The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin across the country tomorrow (Nov 6).

According to officials, the total number of candidates under 11 education boards- nine general education boards, one madrasa and one technical board- is 12, 03,407 this year. 

Of them, 6, 22,796 are male examinees and 5,80,611 are female students. The examinations will take place at 2,649 centres while the exams will end on December 13.

The number of examinees was 13,99,690 last year while the number of examinees this year declined by 1,96,283 compared to that of last year.

On October 19, in a press conference, Education minister Dr Dipu Moni said Various steps have been taken for holding the examinations this year in a fair manner. All coaching centers across the country will remain closed for 42 days from November 3 to December 14 during the exams, she also said.

Candidates should enter the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the examination, the minister added.

BDST: 1736 HRS, NOV 5, 2022
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