Cross River State Releases 2026 BECE (Junior WAEC); The Cross River State Ministry of Education has released the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) timetable, also known as Junior WAEC.
This examination is meant for JSS 3 candidates preparing to move into SS1. With the official dates now announced, schools, parents, and candidates can clearly view the full examination schedule, arranged day by day and subject by subject.
Cross River State BECE Timetable 2026
The 2026 BECE examination will run for five days, from Monday, 18 May 2026 to Friday, 22 May 2026.
Monday, 18 May 2026
- French — 3 hours — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Religious Studies — 3 hours — 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
- English Studies — 3 hours — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Prevocational Studies — 3 hours — 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
- Business Studies — 3 hours — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- National Values — 3 hours — 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Thursday, 21 May 2026
- Mathematics — 3 hours — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Cultural & Creative Arts — 3 hours — 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Friday, 22 May 2026
- Basic Science & Technology — 3 hours — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Nigerian Language — 3 hours — 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Who the Examination Is For
This BECE timetable is specifically designed for JSS 3 candidates who are preparing to progress into Senior Secondary School (SS1).
Schools are expected to use this timetable to organise revision schedules, while parents and candidates can use it to plan study time and exam preparation effectively.
Quick View of the Exam Pattern
The 2026 Cross River State BECE timetable follows a consistent daily structure throughout the five examination days.
- Morning Paper: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Afternoon Paper: 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
- Duration for Each Paper: 3 hours
This consistent layout makes the timetable easy to follow, allowing candidates to quickly understand the daily schedule and prepare accordingly for each subject.
