconduct, negligence or examination malpractice during the examination period.

CTVET reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and credibility while ensuring a smooth and successful examination process for all candidates across the country.