The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has published the new syllabus for the Alim Examination 2028. The complete syllabus for the 2026–2027 academic session (Examination 2028) has been released, including the subject structure, subject codes, subject-wise question patterns, and marks distribution. At the same time, Alim subject codes have been revised to facilitate the preparation of common question papers for HSC and Alim examinations. The new subject codes will come into effect for regular candidates from the Alim Examination 2027.
The notice published by the Board includes the complete syllabus for the 2026–2027 Alim academic session (Examination 2028), along with the prescribed subject structure, subject codes, subject-wise question patterns, and marks distribution. The new syllabus is particularly important for students who will sit for the Alim Examination 2028. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the subject structure and marks distribution for their respective groups before beginning their preparation.
Alim Examination 2028: Important Information at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Alim Examination 2028 |
| Education Board | Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board |
| Academic Session | 2026–2027 |
| Notice Publication Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Total Marks – Humanities Group | 1,500 |
| Total Marks – Science Group | 1,700 |
| Total Marks – Mujabid Mahir Group | 1,500 |
| New Subject Codes Effective From | Alim Examination 2027 |
| Irregular Candidates | Previous subject codes will remain in effect |
| Official Website | bmeb.gov.bd |
New Syllabus Published for the Alim Examination 2028
The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has published a new syllabus for students of the 2026–2027 Alim academic session. Under this syllabus, the subject structure, subject codes, question patterns, and marks distribution have been determined for students who will participate in the Alim Examination 2028.
The published notice includes the following information:
- The complete syllabus for the Alim Examination.
- Group-wise subject structures.
- New and previous subject codes.
- Subject-wise question patterns.
- Marks distribution for each subject.
- Instructions regarding the use of new subject codes for regular candidates.
Separate subject structures have been published for students in the Humanities, Science, and Mujabid Mahir groups.
Why Have the Alim Examination Subject Codes Been Changed?
To facilitate the preparation of common question papers for HSC and Alim examinations, the subject codes used by the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board have been aligned with the corresponding subject codes used by the general education boards for HSC examinations.
As a result, the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has revised the previous codes and introduced new subject codes for various Alim subjects.
According to the Board’s notice, the revised subject codes will be effective for regular candidates from the Alim Examination 2027.
The new codes will be used for the following activities:
- Student registration.
- Examination form fill-up.
- Recording and submitting candidate information.
- Preparing admit cards.
- Preparing question papers.
- Answer-script-related activities.
- Preparing examination results.
- Preparing mark sheets and certificates.
- Other examination-related administrative activities.
However, the previous subject codes will remain in effect for irregular candidates. Therefore, regular and irregular candidates should be careful when using their respective subject codes.
Alim Examination 2028: Total Marks by Group
According to the new subject structure published by the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, the total marks vary among the different Alim groups.
| Alim Group | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Humanities Group | 1,500 |
| Science Group | 1,700 |
| Mujabid Mahir Group | 1,500 |
Students should prepare for the examination according to the subject structure prescribed for their respective groups.
Alim Humanities Group: Subject Structure and Marks Distribution
According to the subject structure published by the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, the total marks for the Alim Humanities Group are 1,500.
The compulsory subjects in this group include:
- Quran Majid
- Hadith and Usulul Hadith
- Al Fiqh – First Paper
- Al Fiqh – Second Paper
- Arabic – First Paper
- Arabic – Second Paper
- Islamic History
- Balagat and Mantig
- Bangla – First Paper
- Bangla – Second Paper
- English – First Paper
- English – Second Paper
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Additional subjects include Economics, Civics and Good Governance, Urdu, and Persian.
According to the published structure, the marks allocated for the additional subject are 200. Students should consult the Board’s original PDF for detailed information about subject selection and marks distribution.
Alim Science Group: Subject Structure and Marks Distribution
The total marks for students in the Alim Science Group have been set at 1,700.
The compulsory subjects in this group include:
- Quran Majid
- Hadith and Usulul Hadith
- Al Fiqh – First Paper
- Arabic
- Physics – First Paper
- Physics – Second Paper
- Chemistry – First Paper
- Chemistry – Second Paper
- Bangla – First Paper
- Bangla – Second Paper
- English – First Paper
- English – Second Paper
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Higher Mathematics and Biology are among the elective subjects in the Science Group.
A separate subject structure has also been prescribed for additional subjects.
Special Note: If a subject is selected from the elective subjects in the Science Group, it cannot also be taken as an additional or fourth subject. Students should carefully review the Board’s published instructions before selecting their subjects.
Alim Mujabid Mahir Group: Total Marks and Subject Structure
The total marks for students in the Alim Mujabid Mahir Group have been set at 1,500.
The subject structure for this group includes religious subjects as well as subjects such as Bangla, English, and Information and Communication Technology.
