The government’s primary scholarship examination for the year ২০২৫ is scheduled to take place in April ২০২৬. While the official timetable for the examination has not yet been released, the question paper structure, marking scheme, and a comprehensive set of guidelines for the scholarship exam have already been published. These guidelines were made available on the website of the Directorate of Primary Education on Tuesday, providing students, parents, and educators with clear instructions ahead of the examination.
According to the regulations, students appearing for the examination must strictly adhere to ten key instructions while in the examination hall. In addition, the guidelines outline acceptable conduct throughout the exam to ensure a fair and orderly assessment.
The primary scholarship exam will cover the following subjects:
- Bengali
- English
- Mathematics
- Primary Science
- Bangladesh and Global Studies
For Bengali, English, and Mathematics, the examination will carry 100 marks each, with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Primary Science and Bangladesh & Global Studies will be combined for a total of 100 marks (50 + 50), also to be completed within 2 hours and 30 minutes. Students with special needs will receive an additional 30 minutes. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must achieve a minimum of 40 per cent in each subject.
Scholarship Types and Quotas
The guidelines specify two types of scholarships: Talent Pool and General. In both categories, selection will be evenly split between male and female students. Furthermore, 80 per cent of scholarships are reserved for students from government primary schools, while 20 per cent are allocated for students from private schools.
Ten Mandatory Rules in the Examination Hall
| No. | Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attendance & Admit Card | Students must arrive at the examination hall on time with their admit card; no entry without it. |
| 2 | Prohibited Items | Unauthorized papers, calculators, mobile phones, or any electronic devices are not permitted. |
| 3 | OMR Sheet Instructions | Only name, subject code, and roll number may be written on the cover page; no other marks allowed. |
| 4 | Invigilator Signature | The answer script must bear the invigilator’s signature; unsigned scripts will be invalid. |
| 5 | Personal Information | Names, addresses, roll numbers, or any symbolic or irrelevant marks are prohibited. |
| 6 | Draft Paper | No extra sheets for rough work will be provided; all drafting must be done on the answer sheet and then properly cut off. |
| 7 | External Writing Prohibited | Writing on tables, scales, the body, or any external surface is forbidden. |
| 8 | Hall Exit Restriction | Students cannot leave the hall within the first hour after receiving the question paper. |
| 9 | Submission | All answer scripts must be submitted to the invigilator before leaving the hall. |
| 10 | Authority Rules | All other rules issued by the examination authority must be followed. |
Code of Conduct During Examination
- Students must not communicate with each other.
- Sharing answers or exchanging information in any form is strictly prohibited.
- No reference to other students’ answer scripts or additional papers is allowed.
- Answer scripts must be submitted before leaving the hall; leaving with the script is prohibited.
- Pages of the answer scripts must not be altered, removed, or destroyed.
These comprehensive rules and behavioural guidelines are intended to uphold fairness and transparency, ensuring that the primary scholarship examination is conducted in a disciplined and equitable manner. The guidelines provide clarity for students, parents, and educators, emphasising the importance of integrity and adherence to protocol.