Dhaka: The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will begin across the country on April 3.

Over 16 lakh students under eight general education boards, Madrasah Education Board and Bangladesh Technical Education Board will sit for the examinations this year, Joint Secretary to the Education Ministry Ruhi Rahman told UNB on Tuesday.

The exam routine was published on the ministry website on Tuesday, she said.

As per the routine, the written examinations will end on June 9.