The compulsory subjects include:
- Quran Majid
- Hadith and Usulul Hadith
- Al Fiqh – First Paper
- Arabic
- Tajwid – First Paper
- Tajwid – Second Paper
- Qiraat Tartil
- Qiraat Hadr
- Bangla – First Paper
- Bangla – Second Paper
- English – First Paper
- English – Second Paper
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Additional subjects include Economics, Civics and Good Governance, Urdu, Persian, Al Fiqh – Second Paper, and Arabic – Second Paper.
The complete subject structure and marks distribution are available in the PDF published by the Board.
List of New Subject Codes for the Alim Examination
The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has introduced new subject codes in place of the previous codes used in Alim examinations.
Some important subjects and their previous and revised codes are listed below.
| Subject Name | Previous Code | New Code |
|---|---|---|
| Quran Majid | 201 | 100 |
| Hadith and Usulul Hadith | 202 | 330 |
| Al Fiqh – First Paper | 203 | 331 |
| Al Fiqh – Second Paper | 204 | 332 |
| Arabic – First Paper | 205 | 333 |
| Arabic – Second Paper | 206 | 334 |
| Islamic History | 209 | 335 |
| Bangla – First Paper | 206 | 101 |
| Bangla – Second Paper | 207 | 102 |
| English – First Paper | 208 | 107 |
| English – Second Paper | 209 | 108 |
| Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | 240 | 275 |
Important: Subject codes may vary depending on the group. In particular, some subject codes in the Science and Mujabid Mahir groups may be different. Therefore, do not treat this table as a complete list. Always verify the subject codes for your own group against the original notice published by the Board.
When Will the New Subject Codes Come into Effect?
According to the notice issued by the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, the revised subject codes will come into effect for regular candidates from the Alim Examination 2027.
This means that regular students participating in the Alim Examination 2027 will have to use the new subject codes for registration, form fill-up, admit cards, question papers, answer scripts, results, mark sheets, certificates, and all other examination-related activities.
On the other hand, the previous subject codes will remain in effect for irregular candidates.
How to Download the New Alim Examination 2028 Syllabus PDF
The PDF containing the new syllabus, subject structure, question patterns, and marks distribution for the Alim Examination 2028 has been published on the official website of the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board.
Follow these steps to download the syllabus:
- First, visit the official website of the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board: https://bmeb.gov.bd/
- Go to the Notice section of the website.
- Find the notice titled “Notice Regarding the Prescribed Subject Structure, Subject Codes, Question Patterns and Marks Distribution for Alim Academic Session 2026–2027 (Examination 2028).”
- Open the notice and click the download option for the attached PDF file.
- Save the PDF file to your mobile phone or computer.
Official Board Website: https://bmeb.gov.bd/
Important Instructions for Alim Candidates
Students should begin preparing according to the new syllabus as early as possible to achieve good results in the Alim Examination 2028.
A few important points to remember:
- Collect the complete syllabus for your respective group.
- Understand the differences between the new and previous subject codes.
- Check which instructions apply to regular and irregular candidates.
- Carefully review the question patterns and marks distribution for each subject.
- Do not rely solely on guess-based suggestions that are not supported by the official syllabus.
- Contact your Madrasah authorities if you need assistance with subject selection or registration.
The publication of the new syllabus for the Alim Examination 2028 is important news for students studying in madrasahs. By publishing the revised subject structure, subject codes, question patterns, and marks distribution, the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has provided guidance for preparing for the upcoming examination.
The decision to align Alim subject codes with HSC subject codes to facilitate common question-paper preparation is particularly significant. Regular candidates will have to use the new subject codes from 2027, while the previous codes will remain applicable to irregular candidates.
Therefore, Alim candidates, teachers, and madrasah authorities should collect the new notice and complete syllabus and take the necessary steps to prepare accordingly.
Alim Examination 2027: Compulsory Subject Codes and Marks Distribution (100-Mark Examinations)
The following table presents the question structure and marks distribution for compulsory subjects in the Alim Examination 2027.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Creative/Descriptive (CQ) | Multiple Choice (MCQ) / Short Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Quran Majid | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| 330 | Hadith and Usulul Hadith | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| 331 | Al Fiqh – First Paper | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| 332 | Al Fiqh – Second Paper | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| 333 | Arabic – First Paper (At-Tarkib and Other Topics) | 100 (Written) | – | 100 |
| 334 | Arabic – Second Paper (Qawaid and Other Topics) | 100 (Written) | – | 100 |
| 236 | Bangla – First Paper | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| 102 | Bangla – Second Paper | 100 (Grammar and Composition) | – | 100 |
| 107 | English – First Paper | 100 (Written) | – | 100 |
| 108 | English – Second Paper | 100 (Written) | – | 100 |
Alim Examination 2027: Science and ICT Marks Distribution (Including Practical)
For Science Group subjects and ICT, where practical examinations are included, the marks distribution is as follows:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Theory/Creative (CQ) | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | Practical | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| 174 | Physics – First Paper | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| 175 | Physics – Second Paper | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| 176 | Chemistry – First Paper | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| 177 | Chemistry – Second Paper | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| 178 | Biology – First Paper | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| 179 | Biology – Second Paper | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
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