Amid concerns over COVID-19 and dengue outbreaks, a total of 1,251,111 students from 11 education boards across the country are sitting for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations starting Thursday, June 26.
The exams commence at 10 AM with the Bangla First Paper. Written exams under the nine general and madrasa boards will continue until August 10. Practical exams will be held from August 11 to August 28.
For students under the Technical Education Board, the theoretical exams for HSC Vocational and Diploma in Commerce will continue until July 17, with practical exams scheduled between July 18 and July 24.
The HSC and equivalent exams of 2025 are being conducted based on the revised or shortened syllabus of 2023. According to the education boards, all exams will be held with full marks and full duration as per the standard format.
Meanwhile, due to the rising number of COVID-19 and dengue cases, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has instructed all institutions to strictly ensure health and safety guidelines.
