Secondary School Certificate (Bangladesh)

For the equivalent in the Madrassahs, see Dakhil examination.
Secondary School Certificate
AcronymSSC
TypePublic Examination
AdministratorDirectorate of Secondary and Higher Education
Year started1953
Score range0-100 marks per subject
Offered Bangladesh
RegionsNationwide (various education boards)
LanguagesBengali, English
PrerequisitesCompletion of Junior School Certificate
Websitedshe.gov.bd

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC; Bengali: মাধ্যমিক স্কুল সার্টিফিকেট) is a public examination in Bangladesh, administered by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. It is typically taken by students after completing 10 years of schooling, at the end of Grade 10. The SSC serves as a key academic qualification and is a prerequisite for higher secondary education (Grades 11 and 12). The examination is conducted annually, generally in the months of February or March, and covers a wide range of subjects across several academic streams including science, humanities, and business studies. Successful completion of the SSC allows students to pursue the Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent programs.

History

The SSC examination system in Bangladesh traces its roots to the colonial period under British rule. The system has evolved over time, and since Bangladesh's independence in 1971, the examination has been administered by multiple regional education boards.[1][2]

Examination structure

The SSC examination in Bangladesh is held annually by the DSHE. Students must take exams in various subjects.[3][4]

Subjects

Compulsory subjects: Students are required to study a set of core subjects, including: Bangla (1st and 2nd paper), English (1st and 2nd paper), general mathematics, information and communication technology, religion and moral education (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Christianity based on the student's faith). These subjects are mandatory for all students and form the foundation of the SSC curriculum.[3][4]

Group-specific subjects: Students are divided into three groups: science, humanities, and commerce. Each group has specific subjects in addition to the core subjects.[3][4]

Science: physics, chemistry, biology, higher mathematics, Bangladesh and global studies.[3][4]

Humanities: history, geography, civics, economics, general science.[3][4]

Commerce: accounting, business studies, economics, Finance, general science.[3][4]

Optional subjects, such as agriculture or home science, may also be chosen based on student preferences.[3][4]

There are two additional subjects, physical education and career education. Marks for these subjects are awarded based on continuous assessments conducted during 9th and 10th grade.[5]

Boards of education

Map of Bangladesh's nine Intermediate and Secondary Education Boards and their districts

The SSC exam is conducted by various regional education boards across Bangladesh. Those are:

Each board is responsible for organizing the examinations, publishing results, and ensuring the smooth conduct of SSC exams in its jurisdiction.[6]

Grading system

The SSC results are based on a grading system, as follows:[7]

Grading System
Grade Marks Range (%) GPA
A+ 80% or above 5.00
A 70–79% 4.00
A- 60–69% 3.50
B 50–59% 3.00
C 40–49% 2.00
D 33–39% 1.00
F Below 33% 0.00

The grades are awarded based on the overall performance in the examinations, and the results determine students' eligibility for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam. Students who fail in one or more subjects are required to retake the examination for those subjects in the following year's SSC examination.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "A strange holding of SSC exams in 1986". New Age (Bangladesh). Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  2. ^ মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ মাধ্যমিক শিক্ষা বোর্ড, ঢাকা-. Dhaka Education Board. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Welcome to BD Online Academy". Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Report. Barisal Board.
  5. ^ "This year SSC exam to be held for 3 hours with full marks". Kaler Kantho. 20 February 2023.
  6. ^ "| People's Republic of Bangladesh | গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার". Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Grades and study results - Bangladesh | Nuffic".
  8. ^ "The failures of subject mapping and how they impact national curriculum students". The Daily Star. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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