On the eve of the highly anticipated written baccalaureate examinations for the June 2026 session, the president of the jury held a press briefing this Sunday, June 7, 2026, in N’Djamena. During the event, key organizational arrangements and detailed statistics for the upcoming examination were presented. A total of 106,231 candidates are registered across Chad and at one international center, with robust measures implemented to safeguard the diploma’s credibility.

The press conference, led by Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye, president of the baccalaureate jury, took place in the grand ABDERAHIM AKACHA hall of the Office National des Examens et Concours du Supérieur (ONECS) in N’Djamena. This briefing preceded the launch of written tests for the general and technical secondary education baccalaureate, scheduled from June 8 to 13 across the nation.

In his address, Pr. Doumpa Mian Asmbaye extended his gratitude to Chad’s highest educational authorities. He specifically acknowledged 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 commended the significant involvement of ONECS and the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions in the meticulous preparation for this session.

The jury president 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 of candidates is as follows: 60,501 boys, constituting 56.95%; 45,730 girls, representing 43.05%; and 5,893 foreign candidates, making up 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, highlighting a growing commitment within families towards girls’ education.

To ensure the smooth execution of the examinations, 160 centers have been designated this year. These include 31 centers within N’Djamena, 128 centers across the provinces, and one international center located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

This comprehensive organizational strategy, as explained by ONECS officials, aims to bring the examinations closer to the candidates while ensuring superior logistical coordination and security throughout the process.

The press conference 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