Egypt Sets January 1 Deadline for 2026 Third Preparatory Exam Registration

As the exam season approaches, third-year preparatory students in Egypt are seeking details on how to register for their 2026 preparatory certificate exams, including the official link, required steps, and the final deadline.

Deadline for 2026 Third Preparatory Exam Registration

The Ministry of Education and Technical Education has announced Thursday, January 1, as the final date for students to register for their 2026 Third Preparatory Certificate first-semester exams.

Online Registration Link for 2026 Third Preparatory Exams

The Ministry of Education confirmed that registration for the 2026 Third Preparatory Certificate exams is conducted through its official website. Students can access the registration form via the designated electronic link.

Steps for 2026 Third Preparatory Exam Registration

To facilitate the process, the Ministry of Education has outlined the following steps for registering the 2026 Third Preparatory Certificate exam form:

1. Visit the Ministry of Education’s official website.
2. Select “Electronic Services” from the top navigation bar.
3. Choose “Preparatory Certificate Exam Application Platform.”
4. Click on “Register Preparatory Certificate Form.”
5. Enter the unified email address associated with Office365.
6. Input the password linked to the email address.
7. Review the displayed data on the form to ensure accuracy.
8. Fill in all required information in the designated fields.
9. Click “Register” and print the electronic Preparatory Certificate form.

Important Instructions for 2026 Third Preparatory Exam Registration

• Ensure the name matches exactly as recorded on the electronic birth certificate.
• Students must review all data for accuracy before printing the form.
• In case of any discrepancy between the Preparatory Certificate form data and the birth certificate, students should contact the school’s student affairs office.
• The 2026 Preparatory Certificate form must be printed in color, and this printed copy is the one to be submitted to the school.

Fees for 2026 Third Preparatory Exam Registration

The Ministry stated that the total fees for registering and sitting the 2026 Third Preparatory Certificate exams amount to EGP 158. This sum includes EGP 10 for examination fees and EGP 148 for examination materials and supplies.

Required Documents for 2026 Third Preparatory Exam Registration

• Five personal photos, size 4×6, with a white background.
• The student’s name must be printed on the photos.
• Original receipt for current academic year school fees, along with two copies.
• Original receipt for exam fees, paid at the post office, along with two copies.
• Original birth certificate.
• Copy of the guardian’s national ID card, with a phone number written on it.
• The electronic Preparatory Certificate application form.
• All documents must be submitted to the school in a plastic folder.