The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations will begin across Bangladesh on April 21, according to the newly published Examination Management Policy–2026. The policy confirms that the ‘Silent Expel’ rule will remain in place this year to maintain discipline and fairness.
The ‘Silent Expel’ system allows invigilators to act against rule violations without informing the candidate immediately. If a student is suspected of misconduct, such as talking, looking around, or copying, their answer script may be cancelled later. The candidate may not realise this during the exam.
The policy outlines strict procedures for handling such cases. If a candidate is expelled or silently expelled, their answer script must be prepared using a confidential form available on the education board’s website. Officials must not remove the first part of the script’s cover page.
After the exam ends, the script must be packed separately. It should be clearly marked “REPORTED” in red ink. Authorities must then send it to the Controller of Examinations along with an observer’s report explaining the reason.
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In cases of silent expulsion, the reason must be clearly stated in the report. The policy also says that affected candidates can continue to sit for their remaining exams if there are valid grounds.
However, all answer scripts from later exams must also be handled separately. These scripts, along with objective answer sheets, must be packed and submitted with a report that includes details of the earlier incident.
Education officials say these steps aim to improve transparency and reduce unfair practices. The system allows authorities to take action without disrupting the exam environment.
The SSC exams are one of the largest public examinations in Bangladesh. Authorities are expected to monitor the process closely under the updated policy.
