Exam suggestions, class by class and subject by subject
Open the page for your class, then work subject by subject: which chapters and topics to cover first, and how to practise them. These are preparation guides built from the NCTB textbook structure — not leaked or predicted questions. The official syllabus from NCTB and your education board always comes first.
Last updated: 2026-10-03
Class 6
Lower secondary
Class 6 is where the secondary foundation is laid. Several subjects feel new at once, so knowing which ideas to settle first takes pressure off. The lists below help you set that order.
Class 7
Lower secondary
Class 7 adds depth. Grammar, algebra and the science ideas introduced here become the base for Classes 8 and 9, so anything left loose now returns later as extra pressure.
Class 8
Lower secondary
Class 8 is the last step before Class 9. There is currently no board public exam at the end of Class 8; the school annual exam is what counts. Even so, it is worth checking your maths and science base here before choosing a group in Class 9.
Class 9–10 (SSC)
Secondary
The SSC exam covers the syllabus of both Class 9 and Class 10, so preparation starts on the first day of Class 9. Board papers combine creative and multiple-choice questions, and some subjects carry a practical. Pick your group (Science, Humanities or Business Studies) and the list below filters to match.
Class 11–12 (HSC)
Higher secondary
An HSC result is more than a board certificate; it underpins university admission eligibility and preparation. So it pays to take the chapters of each paper separately. Choose your group and the list below filters to match. Each subject lists the priority areas of the 1st and 2nd papers separately.
How to use these suggestions
A suggestion is useful when it helps you decide what to study first. It is harmful when it tells you what to skip. Open your class page, use the subject lists to order your preparation, then work through the textbook and exercises behind each topic.
- Start with the official syllabus — Open the latest syllabus and mark distribution from NCTB and your education board. If a topic is not in the syllabus, it does not need your time.
- Open your class page — Use the class cards above. Class 6, Class 7, Class 8, SSC and HSC each have their own subject list. On SSC and HSC, choose your group so only your subjects show.
- Read the textbook first, then the priority list — Treat each topic as a pointer back into the textbook, not a replacement for it. Understanding comes from the book; the list tells you where to spend extra time.
- Practise with past questions and timed tests — Solve earlier board questions published by your board, then sit full tests against the clock. Write down every mistake and its reason.
- Revise in short loops — Return to priority topics every week. Short repeated revision holds up better than one long session the night before.
How to judge a good suggestion
Signs of a useful suggestion
- It points to chapters and skills, not to exact questions.
- It says which book or syllabus it follows.
- It tells you what to practise, not only what to read.
- It shows when it was last reviewed.
Mistakes to avoid
- Trusting claims of “100% common” or leaked questions. Nobody outside the board can guarantee a question paper, and chasing such claims wastes the weeks you need.
- Skipping the textbook and studying only guide-book questions.
- Studying only the “important” chapters and leaving the rest of the syllabus untouched; a question can come from anywhere in it.
- Memorising answers instead of understanding the idea; reworded questions then become hard.
Know the question types
| Question type | What it tests | How to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Creative (CQ) | Knowledge, comprehension, application and higher skills on a given stem | Read the stem, then answer each part separately. Practise writing all four levels for every chapter. |
| Multiple choice (MCQ) | Accuracy and attention to detail across the whole textbook | Read the textbook line by line, then solve many MCQs against the clock. |
| Short or descriptive | Clear explanation in your own words | Write answers with a heading, 3–5 points and an example where it fits. |
| Practical | Hands-on skill and a correct record | Do the experiments or tasks yourself and keep a neat practical notebook. |
Which types appear, and how marks split between them, differs by class, subject and year. Check the current mark distribution for your exam.
A simple four-week revision plan
| Week | Focus | By the end of the week |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Map the syllabus and find weak chapters | A chapter list per subject with a strong / medium / weak mark |
| Week 2 | Priority topics, weak chapters first | Textbook and exercises done for every priority topic |
| Week 3 | Past questions and timed practice | At least one timed paper per major subject, with mistakes logged |
| Week 4 | Full model tests and light revision | A short error log you can reread the day before the exam |
Stretch or compress the plan to the time you have. The order matters more than the exact dates.
Related tools and guides
- Turn subject marks into a grade with Marks to grade, then work out the overall result with the GPA calculator.
- Read how the board exams work in the SSC guide and the HSC guide.
- After the result, check it on the SSC result or HSC result page.
- Planning ahead? See university admission for the criteria that depend on your HSC result.
Official links
- NCTB — textbooks and syllabus — The national curriculum and textbook board publishes textbooks and syllabus notices.
- Education board results and notices — Routines, notices and results for the general education boards.
- Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education — Circulars and notices for secondary and higher secondary institutions.
Source: NCTB textbook structure and syllabus
FAQ
Are these the actual questions that will come in the exam?
No. Nobody outside the board can know the question paper. The lists point to chapters and skills that deserve first attention, built from the structure of the textbooks.
Will questions come only from the listed topics?
No. The topics are priorities, not boundaries. A question can come from anywhere in the syllabus, so use the list to order your study, not to skip parts of the book.
Which curriculum do these lists follow?
They follow the NCTB textbook structure for Classes 6 to 12. Classes 6 to 10 currently follow the revised National Curriculum 2012, and NCTB has said textbooks are being revised again for the 2027 academic year, so always match the lists with the latest book in your hands.
Is the syllabus short or full this year?
Board notices decide that for each exam. This page does not announce syllabus cuts. Check the official notice from NCTB or your education board for your exam year.
Why does the SSC and HSC list have a group filter?
Science, Humanities and Business Studies students study different subjects. Choose your group and the list shows your own subjects plus the ones every group shares, such as Bangla, English and ICT.
How do I turn my marks into a GPA?
Use Marks to grade for one subject and the GPA calculator for the whole result, including the 4th-subject rule.
How often is the page reviewed?
The date at the top shows the last review. The lists are reviewed when NCTB publishes revised textbooks or syllabus notices.