Plan underway to shorten SSC, HSC exams

Authorities are considering reforms to the public examination system by reducing the number of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) subjects and shortening examination schedules to ease stress of students and minimise disruption to regular academic activities.

The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has prepared a concept paper and action plan proposing a rationalisation of examination subjects and a significant reduction in the number of working days required for SSC and HSC exams.

The proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Education for approval.

NCTB Chairman Md Mahbubul Haque Patwary said a workshop involving educationists, experts, parents, students, education board representatives, and other stakeholders will be organised following the ministry’s directives.

Recommendations from the workshop will help shape final decisions, he added.