DU Admission Circular 2026-2027 Published, Check Key Dates and Eligibility
The University of Dhaka (DU) has published its undergraduate admission circular for the 2026-2027 academic session. The university released the circular on Thursday, November 5. However, the previously announced test schedule and eligibility rules remain unchanged.
According to the DU Admission Circular 2026-2027, online applications will begin on November 11 at 12:00 PM. Students can submit their applications until November 25 at 11:59 PM.
The circular is also scheduled to appear in daily newspapers on Friday, November 6.
Dhaka University Admission Test Schedule 2026-27
The university will conduct admission tests through five separate units. All examinations will take place in December 2026.
The admission test dates are as follows:
| Admission Unit | Examination Date |
|---|---|
| IBA | December 5, 2026 |
| Science | December 12, 2026 |
| Arts, Law and Social Science | December 19, 2026 |
| Fine Arts | December 22, 2026 |
| Business Studies | December 26, 2026 |
Examinations for all units except IBA will run from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The IBA admission test will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Tests for the Science, Business Studies, and Arts, Law and Social Science units will be held in eight divisional cities, including Dhaka.
DU Admission 2026-2027: Eligibility Requirements
Students must have passed their SSC or equivalent examination between 2021 and 2024. They must also have passed the HSC or equivalent examination in 2026.
The minimum GPA requirements vary by unit and academic background.
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Science Unit: Combined GPA of 8.00, with at least 3.50 in each examination. Humanities and Business Studies applicants need a combined GPA of 7.50, with at least 3.00 in each.
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Arts, Law and Social Science Unit: Combined GPA of 7.50, with at least 3.00 in each examination. Science applicants need a combined GPA of 8.00, with at least 3.50 in each.
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Business Studies Unit: Combined GPA of 7.50, with at least 3.00 in each examination. Science applicants need a combined GPA of 8.00, with at least 3.50 in each.
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Fine Arts Unit: Combined GPA of 6.50, with at least 3.00 in each examination.
These GPA calculations include the fourth subject. Applicants should review the official circular for the complete eligibility conditions.
Admission Test Marks and Format
The university will evaluate applicants using a total of 120 marks. Admission tests will carry 100 marks, while SSC and HSC results will account for 20 marks.
For the Science, Business Studies, and Arts, Law and Social Science units, the examination will include 60 marks for multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 40 marks for written answers.
The Fine Arts test will include a 40-mark MCQ section and a 60-mark drawing examination.
The IBA test will consist of 70 marks for MCQs and 30 marks for descriptive questions.
The university will also prepare separate Science Unit question papers for English-medium applicants, based on their curriculum.
DU Class Start Date
The admission schedule was approved at a General Admission Committee meeting on August 2. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam chaired the meeting.
According to the approved academic calendar, undergraduate classes for the 2026-27 session will begin on March 28, 2027.
Eligible students can begin submitting their online applications on November 11, following the instructions in the official admission circular.
Official Sources and Updates
Dhaka University has officially announced this information on November 5, 2026. A notice in this regard was issued on the official website.
Source: www.du.ac.bd
Last Reviewed: November 5, 2026