Dhaka:The Ministry of Education has unveiled the Student Admission Policy-2027, implementing a lottery system for class I admissions and written examinations for classes II through IX in private educational institutions nationwide.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the policy was issued on Tuesday by the ministry's Secondary and Higher Education Division to enhance transparency and discipline within the admission process. It dictates that admissions for class I will be conducted via a lottery, while written exams in Bangla, English, and Mathematics will determine entries for classes II to IX, contingent on available seats.
The policy stipulates that children entering class I must be between six and seven years old by January 1, 2027, with special needs students receiving an age relaxation of up to five additional years. Application fees are set at Tk 110 for class I and Tk 250 for classes II to IX, with specific fee structures for various educational institutions based on their location and MPO status.
Furthermore, the policy mandates the reservation of seats in private schools, including a 40% allocation for students from nearby areas in Dhaka, and additional quotas for children of freedom fighters, students with special needs, orphans, and children of education ministry officials. Violations of the prescribed fee limits could result in legal consequences for institutions.