National Exam Results Revealed: Over 690,000 Students Failed This Year
Nearly 700,000 students were unsuccessful in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. The results were published on Monday. Education Minister Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced them.
The overall pass rate for these national exams dropped to 62.25 percent. This figure is lower compared to last year’s results. The minister shared the details at a press briefing in Dhaka.
A total of 1,829,485 students had registered to take the examinations. Out of these, 1,138,877 students successfully passed. However, 690,608 students did not achieve a passing grade.
Last year, the average pass rate across 11 education boards was 68.45 percent. This means the pass rate fell by 6.2 percentage points this year. The decline shows a significant challenge for many students.
The Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations started on April 21. They concluded on May 20 across the country.
