Dhaka:Dhaka University (DU) has confirmed that its undergraduate admission tests for the 2026-2027 academic year will proceed on the previously announced dates. The university will maintain the overall minimum eligibility criteria for applications, but it has relaxed conditions for admission to certain departments across various faculties and institutes, as detailed in a DU press release issued today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the revisions include reductions in required marks for specific subjects and minimum grade requirements in a few Higher Secondary subjects for several departments. These changes were decided at an emergency meeting of the General Admission Committee, held at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building auditorium and presided over by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr A B M Obaidul Islam.
Students who have passed the Higher Secondary or equivalent examinations, with results published on October 31, and who meet the university's minimum qualifications, are eligible to apply for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additionally, students who have applied for result re-scrutiny are also eligible, with their revised results expected on November 23. The General Admission Committee has decided to maintain the final application deadline of November 25.
Online applications for undergraduate admission will commence on November 11 at 1200 pm and close on November 25 at 1159 pm. The admission tests will be conducted under five units as per the following schedule IBA Unit on December 5, Science Unit on December 12, Arts, Law and Social Science Unit on December 19, Fine Arts Unit on December 22, and Business Studies Unit on December 26.