Dhaka University (DU) is one of the oldest and top-ranked Public University in Bangladesh. Every year, thousands of students dream of getting admitted to DU, and the admission process for the 2024-25 academic year has already begun. This blog post will discuss important information related to DU Admission 2024, including application procedures, admission test dates, and more.
DU Admission Circular 2024-25
The admission Circular for the 2024-25 academic year of Dhaka University has been published. The application process will start on November 4, 2024, and end on November 25, 2024. Students can apply online through the Dhaka University admission website (admission.eis.du.ac.bd). All activities will be completed through the same website, including admit cards, seat plans, and admission test results.
Eligibility for Application
Students must fulfill certain eligibility criteria before applying for admission to Dhaka University. Students can apply to different units based on their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination results. The eligibility criteria for admission to Dhaka University vary depending on the department. Here is a list of the separate eligibility criteria for the Science, Arts and Social Sciences, and Business Studies units.
Eligibility for Science Unit (A Unit):
The following qualifications are required for students in the Science or Science department:
Students of Bangladesh Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board:
- Must have passed both Secondary (SSC) and Higher Secondary (HSC) examinations from the Science department.
- A total GPA of 8.0 in SSC and HSC combined, but the GPA in any one exam should not be less than 3.5.
- Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics in HSC.
O-Level and A-Level students:
- O-Level: Must have a B grade in a total of 5 subjects, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- A-Level: Must have a B grade in 2 subjects and a C in 1 subject in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Eligibility for Arts and Social Sciences Unit (B Unit):
To apply for the Arts and Social Sciences unit, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Students of Bangladesh Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board:
- Must have a total GPA of 7.5 in SSC and HSC combined. However, a GPA of less than 3.0 in any one exam will not be accepted.
- Must have passed Higher Secondary from Arts or Humanities, Social Sciences, Business Studies, or Science.
O-Level and A-Level students:
- O-Level: Must have a B grade in at least 5 subjects.
- A-Level: Must have a B grade in 2 subjects and a C grade in 1 subject.
Eligibility for Business Studies Unit (C Unit):
To be admitted to the Business Studies department, the following qualifications must be met:
Students of Bangladesh Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board:
- Must have a total GPA of 7.5 in SSC and HSC combined. However, a GPA of less than 3.0 in any one exam will not be accepted.
- Must have passed Accounting, Business Entrepreneurship, Economics, and Mathematics in HSC.
O-Level and A-Level students:
- O-Level: Must have a B grade in at least 5 subjects.
- A-Level: Must have a B grade in 2 subjects and a C grade in 1 subject.
Application Procedure
You must follow the online application process to get admitted to DU. Here are the step-by-step application instructions:
- First, enter the DU admission website – admission.eis.du.ac.bd.
- Register – Students must first register with their personal information.
- Select Unit – Select the applicable unit for your department, such as A Unit (Science), B Unit (Arts), or C Unit (Business Studies).
- Complete Application – Fill out the application form correctly and submit it
- Pay Application Fee—The application fee must be paid through mobile banking, Debit/credit card, online banking, or scheduled bank.
DU Admission Test Dates
DU admission tests will be held according to the following schedule:
- Science Unit (A Unit): February 1, 2025
- Arts and Social Sciences Unit (B Unit): January 25, 2025
- Business Studies Unit (C Unit): February 8, 2025
- Fine Arts Unit (F Unit): January 4, 2025
Admit Card
After completing the application, students will be able to download the admit card on a specific date. The admit card for the exam will be available on the DU admission website. Students need to log in with their username and password to download the admit card.
To download the admit card for Dhaka University admission test, follow these steps:
- First, enter the DU admission website – admission.eis.du.ac.bd.
- Login – Login to the site with the user ID and password used during application.
- Find the admit card option – After logging in, you will see an option called “Download Admit Card” on the dashboard.
- Download the admit card – Click on this option to download the admit card for your scheduled exam.
- Print the admit card – Print the downloaded file and bring it with you on the exam day.
You will be allowed to participate in the exam with the admit card on the day of the exam. Candidates must bring their original registration card and the admit card from their HSC or equivalent examination.
You must appear at the examination center according to the instructions on the admit card and the scheduled time.
Seat Plan
This year, the Dhaka University admission test will also be held simultaneously in departmental cities. The seating arrangement for the exam will be published a few days before the DU admission test. Students can visit the DU website for their seating arrangement for the specific unit exam.
The seating plan for the admission test will be published on the DU admission website. A few days before the exam, DU authorities will publish the seating plan for the examinees, which can be viewed online. Apart from this, the seating arrangement can also be known by SMS according to the instructions on the admit card.
- Go to the DU admission website – admission.eis.du.ac.bd.
- Login – Login using your user ID and password.
- View seating arrangement – After logging in, find and click on the “Seat Plan” option.
- Search seating arrangement – You will be able to see the seating arrangement of your exam according to the exam unit and center.
- Print or save – You can print the seating arrangement or save it for future reference.
The candidate has to appear in the admission test at the examination center which he/she selected during online application. The examination center cannot be changed in any way.
Marks Distribution
Dhaka University admission test will be held in MCQ in written format. The answer sheets of the written examination will be evaluated for the students who pass the MCQ examination. The distribution of questions in DU admission test is as follows:
| Unit | MCQ Questions | Written Questions | Total Marks | Time |
| Science Unit | 60 | 40 | 100 | 80 minutes |
| Arts and Social Sciences Unit | 60 | 40 | 100 | 80 minutes |
| Business Studies Unit | 60 | 40 | 100 | 80 minutes |
The exam will be conducted according to each section’s allotted time and question standards. As there is a negative marking, care should be taken to answer correctly.
Admission Result
The admission test results will be published on the DU admission website. The results are expected to be published within about a month of the exam. Students can log in to the DU website to see their exam results. Apart from this, the result can also be known through SMS. The SMS rules are mentioned in the admission test admit card.
Subject Choice
Students who pass the admission test will have the opportunity to give subject choice preference order. DU authorities will instruct students to select their preferred subjects within a specified time.
Subject Choice Result
DU authorities will allocate subjects to students based on their subject choice preference and Merit position. After the publication of the subject choice result, students can get admission to their preferred subjects.
Conclusion
The application process for DU Admission 2024 has started, and it is very important to prepare for the admission test from now on. This guide will give you a detailed idea of the Dhaka University Admission 2024-2025 process. Prepare yourself by accurately following all the information related to the admission process and successfully enrolling in your desired unit.