Bauchi State 2026 BECE and BAICE Registration: Dates, Fees and How to Register

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced the registration details for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Basic Arabic and Islamic Certificate Examination (BAICE).

Registration Period

• Opens: March 25, 2026
• Closes: April 30, 2026

Registration Fees

• Public schools: ₦2,000 per candidate
• Private schools: ₦3,000 per candidate

The Ministry has warned that no child in a public school should be charged more than the approved ₦2,000 fee. School administrators who charge above the approved amount face sanctions.

How to Register

Principals of junior secondary schools across Bauchi State are responsible for registering eligible candidates through the official registration portal before the April 30 deadline.

Important Notes

• All candidates must complete registration before April 30, 2026 to avoid disqualification
• Schools must comply strictly with the approved fee structure
• Registration applies to both BECE and BAICE examinations

The announcement was issued by Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim (Chikasoro Bauchi), the Honourable Commissioner, Bauchi State Ministry of Education.