As Chad prepares for the highly anticipated baccalaureate written examinations, scheduled from June 8 to 13, 2026, the examination board’s president, Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye, provided a comprehensive overview of the organizational strategies and candidate statistics in N’Djamena this Sunday, June 7, 2026. A remarkable 106,231 candidates are registered across the nation and at an international center, with robust measures in place to safeguard the diploma’s integrity.

The significant press briefing, held in the spacious ABDERAHIM AKACHA hall of ONECS in N’Djamena, served as the prelude to the commencement of the general and technical secondary education baccalaureate exams for the June 2026 session. Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye began by acknowledging the pivotal support from Chad’s highest educational authorities, including the Minister of State for National Education, Bilingualism, and Civic Promotion, alongside the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Vocational Training. He also commended the diligent efforts of the National Office for Higher Education Examinations and Competitions (ONECS) and the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions in orchestrating this session.

Pr. Asmbaye presented the crucial figures for this year’s baccalaureate. The total number of candidates, encompassing all streams—literary, scientific, and technical—stands at 106,231. This cohort includes 60,501 boys, making up 56.95% of the total, and 45,730 girls, accounting for 43.05%. Additionally, 5,893 foreign candidates are participating, representing 5.55%.

Notably, the president highlighted a slight but encouraging increase in overall candidate numbers compared to the previous session, particularly in female participation, which rose from 45,536 to 45,730. This upward trend underscores a growing commitment among families to girls’ education across Chad.

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

The press conference also served as a crucial platform to reiterate the strict 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 classrooms. Pr. Asmbaye emphasized the imperative for all candidates to adhere to the