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Examination pass rate trends in Cameroon and Madagascar

Overview

In 2026, educational examination results in Cameroon and Madagascar showed varying trends. In Cameroon, the Higher Institute of Professional Education (BTS) experienced a sharp decline in success, with the national pass rate dropping to 14.19% from 40.48% in 2025.

In Madagascar, results were mixed by region. The Mahajanga province reported a baccalauréat pass rate of 47.92%, a decrease from the 59.77% recorded in 2025. However, in the Antananarivo province, the success rate rose to 51.74% compared to 47.49% the previous year. This increase in Antananarivo followed a decision by the jury to lower the admission threshold from 10 out of 20 to 9.75 out of 20, a move resulting from debates between university professors and high school teachers.

Across several Madagascar regions, technical and professional education tracks consistently outperformed general education series.

Entities

Antananarivo · Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP) · Blanchard Randrianambinina · University of Mahajanga

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Antananarivo baccalauréat success rate rises to 51.74%

    The 2026 baccalauréat success rate in Antananarivo, Madagascar, rose to 51.74% after the admission threshold was lowered to 9.75 out of 20.

  2. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Examination pass rates decline in Cameroon and Madagascar

    Pass rates for the 2026 BTS exams in Cameroon fell to 14.19%, while the baccalauréat success rate in Mahajanga, Madagascar, dropped to 47.92%.

Sources

camer.be · lexpress.mg · madagascar-tribune.com