Junior Scholarship 2025: Exam Routine, Marks, and Suggestions

The Junior Scholarship 2025 is a very important exam for students in Bangladesh. Many people also know it as the Class 8 Scholarship 2025. It is a prestigious exam that selects talented students from grade eight.

In the past, the government used the Junior School Certificate (JSC) for scholarships. Now, this new system has replaced it. This exam finds the best students in the country. It gives them financial help and honor.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) published a “Revised” notice on October 29, 2025. The schedule is now final. This article gives you every detail. We explain the routine, rules, and marks in simple English for students and guardians.

What is a Junior Scholarship?

The Junior Scholarship is a competitive exam. The Ministry of Education organizes it. The old JSC exam was for everyone. However, the Class 8 Scholarship 2025 is different. It is selective. Only the top students from each school can sit for this test.

Winners get scholarships in two categories:

• Talentpool Scholarship: You get a higher monthly stipend and a one-time grant.
• General Grade Scholarship: You get a standard monthly stipend and a one-time grant.

Winning this scholarship is a big achievement. It helps your student profile for future college admissions.

Eligibility for Class 8 Scholarship 2025

Not every student in Class 8 can take this exam. The government wants to ensure quality. Therefore, they set specific rules for Class 8 Scholarship 2025 eligibility:

• Top Percentile Selection: Only the top 25% of students from a school can register. Schools select students based on Class 7 annual exams or Class 8 internal tests.
• Regular Students: You must be a regular student of Class 8. Your school or madrasah must be government-recognized.
• Registration: Your school must finish your eSIF (Electronic Student Information Form) registration. They must do this within the Education Board’s deadline.

Junior Scholarship 2025 Schedule

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education released a new schedule in late October. Please ignore earlier rumors about December 21. The confirmed start date for the Junior Scholarship 2025 is December 28, 2025.

Here is the official routine:

Date	Day	Time	Subject	Subject Code
28/12/2025	Sunday	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Bangla	101
29/12/2025	Monday	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	English	107
30/12/2025	Tuesday	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Math	109
31/12/2025	Wednesday	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Science AND Bangladesh & Global Studies (BGS)	127 & 150

Important Note for the Last Exam:

On December 31, you will take two subjects in one sitting.

• You get 1 hour 30 minutes for Science.
• You get 1 hour 30 minutes for BGS.
• The total exam time is 3 hours.

Marks Distribution

The total marks for the Junior Scholarship 2025 exam is 400. You must understand the marks distribution. This is the secret to a high score.

1. Bangla (100 Marks)

• MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions): 20 Marks. (5 from Prose, 5 from Poetry, 10 from Grammar).
• Creative Questions (Srijonshil): 40 Marks. (Answer 2 from Prose and 2 from Poetry).
• Descriptive Question: 10 Marks. (From Anandapath).

Writing (Nirmiti): 30 Marks. This includes:

• Letter Writing (5)
• Summary/Saromormo (5)
• Amplification (Bhabsomprosaron) (5)
• Essay Writing (15)

2. English (100 Marks)

Part A: Reading (40 Marks)

• Seen Passage 1: MCQ (5) + Q&A (8).
• Seen Passage 2: Gap filling without clues (2.5) + Synonyms/Antonyms (2.5).
• Unseen Passage: Information Transfer (5) + Summary Writing (5) + Matching (4).
• Poems: Q&A (8).

Part B: Grammar (30 Marks)

• Gap filling, Substitution table, Right forms of verbs, Changing sentences, Punctuation.

Part C: Writing (30 Marks)

• Letter/Email (8), Dialogue/Story (10), Short Composition (12).

3. Math (100 Marks)

• Creative Questions: 50 Marks (5 questions x 10 marks). You must answer at least 1 from each section (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data).
• Short Questions: 20 Marks (10 questions x 2 marks).
• MCQ: 30 Marks (30 questions x 1 mark).

4. Science & BGS (Total 100 Marks)

These two subjects are combined on exam day. However, they have separate marks.

• Science (50 Marks): MCQ (10) + Short Questions (10) + Creative Questions (30).
• Bangladesh & Global Studies (50 Marks): MCQ (10) + Short Questions (10) + Creative Questions (30).

Instruction for Candidates

Do you want a smooth exam day? Follow these official instructions carefully:

• Arrival Time: Enter the exam hall early. Take your seat at least 30 minutes before the exam starts (by 9:30 AM).
• Admit Card: Collect your Admit Card from your Head Teacher. Get it at least 7 days before the exam begins.
• OMR Sheet: Fill in your Roll Number, Registration Number, and Subject Code carefully. Do not fold the OMR sheet.
• Calculator: You can use a general scientific calculator. It must be authorized by the board.
• Electronics: Do not bring mobile phones inside the center. Only the Center Secretary can use a mobile phone.

Junior Scholarship Result 2025

The exams end on December 31, 2025. The teachers will start checking papers immediately.

• Expected Result Date: We expect the result by January 31, 2026.

How to Check:

• Online: Visit your education board website (like dhakaeducationboard.gov.bd). You can also check educationboardresults.gov.bd.
• PDF List: Each Thana or Upazila will release a PDF list. It will show Talentpool and General winners.
• School Notice Board: Your school will display the winner list once it is published.

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Conclusion

The Junior Scholarship 2025 is a golden chance for you. It proves your academic brilliance. The exam starts on December 28, 2025. You have limited time left.

Focus on the marks distribution. Practice the creative questions in Math and Science. Also, practice filling out OMR sheets to avoid mistakes.