Students who failed the SSC demand a special supplementary exam and admission to class 11
An organisation named 'SSC 2026 Shikkharthi Odhikar Andolon Bangladesh' has demanded admission to class 11 and a special supplementary examination for students who failed the SSC 2026 examinations.
The organisation raised the demand at a human chain held in front of the National Press Club on Tuesday (3 November).
Its five-point demand includes holding a special supplementary examination this year, publishing necessary instructions including the syllabus and mark distribution, announcing the exam schedule, publishing results quickly, and arranging admission of successful candidates to class 11 in the same academic year.
Speakers at the human chain said clear instructions are needed on the special exam's syllabus, question pattern, evaluation method and eligibility. The exam date should be set giving adequate preparation time and results published quickly, so that successful students can enrol in class 11 in the same academic year.
If a special exam cannot be held this year, the organisation demanded that failed students at least be considered for admission to class 11, with arrangements for them to sit the supplementary exam the following year while studying at college.
In a written statement at the human chain, Tamim, an examinee under the Dhaka board, said many students have fallen into frustration and uncertainty after failing the SSC exam, and their start of higher secondary studies and future education plans risk being disrupted. He urged the government to take quick, effective steps to protect the continuity of students' academic lives.
Speakers also said failing one exam does not mean the end of a student's merit and potential, and that students should be given the chance to make up their shortcomings and prove themselves. They called for a humane, education-friendly decision taking students' real situation into account.
The human chain called on the education minister, the Ministry of Education, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education and the relevant education boards to take prompt action.
