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1In the International System of Units (SI), what is the derived unit of force?

A.Joule

B.Newton

C.Watt

D.Pascal

Explanation: Force has the SI derived unit newton (N), defined as 1 kg·m/s² from Newton's second law F = ma. Cadet physics papers at HSC standard expect this unit, not the units of energy, power, or pressure.

2A cadet logs four quantities during a passage. Which one is a scalar?

A.Displacement from the berth

B.Distance run through the water

C.Velocity over the ground

D.Acceleration during the turn

Explanation: Distance run is a pure magnitude with no direction attached, so it is a scalar. Displacement, velocity, and acceleration each carry a direction as well as a size, which makes them vectors — a distinction used throughout HSC mechanics.

3Newton's first law of motion is also called the law of:

A.Inertia

B.Acceleration

C.Action and reaction

D.Universal gravitation

Explanation: Newton's first law states that a body remains at rest or in uniform straight-line motion unless a net external force acts on it. That resistance to change of motion is inertia, so the law is called the law of inertia.

4What is the SI base unit of electric current?

A.Volt

B.Ohm

C.Ampere

D.Coulomb

Explanation: The ampere (A) is the SI base unit of electric current. Voltage is measured in volts, resistance in ohms, and electric charge in coulombs (1 C = 1 A·s).

5The speed of light in vacuum is taken in HSC physics as approximately:

A.3.0 × 10^6 m/s

B.3.0 × 10^8 m/s

C.3.0 × 10^10 m/s

D.3.0 × 10^5 m/s

Explanation: The speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum is c ≈ 3.00 × 10^8 m/s. HSC optics and modern-physics items use this value for time-of-flight, wavelength-frequency, and E = hf calculations.

6Near Earth's surface, the standard value of gravitational acceleration g used in most HSC numerical problems is:

A.9.8 m/s² toward the centre of Earth

B.9.8 m/s² away from Earth

C.9.8 km/s² toward the centre of Earth

D.98 m/s² toward the centre of Earth

Explanation: Standard gravity is about 9.8 m/s² directed toward Earth's centre. HSC problems sometimes round g to 10 m/s², but the unit is metres per second squared, not kilometres, and the direction is inward.

7The kinetic energy of a body of mass m moving at speed v is:

A.mv

B.mv²

C.(1/2) mv²

D.mgh

Explanation: Translational kinetic energy is (1/2) mv². mgh is gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface, and mv is momentum, not energy.

8Ohm's law for a metallic conductor at constant temperature is:

A.V = IR

B.P = I²/R

C.Q = It

D.F = qE

Explanation: Ohm's law states that potential difference V across an ohmic conductor is proportional to current I, with V = IR at constant temperature. The other listed equations are valid physics relations but are not Ohm's law.

9A ship’s tender moving at 20 m/s is brought to rest by a uniform deceleration of 4 m/s². How far does it travel while stopping?

A.40 m

B.50 m

C.80 m

D.100 m

Explanation: Use v² = u² + 2as with v = 0, u = 20 m/s, a = −4 m/s². Then 0 = 400 − 8s, so s = 50 m. The same result follows from s = u²/(2a) for a stop from speed u.

10Two forces of 3 N and 4 N act at right angles on a body. The magnitude of their resultant is:

A.1 N

B.5 N

C.7 N

D.12 N

Explanation: For perpendicular vectors, R = √(A² + B²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5 N. This is the same 3-4-5 relation used throughout HSC vector addition.

About the BD Marine Cadet Admission Exam

The Combined Marine Cadet Admission Test is the Department of Shipping's national entrance examination for pre-sea Deck (Nautical) and Marine Engineer cadet courses at government marine academies (including Bangladesh Marine Academy campuses and Marine Fisheries Academy) and DoS-approved private academies. The written paper is 100 marks at HSC Science standard across Physics, Mathematics, English, and Bangladesh & General Knowledge. This free bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of that written syllabus; it is not an official translation, not a copy of the constructed-response paper, and not a substitute for the physical, viva, swimming, or medical stages.

Assessment

DoS Combined Marine Cadet Admission (সমন্বিত মেরিন ক্যাডেট ভর্তি পরীক্ষা) for government and DoS-approved private maritime academies. Written paper = 100 marks (Physics 25, Mathematics 25, English 25, Bangladesh & General Knowledge 25). Written pass mark 50% overall, with a separate 50% pass in English. Written passers take a preliminary physical test; physical passers take viva plus height/weight check; before final selection candidates must pass psychometric, eye, and final medical examinations and pay those test fees. Ordinary calculators were allowed in the 5 January 2026 written sitting.

