Next SSC and HSC Exams Not in December: Ministry

While there was an initial plan to hold the upcoming 2027 SSC and HSC examinations by December of this year, stakeholders have advised against it. During an emergency meeting held today, Wednesday (May 13), at the Ministry of Education, experts and stakeholders expressed their opposition to shifting these major public exams to December.

The meeting, chaired by Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milan, included virtual participation from parents and heads of educational institutions across various districts.

Sources from the meeting revealed that the majority of parents and teachers believe moving the examinations forward by four months so suddenly would create intense mental pressure on students. Instead of a drastic four-month reduction in a single year, they proposed a gradual adjustment—moving the schedule forward by one month each year—to allow students to adapt more comfortably.

A senior official who attended the session noted that there is strong support for holding the 2027 SSC exams in January and the HSC exams in June. Another official mentioned that some participants suggested a January-April timeline for the two public examinations respectively.

Following the meeting, the Education Minister stated that the ministry is exploring how to synchronize and adjust the academic calendar. "We are discussing when we can realistically hold the SSC and HSC exams. Whether our targets are fulfilled by 2027 or 2028 is a matter of adjustment. The core point is that students must not suffer because of a decision made by the Ministry of Education," Dr. Milan emphasized.

Sabina Yasmin, Deputy Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division, told The Daily Campus that the meeting successfully gathered views from various stakeholders regarding the examination timelines. She added that a final decision would be formally announced within the next day or two after reviewing all proposals.

Earlier today, the Education Minister had reiterated the government's commitment to eliminating session jams and ensuring that 10 years of schooling remains strictly within a 10-year period. However, balancing academic rigor with student well-being appears to be the current priority for the administration.