# Examination pass rate trends in Cameroon and Madagascar

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/examination-pass-rate-trends-in-cameroon-and-madagascar
> Updated: 2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antananarivo-baccalaurat-success-rate-rises-to-5174

### 2026-08-18: 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%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/examination-pass-rates-decline-in-cameroon-and-madagascar

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