On the eve of the 2026 baccalaureate written examinations, the jury president unveiled the comprehensive organizational arrangements and statistical data for the upcoming session. A total of 106,231 candidates are registered across Tchad and at an international center, with robust measures in place to safeguard the diploma’s integrity.

During a press briefing held this Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the ABDERAHIM AKACHA hall within the ONECS premises in N’Djamena, Professor Doumpa Mian Asmbaye, president of the baccalaureate jury, detailed the preparations. The written exams for the general and technical secondary education baccalaureate are scheduled to run from June 8 to June 13 across the entire national territory.

Professor Asmbaye commenced by acknowledging the invaluable contributions of Tchad’s senior educational authorities. He specifically recognized the State Minister, Minister of National Education, Bilingualism, and Civic Promotion, as well as the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Vocational Training. He further commended the Office National des Examens et Concours du Supérieur (ONECS) and the Directorate of Exams and Competitions for their pivotal roles in preparing this significant examination session.

The jury president then revealed the crucial figures for this year’s baccalaureate. Across all streams—literary, scientific, and technical—the grand total of candidates stands at 106,231 individuals.

This cohort comprises 60,501 boys, accounting for 56.95%, and 45,730 girls, making up 43.05%. Additionally, 5,893 foreign candidates are participating, representing 5.55% of the total.

Professor Asmbaye noted a marginal increase in candidate numbers compared to the previous session, particularly highlighting the rise in female participation from 45,536 to 45,730. This encouraging trend, he emphasized, underscores the growing commitment of families to girls’ education.

To facilitate the smooth execution of the exams, 160 examination centers have been designated: 31 centers are located in N’Djamena, 128 in various provinces, and one international center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This extensive network, according to ONECS officials, aims to enhance accessibility for candidates while ensuring optimal logistical coordination and security throughout the examination period.

The press briefing also served as an opportunity to reiterate the stringent regulations governing the 2026 baccalaureate. Joint Decree N°48, issued on 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 strictly adhere to the

By Martin Ngu — Politics and National Security