Cross River State Ministry of Education has released the 2026 Primary Six Placement Examination timetable, also known as the Common Entrance examination.
The exam is for candidates in Primary Six who are going to JSS1. The full schedule is now out; parents, schools, and pupils can see each paper, its duration, and the exact time for the exam Day.
Cross River State Common Entrance timetable 2026
The timetable shows three papers on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Mathematics, 2 hrs, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- English Language, 2 hrs, 11:20 am to 1:20 pm
- General Paper, 2 hrs, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm
Who the examination is for
The 2026 Primary Six Placement Examination is for candidates in Primary Six who are going to JSS1.
Quick look at the paper schedule
The exam timetable is set for one day, with three papers fixed across the morning and afternoon.
- Mathematics: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- English Language: 11:20 am to 1:20 pm
- General Paper: 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm
That gives candidates and schools a clear view of the full exam line-up; one date, three papers, fixed times.