Egypt sets preparatory certificate registration deadline, exam fees

Egypt's Education Ministry has fixed October 22, 2026 as the registration deadline and set exam fees for the preparatory certificate examinations.

• The ministry set the last registration date for preparatory certificate exams as October 22, 2026, saying no applications will be accepted afterward.
• The ministry announced exam registration fees of 158 Egyptian pounds, covering a 10-pound exam fee and 148 pounds for materials.
• Fees must be paid through ministry-approved collection outlets including Egyptian Post and Fawry, the ministry said.
• The ministry instructed students to submit the printed form to school with birth certificate, fee receipts and photos.
• The ministry instructed students to activate the unified school email and complete the online examination form with their personal data.