The 2024 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations are scheduled to commence on Sunday, except for the Sylhet division.
This year's exams will adhere to a revised syllabus and specific guidelines issued by the education boards.
The rules are:
- Candidates must be seated in the exam hall at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- The exam will begin with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) followed by a written (creative/theoretical) section.
- MCQs will be allocated 30 minutes for 30 marks, while the creative section will have 2 hours and 30 minutes for 70 marks.
- Subjects with practical exams will have 25 minutes for 25 marks for MCQs and 2 hours and 35 minutes for 50 marks for the written section.
- Exams will run continuously without breaks until completion as indicated on the question papers.
- Admit cards must be collected from the respective school heads.
- OMR sheets must be filled out carefully, ensuring accurate details without folding the answer sheets.
- Candidates must pass the theoretical, MCQ, and practical exams separately.
- Candidates are required to take only the exams listed on their registration and admit cards and are prohibited from sitting for any other subjects.
- Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in exam halls, and only non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
- These guidelines are aimed at ensuring smooth conduct and integrity of the examinations across all centers.
In the Sylhet division, the government has postponed the exams until July 8 due to flooding.
The schedule of postponed examinations, scheduled for July 9, will be notified later through a notification.
