DHAKA: A total of 1432,727 students will appear in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations to be begun Sunday across the country.

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid came up with the disclosure in a press briefing at his office Saturday.

As per the exam routine, theoretical examinations will end by March 22 and practical examinations will be held from March 23 to 27.

The minister also said the results would be published within 60 days (May 20) after the examinations are completed.

BDST: 1557 HRS, FEB 08, 2014