Chad prepares for baccalaureate 2026 with over 106,000 candidates
Chad prepares for baccalaureate 2026 with over 106,000 candidates
Chad is gearing up for the 2026 baccalaureate, anticipating 106,231 registered candidates. Stringent measures and optimized geographical distribution are in place to uphold the examination’s integrity.
On the eve of the written baccalaureate examinations for the June 2026 session, the jury president, Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye, outlined the key organizational arrangements and statistics for this year’s assessment. Speaking this Sunday, June 7, 2026, in N’Djamena, he confirmed that a total of 106,231 candidates are registered across Chad and at one international center. Rigorous measures have been implemented to uphold the diploma’s integrity.
Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye addressed the press from the large ABDERAHIM AKACHA hall at ONECS in N’Djamena. His briefing preceded the commencement of the written baccalaureate exams for general and technical secondary education, scheduled from June 8 to June 13 across the nation.
During his address, Pr. Asmbaye first extended his gratitude to Chad’s highest educational authorities, including the Minister of State, Minister of National Education, Bilingualism, and Civic Promotion, as well as the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Vocational Training. He also acknowledged the crucial involvement of the National Office for Higher Examinations and Competitions (ONECS) and the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions in preparing this session.
The jury president then revealed the crucial figures for this year’s baccalaureate. Across all streams – literary, scientific, and technical – the total number of candidates stands at 106,231.
The breakdown shows 60,501 boys, making up 56.95% of candidates, and 45,730 girls, representing 43.05%. Additionally, 5,893 foreign candidates are participating, accounting for 5.55% of the total.
According to the jury president, these statistics indicate a slight increase compared to the previous session, particularly in female participation, which rose from 45,536 to 45,730 candidates. This progress is seen as encouraging, reflecting a growing family interest in girls’ education.
To ensure the smooth execution of the examinations, 160 examination centers have been designated this year: 31 centers within N’Djamena, 128 centers in the provinces, and one international center located in Djedda, Saudi Arabia.
This extensive organizational effort, as explained by ONECS officials, aims to bring the examination closer to the candidates while ensuring superior logistical coordination and security.
The press briefing also served as an opportunity to reiterate the strict regulations governing the 2026 baccalaureate. Joint Order N°48 of May 6, 2026, explicitly prohibits the possession and use of mobile phones within examination centers and composition rooms.
The jury president underscored the imperative for all candidates to adhere to the