Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) is a leading public engineering university in Bangladesh. It is known for its quality education and research. Every year, thousands of students dream of joining KUET. The KUET Admission 2025-26 process is a great opportunity for students who want to study engineering, urban planning, or architecture. This blog post will guide you through every step of the KUET Admission 2025-26 process. We will cover the latest expected information, eligibility criteria, application process, and more. If you are a Bangladeshi student aiming to study in KUET in the 2025-2026 session, this post is for you.
KUET Admission 2025-26
KUET Admission is for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026. It offers admission to B.Sc. Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP), and Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs. KUET has 16 departments under three faculties: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
There are 1,065 seats available (1,060 regular and 5 reserved) for this session.
Below is the roadmap for KUET Admission 2025-26, based on the official schedule.
| Event | Date |
| Admission Circular Published | 27 November 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 03 December 2025 |
| Online Application Ends | 13 December 2025 |
| Eligible Candidates List Published | 20 December 2025 |
| Fee Payment (Step 2) | From 20 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | 05 January 2026 |
| Admission Test | 31 January 2026 |
| Admission Result Published | 01 February 2026 |
| Subject Choice Submission | February 2026 |
| Final Admission | February 2026 |
KUET Admission Circular 2025-2026
The KUET Admission Circular 2025-2026 was published on 27 November 2025. It provides all official details about the admission process. The circular is available on the official KUET admission website, admission.kuet.ac.bd.
Important Update: KUET is conducting its admission test independently for the 2025-26 session and is not part of the cluster admission system (CKRUET). Students can apply for two groups: Group Ka (Engineering and BURP) and Group Kha (Engineering, BURP, and Architecture). The admission test will be in a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format.
Who Can Apply?
To apply for KUET Admission 2025-26, you must meet specific eligibility criteria stated in the new circular:
- You must be a Bangladeshi citizen.
- You must have passed the SSC or equivalent exam in 2022 or 2023 with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (out of 5.00).
- You must have passed the HSC or equivalent exam in 2025.
- In your HSC or equivalent exam, you must have at least GPA 4.00 in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry individually, and GPA 3.00 in English. The total Grade Points (GP) for these four subjects must be at least 18.00.
- If you studied under a foreign board (GCE O/A Level), you must have equivalent grades as specified in the circular (typically ‘B’ grade in at least five subjects in O-Level and ‘B’ grade in Physics, Chemistry, and Math in A-Level).
How to Apply?
The application process for KUET Admission 2025-26 is online and involves a two-step fee payment system. Follow these steps:
- Initial Application: Go to the official admission website: admission.kuet.ac.bd.
- Enter your SSC and HSC board, passing year, roll number, and registration number. Click “Next.”
- Fill in your contact information (email, mobile) and quota (if applicable).
- Upload a recent color photograph and signature as per specifications (300×350 pixels for photo, 300×80 pixels for signature).
- Step 1 Payment: Pay the initial application fee of 500 TDT to check eligibility.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation.
- Final Application (For Eligible Candidates): After the eligible list is published on December 20, 2025, selected candidates must pay the final admission test fee.
- Group Ka: 800 BDT
- Group Kha: 1,000 BDT
- After the Step 2 payment, your application is complete, and you will be able to download the admit card later.
Eligible List
The KUET Eligible Candidates List 2025-26 is scheduled to be published on 20 December 2025. However, The KUET Short list Published on December 17, 2025. The list is based on the total grade points in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English from the HSC exam. Approximately top 12,000 to 20,000 candidates (based on merit) will be shortlisted to sit for the admission test.
Admit Card Download
Only eligible candidates who have completed the Step 2 payment can download the admit card. The download period starts from 05 January 2026.
- Visit admission.kuet.ac.bd.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password.
- Go to the “Download Admit Card” section.
- Download the PDF and print it in color.
- You must bring the printed admit card and your original HSC registration card to the exam hall.
Seat Plan
The KUET Admission Test Seat Plan will be available on the website a few days before the admission test. It will show your exam venue, room number, and seat number.
Admission Test 2025-2026
The KUET Admission Test is an MCQ-based exam. It tests your knowledge of the HSC 2025 syllabus. The subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Functional English. For Group Kha (Architecture), there is an additional freehand drawing test.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer.
The test will be held on 31 January 2026. The duration is 3 hours for the MCQ test (Group Ka) and longer for Group Kha.
Marks Distribution:
- Group Ka (Engineering and BURP):
- Mathematics: 150 marks
- Physics: 150 marks
- Chemistry: 150 marks
- Functional English: 50 marks
- Total: 500 marks
- Group Kha (Engineering, BURP, and Architecture):
- Mathematics: 150 marks
- Physics: 150 marks
- Chemistry: 150 marks
- Functional English: 50 marks
- Freehand Drawing: 100 marks
- Total: 600 marks
Admission Result
The KUET Admission Result 2025-26 is expected to be published on 01 February 2026. It will include separate merit and waiting lists for Group Ka and Group Kha. You can check your result by logging into the admission website.
Subject Choice
After the result, candidates on the merit list will be asked to submit their subject choices online. This process is expected to take place in February 2026. Departments are assigned based on your merit position and the preference order you provide.
Subject Choice Result
The Subject Choice Result, showing the department assigned to each candidate, is expected to be published in February 2026.
Final Admission
The final admission process (document submission, health check, and fee payment) will likely take place in February 2026. Selected candidates must follow the instructions in the admission notification. Once admitted, you will join KUET for the 2025-2026 academic session.
Conclusion
KUET Admission 2025-26 is your chance to study at one of Bangladesh’s top engineering universities. Start preparing for the admission test early as the exam date is set for 31 January 2026. Follow the steps in this guide and stay updated by visiting the official website admission.kuet.ac.bd regularly.