SSC History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation — Syllabus, Mark Distribution & Preparation
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History is a subject of facts and dates — studying along a timeline makes it far easier to retain.
This page brings together the subject code, paper structure, mark distribution, syllabus topics and the study approach that earns the highest marks in SSC History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation.
History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation |
| Subject code | 153 |
| 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 History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation covers all of the following:
- The idea and sources of history, the ancient territories of Bengal
- Ancient civilisations — Egyptian, Indus, Greek and Roman
- Ancient and medieval Bengal — Maurya, Gupta, Pala, Sena, Sultanate and Mughal
- British rule, the colonial economy and reform movements
- The Pakistan period, the Language Movement and the Six-Point programme
- The 1971 Liberation War and independent Bangladesh
- The development of world civilisation and the culture of Bengal
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 History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation
- Build a date-and-event timeline for every chapter.
- Memorise rulers, their achievements and reigns as a table.
- In creative answers, put causes and consequences in separate paragraphs.
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 History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation is 153. You need this exact code on your exam form and on a board-challenge application, so cross-check it with your board’s notice.
History of Bangladesh & World Civilisation has a single paper. Mark distribution: Creative 70 + MCQ 30 = 100.
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