Regular and irregular candidates who failed in up to two subjects can sit for the supplementary exams from December 1, with different syllabuses for each group.
The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has announced the form-filling schedule, examination fees and syllabus for the 2026 HSC and equivalent supplementary examinations. The examinations will begin on December 1, while eligible students must complete the online application process within the announced deadline.
According to a notice issued by the Dhaka Education Board, students who appeared in the 2026 HSC and equivalent examinations as regular or irregular candidates and failed in a maximum of two subjects can apply. The fourth subject will not be counted when determining eligibility.
Professor Jesmin Taslima Banu, Controller of Examinations at the Dhaka Education Board, provided details of the application process on Wednesday, November 4.
HSC Supplementary Exam 2026 Form Fill-up Schedule
The probable candidate list will be published on the Dhaka Education Board’s official website. Eligible candidates must complete their online form filling between November 5 and 7.
Students and educational institutions must follow the announced schedule carefully. The board has also instructed colleges to verify candidate information before submitting the final list.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online form filling | November 5–7 |
| Fee payment through Sonali Seba | November 5–9 |
| Final candidate list printing | Within 24 hours of fee payment |
| Examination begins | December 1 |
The notice also mentions November 8 and November 10 as fee payment deadlines in separate instructions. Institutions should follow the applicable instructions in the official notice and confirm the final deadline with the Dhaka Education Board.
Candidates must check their names and registration numbers carefully. If multiple students have the same name, institutions must identify the correct candidate using the registration number.
The head of each institution will be responsible for mistakes in candidate selection.
How Much Is the HSC Supplementary Exam Fee?
The examination fee depends on whether the subject has a theoretical or practical component. Both regular and irregular candidates will pay the same rates.
| Examination type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Theory | Tk. 125 per paper/subject |
| Practical | Tk. 25 per paper/subject |
| Examination centre fee | Tk. 450 per candidate |
The centre fee must be paid to the officer-in-charge of the HSC examination centre. Each college can retain 10 percent of the collected theoretical examination centre fees for its expenses.
The remaining 90 percent must be paid to the centre officer-in-charge. Expenses related to collecting unused answer scripts and other examination materials must also come from the centre fees.
Which Syllabus Will Be Followed for HSC Supplementary Exam 2026?
The Dhaka Education Board has specified different syllabuses for regular and irregular candidates.
Regular candidates will sit for the supplementary examination under the revised 2026 syllabus. The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) prepared this syllabus.
Irregular candidates, however, will follow the revised 2025 syllabus prepared by NCTB.
Students should check their candidate category before preparing for the examination. Following the correct syllabus will help them focus on the applicable examination requirements.
How to Pay HSC Supplementary Exam Fees
All examination fees must be deposited through Sonali Seba at any branch of Sonali Bank. Payments must be made in favour of the Secretary of the Dhaka Education Board.
Students must keep the Sonali Seba payment receipt at their educational institutions. The receipt will serve as proof of payment.
The board will not accept examination fees through cash, pay orders, postal orders, money orders or treasury challans. Other payment methods, including security deposit receipts, will also not be accepted.
Documents Colleges Must Preserve
After depositing the examination fees, institutions can use the Final Candidate List Print option. This option will become available within 24 hours of the bank payment.
Colleges must print the final candidate list and check all information. They must also collect the candidates’ signatures and obtain the head of the institution’s signature on every page.
One printed copy with the required signatures must remain at the institution. Colleges must also preserve the Sonali Seba payment receipt for future reference.
The board will not accept examination fees or related documents after the deadlines stated in its notice.
What Eligible HSC Students Should Do Now
Students who failed in up to two subjects in the 2026 HSC and equivalent examinations should contact their respective colleges. They should confirm their eligibility and ensure their names appear on the probable candidate list.
They should also check their registration details and complete the form-filling process within the announced period. The supplementary examinations are scheduled to begin on December 1, according to the board’s announcement.
