GST Admission Circular 2025-2026

The GST Admission 2025-26 is an integrated admission system for a cluster of public universities in Bangladesh. It simplifies the admission process for students. Instead of applying to each university separately, students take one test to determine eligibility for all participating universities. This system saves time, reduces costs, and makes the process easier.

This blog post explains everything about the GST Admission for the 2025-26 session. It covers the released circular, eligibility, application process, and test schedule. If you are a Bangladeshi student aiming for university admission in 2025-26, this guide is for you.

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What is the GST Admission System?

The General, Science, and Technology (GST) Admission System is a centralized platform for 19 public universities. The system was introduced to reduce the hassle of multiple university applications. Students can apply to all participating universities with one test. The process is managed through the official website, gstadmission.ac.bd.

The GST Admission 2025-26 will include three units:

Unit A: For Science students.
Unit B: For Humanities students.
Unit C: For Business Studies (Commerce) students.

Here is the confirmed roadmap of the GST Admission 2025-26 process, based on the official schedule.

Step	Confirmed Timeline
Circular Release	Released (December 2025)
Application Period	10 December – 24 December 2025
Admit Card Download	Approximately 1 week before the test
Admission Tests	March – April 2026
Result Publication	Within 3-7 days of each test
Subject Choice Submission	To Be Announced (After Results)
Final Admission	To Be Announced (TBA)

The GST Admission Circular 2025-2026 has been officially released. The circular is available on the official website, gstadmission.ac.bd, and provides all details about the admission process.

For the 2025-26 session, 19 universities are participating in the system. Some major universities, such as Jagannath University, Khulna University, and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), have opted to conduct their admissions separately for this cycle.

The circular outlines the application fee, test format, and all important deadlines. The application fee is BDT 1500, with possible additional fees for units requiring practical tests (like Architecture).

Who can apply?

To apply for GST Admission 2025-26, students must meet specific criteria. Eligibility is based on academic background and exam results.

General Requirements:

Must be a Bangladeshi citizen.
SSC/Equivalent Passed in 2021, 2022, or 2023.
HSC/Equivalent Passed in 2024 or 2025. This includes HSC (Vocational), Diploma-in-Commerce, A-Level, or other equivalent exams.

Unit-Specific Requirements:

Unit A (Science):

Must have passed HSC from the Science group.
Minimum GPA of 3.50 in SSC and HSC (including 4th subject).
Total GPA of at least 8.00.

Unit B (Humanities):

Must have passed HSC from the Humanities group.
Minimum GPA of 3.00 in SSC and HSC (including 4th subject).
Total GPA of at least 6.00.

Unit C (Business Studies):

Must have passed HSC from the Business Studies group.
Minimum GPA of 3.00 in SSC and HSC (including 4th subject).
Total GPA of at least 6.50.

How to Apply?

The application for GST Admission 2025-26 will be entirely online through gstadmission.ac.bd. The application period runs from December 10, 2025, to December 24, 2025. Follow these steps:

Go to gstadmission.ac.bd.
Register with your personal details.
Enter your SSC and HSC details (roll number, registration number, board, and exam year).
Choose your Unit (A, B, or C) based on your HSC group.
Upload a recent photograph as per the circular’s instructions.
Select your preferred exam center(s).
Pay the application fee of BDT 1500 via mobile banking (Bkash, Rocket, Nagad) or online banking.
Review and submit the form. Download the application copy for reference.

Admission Test Schedule 2025-26

The GST Admission Test 2025-26 will be held on separate days for each unit. The official dates have been announced as follows:

Unit	Group	Date & Time
Unit C	Business Studies	27 March 2026 (Friday)
Unit B	Humanities	03 April 2026 (Friday)
Unit A	Science	10 April 2026 (Friday)

The test syllabus is typically based on the recent HSC curriculum (HSC 2025).

Admit Card Download

The GST Admit Card 2025-26 is mandatory for the admission test. It will include your test date, time, center, and seat details. Admit cards will be available for download on gstadmission.ac.bd approximately 7 to 10 days before the respective unit’s exam.

Important Rules for Test Day:

Carry a printed copy of your admit card (Color print preferred).
Bring your original HSC registration card.
Calculators (model Fx-100 or below, without memory) are generally allowed, but check the circular for exact rules.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and all other electronic devices are strictly prohibited.

Seat Plan

The GST Seat Plan 2025-26 is typically released 2-3 days before each unit’s test. You can check your seat plan on gstadmission.ac.bd by logging in with your Application ID and Password. The specific center, building, and room number will be mentioned in the seat plan.

GST Admission Test 2025-26

The GST Admission Test is a 100-mark MCQ exam. The test lasts for one hour. A minimum pass mark of 30 is required to qualify. There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Subject-wise Mark Distribution:

Unit A (Science): Physics (25), Chemistry (25), and any two from Mathematics (25), Biology (25), Bangla (25), or English (25). (Note: Physics and Chemistry are compulsory).
Unit B (Humanities): Bangla, English, and ICT/General Knowledge (Specific distribution per circular).
Unit C (Business Studies): Accounting, Business Organization and Management, and other related subjects as per the circular.

Admission Result

GST Admission Results are usually published within 3 to 7 days of each test. Results will be available on gstadmission.ac.bd. Students can check their merit score and position by logging in.

Subject Choice & Final Admission

After the results, qualified students (scoring 30 or above) will be asked to submit their subject and university choices online. Each university will publish its own subject-specific requirements.

The subject choice result is based on the GST test score and merit position. A central merit list is prepared, and students are allotted subjects and universities. Final admission involves document verification and fee payment at the allotted university.

Conclusion

The GST Admission 2025-26 is a major opportunity for students seeking admission to public universities. It simplifies a complex process into a single test. To succeed, students should prepare well based on the syllabus and keep a close watch on the official website, gstadmission.ac.bd, for any further updates.