Candidates admitted to the Baccalauréat session of June 2026 in Benin can collect their attestations from August 24 to 29 across the country's twelve departments. The withdrawal period for the Bac 2026 attestations officially begins on Monday, August 24, and is set to conclude on Saturday, August 29. This six-day window provides ample opportunity for all eligible candidates to retrieve their official documents. To retrieve their attestations, candidates are required to present a valid identification document and the online application form, which was obtained from the dedicated Baccalauréat services platform. These requirements ensure a secure and organized distribution process, verifying the identity of each candidate.
Departmental Collection Schedules
Departmental collection centers for Baccalauréat 2026 attestations are strategically located across the nation to facilitate access for all candidates. These key centers include Kandi, Natitingou, Abomey-Calavi, Parakou, Dassa-Zoumè, Aplahoué, Djougou, Cotonou, Lokossa, Porto-Novo, Pobè, and Bohicon. Each center has a specific schedule designed to manage the flow of candidates efficiently.
In Alibori, CEG 1 Kandi will manage withdrawals, with a detailed schedule for different jury groups. Juries 4 to 6 are scheduled for August 24, while juries 1 to 3 will collect their attestations on August 25. Juries 7 to 10 and 11 have been allocated August 26 and 27. Latecomers in Alibori can collect their attestations on August 28 and 29. The Atacora department's schedule extends from CEG 1 Natitingou to establishments in Tanguiéta, Matéri, Kouandé, Péhunco, and Boukombé, ensuring full coverage for candidates in the region, with a designated day for latecomers on August 29.
CEG 1 Abomey-Calavi serves as the distribution center for candidates in Atlantique, covering Zè, Abomey-Calavi, Godomey, Ouidah, Tori-Aggouako, Pahou, Allada, Houègbo, and Akassato, with collections scheduled from August 24 to 28. Borgou utilizes Lycée Mathieu Bouké in Parakou as the central distribution point for candidates from Parakou, Bembèrèkè, N’Dali, Tchaourou, Kalalé, Nikki, and other centers within the department. In Collines, CEG 2 Dassa-Zoumè hosts candidates from Glazoué and Kilibo on August 24, and Savè and Ouèssè on August 28. Couffo organizes withdrawals in Aplahoué, Djakotomey, Dogbo, Klouékanmey, and Toviklin, providing multiple points for candidates. Donga schedules attestations in Djougou, Bassila, and Ouaké.
Littoral’s CEG Sainte-Rita in Cotonou receives candidates based on their composition centers, with jury 340 (replacement session) specifically scheduled for August 27. Mono centralizes the operation at CEG 1 Lokossa. In Ouémé, Lycée Béhanzin of Porto-Novo handles distribution for centers in Porto-Novo, Sèmè-Podji, Avrankou, Adjohoun, Adjarra, and Dangbo. Plateau uses CEG 1 Pobè for its collection services.
Key Dates and Procedures
The last day of the collection period, Saturday, August 29, is specifically reserved for latecomers across all departments. This allows candidates who were unable to retrieve their attestations on their initially scheduled dates to complete the process. For candidates in the Zou department, Lycée technique de Bohicon will serve as the designated collection center. This facility will manage the distribution of attestations for all relevant examination centers within the Zou region, ensuring that candidates in this area have a convenient and accessible location to obtain their documents.
Session Statistics and Context
The 2026 Baccalauréat session in Benin saw a total of 77,101 candidates registered across the country. These candidates were distributed among 140 examination centers and across 14 distinct academic series, noting the extensive logistical undertaking of the national examination. The national success rate for the 2026 session was recorded at 66.78%. This figure represents a decrease when compared to the previous year's performance. In 2025, the national success rate for the Baccalauréat stood at 73.02%. The statistics provide an overview of the scale and outcomes of the national examination for the current year, indicating a slight dip in overall academic achievement compared to the prior session.