All public university admission tests postponed

Public universities in Bangladesh have decided to postpone admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session, with all examinations scheduled to take place after 1 February 2027 and application procedures set to begin after 1 January.

The decision was taken at a meeting of public university vice-chancellors at the University Grants Commission (UGC) office on Monday, chaired by UGC Chairman Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed.

A vice-chancellor who attended the meeting confirmed the decision, saying admission tests at all universities would be held after 1 February and applications would open after 1 January 2027.

Speaking after the meeting, Mamun Ahmed said all Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results would be available by 31 December, and university admission procedures would begin after that date.

He added that universities which had already started their admission processes would have to adjust their schedules in line with the decision.

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The UGC chairman said the move was aimed at creating an opportunity for supplementary examinees to take part in the admission process, ensuring that all candidates could compete in the university admission tests.

Vice-chancellors of different public universities and other relevant officials attended the meeting.