The Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon has officially announced the launch of the competitive entrance examination for admission into the first year of the Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics (HITL) at the University of Bamenda for the 2025/2026 academic year. This decision, outlined in Decision N° 8250479 MINESUP/56/DAUQ/SDEAC of 22 July 2025, provides detailed information on the number of available places, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and examination structure.
Departments and Available Places
The competitive examination is open across six departments, with a total of 500 places available. The distribution of places is as follows:
| Department | Number of Places |
|---|---|
| Air Transport | 30 |
| Customs | 100 |
| Land Transport | 75 |
| Maritime Transport | 100 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | 75 |
| Transit and Logistics | 120 |
| Total | 500 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold at least 2 GCE A/L papers or a Baccalaureate of an adequate series, or an equivalent diploma recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.
- Possess 4 GCE O/L papers or a Probatoire, with a pass in English. Candidates without a pass in English may attend an intensive English course at the University of Bamenda to qualify.
Application Requirements
The application file must include:
- A duly filled registration form, available online at www.hitbamenda.cm.
- Certified copies of birth certificate, GCE O/L or Probatoire, and GCE A/L or Baccalaureate (all dated within the last 6 months).
- Certified transcripts of GCE O/L and GCE A/L or Probatoire and Baccalaureate.
- A medical certificate of fitness (less than 3 months old).
- Proof of payment of 20,000 FCFA as non-refundable registration fees (Account No. 100250008216201050747-67 at NFC Bank).
- Two colored passport-size photographs.
Examination Details
The competitive entrance examination consists of:
- Written Examination (70% of final mark):
- Paper I (Major): Mathematics or Economics (2 hours, Coefficient 4).
- Paper II (Minor): General Knowledge, English, and French (2 hours, Coefficient 2).
- Assessment of Academic Records (30% of final mark): Based on transcript results.
Key Examination Rules:
- The written examination will take place on 23 September 2025 in the centers of Bafoussam, Bambili, Buea, Douala, and Yaounde.
- Candidates scoring below 20/100 in any paper will be disqualified.
Submission Deadline
Complete application files must be submitted at the HITL Secretariat in Bamenda or at the designated examination centers by 23 September 2025 at noon.
Conclusion
This competitive examination offers a valuable opportunity for candidates to join one of Cameroon's leading institutions in transport and logistics. Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare thoroughly and submit their files before the deadline.
For the official communiqué, refer to: Competitive Entrance Examination Announcement.