Time Limit

3 hours for the written paper (09:30–12:30 in the 5 January 2026 sitting notice as republished). Confirm each session on dos.gov.bd or https://doscadet.solutionart.net/.

Passing Score

50% overall on the written paper and 50% separately in English (official 2025-2026 circular). Later stages are pass/fail gates; academy placement is merit-based from remaining candidates.

Exam Fee

BDT 1,100 including service charges for online application (official 2025-2026 circular). The cadet portal separately lists later-stage eye-test BDT 500, psychometric-test BDT 900, plus a BDT 50 payment-gateway charge (BDT 1,450 combined) when those stages are scheduled. (Department of Shipping (DoS), Bangladesh, Ministry of Shipping)

BD Marine Cadet Admission Exam Content Outline

25%

Physics

HSC Science physics: measurement, vectors, mechanics, energy, gravitation, waves, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, and introductory modern physics.

25%

Mathematics

HSC Science mathematics: algebra, matrices, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, calculus, sequences, counting, and elementary probability.

25%

English

HSC English grammar, usage, vocabulary, and error recognition. A separate 50% pass in English is required on the official written paper.

25%

Bangladesh and General Knowledge

Bangladesh history, constitution, geography, national symbols, ports, and shipping institutions relevant to cadet applicants.

How to Pass the BD Marine Cadet Admission Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50% overall on the written paper and 50% separately in English (official 2025-2026 circular). Later stages are pass/fail gates; academy placement is merit-based from remaining candidates.
Assessment: DoS Combined Marine Cadet Admission (সমন্বিত মেরিন ক্যাডেট ভর্তি পরীক্ষা) for government and DoS-approved private maritime academies. Written paper = 100 marks (Physics 25, Mathematics 25, English 25, Bangladesh & General Knowledge 25). Written pass mark 50% overall, with a separate 50% pass in English. Written passers take a preliminary physical test; physical passers take viva plus height/weight check; before final selection candidates must pass psychometric, eye, and final medical examinations and pay those test fees. Ordinary calculators were allowed in the 5 January 2026 written sitting.
Time limit: 3 hours for the written paper (09:30–12:30 in the 5 January 2026 sitting notice as republished). Confirm each session on dos.gov.bd or https://doscadet.solutionart.net/.
Exam fee: BDT 1,100 including service charges for online application (official 2025-2026 circular). The cadet portal separately lists later-stage eye-test BDT 500, psychometric-test BDT 900, plus a BDT 50 payment-gateway charge (BDT 1,450 combined) when those stages are scheduled.

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BD Marine Cadet Admission Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat English as a gate, not an afterthought: the circular requires 50% in English separately even if your overall written total is above 50%.

2Practise HSC Physics and Mathematics calculations by hand with an ordinary calculator only, matching the written sitting rules that banned phones and other electronic devices.

3Pair civic revision (Liberation War dates, national symbols, ports, DoS/academy facts) with the science papers, because Bangladesh & General Knowledge is a full 25-mark written section equal to Physics or Mathematics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this only the Bangladesh Marine Academy (Chattogram) entrance exam?

No. The Department of Shipping runs one Combined Marine Cadet Admission Test (সমন্বিত মেরিন ক্যাডেট ভর্তি পরীক্ষা) for government marine academies (Chattogram, Pabna, Barishal, Rangpur, Sylhet), Marine Fisheries Academy, and listed DoS-approved private academies. Academy choice is part of the same DoS process.

Is the official exam multiple-choice, and is this bank an official paper?

The 2025-2026 circular describes the written paper as লিখিত পদ্ধতি (constructed-response written method) worth 100 marks, followed by physical, viva, psychometric, eye, and medical stages. This free bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the written syllabus. It is not an official translation, not a format simulation, and not a substitute for swimming, physical, viva, or medical practice.

What is the written-paper pass mark?

The official 2025-2026 circular requires 50% overall on the 100-mark written paper and 50% separately in English. Later stages are additional pass/fail gates.

How much is the application fee?

The 2025-2026 circular sets the online application fee at BDT 1,100 including service charges, paid through the DoS cadet portal. Eye-test and psychometric-test fees are charged later if you reach those stages.

Who should use this practice bank?

HSC Science (or equivalent) applicants preparing for the DoS Combined Marine Cadet written paper in Physics, Mathematics, English, and Bangladesh & General Knowledge. Use it to practise concepts and calculations in English; still train swimming, fitness, and interview skills separately.