The theoretical tests of the SSC and equivalent examinations are expected to conclude on May 23

File photo of students taking the SSC exams Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday announced that the postponed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be held as soon as the ongoing theoretical examinations are concluded.

"The suspended exams will be held immediately after the theoretical exams are over," she stated while addressing journalists at an inaugural ceremony of a talent hunt in the capital.

The theoretical exams of the SSC under nine general education boards are scheduled to end on May 23.

The theoretical exams of Dakhil under the Madrasah Education Board will also conclude on the same day.

In addition, the theoretical exams of SSC (Vocational) and Dakhil (Vocational) under the Technical Education Board will also come to a close.

Due to the adverse conditions caused by Cyclone Mocha, the exams scheduled for the last Sunday under the Chittagong, Comilla, Barisal, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board and Technical Boards were postponed.

Moreover, the exams that were due on Monday across all the boards in the country were also suspended.