HSC results: Fewer pass, over 800,000 seats in higher education to remain vacant

This year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examination results have recorded the lowest pass rate in recent years. The number of examinees scoring GPA-5, the highest index of academic performance, has also declined significantly. This downward trend in examination results is set to impact higher education admissions directly. According to preliminary data from the University Grants Commission (UGC), taking into account total seats in higher education alongside the number of students who passed this year's HSC and equivalent examinations, more than 800,000 seats may remain vacant. Earlier, following the publication of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examination results, reports indicated that nearly 1. 6 million seats would remain vacant for admission into Class-XI.

Although the third phase of the admission process is currently underway, relevant officials believe the number of vacant seats will not decrease substantially. Consequently, a situation has arisen where a vast number of seats will remain vacant across two consecutive tiers: higher secondary level and in higher education. The results of the HSC and equivalent examinations were published last Saturday. This year, out of 1,240,798 examinees across 11 education boards, 646,685 passed. The average pass rate stands at 52. 12 per cent, with 40,084 students scoring GPA-5. With the announcement of the results, the higher education admission process is now set to commence. Higher education seats outnumber passing students The UGC oversees the higher education sector in Bangladesh. Preliminary data from the organisation indicates that there are approximately 1. 492 million seats available in higher education this year. Among these, public universities and their affiliated…