The official ssc routine was released by the Inter-Education Board on January 15, 2026, confirming that the exams will deviate from the traditional February start due to the National Election and the Holy Month of Ramadan.
SSC Routine 2026
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are the most significant milestone for over 2 million students across Bangladesh. Following the “July Revolution” and subsequent curriculum reforms, the 2026 session marks a return to the Group-Based System (Science, Humanities, and Business Studies).
Key Examination Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Start Date | April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Written Exam Ends | May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Practical Exams | June 07, 2026 – June 14, 2026 |
| Timing | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hours) |
| Syllabus Type | Revised Short Syllabus (Regular Candidates) |
| Curriculum | Based on National Curriculum 2012 |
Official SSC Exam Schedule 2026
Below is the summarized timetable for major subjects. All exams begin at 10:00 AM.
| Date | Day | Subject Name |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Bangla 1st Paper |
| April 23 | Thursday | Bangla 2nd Paper |
| April 26 | Sunday | English 1st Paper |
| April 28 | Tuesday | English 2nd Paper |
| April 30 | Thursday | ICT (Duration: 2.5 Hours) |
| May 03 | Sunday | Mathematics |
| May 05 | Tuesday | Bangladesh & Global Studies |
| May 07 | Thursday | Religion & Moral Education |
| May 10 | Sunday | Physics / History / Finance & Banking |
| May 12 | Tuesday | Agri. / Home Science / Other Optionals |
| May 14 | Thursday | Chemistry / Civics / Business Ent. |
| May 17 | Sunday | Higher Math / General Science |
| May 20 | Wednesday | Biology / Economics |
Critical Changes in Question Patterns
The NCTB has introduced specific changes to the marks distribution for 2026 to better evaluate students under the shortened timeframe.
- Bangla 2nd Paper: The “Translation” part has been removed. Instead, students must now write a News Report (10 marks).
- ICT (Information & Communication Technology): Short-answer questions are removed. The MCQ section is increased to 25 marks.
- Finance & Banking: Now includes 15 short questions (8 from Finance, 7 from Banking). Students must answer 10 total (minimum 4 from either section).
- Syllabus Divide: * Regular Students: Will follow the NCTB Revised Short Syllabus 2026.
- Irregular/Improvement Students: Must follow the Full Syllabus of 2025.
How to Download the Routine PDF
To ensure you have the authentic schedule, follow these steps to download the official PDF:
- Step 1: Visit the Dhaka Education Board Official Website.
- Step 2: Navigate to the “SSC Corner” on the right-hand sidebar.
- Step 3: Click on the link titled “SSC Exam Routine 2026 (Published 15-01-2026)”.
- Step 4: Open the PDF and click the Download icon to save it for offline use.
Important Exam Hall Rules
- Arrival: Candidates must be seated 30 minutes before the exam starts (by 9:30 AM).
- Documents: Original Admit Card and Registration Card are mandatory.
- Calculators: Only Non-Programmable scientific calculators are permitted.
- OMR Accuracy: Use a black ballpoint pen only. Any error in the Roll or Registration number on the OMR sheet may lead to the cancellation of the result.
Pro-Tip: Focus on the specific chapters mentioned in the “Short Syllabus” circular from August 2025. Do not waste time on excluded chapters, as the boards have confirmed no questions will be set from outside the revised list.