The SSC Mark Distribution 2026 has officially been announced. The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has released the Syllabus, Subject Wise Question Pattern, and Mark Distribution on the official website. The students who are going to participate in the SSC 2026 Exam, must know detailed about how marks will be divided across various question formats, such as creative writing, MCQs.
The Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has announced the Subject Wise Mark Distribution for the upcoming SSC Exam. The authority made this important announcement on May 15, 2025 through NCTB.
SSC Mark Distribution 2026
The Secondary School Certification (SSC) is the first public examination in Bangladesh. Every year, the exam is held on the first week of February. About 18 to 19 lakh students from all over the country participate in this board exam.
If you’re preparing for the upcoming exam, it’s important to know the question pattern. The exam is divided into three parts: Creative Questions, Descriptive Questions, and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Marks Distribution: Bangla 1st Paper
According to the SSC 2026 Mark Distribution, there will be 100 Marks in Bangla 1st Paper. Each Creative Question carries 10 marks, each Descriptive Question carries 10 marks, and each MCQ is worth 1 mark.
- Creative Questions: 50 marks
- Descriptive Questions: 20 marks
- MCQs: 30 marks
Creative Questions
In Bangla 1st Paper, there will be 8 Creative Questions in total — 4 from the prose section and 4 from the poetry section. You need to answer 4 Creative Questions — 2 from prose and 2 from poetry.
You need to answer 3 questions from this section, and at least one must be a Practical Question. The name of the section and question number will be clearly mentioned.
MCQ Part:
There will be 30 MCQs-15 from the prose section and 15 from the poetry section. You must answer all the MCQs.
Bangla 2nd Paper
The SSC 2026 Bangla 2nd Paper exam will assess students’ writing, grammar, and language skills through a well-structured format. The exam is divided into two major sections: a Descriptive Section carrying 70 marks and an MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) Section carrying 30 marks. Understanding the format is important for effective preparation.
The Descriptive Section will test the student’s ability to write and express ideas clearly. It contains different types of writing tasks, such as paragraph writing, letter or report writing, summary, and essay composition.
Key parts of the Descriptive Section include:
- Paragraph Writing: 10 marks (choose 1 out of 2 topics)
- Letter/Application or News Report: 10 marks (choose 1 out of 2)
- Summary Writing: 10 marks (choose 1 out of 2)
- Expansion of Ideas (Bhab Somprosaron): 10 marks (choose 1 out of 2)
- Translation into Bengali: 10 marks
- Essay/Composition: 20 marks (choose 1 out of 3 topics)
On the other hand, the MCQ Section is based on grammar and constructive writing. This section checks the student’s understanding of sentence structure, transformation, contraction, and basic grammar rules. There will be 30 MCQs in total, each carrying 1 mark.
To do well in this exam, students should regularly practice writing paragraphs, summaries, and essays. They should also revise grammar rules and practice sample MCQs.
SSC Syllabus 2026 – All Subject
The updated SSC Mark Distribution applies to all general and equivalent education boards. NCTB has clearly specified how marks will be divided in each subject, with a uniform full-mark system of 100 per subject.
Below is the list of subjects that will follow the 100-mark structure:
- Bangla First Paper
- Bangla Second Paper
- English First Paper
- English Second Paper
- Mathematics
- Science
- Bangladesh and Global Studies
- History of Bangladesh and World Civilization
- Civics and Citizenship
- Economics
- Geography and Environment
- Business Entrepreneurship
- Islamic Studies
- Hindu Religion Studies
- Buddhist Religion Studies
- Christian Religion Studies
- Accounting
- Finance and Banking
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Agricultural Studies
- Higher Mathematics
- Home Science
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Arabic
- Sanskrit
- Pali
- Basic Trade
Also Read: SSC Practical Routine
How to collect SSC 2026 Mark Distribution
The documents are publicly available online and can be downloaded by anyone, including students, teachers, and guardians. All you need is visit the official website of National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).
- Step 1: Open any browser on your device and go to the official website of the Dhaka Education Board: www.dhakaeducationboard.gov.bd or visit the NCTB site: www.nctb.gov.bd.
- Step 2: Look for the “Notice” or “Latest Updates” section on the homepage. The mark distribution notice will usually be highlighted there.
- Step 3: Click on the link that reads something like “SSC 2026 Subject-wise Mark Distribution”.
- Step 4: A PDF file will open containing detailed information about the new distribution.
- Step 5: Click on the download button (usually at the top right corner) to save the file to your device.
- Step 6: You can print it out or keep a digital copy for easy reference.
The candidates who are going to participate the SSC and Equivalent Exam in 2025, are advised to collect the new mark distribution.
FAQs
What is SSC Mark Distribution 2026?
Ans: It’s the updated system that outlines how marks will be divided in each subject for SSC exams in 2026.
Where can I find the official mark distribution?
Ans: Visit the Dhaka Education Board or NCTB official websites to collect the question pattern.
Are all subjects now out of 100 marks?
Ans: Yes, every subject exept three subject (Physical Education, Career Education and ICT) listed in the new guideline will be assessed out of 100 marks.
Is there a separate mark distribution for creative and MCQ parts?
Ans: Yes, each subject has clearly defined portions for creative, descriptive, MCQ, and short answer formats.