NTRCA Preparation — Teacher Registration (BSC) Exam Guide
Prepare for the NTRCA Teacher Registration exam at school and college level with structured lessons, MCQ practice, previous year questions and full-length model tests.
- Prelim MCQ
- 100 Prelim MCQ
- Written marks
- 100 Written marks
- Core subjects
- 4 Core subjects
About the NTRCA exam
The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) conducts the Teacher Registration examination (commonly called the BSC exam) to certify candidates for teaching posts in non-government schools, colleges and madrasahs across Bangladesh.
1 What is the NTRCA exam?
A three-stage exam — a 100-mark MCQ Preliminary, a 100-mark Written test, and a Viva — held separately for School Level, School Level-2 and College Level candidates.
2 Who is eligible?
Graduates (and for college level, master's degree holders) who meet the required qualifications for the relevant level. Confirm eligibility from the official NTRCA circular for each exam.
3 Why prepare well?
Passing NTRCA and earning a good merit position is essential to be recommended for teaching posts through the e-requisition process. Competition is high, so preparation quality matters.
4 How NextBCS helps
Study level-specific syllabus, practise subject-wise MCQs, solve authentic previous year questions, and take model tests — with an AI tutor to clear concepts in Bangla and English.
NTRCA Exam Pattern
The Teacher Registration exam has three stages. The Preliminary and Written follow the same structure for school and college levels, with subject depth differing by level.
Preliminary (MCQ)
Screening test
- Total Marks
- 100
- Questions
- 100 MCQ
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Negative Marking
- 0.50 per wrong answer
Bangla, English, Mathematics and General Knowledge — 25 each.
Written
Descriptive test
- Total Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Format
- Descriptive, subject-based
- Level
- School / College specific
Written content depth depends on your applied level.
Viva Voce
Interview
- Total Marks
- 20
- Focus
- Subject & teaching aptitude
- Certification
- On qualifying
- Merit
- Combined result
Qualifying leads to registration and certification.
NTRCA Preliminary Syllabus (100 Marks)
Four subjects of 25 marks each form the MCQ Preliminary.
English (25)
25- Grammar
- Vocabulary & Idioms
- Sentence Correction
- Comprehension
Mathematics (25)
25- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mental Ability
General Knowledge (25)
25- Bangladesh Affairs
- International Affairs
- Science & ICT
- Current Events
3-Month NTRCA Preparation Plan
Cover all four subjects, master previous questions and practise mocks.
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Month 1
Bangla & English
Build grammar, vocabulary and literature basics with daily MCQ practice for both languages.
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Month 2
Mathematics & General Knowledge
Practise arithmetic, algebra and geometry; revise Bangladesh, international affairs and science.
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Month 3 – Weeks 1–2
Previous year questions
Solve past NTRCA question papers to learn recurring topics and question style.
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Month 3 – Weeks 3–4
Model tests & revision
Take full 100-question mocks with negative marking, review errors, and revise weak areas.
NTRCA preparation toolkit
Tools built for the Teacher Registration exam.
MCQ Practice
Subject-wise MCQs for Bangla, English, Maths and GK.
OpenPrevious Year Questions
Past NTRCA papers with detailed solutions.
OpenModel Tests
Full 100-mark mocks with negative marking.
OpenStudy Materials
Level-specific notes for school and college.
OpenPerformance Analysis
Identify and fix your weakest subjects.
OpenFrequently asked questions
What is the NTRCA (BSC) exam?
It is the Teacher Registration examination conducted by NTRCA to certify candidates for teaching posts in non-government schools, colleges and madrasahs. It has a Preliminary MCQ, a Written test and a Viva.
How many marks is the NTRCA Preliminary?
The Preliminary is a 100-mark MCQ test with four subjects — Bangla, English, Mathematics and General Knowledge — of 25 marks each, with 0.50 negative marking.
What is the difference between school and college level?
The exam structure is similar, but the Written stage and required qualifications differ. College level generally requires higher qualifications and deeper subject knowledge.
Is there negative marking in NTRCA?
Yes. The Preliminary MCQ applies 0.50 marks deduction per wrong answer, so accuracy and smart guessing are important.
How long should NTRCA preparation take?
With regular practice, about 3 months is enough to cover all four subjects, solve previous year questions and take full-length model tests.
Does NextBCS cover both school and college level NTRCA?
Yes. NextBCS provides syllabus, MCQ practice, previous year questions and model tests suitable for NTRCA candidates across levels.
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