The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2026 are set to commence tomorrow, Tuesday (April 21). The examinations will continue until May 20, following the official schedule released by the education boards.

According to the routine, the exams will start with the Bengali first paper. All theory examinations will begin daily at 10:00 AM. Practical examinations are scheduled to take place from June 7 to June 14.

In a recent update issued on April 18, authorities directed candidates to arrive at their respective centers by 8:30 AM to avoid potential traffic congestion and public suffering. However, the standard rules regarding entry into the examination halls remain unchanged.

14 Board Guidelines for SSC Candidates
The Dhaka Education Board has issued a set of 14 mandatory instructions for all examinees:

• Early Arrival: Candidates must be seated in the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam.
• Duration: Exams will be conducted strictly according to the time mentioned on the question paper.
• Exam Sequence: The Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test will be held first, followed immediately by the Creative/Descriptive (Theory) test, with no break in between.
• Admit Cards: Students must collect their admit cards from their respective head of institutions at least seven days before the exams begin.
• Continuous Assessment: Marks for Physical Education, Health Science & Sports, and Career Education will be provided by the schools to the centers based on continuous assessment, as per NCTB guidelines.
• OMR Sheets: Candidates must carefully fill in their Roll Number, Registration Number, and Subject Code on the OMR form. Folding the answer script is strictly prohibited.
• Passing Criteria: Students must pass the Creative/Descriptive, MCQ, and Practical sections separately.
• Subject Compliance: Candidates can only sit for subjects listed on their registration card. No deviations will be permitted.
• Distribution Accountability: Heads of institutions are responsible for ensuring admit card distribution seven days in advance.
• Calculators: Only board-approved scientific calculators may be used.
• Mobile Phone Ban: No person or candidate, except for the Center Secretary, is allowed to bring or use mobile phones within the center.
• Attendance: The same attendance sheet must be used for theory, MCQ, and practical exams.
• Practical Venue: Practical exams will be held at the candidates' respective centers.
• Re-scrutiny: Applications for result re-evaluation must be submitted online within 7 days of the result publication. Details will be provided on board websites and in newspapers.