Cross River Common Entrance 2026: Full Timetable; The Cross River State Ministry of Education has officially released the 2026 Primary Six Placement Examination timetable, also known as the Common Entrance Examination.
This examination is designed for Primary Six pupils preparing to move into Junior Secondary School (JSS1). With the full schedule now available, parents, schools, and pupils can clearly see each paper, its duration, and the exact time set for the examination day.
Cross River State Common Entrance Timetable 2026
The official timetable shows three papers scheduled for Saturday, 23 May 2026.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Mathematics — 2 hours — 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- English Language — 2 hours — 11:20 am to 1:20 pm
- General Paper — 2 hours — 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm
Who the Examination Is For
The 2026 Primary Six Placement Examination (Common Entrance) is meant for Primary Six pupils who are preparing to advance into Junior Secondary School (JSS1).
Schools are expected to prepare their pupils according to this schedule, while parents can help ensure that candidates are ready ahead of the examination date.
Quick Look at the Paper Schedule
The examination timetable is arranged for one day, with three papers fixed across the morning and afternoon periods.
- Mathematics: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- English Language: 11:20 am to 1:20 pm
- General Paper: 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm
This structure gives candidates and schools a clear view of the full examination line-up, with one date, three papers, and fixed times to follow.
