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Dhaka University Undergraduate Admission Applications Begin November 11
Dhaka University will commence the online application process for its 2026-27 undergraduate programs on November 11 at 12:00 PM, with the window remaining open until 11:59 PM on November 25. Prospective students must have completed their Secondary School Certificate between 2021 and 2024 and their Higher Secondary Certificate in 2026 to be eligible for admission. The university will conduct examinations across five distinct units to facilitate the selection process for incoming students.
Admission Fees and Structure
University authorities have increased the application fees for four of the five units. The fee for the Science, Arts, Law and Social Science, and Business Studies units has been set at 1,200 BDT, while the Fine Arts unit fee is 1,400 BDT. The application fee for the IBA unit remains unchanged at 1,500 BDT, with payments accepted via designated state-owned banks or online payment gateways.
Revised Eligibility Criteria
During a recent emergency meeting, the admission committee decided to maintain the minimum eligibility requirements while relaxing specific departmental conditions. Officials have reduced the mandatory grade requirements and subject-specific marks for several departments to broaden opportunities for applicants. This adjustment aims to accommodate a wider range of students while maintaining the university’s academic standards.
Examination Schedule and Logistics
Candidates will be evaluated on a total of 120 marks, comprising 100 marks for the admission test and 20 marks based on previous academic results. The IBA unit exam is scheduled for December 5, followed by Science on December 12, Arts and Social Science on December 19, Fine Arts on December 22, and Business Studies on December 26. Most exams will commence at 11:00 AM, except for the IBA unit, which begins at 10:00 AM.
Regional Testing Centers
To reduce travel-related hardships for students, the university will hold examinations for the Science, Arts, Social Science, and Business Studies units in all eight divisional cities. This decentralized approach ensures that candidates across the country can access testing centers more conveniently. University officials confirmed that all necessary preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and transparent examination process for all applicants.
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) will suspend all classes from May 20 to June 11 for Eid-ul-Adha and the summer recess. With the addition of the weekly holidays on June 12 and 13, students will enjoy a total of 25 days off. The announcement was made on Monday (May 18) through an official notice signed by Acting Registrar Prof. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman.
According to the notice, all university offices will also remain closed from May 20 through June 4.
Several events, however, will take place during the break. On May 25, a floral tribute will be paid at the Nazrul sculpture at 10:00 am as part of the Nazrul Birth Anniversary 2026 celebrations. All deans, directors, departmental heads, provosts, and proctors have been asked to attend. The main anniversary programme will be held on June 24 and 25, after the holiday period.
Additionally, University Day will be observed on June 3 during the break with a flag hoisting, release of pigeons, and distribution of sweets. The main events of the day will be held after the recess.
The notice further stated that security personnel and essential service staff will remain on duty throughout the holiday period. Any negligence of duty will be dealt with under the service disciplinary rules. All departments and offices have also been instructed to submit attendance records on the first working day after the recess.
Why it matters
The fierce resistance highlights a growing national debate over institutional autonomy and the right of specialized public universities to choose internal leadership. The crisis is further complicated by an ultimatum to completely ban student politics on campus, amplified by conflicting statements from political parties that have drastically deepened the administrative deadlock.
The big picture
The unrest erupted after the Education Ministry issued an official gazette notification on May 14, appointing Professor Dr. Mohammad Iqbal from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) as the new VC. Angry students immediately rejected the decision, locking the university’s main gates and administrative buildings to completely freeze all academic and official operations.
Between the lines
Protesters argue that an outside academic cannot effectively grasp DUET’s unique technical educational system, specialized academic structures, and distinct field-level administrative challenges. They firmly demand that the top administrative position must be filled by one of the university’s own senior professors, whose long-term internal experience makes them far better suited to lead effectively.
By the numbers
- 20: At least twenty individuals, including both students and police officers, were injured during a day-long, bloody clash on Sunday following heated altercations between general students, outsiders, and Chhatra Dal activists.
- 12: At least twelve of the injured are currently in critical condition and had to be rushed to the local sadar hospital for advanced medical care.
What’s next
Heavy police deployments remain stationed across the campus and surrounding regional areas to control the volatile situation as students continue their protest marches. The restoration of a normal academic environment now hinges entirely on whether the Education Ministry and government policymakers choose to replace the controversial appointee or enforce the transition.
Professor Dr. Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain has officially assumed office as the eighth Vice Chancellor of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University.
Why it matters: The appointment brings proven administrative leadership from Jamalpur Science and Technology University to stabilize and systemically advance the institution. It marks a strategic shift toward structured academic growth and campus discipline after periods of transition.
The big picture: The new Vice Chancellor took his oath of office on Saturday, May 16, immediately signing the official joining letter. Following the ceremony, he paid tribute at key university landmarks, including the sculpture of National Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam and the university foundation stone. He then convened an immediate exchange meeting with all faculty deans, departmental heads, and top administrative officers to align operational goals.
Between the lines: Hossain explicitly warned administrative factions against political manipulation and internal corporate whispering. By demanding transparency, he made it clear that personal ideologies must not morph into “hybrid” opportunistic behavior on campus.
What’s next: The administration will focus on building a research-backed, student-first ecosystem rather than allowing students to be used as political pawns. Over his fixed four-year tenure, Hossain aims to fill institutional gaps and elevate the university’s ranking through collective, structured teamwork.
By the numbers:
- The specific number of years President Mohammed Shahabuddin approved for this VC tenure under Section 10(1) of the University Act, 2006.
- Core professional pillars demanded by the new VC from his staff: cooperation, empathy, and constructive advice.
- The definitive rank of Dr. Hossain in the historical timeline of the university’s executive leadership.
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