The Alim examination is an important step for students in the Madrasah education system in Bangladesh. It is similar to the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (BMEB) manages these exams. Knowing the exam schedule, or routine, is important for students. This article provides detailed information about the Alim Routine 2025.
Alim Examination 2025
The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (BMEB) has announced the schedule for the 2025 Alim examinations. The exams are scheduled to start on Thursday, June 26, 2025. They will finish on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The BMEB confirmed that the 2025 Alim exams will use the syllabus revised by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB). Exams will be held for the full duration and with full marks.
Alim Exam Routine 2025
The BMEB published the Alim Routine 2025 in early April 2025. All exams will start at 10:00 AM and finish at 1:00 PM, unless otherwise specified for specific parts like MCQ timings.
Here is a summary of the exam schedule:
- June 26, 2025 (Thursday): Quran Majid (201)
- June 29, 2025 (Sunday): Arabic 1st Paper (General – 205) / Arabic Literature (Science & Mujabbid Mahir – 223)
- July 01, 2025 (Tuesday): Bangla 1st Paper (236)
- July 03, 2025 (Thursday): Bangla 2nd Paper (237)
- July 07, 2025 (Monday): English 1st Paper (238)
- July 10, 2025 (Thursday): English 2nd Paper (239)
- July 13, 2025 (Sunday): Hadith & Usulul Hadith (202)
- July 15, 2025 (Tuesday): Arabic 2nd Paper (206)
- July 17, 2025 (Thursday): Al Fiqh 1st Paper (203)
- July 20, 2025 (Sunday): Al Fiqh 2nd Paper (204)
- July 22, 2025 (Tuesday): Information & Communication Technology (240)
- July 24, 2025 (Thursday): Balagat & Mantiq (General – 210) / Physics 1st Paper (Theory – 224) / Tajvid 1st Paper (Mujabbid Mahir – 232)
- July 27, 2025 (Sunday): Islamic History (209) / Physics 2nd Paper (Theory – 225) / Tajvid 2nd Paper (Mujabbid Mahir – 233)
- July 30, 2025 (Wednesday): Chemistry 1st Paper (Theory – 226) / Economics 1st Paper (Additional – 213) / Civics & Good Governance 1st Paper (Additional – 241) / Urdu 1st Paper (Additional – 219) / Farsi 1st Paper (Additional – 221)
- August 03, 2025 (Sunday): Chemistry 2nd Paper (Theory – 227) / Economics 2nd Paper (Additional – 214) / Civics & Good Governance 2nd Paper (Additional – 242) / Urdu 2nd Paper (Additional – 220) / Farsi 2nd Paper (Additional – 222)
- August 06, 2025 (Wednesday): Biology 1st Paper (Theory – 230)
- August 07, 2025 (Thursday): Biology 2nd Paper (Theory – 231)
- August 10, 2025 (Sunday): Higher Mathematics 1st Paper (Theory – 228)
- August 12, 2025 (Tuesday): Higher Mathematics 2nd Paper (Theory – 229)
Practical exams are scheduled between August 13 and August 21, 2025. Students should confirm exact practical exam dates and times with their respective centers.
Alim Routine 2025 PDF Download
Students and teachers can find the official Alim Routine 2025 on the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board’s websites. The routine is usually available as a PDF file for easy download and printing. You can check these official links:
- BMEB Official Website: http://www.bmeb.gov.bd/
Look for notices or the examination section to find the download link for the “Alim Routine 2025”.
Instructions
The BMEB has provided important instructions for examinees:
- Students must be in their exam seats 30 minutes before the exam starts, which is 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM start.
- First, the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) part will be held, followed immediately by the Creative Question (CQ) or theoretical part. There is no break between these parts.
- For 30-mark MCQ papers, the time is 30 minutes. For 70-mark CQ papers, the time is 2 hours 30 minutes. For subjects with practicals (25-mark MCQ), the MCQ time is 25 minutes. For the 50-mark CQ part, the time is 2 hours 35 minutes.
- Answer sheets and OMR forms (for MCQs) will be distributed at 9:30 AM. MCQ question papers are given at 10:00 AM. OMR sheets are collected at 10:25 AM (for 25-mark MCQs) or 10:30 AM (for 30-mark MCQs), and CQ papers are distributed then.
- Collect your admit card from your Madrasah head at least 7 days before the exam starts.
- Fill in your roll number, registration number, and subject code carefully on the answer sheet and OMR form using a black ballpoint pen. Do not fold the answer sheet.
- For subjects with practicals, students must pass the theoretical, MCQ, and practical parts separately.
- Only take exams for the subjects listed on your registration card and admit card.
- General scientific calculators (non-programmable) are allowed. Programmable calculators are forbidden.
- Only the officer-in-charge can use a basic mobile phone for communication needs. No one else can bring or use a mobile phone in the exam center.
- Practical exams will be held at your own center. If your center lacks facilities (like for science), the exam will be at a nearby designated center. Dates are August 13 to August 21, 2025.
- After results are published, students can apply online for answer script re-scrutiny within the time set by the board.
Conclusion
The Alim Routine 2025 provides a clear schedule for the upcoming examinations. Students should carefully review the Madrasah Board HSC Routine and instructions provided by the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board. Preparing according to this schedule is essential for success. Download the official PDF routine from the BMEB website for reference.