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BCS Preliminary Preparation
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The preliminary is a national filter exam — 200 MCQs in 60 minutes across 10 subjects, weighted to match the current BPSC allocation. Shikho's MCQ bank covers every subject from বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য (35 marks) through Ethics, Values & Good Governance (10 marks), with new questions every Monday.
MCQ Bank
Subject-wise MCQ Bank
All 10 subjects, updated every Monday. Questions are written from BPSC-pattern analysis of 43rd, 44th, and 45th BCS papers — not reprinted from old guide books. Total bank is approximately 2,720 questions across all subjects.
Study Plan
90-Day Preliminary Study Schedule
A 90-day rotation covering all 10 subjects at realistic daily targets. Bangladesh Affairs gets the most practice time — it carries 30 marks in the preliminary and 200 marks in the written. The final week is a full 200-MCQ mock test to diagnose weak areas before the exam window.
| Week | Focus Subject | Daily MCQ Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য | 30 MCQs/day | Grammar + Literature alternating days |
| Week 3–4 | English Language & Literature | 30 MCQs/day | Vocabulary + Grammar focus |
| Week 5–6 | বাংলাদেশ বিষয়াবলি | 40 MCQs/day | History, Constitution, Current Affairs |
| Week 7–8 | International Affairs + Geography | 30 MCQs/day | Combined session — lower weight |
| Week 9–10 | General Science + Computer & IT | 30 MCQs/day | Science basics + IT fundamentals |
| Week 11–12 | Math & Mental Ability | 20 MCQs/day | Daily practice — math needs repetition |
| Week 13 | Full Mock Test week | 1 full 200-MCQ test | Identify weak areas, revise |
প্রিলিমিনারি প্রস্তুতি শুরু করুন
Start with the free plan — 150 MCQs daily across all 10 subjects and one full mock test per month. No card, no time limit on the free plan. Upgrade when you need unlimited tests and live zilla rank.