The Cross River State Ministry of Education has officially announced the schedules for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for JSS3 students across the state.
The examination is scheduled to hold from Monday, 18th May to Friday, 22nd May 2026, with candidates writing two subjects daily.
Students preparing to move into Senior Secondary School (SS1) are advised to study the timetable carefully and begin proper revision ahead of the examination.
2026 Cross River State BECE Timetable
Cross River State releases the 2026 BECE timetable for JSS3 candidates. Exams hold from 18-22 May 2026 with two papers scheduled daily. View full subject schedule…
Monday, 18th May 2026
- French — 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Religious Studies — 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Tuesday, 19th May 2026
- English Studies — 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Prevocational Studies — 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
- Business Studies — 9:00am – 12:00pm
- National Values — 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Thursday, 21st May 2026
- Mathematics — 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Cultural & Creative Arts — 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Friday, 22nd May 2026
- Basic Science & Technology — 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Nigerian Language — 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Important Information for Candidates
- All papers will last for 3 hours
- Candidates are expected to arrive early at their examination centres
- Schools should ensure continuous assessment records are properly submitted
- Students should come along with necessary writing materials
The BECE remains an important examination for students completing Junior Secondary School education in Cross River State.
Candidates are encouraged to stay focused, revise consistently, and follow all examination instructions throughout the examination period.
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