General Certificate Of Education : Cameroon Postpones Remaining Exams After Social Media Leak Scandal

In an unprecedented move and major disruption to the academic calendar, the Cameroon Ministry of Secondary Education has officially postponed the remaining papers of the ongoing General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination session. The decision comes after a severe security breach saw confidential examination questions leaked and widely circulated across social media and electronic platforms.

Technical, Vocational Exams Not Affected 
The ministry however clarified that original time-slots remain unchanged. Furthermore, students sitting for the Technical and Vocational Education Examinations (TVEE) can breathe a sigh of relief, as the ministry confirmed TVEE exams are not affected by this rescheduling.

Secure Examination Materials Compromised 
According to an official press release issued on June 6, 2026, by the Minister of Secondary Education, Dr. Nalova Lyonga, the government intervened following a critical working session with the Head of the Transition Management Team of the GCE Board. During this meeting, the board confirmed that secure examination materials had been compromised online. Minister Lyonga has since gathered evidence of the leaks and handed it over to competent authorities for a full forensic investigation.

Obligatory Rescheduling 
To safeguard the credibility, fairness, and integrity of the highly regarded national certificate, the government has pushed the examination timeline back by two weeks. Papers originally scheduled to be written between Monday, June 8 and Thursday, June 18, 2026, will now be administered from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Sorry For What Happened 
"The Government is fully aware of the inconvenience caused," Minister Lyonga stated in the release, adding that protecting public confidence in the education system and ensuring a level playing field for all registered students remains the state's paramount priority.

Manhunt Begins For Culprits 
As the hunt begins for those behind the digital breach, school administrators, exam superintendents, and center chiefs have been strictly ordered to cooperate with government and GCE Board directives. Meanwhile, education officials are urging anxious students nationwide to remain calm, maintain focus, and use the extra two weeks to continue their academic preparations.

Secure Examination Materials Compromised 
According to an official press release issued on June 6, 2026, by the Minister of Secondary Education, Dr. Nalova Lyonga, the government intervened fo...