Benue BECE 2026 Early Registration Ends Tomorrow, Late Registration Begins Monday

The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has announced that early registration for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE/FSLC) will close on Friday, February 20, 2026.

In a notice issued on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Board stated that late registration will commence immediately afterwards and run from Monday, February 21, through Monday, February 28, 2026.

BEQAEB urged parents, guardians, and school principals to ensure all eligible candidates are registered promptly to avoid unnecessary delays or penalties associated with late entries. The Board emphasized that the BECE/FSLC remains the only recognized certificate for transition into Senior Secondary School (SSS1) and forms a critical part of students’ future academic records.

The examination, conducted for final-year pupils in Junior Secondary School (JSS3), serves as the gateway for progression into the senior secondary level across public and private schools in Benue State.

Information Officer Jeffrey Adzam, who signed the statement on behalf of the Board, reiterated the importance of timely registration to enable smooth conduct of the examination and issuance of results.

With the early registration window closing in less than 48 hours, school authorities and parents have been advised to complete all necessary documentation and payments without further delay to secure their candidates’ participation in the 2026 BECE/FSLC.