Dakhil Short Syllabus 2026: Official PDF Download & Mark Distribution Rules

Is the Dakhil Short Syllabus 2026 applicable to everyone? The Madrasah Board clarifies the rules for Regular vs. Irregular candidates. Download the PDF guidelines here.

With the Dakhil examinations fast approaching in February 2026, confusion continues to swirl regarding the academic curriculum. Specifically, guardians and students are asking: “Is the Dakhil Short Syllabus 2026 applicable to all candidates?”

The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has issued clarifications that effectively split the examinees into two distinct groups. Understanding which category you fall into is vital for your final revision strategy.

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The “Two-Track” Syllabus Policy

Unlike the pandemic years where a blanket “Short Syllabus” was applied to all, the 2026 session marks a return to normalcy, but with exceptions for those clearing backlogs.

1. The Regular Candidates (Session 2024-2025)

Verdict: FULL SYLLABUS.
Context: Students appearing for the Dakhil exam for the first time in 2026 (Regulars) must prepare according to the Full Syllabus prescribed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).
Reasoning: This batch has received adequate in-person class time. Therefore, no chapters have been excluded from core subjects like Quran Majid, Hadith Sharif, Mathematics, or English.
Strategy: Do not rely on “Short Suggestions” meant for previous years. You will be tested on the entire textbook.

2. Irregular & Improvement Candidates

Verdict: REVISED (SHORT) SYLLABUS of 2025.
Context: This applies to students who failed in one or more subjects in 2025 or are sitting for grade improvement.
Reasoning: To ensure fairness, the Board allows these students to be tested on the curriculum they originally studied. They are not required to learn the new chapters included in the full syllabus.

Key Subjects: What to Watch Out For

For regular students, the return to the full syllabus means a heavier load in the theological subjects.

Quran Majid & Tajweed: All selected Surahs and Shan-e-Nuzul (background of revelation) are included.
Hadith Sharif: The full list of 40 Hadiths and theoretical chapters must be covered.
Arabic 1st & 2nd Paper: Grammar rules (Nahw and Sarf) cover the complete spectrum, unlike the condensed version used in 2024-25.
Mathematics: Critical chapters like Trigonometry and Mensuration, which were often trimmed in short syllabi, are fully back in play.

Mark Distribution 2026

The mark distribution for Dakhil 2026 follows the standard pre-pandemic structure.

Total Marks: 100 per subject.
Assessment: Creative Questions (CQ) + Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Passing Rule: Students must pass separately in the Written (CQ) and MCQ parts.

Subject Type	CQ Marks	MCQ Marks	Practical	Total
General (Math, Bangla)	70	30	0	100
Science (Physics, Chem)	50	25	25	100
Theological (Quran, Hadith)	100 (Written)	0	0	100

How to Download the Syllabus PDF

While regular students should follow their textbooks, irregular students need the specific 2025 file.

Visit the official Madrasah Board website: www.bmeb.gov.bd
Navigate to the “Notice/Circular” section.
Search for “Dakhil Syllabus 2025 (Revised)” (This is the one applicable for 2026 retakers).
Download the PDF and cross-check the chapters with your study guide.

Editorial Insight: Don’t Get Confused

The market is flooded with “Suggestion Books” claiming to follow the “Short Syllabus 2026.” Be warned: Most of these are marketed towards the irregular candidates. If you are a regular student, using these books might cause you to miss 20-30% of the examinable questions. Always verify the chapter list against your Board-issued textbook.