MINISTRY
OF HIGHER EDUCATION
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
Department of University Accreditations and Quality
DECISION No. 18260039 MINESUP/SG/DAUQ/SDEAC of February 17, 2026, Setting the schedule for entrance examinations to the Establishments of State Universities of Cameroon, and Schools under the academic supervision of MINESUP, for the academic year 2026 2027.
2026-2027 Entrance Examination Calendar: Grandes Ecoles and Institutions of State Universities of Cameroon: ENS, ENSET, FMSB, Polytechnics…
THE MINISTER OF STATE, MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION
HAVING REGARD TO the Constitution;
HAVING REGARD TO Law No. 2023/004 of 25 July 2023 on the orientation of Higher Education;
HAVING REGARD TO Decree No. 2005/342 of 10 September 2005 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 93/027 of 19 January 1993 on common provisions for Universities; HAVING REGARD TO Decree No. 2018/190 of 2 March 2018 amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 2011/408 of 9 December
2011 on the organization of the Government;
HAVING REGARD TO Decree No. 93/028 of 19 January 1993 on the administrative and academic organization of the University of Ngaoundรฉrรฉ; Having regard to Decree No. 93/029 of 19 January 1993 concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Dschang; Having regard to Decree No. 93/030 of 19 January 1993 concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Douala; Having regard to Decree No. 93/034 of 19 January 1993 concerning the organization of the University of Buea;
Having regard to Decree No. 93/036 of 29 January 1993 concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Yaoundรฉ I;
Having regard to Decree No. 93/036 of 29 January 1993 concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Yaoundรฉ II; Decree No. 2008/281 of 9 August 2008 concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Maroua; Having regard to Decree No. 2011/045 of March 8, 2011, concerning the organization of the University of Bamenda;
Having regard to Decree No. 2022/008 of January 6, 2022, concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Bertoua; Having regard to Decree No. 2022/009 of January 6, 2022, concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of EboIowa; Having regard to Decree No. 2022/010 of January 6, 2022, concerning the administrative and academic organization of the University of Garoua;
Having regard to Decree No. 2011/410 of December 9, 2011, concerning the formation of the Government;
Having regard to Decree No. 2019/002 of January 4, 2019, concerning the reorganization of the Government; Having regard to Decree No. 2012/433 of October 1, 2012, concerning the organization of the Ministry of Higher Education;
Having regard to Decree No. 2013/0891/PM of March 12, 2013, appointing officials to the Ministry of Higher Education;
Having regard to Order No. 0055/PM of June 10, 2013, establishing, organizing, and governing the National Commission for Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Training of Cameroon;
Having regard to Decree No. 2015/541 of November 27, 2015, appointing a Vice-Chancellor to the University of Bamenda;
Having regard to Decree No. 2024/106 of April 9, 2024, appointing Rectors to certain State Universities; HAVING REGARD TO Decree No. 2024/274 of 10 July 2024 appointing officials in State Universities;
DECIDES:
Article 1: This decree establishes the schedule for entrance examinations to the Institutions of State Universities of Cameroon, for the academic year 2026 – 2027.
Article 2: The schedule for entrance examinations to the Institutions of State Universities of Cameroon, for the 2026/2027 academic year, is set as follows:
UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
Friday March 13, 2026: The first Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (HTTC) of Bambili.
Saturday March 14, 2026 : The second Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (HTTC) of Bambili.
Thursday March 12, 2026 : The third year of the first Cycle of the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTC) of Bambili. Friday March 13, 2026 : The second Cycle of the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC) of Bambili. Saturday September 12, 2026 : The first year of the Nursing and Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Bamenda (FHS). Sunday September 27, 2026 : The first year of Higher Institute of commerce and Management (HICM) Saturday September 19, 2026 : The first year of the Engineering cycle of College of Technology (COLTECH) Tuesday September 22, 2026 : The first of the Hight Institute of Transport and Logistic (HITL) of the University of Bamenda.
Sunday September 20,2026:The first year of undergraduate cycle of the National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NHPI) of the University of Bamenda. Sunday September20,2026:The third year of first cycle of the National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NHPI) of the University of Bamenda.
UNIVERSITY OF BERTOUA
Thursday, March 12 , 2026 : First Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS) of the University of Bertoua. Friday, March 13, 2026 : Second Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS) of the University of Bertoua.
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 : Higher Institute of Agriculture, Wood, Water and Environment (ISABEE) of the University of Bertoua.
