SSC Civics & Citizenship — Syllabus, Mark Distribution & Preparation
বাংলায় পড়তে চাও? দেখো: এসএসসি পৌরনীতি ও নাগরিকতা — সিলেবাস, মানবন্টন ও প্রস্তুতি
Civics & Citizenship covers the state, government and citizens’ rights — it overlaps directly with BCS and government-job preparation.
This page brings together the subject code, paper structure, mark distribution, syllabus topics and the study approach that earns the highest marks in SSC Civics & Citizenship.
Civics & Citizenship at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Civics & Citizenship |
| Subject code | 140 |
| Papers | 1 |
| Group | Humanities |
| Mark distribution | Creative 70 + MCQ 30 = 100 |
| Practical | No |
| Class | Class 9-10 |
Boards and the NCTB revise subject codes and mark distribution from time to time. Confirm both against your board’s latest notice and the published NCTB syllabus before filling in your exam form.
What the syllabus covers
SSC 2027 runs on the full syllabus, so Civics & Citizenship covers all of the following:
- The idea of civics and citizenship, rights and duties of citizens
- State, government and the branches of government
- Law, liberty and equality
- Constitutions and the features of Bangladesh’s constitution
- Elections, political parties and public opinion
- Local self-government and administration
- Good governance, civic problems and national movements
This is a topic list — chapter order and numbering may differ in your edition. Download the definitive syllabus from the NCTB website (nctb.gov.bd).
How to score well in Civics & Citizenship
- Build a separate fact sheet of constitutional articles and dates.
- Quoting a recognised author in definition questions adds marks.
- Answer comparison questions (unitary versus federal) as a table.
A preparation routine that works
- Read the textbook chapter yourself first and get the core idea — starting with a guide book leaves the concept half-formed.
- After each chapter write a one-page note in your own words: definitions, formulas or key points, and an example.
- Solve that chapter’s creative and MCQ questions from past board papers, then check your answers.
- Reserve one day a week for revision only — skim every earlier chapter note.
- Sit at least one full timed model test a month, then work out exactly where you are losing marks.
Frequently asked questions
The subject code for Civics & Citizenship is 140. You need this exact code on your exam form and on a board-challenge application, so cross-check it with your board’s notice.
Civics & Citizenship has a single paper. Mark distribution: Creative 70 + MCQ 30 = 100.
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