✅ Introduction
The Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE) remains a key assessment for students in Ghana seeking admission into universities and colleges—especially for those who missed WASSCE requirements or are applying as mature students.
The release of the 2025 TEE results has sparked national conversation, with over 30,000 candidates sitting for the exam this year. This article provides a breakdown of the pass rates, performance trends, and key takeaways from the latest results.
📊 TEE 2025 Summary: National Statistics
According to the Ghana Tertiary Admissions Secretariat:
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📈 Overall Pass Rate: 64.3%
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👩🏾🎓 Female Pass Rate: 61.2%
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👨🏽🎓 Male Pass Rate: 66.8%
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📍 Highest-Performing Region: Greater Accra (75.4% pass rate)
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🚨 Lowest-Performing Region: Upper West (48.6% pass rate)
💡 Compared to 2024, the national pass rate improved by nearly 4%.
🔍 Subject Breakdown – TEE 2025 Core Results
| Subject | Average Score | % Pass (Grade C or better) |
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| English Language | 61.5% | 72.1% |
| Core Mathematics | 54.2% | 63.8% |
| General Paper | 59.8% | 67.0% |
| Logical Reasoning | 62.3% | 70.5% |
📚 TEE core subjects tested critical thinking, analysis, and readiness for tertiary education.
🌍 Regional Performance Insights
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Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions performed best overall.
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Northern and Upper Regions showed challenges, especially in math and logical reasoning.
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Urban-based candidates outperformed rural-based candidates due to better access to prep centers.
🧑🏾🏫 What This Means for University Admissions
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💼 Over 19,000 candidates are now eligible for tertiary admission via the TEE route.
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📚 Universities are encouraged to diversify admission routes, especially for mature and non-WASSCE applicants.
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📈 Institutions may offer bridging programs for near-pass candidates (45–54%).
🚀 Trends Observed in 2025
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📱 Online learning centers and mock platforms contributed to higher pass rates
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👩🏽💻 Rise in private TEE prep academies in Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tema
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🧾 Increased interest among TVET and diploma holders using TEE to upgrade qualifications
💬 What Students Are Saying
“I couldn’t qualify with WASSCE, but TEE gave me another shot. I’m now heading to UPSA this year.” – Priscilla M., TEE 2025 Candidate
“The maths was tricky, but overall, the questions made sense. The past questions I practiced helped a lot.” – Yaw B., Kumasi
🧾 Conclusion
The 2025 TEE results show steady improvement in national performance, providing thousands of Ghanaian students with a second chance at university education. As universities expand their criteria, the TEE continues to play a vital role in bridging the access gap to higher education in Ghana.
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