The University Grant Commission (UGC) on Thursday decided to introduce a uniform entry test in all public universities across the country from the next academic year.

The decision came out from a view exchange meeting between the Vice-Chancellors of public universities and University Grants Commission, said a press release.

UGC chairman Professor Dr Kazi Shahidullah presided over the meeting.

Students who passed their HSC or equivalent examinations will be eligible to participate in the admission test, said the statement.