MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released

MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released

MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released | The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), in collaboration with the Ministry of  Education, has officially announced the release of the 2024 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination results. This crucial examination, taken by secondary school students, determines their qualification for further  education or employment opportunities in Malawi.

Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination (MSCE) Qualification Criteria

Candidates qualify for the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) based on either of the following criteria:

  • Option A: Passing six subjects, including English, with at least one subject passed with a credit.
  • Option B: Passing five subjects, including English, with at least three subjects passed with credit.

Overview Of The MANEB MSCE Results 2024

In the 2024 MSCE exams, a total of 177,434 candidates sat for the examination, with a pass rate of 54.79%, as 97,222 candidates successfully earned their MSCE qualification. Below is a detailed breakdown of the performance across different categories:

  1. Male Candidates:
    • Total Candidates: 92,686
    • Passed: 56,415
    • Pass Rate: 60.87%
  2. Female Candidates:
    • Total Candidates: 84,748
    • Passed: 40,807
    • Pass Rate: 48.15%
  3. Special Needs Education (SNE) Candidates:
    • Total Candidates: 734
    • Passed: 411
    • Pass Rate: 55.99%
      • Male SNE Candidates: 346 passed out of 206 (59.54%)
      • Female SNE Candidates: 388 passed out of 205 (52.84%)

MANEB MSCE Results 2024 Pass Rates by Candidate Category

The MSCE results revealed diverse performances across different types of candidates:

  • Internal Candidates: Out of 105,344 candidates, 62,865 passed, marking a 59.68% success rate.
  • External Candidates: 23,029 external candidates sat for the exams, with 9,544 passing, resulting in a 41.44% pass rate.
  • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Candidates: A total of 49,061 ODL candidates participated in the exams, and 24,813 passed, equating to a pass rate of 50.58%.

2024 MANEB MSCE Results Performance by School Type

The performance varied significantly across different types of schools:

  • National Secondary Schools: Out of 2,817 candidates, 96.63% (2,722 candidates) passed.
  • District Boarding Schools: 5,542 candidates sat for the exams, and 4,913 passed, with an 88.65% pass rate.
  • City Day Secondary Schools: 4,272 candidates sat for the exams, and 81.95% (3,501 candidates) passed.
  • District Day Secondary Schools: 3,542 candidates participated, with a pass rate of 68.75% (2,435 candidates).
  • Private Secondary Schools: Among the 40,435 candidates, 24,944 passed, representing a pass rate of 61.69%.
  • Community Day Secondary Schools: Out of 49,103 candidates, 24,412 passed, with a pass rate of 49.92%.

MANEB MSCE Results 2024 Top-Performing Districts and Divisions

The results highlighted the outstanding performance of certain education districts. The top 10 performing districts in descending order were:

  1. Zomba Urban – 61.97%
  2. Mzuzu City – 61.87%
  3. Karonga – 61.13%
  4. Dowa – 60.05%
  5. Chitipa – 59.81%
  6. Nkhotakota – 59.07%
  7. Dedza – 58.94%
  8. Phalombe – 57.05%
  9. Ntchisi – 57.02%
  10. Nkhatabay – 56.71%

At the divisional level, the North led with a pass rate of 58.61%, followed by Central East (57.79%), South West (54.32%), South East (53.79%), Shire Highlands (52.98%), and Central West (52.22%).

MANEB MSCE Results 2024 Top-Performing Schools

MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released
MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released

The schools with the highest percentage of candidates with distinctions were dominated by both private and public institutions. Leading the pack were:

  1. Lilongwe Islamic (47.34%)
  2. Loyola Jesuit (47.01%)
  3. Marist (45.48%)
  4. Mtendere (41.95%)
  5. St Kizito Seminary (41.07%)
  6. Nkhatabay Secondary School (40.83%)

Schools with Zero Distinctions

Despite the overall success, some schools registered a 0% distinction rate. The bottom-performing schools included:

  1. Vision Private School (0.00%)
  2. Chivumbe Community School (0.00%)
  3. Ntalala Community School (7.69%)

Summary of the MANEB MSCE Results 2024 Performance

The release of the 2024 MSCE results marks another milestone in the academic journey for many students across Malawi.

While there were significant successes, with certain districts and schools demonstrating excellence, there remain opportunities for improvement, especially in underperforming districts and schools. The pass rate of 54.79% reflects a steady performance, but more emphasis is needed to uplift regions and institutions that lag behind.

Checking MANEB MSCE Results 2024

Accessing the 2024 MSCE results online has been streamlined through MANEB’s dedicated portals. Candidates and examination centers can follow these detailed steps to view and download the results:

For Examination Centres:

  1. Login to e-Registration Portal:
  2. Access Centre Results:
    • Once logged in, find the results of your examination centre available in PDF format on the dashboard.
  3. Download Results:
    • Download the printable document containing the comprehensive results for all candidates from your centre.
MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released
MANEB MSCE Results 2024, Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination Results Released

For Individual Candidates:

  1. Visit the Results Portal:
  2. Enter Examination Details:
    • Type in your Examination Number (ensure there is no spacing between the digits).
    • Enter your Date of Birth in the format (dd/mm/yyyy) as required by the portal.
  3. Search for Your Grades:
    • Click the “SEARCH” button to proceed. Your grades will be displayed on the screen after the system processes your details.

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