The results of this year’s Junior Scholarship Examination are expected to be announced later this week, providing a significant boost for thousands of students across Bangladesh. In 2026, a total of 46,200 students are set to receive scholarships, with 14,700 awarded as merit-based (Talent Pool) scholarships and 31,500 as general scholarships.
Kamrun Nahar, Assistant Director of the Planning and Development Wing at the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), stated that the results are likely to be released on 25 February.
Examination Overview
The Junior Scholarship Examination was conducted between 28 December 2025 and 5 January 2026, covering students who successfully completed the eighth grade last year. A total of 315,160 students participated nationwide. The results are currently being processed under the supervision of the Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
Professor S.M. Kamal Uddin Haidar, Controller of Examinations for the Dhaka Board, confirmed that the final list of scholarship recipients will be published promptly, pending approval from the Ministry of Education.
Scholarship Allocation by Board
The distribution of scholarships across the nine education boards is as follows:
| Education Board | Merit Scholarships | General Scholarships | Total Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 3,635 | 7,790 | 11,425 |
| Mymensingh | 967 | 2,073 | 3,040 |
| Rajshahi | 1,926 | 4,128 | 6,054 |
| Comilla | 1,677 | 3,593 | 5,270 |
| Sylhet | 948 | 2,030 | 2,978 |
| Barisal | 873 | 1,871 | 2,744 |
| Jessore | 1,662 | 3,561 | 5,223 |
| Chittagong | 1,210 | 2,593 | 3,803 |
| Dinajpur | 1,802 | 3,861 | 5,663 |
| Total | 14,700 | 31,500 | 46,200 |
Financial Benefits
Merit scholarship recipients will receive a one-time annual grant of BDT 560 and monthly payments of BDT 450, while general scholarship recipients will receive BDT 350 annually and BDT 300 monthly. These benefits will be provided for two consecutive years.
Examination Structure
The 2026 examination assessed students in Bangla, English, Mathematics, Science, and Bangladesh & World Introduction. The total score was 400 marks, distributed as follows:
Bangla: 100
English: 100
Mathematics: 100
Science: 50
Bangladesh & World Introduction: 50
Each paper was allocated three hours for completion.
This year’s Junior Scholarship Examination not only recognises academic excellence but also provides vital financial support, encouraging students to pursue higher studies with motivation and determination. The timely release of results and scholarship disbursement is anticipated to inspire the next generation of learners across the nation.