Saturday, October 10 , 2026: Higher School of Urban Planning and Tourism Sciences (ESSUT)
Sunday, October 11, 2026 : Higher School of Mining and Energy Resources Processing (ESTM)
UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 September 2026: Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI) of the University of Buea. -ASTI โ Division I
Friday September 16 and Saturday 17, 2026: Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI) of the University of Buea. ASTI โ Division II,
Wednesday September 2-3, 2026: Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET). ยฉ http://cameroun.minajobs.net/
Thursday September 21, 2026: Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026: The first year of the College of Technology (COT) of the University of Buea.
Saturday March 14, 2026: The first year of the first Cycle of the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC) of KUMBA.
Sunday March 15, 2026: The second Cycle of the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC) of KUMBA.
Wednesday September 9, 2026: Faculty oh Health Sciences of the University of Buea (FHS): BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences and BSc in Nursing
Friday September 11, 2026: Faculty oh Health Sciences of the University of Buea (FHS): BSc in Midwifery
Wednesday September 16, 2026: Faculty oh Health Sciences of the University of Buea (FHS): BSc in Midwifery Biomedical Sciences
Friday September 18, 2026: Faculty oh Health Sciences of the University of Buea (FHS): BSc in Public health
UNIVERSITY OF DOUALA
Saturday, March 14, 2026: First year of the first cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College for Technical Education (ENSET) of the University of Douala. Sunday, March
15 , 2026 : Third year of the first cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College for Technical Education (ENSET) of the University of Douala. Sunday, March 15, 2026 : Second Cycle I of the Higher Teacher Training College for Technical Education (ENSET) of the University of Douala. Tuesday, August 25, 2026: Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences of the University of Douala (ESSEC). Program: Higher Studies in Commerce (DESC). Wednesday, August 26 , 2026: Program: Advanced Professional Studies (ESSEC) Douala Tuesday, July 7, 2026: First year (initial training division) of the University Institute of Technology I of the University of Douala.
Monday, October 7, 2026 : First year (alternating training) of the University Institute of Technology I of the University of Douala.
Tuesday , September 22, 2026:Third year (Bachelor of Technology) of the University Institute of Technology I of the University of Douala.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 : First and Third Year of the National Advanced School of Engineering of Douala (ENSPD), Engineering Program of the University of Douala.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 : First and Third Year of the National Advanced School of Engineering of Douala (ENSPD), Engineering Science Program of the University of Douala
Sunday 04 October 2026 : First and Third year of the National Higher Polytechnic School of Douala (ENSPD), Engineering course with special training regime.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 : First year of the Institute of Fine Arts (IBA) of the University of Douala.
Friday, September 11, 2026 : Third year of the Institute of Fine Arts (IBA) of the University of Douala.
Saturday, September 12, 2026: Fourthyear of the Institute of Fine Arts (IBA) of the University of Douala.
Saturday, September 12,2026: First year of the National Higher School of Agronomy, Fisheries and Veterinary Medicine (ENSHAV) of the University of Douala, Agronomy Engineers and Fisheries Engineers.
Saturday, September 26,2026: Fourth year of the National Higher School of Agronomy, Fisheries and Veterinary Medicine (ENSHAV) of the University of Douala, Agronomy Engineers and Fisheries Engineers.
Saturday, September 26,2026: First year of the National Higher School of Agronomy, Fisheries and Veterinary Medicine (ENSHAV) of the University of Douala, Veterinary Doctor program
UNIVERSITY OF DSCHANG
Friday, September 18, 2026: Regional Center for Specialized Agricultural Education (CRESA) Forestry-Wood of the University of Dschang in Nkolbison, Yaoundรฉ.
Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9, 2026: First year of the Foumban Institute of Fine Arts (IBAF) of the University of Dschang.
Friday, August 28, 2026: Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA) of the University of Dschang. Joint Entrance Examination, Level I Engineering Cycle.
Saturday, August 29 , 2026 : Biomedical Sciences Programs of the University of Dschang. ยฉ http://cameroun.minajobs.net/
Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Fotso Victor University Institute (IUT-FV) of Bandjoun, University of Dschang: IUTFV – DUT program
Saturday, August 22, 2026 : Fotso Victor University Institute (IUT-FV) of Bandjoun, University of Dschang: IUTFV – BTS, 1st year continuing education
UNIVERSITY OF EBOLOWA
Thursday, March 12, 2026: First Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College for Technical Education (ENSET) of the University of Ebolowa
Friday, March 13, 2026: Second Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College for Technical Education (ENSET) of the University of Ebolowa
Sunday, October 25 , 2026 : Higher Institute of Agriculture, Wood, Water and the Environment (ISABEE) of the University of Ebolowa
Sunday, September 20 , 2026: National Higher School of Maritime and Oceanic Sciences and Techniques (ENSTMO) of the University of Ebolowa
Sunday, November 29 , 2026 : Faculty of Sciences, University of Ebolowa: Entrance examination for the first year of the Bachelor’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences to Agriculture.
