Dec 18 medical tests may leave HSC retake candidates out
The Daily Star (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.
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- The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.
- Students who failed one or two subjects in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate examinations will be allowed to retake them from December 1, with results expected by December 31.
- If the tests are held on December 18, the admission process would begin in mid-November, well before the retake examinations start.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | December 18 | “The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.” |
Date | December 1 | “Students who failed one or two subjects in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate examinations will be allowed to retake them from December 1, with results expected by December 31.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act or practice of admitting.
Synonyms: acknowledgment, admittance, allowance, concession
“The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.”
(usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.
“The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.”
A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology.
Synonyms: chronology, schedule, timetable
“The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The medical and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.
Students who failed one or two subjects in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate examinations will be allowed to retake them from December 1, with results expected by December 31.
However, the admission process for medical and dental colleges usually begins about a month before the tests. If the tests are held on December 18, the admission process would begin in mid-November, well before the retake examinations start.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The _____ and dental admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session are likely to be held on December 18, a timeline that could leave out HSC students who need to retake one or two subjects.
2.Students who failed one or two subjects in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate examinations will be allowed to _____ them from December 1, with results expected by December 31.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.However, the admission process for medical and dental colleges usually begins about a month before the tests.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Exams & results
Should students who fail one or two subjects get a quick chance to retake them? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।