Play store
A total of 11 universities and higher education institutions, along with medical and dental colleges, have finalised their admission test schedules for the 2026-27 academic session, with examinations set to take place between December 2026 and February 2027.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) had requested universities to postpone their admission tests to accommodate students who will sit for supplementary Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations and those awaiting re-evaluation of their results.
However, some universities, including the University of Dhaka, have decided to retain their previously announced schedules, while several others have revised their examination dates.
As of Wednesday (November 11), the admission test schedules of 12 universities, institutions and admission systems, including medical and dental colleges, have been announced.
University of Dhaka (DU)
The University of Dhaka has decided to hold its admission tests according to the previously announced schedule despite the UGC’s request for postponement.
Online applications began at noon on November 11 and will continue until November 25.
The admission tests will be held on December 5 for the IBA Unit, December 12 for the Science Unit, December 19 for the Arts, Law and Social Sciences Unit, December 22 for the Fine Arts Unit and December 26 for the Business Studies Unit.
University of Rajshahi (RU)
The University of Rajshahi has revised its admission test schedule to allow students appearing in supplementary HSC examinations to apply.
According to the revised schedule, the tests will be held on February 12 for the B Unit, February 13 for the C Unit and February 20 for the A Unit.
Applications will remain open from November 15 to 30. Students who pass the supplementary examinations will be given an additional five to seven days to apply after the publication of their results.
Jagannath University (JnU)
Jagannath University has decided to retain its previously announced admission test schedule.
The A Unit test will be held on January 1, 2027, followed by the E Unit on January 8, B Unit on January 15, C Unit on January 22 and D Unit on January 23.
Applications will open on November 15 and continue until December 10.
University of Chittagong (CU)
The University of Chittagong will hold its admission tests from January 29 to February 8.
The C Unit test is scheduled for January 29, A Unit on January 30, B Unit on February 5 and D Unit on February 6.
The sub-unit tests will take place on February 3 for B-1, February 4 for B-2 and February 8 for D-1.
Applications will be accepted from December 10 to January 10, while the application fee can be paid until January 12.
Jahangirnagar University (JU)
Jahangirnagar University will retain its previously announced admission test schedule, with examinations set to take place from January 10 to 21, 2027.
The tests are planned for all days except Fridays and Saturdays. The university administration has said no decision has been taken to change the schedule so far.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
BUET will hold its undergraduate admission test on January 16, 2027.
Applications will begin on November 21. The university authorities have confirmed that admission eligibility requirements will not be relaxed this year.
However, students awaiting the results of HSC answer script re-evaluation will be allowed to apply. No separate provision has been announced for students sitting supplementary examinations.
Khulna University (KU)
Khulna University has postponed its admission tests by around one and a half months.
Under the revised schedule, the examinations will be held on February 4 and 5, 2027, instead of the previously scheduled December 17 and 18.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the university’s central admission committee on November 10.
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
KUET has scheduled its admission test for January 8, 2027.
Applications began at 10am on November 10 and will continue until 9pm on December 10.
A total of 1,105 students will be admitted to 17 departments. The university has also relaxed several eligibility requirements for applicants this year.
Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
MIST has revised its admission test schedule.
Under the new arrangement, the C Unit examination will be held on February 5, 2027, while the A and B Unit tests will take place on February 6.
Applications will open on January 5. The examinations were previously scheduled for January 15 and 22.
Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh
Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh, will hold its admission test on January 30, 2027, instead of the previously scheduled December 5.
The university revised the date considering the HSC result re-evaluation process and supplementary examinations.
The tests will be held at BAF Shaheen College in Dhaka and the university’s Lalmonirhat campus.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)
SUST has also revised its admission test schedule.
The examinations will now be held on January 17 and 18, 2027, instead of the previously announced January 26 and 27.
The revised schedule was announced in a notice signed by Acting Registrar Kalam Ahmed Chowdhury.
Medical and Dental Colleges
The admission test for government and private medical and dental colleges for the 2026-27 academic session will be held on December 18, 2026.
The decision was taken at a meeting on November 10.
Director General of the Directorate General of Medical Education Professor Dr Md Nazmul Hossain said the examination would be held on the scheduled date. Preparations are underway to publish the admission policy and official circular.
Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over the participation of supplementary HSC candidates in admission tests at some universities that have retained their earlier schedules.
Several institutions, however, have postponed their examinations or decided to provide additional application opportunities to accommodate these students.
Sources: Jago News, The Daily Campus and university admission notices. Information updated as of November 11, 2026.