Subheadline: Public universities across Bangladesh have announced admission test dates for the 2026-27 academic session, with examinations scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027.
Students from the HSC 2026 batch have started preparing for university admission tests as several public universities announce their schedules. The admission process for the 2026-27 academic session is expected to begin with medical and dental admission tests.
Universities have announced examination dates, application deadlines and other admission details. Most admission tests will take place between December 2026 and March 2027.
However, discussions are underway about possible changes to some admission test dates. The government has given students who failed one or two HSC subjects an opportunity to retake their examinations.
HSC 2026 Results and University Admission Competition
This year’s HSC results recorded the lowest pass performance in 22 years. The number of students achieving GPA-5 also declined.
According to the information provided, around 850,000 university seats may remain vacant, even if all eligible students secure admission. However, competition is expected to remain intense at the country’s leading public universities.
Students should check individual university admission notices regularly for updates on application procedures, eligibility requirements and examination schedules.
University of Dhaka Admission Test 2026-27
The University of Dhaka will begin its admission tests on December 12, 2026. Online applications will open on November 11 and continue until 11:59 pm on November 25.
The admission test schedule is as follows:
| Unit | Admission test date |
|---|---|
| IBA Unit | December 5, 2026 |
| Science Unit | December 12, 2026 |
| Arts, Law and Social Sciences Unit | December 19, 2026 |
| Fine Arts Unit | December 22, 2026 |
| Business Studies Unit | December 26, 2026 |
The IBA Unit examination will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Tests for the other four units will run from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Admission tests for the Science, Business Studies and Arts, Law and Social Sciences units will take place in eight divisional cities, including Dhaka.
The examination centres outside Dhaka will include Rajshahi University, University of Chittagong, University of Barishal, Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh, and Begum Rokeya University.
The Fine Arts and IBA unit examinations will follow separate arrangements. Classes for the new academic session are scheduled to begin on March 28, 2027.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
BUET will hold its undergraduate admission test for the 2026-27 academic session on January 16, 2027.
For the 2025-26 academic session, the university did not hold a preliminary screening test. Instead, eligible candidates were selected through a written examination.
However, the latest admission notice does not clarify whether BUET will follow the same procedure for the 2026-27 session.
Jahangirnagar University Admission Test
Jahangirnagar University will begin its first-year undergraduate admission tests on January 10, 2027.
The examinations will continue until January 21. Tests will take place every day except Fridays and Saturdays.
University of Chittagong Admission Test
The University of Chittagong will begin its first-year undergraduate admission tests on January 30, 2027.
Online applications will remain open from November 15 to December 10, 2026.
The university has announced the following examination dates:
| Unit | Admission test date |
|---|---|
| A Unit | January 30, 2027 |
| B Unit | February 5, 2027 |
| C Unit | January 29, 2027 |
| D Unit | February 6, 2027 |
| B1 Sub-Unit | February 3, 2027 |
| B2 Sub-Unit | February 4, 2027 |
| D1 Sub-Unit | February 8, 2027 |
Applicants should follow the university’s official admission notice for further instructions.
University of Rajshahi Admission Test
The University of Rajshahi will hold its undergraduate admission tests on January 8, 9 and 16, 2027.
The examinations will take place in the following order:
- B Unit: January 8
- C Unit: January 9
- A Unit: January 16
Students can submit preliminary applications online from November 12 to November 27, 2026.
The examinations will take place at the university campus and selected centres in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Rangpur.
Jagannath University Admission Test
Jagannath University will begin its first-year undergraduate admission tests on January 1, 2027.
Online applications will open at 12:00 noon on November 15. The deadline is 11:59 pm on December 10, 2026.
The unit-wise examination schedule is:
| Unit | Admission test date |
|---|---|
| A Unit | January 1, 2027 |
| E Unit | January 8, 2027 |
| B Unit | January 15, 2027 |
| C Unit | January 22, 2027 |
| D Unit | January 23, 2027 |
All examinations will take place in Dhaka from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
The university will conduct the tests using multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
General and Science and Technology Universities Cluster Admission
The 20 public universities under the General and Science and Technology (GST) cluster have announced their admission test schedule for 2026-27.
