Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) is a top engineering university in Bangladesh. It is known for its excellent engineering, planning, and architecture programs. Every year, thousands of students dream of studying at CUET. The CUET Admission 2025-26 process is an opportunity for students to study Engineering and Technology. This blog post will guide Bangladeshi students through every step of the CUET Admission 2025-26 process based on the newly released circular. It includes confirmed eligibility criteria, the application process, and the official timeline. Whether you are a student or a parent, this post will help you understand everything about CUET Admission 2025-26.
CUET Admission 2025-26
CUET Admission 2025-26 is the process to enroll in undergraduate programs at CUET for the 2025-2026 academic year. The university offers programs like Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP), and Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.). The admission process is highly competitive. For this session, a total of 920 seats are available across 12 departments. Additionally, there are 11 reserved seats: 01 for the Rakhine community and 10 for tribal/ethnic minority groups from the Chittagong Hill Tracts and other districts.
CUET admission is divided into two groups: Group KA and Group KHA. Group KA includes Engineering departments and the Urban & Regional Planning department, while Group KHA includes all Engineering departments, Urban & Regional Planning, and the Architecture department.
Here is the official roadmap for CUET Admission 2025-26 based on the published circular:
| Event | Date and Time |
| Application Start | 15 December 2025, Monday, from 09:00 AM |
| Application Deadline | 31 December 2025, Wednesday, until 11:59 PM |
| Payment Deadline | 01 January 2026, Thursday, until 11:59 PM |
| Eligible Candidates List | 06 January 2026, Tuesday |
| Admit Card Download | Starts 12 January 2026, Monday, from 10:00 AM |
| Admission Test | 17 January 2026, Saturday |
| Admission Result | 31 January 2026, Saturday |
CUET Admission Circular 2025-2026
The CUET Admission Circular 2025-2026 has been officially published. It invites applications for Level-1 undergraduate courses for the 2025-26 academic year. The circular confirms that CUET will conduct its admission test independently. The authorities reserve the right to change, amend, or add to any rules regarding the admission test date and schedule.
The circular outlines that the admission test will be held in two centers: the CUET Campus and Chittagong City. Only the top 16,000 eligible candidates, determined by their HSC grade points, will be allowed to sit for the admission test.
Who Can Apply?
To apply for CUET Admission 2025-26, you must meet specific requirements detailed in the circular. Here are the confirmed eligibility criteria:
- Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of Bangladesh.
- SSC Requirement: Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent examination in 2022 or 2023 from any educational board in Bangladesh with a minimum GPA of 4.00 or equivalent grade.
- HSC Requirement: Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination in 2025.
- HSC Grade Requirements: Candidates must have a total Grade Point of at least 14.00 in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined, and must obtain at least a ‘B’ grade in English.
- Department Specifics: For admission to the Biomedical Engineering department, the candidate must have obtained a minimum Grade Point of 4.00 in Biology in the HSC or equivalent exam.
- Foreign/English Medium: Candidates from foreign education boards must have obtained equivalent grades. GCE ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level candidates have specific grade requirements, including ‘A’ grades in Physics, Chemistry, and Math separately in ‘A’ Levels.
How to Apply?
Applying for CUET Admission 2025-26 is a strictly online process. The application window is open from December 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Website: Go to the official admission website at https://admissioncuet.ac.bd.
- Fill the Form: Complete the application form according to the instructions provided on the website.
- Upload Photo: Ensure the colored photograph used in the application is not more than 3 months old.
- Payment: Pay the application fee (excluding service charge).
- Group KA: 1200 BDT (Engineering and URP).
- Group KHA: 1400 BDT (Engineering, URP, and Architecture).
- Submission: Submit the application. Once submitted online, no changes or withdrawals can be made, and no money will be refunded.
Note: The deadline is strict. The online application process closes on 31 December 2025 at 11:59 PM. No applications will be accepted after this time.
Eligible List
Not all applicants will sit for the exam. CUET will generate a merit list based on the total grade points obtained in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English in the HSC or equivalent examination.
- Selection: From the valid applications, the top 16,000 candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in the admission test.
- Tie-Breaker: If grade points are equal, merit will be determined sequentially by total marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Math; then Physics and Chemistry; then Physics; and finally Chemistry.
- Publication: The list of eligible candidates and their roll numbers will be published on 06 January 2026.
Admit Card Download
The admit card is mandatory for entering the exam hall; without it, no candidate will be allowed to participate.
- Availability: You can begin downloading the admit card from 12 January 2026, Monday, at 10:00 AM.
- Process: Visit https://admissioncuet.ac.bd to download your admit card.
- Safety: Ensure you print it out well before the exam date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Seat Plan
The admission test will take place at the CUET Campus and Chittagong City. Detailed seat plans indicating specific centers and room numbers will be published on the website and notice boards before the exam. Candidates are advised to check the website https://admissioncuet.ac.bd regularly for these updates.
CUET Admission Test 2025-2026
The CUET Admission Test 2025-26 will be held on 17 January 2026 (Saturday). Unlike previous years which may have been written, this year’s test format for the main subjects is Multiple Choice Question (MCQ).
Exam Format and Marks Distribution
Group KA (Engineering & URP):
- Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
- Method: MCQ.
- Total Marks: 500.
- Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Group KHA (Engineering, URP & Architecture):
- Part 1: Same as Group KA (MCQ on Math, Physics, Chemistry, English). Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Part 2: Freehand Drawing. Time: 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM.
- Total Marks: 700 (500 for MCQ + 200 for Freehand Drawing).
Important Rules
- Negative Marking: For every wrong answer in the MCQ test, 25% of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted.
- OMR Sheet: Circles on the OMR sheet must be filled with a black ballpoint pen only. Pencils, gel pens, or fountain pens cannot be used for filling circles. However, pencils may be used for freehand drawing.
- Multiple Answers: Filling more than one circle for the same question will be considered a wrong answer.
Admission Result
The merit list of candidates who participated in the admission test, along with instructions for department choice and admission rules, will be published on 31 January 2026, Saturday.
To check the result:
- Visit https://admissioncuet.ac.bd.
- Results will also be available on the university notice board.
- Note that no results will be sent via personal letter or newspaper.
Subject Choice
After the publication of the merit list, qualified candidates will likely need to provide their department preference order online. While the specific date for the subject choice form submission is not explicitly detailed in the timeline table, the result publication on January 31, 2026, will include “department choice order instructions”. Candidates should monitor the website immediately after the result publication for the link to the Subject Choice Form.
Merit List
The final allocation of departments will depend on the candidate’s position in the merit list and their submitted subject choice order. The admission date, orientation, and class start date will be announced on the university website.
Conclusion
CUET Admission 2025-26 is your chance to study at a top engineering university. The circular is now active, and the timeline is set. Ensure you apply between December 15 and December 31, 2025, and prepare for an MCQ-based exam on January 17, 2026. With dedication and adherence to the rules—such as using the correct pen for OMR and avoiding negative marking—you can secure a seat at CUET. Visit admissioncuet.ac.bd for the latest updates.