SSC exams 2026 will be conducted in a fair and cheating-free environment under a strict zero-tolerance policy, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said on Tuesday, outlining reforms aimed at strengthening merit-based assessment across the country.
Speaking at a meeting with chairpersons of all education boards and senior ministry officials at the Secretariat in Dhaka, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon directed authorities to ensure transparent management of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. He said changes would be introduced to reinforce merit-based evaluation and confirmed that there would be no provision for automatic promotion.
“Changes will be made in the examination system to build a merit-based nation. No more opportunities for auto-pass will be given,” he said.
State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj also attended the meeting.
The minister announced that new legal measures would be formulated to prevent cheating using digital devices. He instructed authorities to conduct thorough body searches of candidates before entering examination centres and warned that centre officials would be held accountable if unauthorised materials were found, including inside washrooms.
He further stated that strict legal action would be taken against individuals spreading rumours or sharing question-related content on social media platforms. Authorities have been directed to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent the circulation of false information.
Emphasising academic integrity, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the long-standing practice of awarding average marks in practical examinations should be discontinued. He said results must reflect actual performance and evaluation to uphold credibility in the education system.
The ministry also announced plans to organise motivational and awareness meetings at district level to discourage cheating and ensure public cooperation during the examination period.
During the session, officials reviewed overall preparations for SSC exams 2026 and discussed the re-evaluation and updating of the list of high-risk examination centres. Education board chairpersons presented progress reports on logistical and administrative readiness.
The directives form part of broader education policy efforts aimed at restoring confidence in public examinations and reinforcing governance standards within Bangladesh’s academic framework.
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