Sunday, November 29 , 2026 : Faculty of Sciences, University of Ebolowa: Entrance examination for the first year of the Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical and Health Sciences. Sunday, November 29 , 2026 : Faculty of Sciences, University of Ebolowa: Entrance examination for the first year of the Master’s degree in Biomedical and Health Sciences.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 : Higher School of Transport, Logistics and Commerce (ESTLC): entrance exam for the 1st year of the Engineering program
UNIVERSITY OF GAROUA
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026: Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences (ESSEC) of the University of Garoua
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 : Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua (FMSB)
Saturday, October 10, 2026 : Institute of Fine Arts and Innovation (IBAI)
UNIVERSITY OF MAROUA
Friday, March 13, 2026 : First Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS) of the University of Maroua.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 : Second Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS) of the University of Maroua. ยฉ http://cameroun.minajobs.net/
Sunday , October 4, 2026 : First year of the National Higher Polytechnic School (ENSPM) of the University of Maroua.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 : Third year of the National Higher Polytechnic School (ENSPM) of the University of Maroua. Saturday, October 10, 2026 : National Higher School of Mines and Petroleum Industries (ENSMIP).
Saturday, October 17, 2026 : First year of the Biomedical and Health Sciences program at the Faculty of Sciences
Sunday, October 18, 2026 : First year of the Social and Functional Rehabilitation Sciences program at the Faculty of Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF NGAOUNDรRร
Saturday, October 10, 2026 :Veterinary Medicine Doctors (DVM-ESMV) program.
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026 :First year, initial training division, University Institute of Technology (IUT) of the University of Ngaoundere.
Friday, October 30, 2026: First year, initial training division, University Institute of Technology (IUT) of the University of Ngaoundere.
Saturday, September 18, 2026: Third year, Bachelor of Technology program at the University Institute of Technology (IUT) of the University of Ngaoundere.
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026: National Higher School of Agro-Industrial Sciences (ENSAI) of the University of Ngaoundรฉrรฉ.
Sunday, October 25, 2026: Entrance exam for the Engineering Cycle at the School of Geology and Mining (EGEM)
Sunday 04 October 2026: Biomedical Sciences programs of the University of Ngaoundรฉrรฉ.
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October 2026:Entrance exam to the School of Chemical Engineering and Mineral Industries (EGCIM) of the University of Ngaoundรฉrรฉ.
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I
Saturday, March 14, 2026 : First Cycle of the Higher Normal School (ENS) of the University of Yaounde I.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 : Second Cycle of the Higher Teacher Training College (ENS) of the University of Yaoundรฉ I. ยฉ http://cameroun.minajobs.net/
Friday, October 9, 2026 : Special scientific classes of the Higher Normal School (ENS) of the University of Yaoundรฉ I.
Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July 2026: First year of the National Higher Polytechnic School (ENSPY) of the University of Yaoundรฉ I.
Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July 2026: Third year of the National Higher Polytechnic School (ENSPY) of the University of Yaoundรฉ I.
Thursday 23 and Friday 24 July 2026: Professional Bachelor’s Degree Cycle in Tourism from the Faculty of Arts, Letters and Human Sciences of the University of Yaoundรฉ I.
Thursday 11 September 2026: University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Bois de Mbalmayo.
Friday, October 2, 2026: Entrance examination for the Higher Education Center in Nursing (CESSI) of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Yaoundรฉ I
UNIVERSITY OFย YAOUNDร II
Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rdย September 2026:ย Higher School of Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques (ESSTIC) of the University of Yaoundรฉ II.
Tuesday 6thย Octoberย 2026ย :ย (oral examination) Institute of International Relations of Cameroon (IRIC) programs: Banking –
Money – International Finance, International Litigation, University of Yaoundรฉ II.
Wednesdayย 7thย Octoberย 2026ย :ย Institute of International Relations of Cameroon (IRIC) programs: International Communication and Public Action; Regional Integration; Management of Community Institutions; International Marketing.
