The countdown has begun for candidates taking the 2026 Baccalaureate exam in Ivory Coast. The marking of the written papers officially concluded this Friday, June 26, 2026. The jury is now deliberating before the final verdict.

What is the date of the announcement of the results?

The official announcement of the results of the 2026 session is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026. On this occasion, the Director of Examinations and Competitions (DECO), Kadjidjata Diarra, will reveal the national success rate as well as the procedures for appeals.

Candidates will be able to discover their verdict in the afternoon, using two methods.

How do I view the results?

To accommodate individual preferences, two options are available for accessing the results:

1. Online (From 3:00 PM): Go to the official DECO website at www.men-deco.org . Simply enter your registration number in the section dedicated to exams. A direct access link will also be provided on the day of the exam to simplify the process.
2. In composition center (From 2:00 pm): For candidates who prefer to experience this exciting moment live, the stickers will be available for physical collection in the respective examination centers.

Key figures and candidate expectations

This year, 329,372 candidates , across all series, took the exams throughout the country in the hope of obtaining the precious university entrance qualification.

Good to know: While waiting for the big day, several model answers to the written exams are already circulating online. Although they are not all from official sources, they allow those who are eager to prepare to get an initial estimate of their performance.