Mark the phone calendar in red. Dhaka University admission applications open at noon on 11 November 2026 and close at 11:59 p.m. on 25 November. Tests begin with IBA on 5 December and end with Business Studies on 26 December. Portal: admission.eis.du.ac.bd.
This page covers DU first-year undergraduate only. Other universities have their own dates. More: Admission, Education, Exams.
Five units — which day is which
Per Prothom Alo and the university schedule, Dhaka University admission runs five units. Except IBA, exams are usually 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; IBA is 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.
- 5 Dec (Sat) — IBA
- 12 Dec (Sat) — Science
- 19 Dec (Sat) — Arts, Law & Social Sciences
- 22 Dec (Tue) — Fine Arts (GK + drawing)
- 26 Dec (Sat) — Business Studies
Science, Arts and Business may also sit in eight divisional cities besides Dhaka. Fine Arts and IBA are usually Dhaka-only. Recheck centre notices on the portal.
Who can apply
Typical rule: SSC/equivalent 2021–2024, HSC/equivalent 2026. Second-time HSC applicants from an earlier year are usually blocked—confirm in the portal guide. O/A-Level rules differ.
GPA includes the fourth subject. Bars vary by unit and HSC group:
- Science — science group ≥8.00 combined / 3.50 each; other groups often ≥7.50 / 3.00
- Arts/Law/Social and Business — own group ≥7.50 / 3.00; crossing from science may raise the bar
- Fine Arts — ≥6.50 / 3.00
- IBA — per IBA notice (often ≥8.00 / 3.50)
Cross-stream applications are allowed with different bars. Fees for Dhaka University admission are usually non-refundable—match GPA before you pay.
Marks split and paper shape
Assessment is usually out of 120—100 from the test plus 20 from SSC/HSC. Science, Arts and Business often use 60 MCQ + 40 written. Fine Arts weights drawing more. IBA mixes MCQ and descriptive differently—trust the latest circular page.
Portal checklist
- Keep HSC roll, board and pass year ready
- Active mobile and email for OTP/receipts
- Read GPA and centre options before paying
- Save the payment receipt
- Download the admit card when the portal opens it—not on the morning of the test
You may apply to more than one unit if eligible; each carries its own fee. December Saturdays are packed.
If HSC retakes happen
With a lower HSC pass rate, boards are discussing supplementary exams—possibly early December with results by month-end. Medical and some university schedules may slip.
Current Dhaka University admission rules focus on HSC 2026 passers. Whether retake passers can enter needs a fresh DU notice. Apply when the window opens if you already qualify; we will update under our corrections policy if dates move.
Nearby calendars — quick note
Rajshahi primary applications 12–27 November; Jagannath and Chittagong from 15 November. BUET test 16 January 2027. GST cluster around March 2027. These are not substitutes for Dhaka University admission—separate fees, separate forms.
Exam-day realities
Admit card, ID copy and pens—have all three. Follow centre phone rules. For divisional centres, fix travel the night before. Rumours spike on Dhaka University admission days; trust only the portal and official pages.
Check negative marking and syllabus in the PDF—not from friends. Fine Arts materials and IBA timing differ; do not mix them up.
Results and subject choice windows also live on the portal. Missing those after the test can cost a seat, so keep following Dhaka University admission notices after exam day too.
Family budget in one line
Multiple units mean multiple fees. Dhaka centres cost less travel; divisional centres add bus or hotel. Many families also apply to RU and JnU—rank first choice vs backup before cash runs out.
Empty-seat headlines should not push you into the wrong unit. Dhaka University admission is also about subject fit. Talk to a teacher or senior if unsure.
Do this now
Bookmark the portal before noon on 11 November. Pick units after GPA maths. Check mobile balance and payment apps. Tell family about 5, 12, 19, 22 and 26 December for travel plans.
Save the receipt after payment. Download the admit card as soon as it appears. Pin the centre on a map. That alone keeps Dhaka University admission day calmer.
Summary of public notices—not a prediction. The official portal wins on changes. Editorial policy.
Related: SSC form fill-up · remittance-children scholarship · News.
Myths that still circulate
“Low GPA means no DU apply”—bars differ by unit; Fine Arts sits lower than Science. “Only Dhaka centres”—some units use divisional cities. “One unit covers all”—syllabus and dates differ.
Empty-seat talk does not guarantee softer cut-offs. Stick to preparation and the official Dhaka University admission mark scheme.
Sources
DU admission portal; Prothom Alo; Daily Star; Daily Campus. Featured: editorial version of the Prothom Alo lead frame.
