University of Dhaka Admission Circular 2026-27

• Applicants must have passed SSC or equivalent between 2021 and 2024 and HSC or equivalent in 2026. Science Unit: combined SSC and HSC GPA of at least 8.00 with at least 3.50 separately; humanities and commerce candidates may also apply with combined GPA of at least 7.50 and at least 3.00 separately. Arts, Law and Social Science Unit: combined GPA of at least 7.50 and at least 3.00 separately; science candidates need at least 8.00 combined and 3.50 separately, while commerce candidates need at least 7.50 combined and 3.00 separately. Business Studies Unit: combined GPA of at least 7.50 and at least 3.00 separately; science candidates need at least 8.00 combined and 3.50 separately, while humanities candidates need at least 7.50 combined and 3.00 separately. Fine Arts Unit: combined GPA of at least 6.50 and at least 3.00 separately. All GPA calculations include the fourth subject.

• IBA Unit: 70 marks MCQ in 90 minutes plus 30 marks descriptive test in 30 minutes. Science, Arts-Law-Social Science and Business Studies Units: 60 marks MCQ in 45 minutes plus 40 marks written test in 45 minutes. Fine Arts Unit: 40 marks MCQ in 30 minutes plus 60 marks drawing test in 60 minutes. Total evaluation is 120 marks: 100 from the admission test and 20 from SSC/HSC or equivalent results.

Source: Official University of Dhaka notice, published 2 August 2026.

• The official notice states that IBA, Fine Arts and the other three units have different formats and timings. Science, Arts-Law-Social Science and Business Studies tests are held in Dhaka and eight divisional locations: Rajshahi University, University of Chittagong, University of Barishal, Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, and Begum Rokeya University. Classes are scheduled to begin on 28 March 2027. English-medium science candidates receive a curriculum-specific question paper. Confirm the final prospectus and payment instructions on the DU admission portal.