Dhaka:The University of Dhaka has announced that the online application process for its undergraduate programs for the 2026-2027 academic session will commence on November 11, 2026, at 1200 PM. This process will remain open until 1159 PM on November 25, 2026. These decisions were made during a General Admission Committee meeting held on August 2, 2026, at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban Auditorium, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the undergraduate admission tests for the academic year 2026-2027 will be conducted across five distinct units 'Arts, Law and Social Sciences Unit', 'Science Unit', 'Business Studies Unit', 'Fine Arts Unit', and 'IBA Unit'. The schedule for these tests was finalized during the meeting. The IBA Unit test is set for December 5, 2026, the Science Unit for December 12, 2026, the Arts, Law and Social Sciences Unit for December 19, 2026, the Fine Arts Unit for December 22, 2026, and the Business Studies Unit for December 26, 2026.
The test timings vary with most units, except the IBA Unit, conducting exams from 1100 AM to 1230 PM. The IBA Unit will hold its exam from 1000 AM to 1200 PM. Excluding the Fine Arts and IBA units, exams for the remaining units will take place simultaneously in divisional centers across eight divisions, including Dhaka. These centers include Rajshahi University, Chittagong University, University of Barishal, Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, and Begum Rokeya University.
The admission tests will include both multiple-choice questions (MCQ) and written exams, with the weight and duration varying by unit. For instance, the Fine Arts Unit exam includes a drawing component, whereas the IBA Unit features a descriptive exam. Candidates will be assessed out of 120 marks, comprising 100 from the admission test and 20 from SSC and HSC results.
Eligibility criteria for applicants require passing SSC/equivalent exams between 2021 and 2024, and HSC/equivalent exams in 2026. Minimum GPA requirements vary by unit and applicant background. Additionally, separate question papers will be prepared for English Medium students taking the Science Unit admission test. Classes for the new academic session are expected to start thereafter.