On the eve of the 2026 baccalauréat written examinations, the jury president unveiled the comprehensive organizational framework and statistical data for this year’s crucial assessment. A staggering 106,231 candidates are registered across the entire national territory of Tchad and at an international center, with stringent measures implemented to uphold the diploma’s integrity.

During a press briefing held this Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the spacious ABDERAHIM AKACHA hall within ONECS in N’Djamena, Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye, president of the baccalauréat jury, provided details ahead of the general and technical secondary education baccalauréat written exams. These are scheduled to take place nationwide from June 8 to June 13.

In his address, the president extended appreciation to Tchad’s highest educational authorities. He specifically acknowledged the Minister of State, Minister of National Education, Bilingualism, and Civic Promotion, alongside the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Vocational Training. He also commended the dedicated involvement of the National Office of Higher Education Examinations and Competitions (ONECS) and the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions in preparing for this session.

Pr. Asmbaye presented the key figures for this edition of the baccalauréat. Across all streams — including literary, scientific, and technical — the total number of hopeful graduates stands at 106,231.

The demographic breakdown reveals that 60,501 candidates are boys, constituting 56.95% of the total, while 45,730 are girls, making up 43.05%. Additionally, 5,893 foreign candidates are participating, accounting for 5.55% of the examinees.

According to the jury president, these statistics indicate a slight increase in overall participation compared to the previous session, particularly in female enrollment, which rose from 45,536 to 45,730. This upward trend is viewed as highly encouraging, reflecting a growing commitment among families to girls’ education, a positive development for African current affairs.

To facilitate the smooth execution of the examinations, 160 examination centers have been designated for this year. This includes 31 centers within N’Djamena, 128 centers across the provinces, and one international center located in Djedda, Saudi Arabia.

This strategic organizational structure, as explained by officials from the National Office of Higher Education Examinations and Competitions, aims to bring the examination closer to candidates while simultaneously ensuring superior logistical coordination and security across the continent news landscape.

The press conference also served as an opportunity to reiterate the stringent regulations governing the 2026 baccalauréat. Joint Decree N°48, issued on May 6, 2026, explicitly prohibits the possession and use of mobile phones within examination centers and classrooms. This is a critical measure to maintain the integrity of national exams.

The jury president emphasized the imperative for all candidates to strictly adhere to the

By Boureima Amadou — Reporter