The decision to postpone the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2026 by two to three months is almost final due to the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Multiple sources from the Inter-Board Coordination Committee have confirmed the matter.
BD Result Online presents the full details below.
When Will the SSC 2026 Exam Likely Begin?
According to the latest discussions:
Expected Exam Timeline:
Last week of April 2026
Or early May 2026
Traditionally, SSC examinations begin in February, but this will not be possible in 2026.
Why Is the SSC 2026 Exam Being Postponed?
Sources from the education boards state that:
National Parliamentary Election:
Expected date: 12 February 2026
During the election period:
- A large number of schools will be used as polling centers
- Educational institutions will remain under the Election Commission's control
- Maintaining security and administrative management will make exams impossible
For these reasons, the SSC and equivalent examinations are being postponed.
When Will the SSC 2026 Routine Be Published?
According to the Inter-Board Coordination Committee:
Within one week:
- A board meeting will be held
- The final SSC 2026 exam schedule and dates will be approved
Once officially published, BD Result Online will immediately share the routine.
Previous SSC Exam Schedules (Brief History)
SSC exam dates have changed several times in recent years:
Up to 2020
Exams started in early February
Finished by March
2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Exams began on 14 November
2022
Exams started on 15 September
2023
Exams began on 30 April
2024
Exams began on 15 February
Returned to the normal schedule
2026
Due to the national election
Exams will again be delayed by at least 2–3 months
Official Statement from the Education Board
Professor SM Kamal Uddin Haider,
Convener of the Inter-Board Examination Controllers’ Committee and
Controller of Examinations, Dhaka Education Board, said:
The final decision regarding the SSC exam dates and routine will be taken in that meeting.The examination may begin in late April or early May.”
Important Advice for SSC 2026 Candidates
Students appearing in SSC 2026 should:
Avoid rumors and misinformation
Continue regular preparation
Wait for official board notifications
Maintain a proper study routine
As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding changes to the syllabus.
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- SSC & HSC exam updates
- Exam routines and form fill-up notices
- Board meeting decisions
- Results and re-scrutiny news
- Admission and education-related verified information
Only confirmed and official information is published.
Quick Summary
- SSC 2026 exam likely delayed by 2–3 months
- Reason: National parliamentary election
- Expected exam time: Late April / Early May 2026
- Routine publication: Expected within one week
For all SSC 2026 updates, stay connected with BD Result Online

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