Thursday, October 8, 2026: Institute of International Relations of Cameroon (IRIC), Diplomacy Department
Wednesday , October 21, 2026 :Selection test in the International Cooperation, Humanitarian Action and Sustainable Development (CA2D) program.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 :Selection test for the Master’s in Cultural Diversity, Peace and International Cooperation (DCDPSI).
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 2026 :Institute for Demographic Training and Research (IFORD)
MINESUP
Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th, 2026: National Clinical and Therapeutic Synthesis Examination.
Friday, September 11th, 2026: National Aptitude Examination for Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Training. Friday, September
18th , 2026: National Specialization Examination (Internship)
MINESUP / MINSEP
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June 2026 (Physical test), Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July 2021 (Written test): Entrance examination for the Senior Youth and Community Development Advisor (CPGA) program.
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 June 2026 (Physical test), Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July 2021 (Written test) : Entrance examination for the Physical Education and Sports Teacher (PEPS) program.
Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2026 (Physical Test), Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, 2021 (Written Test): (Physical Test) Entrance Examination for the Youth and Animation Advisor (CJA) Cycle ยฉ http://cameroun.minajobs.net/
Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3, 2026 – (Physical Test), Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, 2021 (Written Test): (Physical Test) Entrance Examination for the Assistant Physical Education and Sports Teacher (PAEPS) Cycle
Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2026: Cycle of Specialized Higher Studies in Administration and Management of Infrastructures and Organizations (INJS).
Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2026: Advanced Studies Program in Inspectorate (INJS).
Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2026 : Advanced Studies Program in Sports Training and Performance (INJS).
MINESUP / MINTP
Saturday, August 1, 2026 :Senior Technicians (BAC/GCE A-Level + 2 years of training) (ENSTP)
Sunday, September 6, 2026 : Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Rural Engineering, and Cadastral Surveying Engineers (Master in Engineering) with a Baccalaureate/GCE A-Level and 5 years of training (ENSTP).
Saturday, July 29, 2026 : Senior Technicians (Baccalaureate/GCE A-Level and 2 years of training) (ENSTP).
Sunday, September 13, 2026: Architecture (BAC/GCE Als + 5 years)
Sunday, September 13, 2026: Urban Planning Engineer (Baccalaureate/GCE A-Level + 5 years)
Friday, September 18 , 2026 : Specialized Masters (Bachelor’s degree or Engineering degree + 2 years of training or Engineering degree + 1 year of training) (ENSTP).
MINESUP / MINPT
Tuesday , August 11, 2026: Telecommunications Engineering Cycle/ Bachelor in Engineering (Scientific or Technological Baccalaureate or General Certificate of Education “Advanced Level” or any diploma recognized as equivalent) (traditional);
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: – Post and Telecommunications Inspector Cycle/ Bachelor in Administration (Any Baccalaureate – 3-year program) (SUP’PTTC);
– Telecommunications Technician Cycle (Scientific Baccalaureate – 2-year program) (traditional);
– Telecommunications Technician Cycle
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Post and Telecommunications Controller Cycle (Any Baccalaureate – 2-year program).
– Telecommunications Engineering Program/Bachelor of Engineering (Scientific Bachelor’s Degreeโ3-year work-study program) (SUP’PTTC)
Thursday, October 1, 2026: – Telecommunications Engineering Program/Master of Engineering (Any Master’s Degree or IPT Diplomaโ2-year program) (SUP’PTTC)
โ Postal and Telecommunications Engineering Program/Bachelor of Engineering (Work-study program) (ENSPT);
Friday, October 2, 2026: – Postal and Telecommunications Administration Program/Master of Administration (Scientific Master’s Degree or ITT Diplomaโ2-year program) (SUP’PTTC)
โ Cycle of Post and Telecommunications Inspectors/ Bachelor in Administration (Work-study program) (ENSPT);
MINESUP/ MINEPIA
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 (written exams): Limbe Nautical Arts And Fisheries Institute (LINAFI)
MINESUP/MINESEC
Friday, September 15, 2026: Return to Title
Article 3: Specific texts will specify, as needed, the organizational and
conduct procedures for each of the competitions referred to in Article 2 above.
Article 4: The Heads of State University Institutions, the Director of University Accreditations and
Quality and the Heads of Institutions concerned are charged, each in their respective capacity, with the execution
of this decision which shall be registered and then published wherever necessary.
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– SG
– IGA/IGS
– All Directorates
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– MINESEC
– ENSPT
– ENSTP
– INJS
– LINAFI
THE MINISTER OF STATE, MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Jacques FAME NDONGO
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