The examinations will take place on the following dates:
| Unit | Admission test date |
|---|---|
| B Unit | March 19, 2027 |
| C and D Units | March 20, 2027 |
| A Unit | March 27, 2027 |
Students seeking admission to these universities should follow the cluster’s official admission notice for application details and eligibility requirements.
Khulna University Admission Test
Khulna University will hold its first-year honours admission tests on December 17 and 18, 2026.
The university has divided the examinations into four units.
On December 17, the university will hold the Unit C and Unit D examinations. Unit C covers the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Education and Fine Arts. Unit D covers the School of Management and Business Administration.
The following day, December 18, candidates will sit for the Unit A and Unit B examinations.
Unit A covers the School of Science, Engineering and Technology. Unit B covers the School of Life Science.
The university will announce the detailed examination schedule and other instructions through a separate notice.
Agricultural Universities Cluster Admission Test
The admission test for the 2026-27 academic session at nine public agricultural universities will take place on January 2, 2027.
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka will lead this year’s admission process.
Students interested in agricultural science and related subjects should follow the cluster’s official notice for application details and other requirements.
Bangladesh Maritime University Admission Test
Bangladesh Maritime University will hold its undergraduate admission tests on December 29 and 30, 2026.
The university will admit students to five undergraduate programmes:
- BSc Honours in Oceanography
- BSc Honours in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
- BBA in Port Management and Logistics
- LLB Honours in Maritime Law
- BSc Honours in Fisheries
Applicants should check the university’s admission notice for programme-specific requirements.
Comilla University Admission Test
Comilla University will begin its first-year undergraduate admission tests on February 5, 2027.
The examinations for its three units will end on February 7.
The university’s Central Admission Committee made the decision at a meeting on September 24.
Bangladesh University of Professionals Admission Test
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) will hold its first-year undergraduate admission tests over four days.
The faculty-wise examination schedule is as follows:
| Faculty | Admission test date |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | January 1 and 9, 2027 |
| Arts and Social Sciences | January 2, 2027 |
| Science and Technology | January 8, 2027 |
| Engineering and Technology | January 8, 2027 |
| Medical Studies | January 8, 2027 |
| Security and Strategic Studies | January 8, 2027 |
Candidates should check the official BUP admission notice for further details.
RUET, KUET, SUST and HSTU Admission Tests
Several other public universities have also announced their admission test dates for the 2026-27 academic session.
The key schedules are given below.
| University | Admission test date |
|---|---|
| Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) | January 14, 2027 (tentative) |
| Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) | January 8, 2027 |
| Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) | January 26 and 27, 2027 |
| Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) | January 24-28, 2027 |
KUET will hold its admission test simultaneously in Khulna, Dhaka and Rajshahi.
Meanwhile, HSTU in Dinajpur will begin its admission tests on January 24 and conclude them on January 28. The university has said that further details will be available on its website.
When Should Students Apply for University Admission?
Application deadlines vary from one university to another. Students should pay close attention to the November deadlines, as several major universities will open their application portals during that month.
The following are some important application dates:
| University | Application period |
|---|---|
| University of Dhaka | November 11-25, 2026 |
| University of Rajshahi | November 12-27, 2026 (preliminary application) |
| University of Chittagong | November 15-December 10, 2026 |
| Jagannath University | November 15-December 10, 2026 |
These dates are based on the admission information provided. Students should check official university websites before submitting applications or making payments.
What Should Admission Candidates Do Now?
Students should prepare according to their preferred universities and units. They should also review the admission requirements before applying.
Applicants need to keep track of application opening dates, deadlines, examination times and test centres. Missing an application deadline may prevent a student from taking part in the admission process.
Students should also watch for official announcements about possible schedule changes. The discussion over HSC retake opportunities may affect some admission arrangements.
The next major step for candidates is to complete their applications on time and prepare for the admission tests scheduled between December 2026 and March 2027.
