A total of 35,366 candidates sat for the 2025 examinations, marking a 4.20 per cent decrease from the 36,917 who wrote in 2024. Of the 2025 cohort, female candidates constituted the majority at 59.18 percent (22,930), while male candidates accounted for 40.82 percent (14,436).
According to the results, overall performance remains steady despite notable structural changes in the examination system. BEC reported that 95.65 percent of all grades awarded were Grade G or better, while 78.68 percent were Grade E or better. The proportion of candidates attaining Grade C or better was 37.07 per cent, with only 3.01 per cent achieving Grade A or better.
