The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2026 are set to begin across Bangladesh on Tuesday, April 21. A total of 1,857,344 students will take part in the exams, which start with the Bangla First Paper. Written tests will continue until May 20, held daily from 10 a.m., followed by practical exams from June 7 to June 14. Examinations will take place at 3,885 centers nationwide.
According to official data, more than 1.4 million students are registered under nine general education boards, over 300,000 under the Madrasa board, and more than 134,000 under the Technical Education Board. Among the total candidates, 930,305 are male and 927,039 are female, marking a decrease of about 71,626 from the previous year.
Each subject will include multiple-choice and creative sections, except for Information and Communication Technology. Students must arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam, carry their admit cards, and are prohibited from bringing mobile phones. Passing separately in multiple-choice, creative, and practical parts is mandatory.