GST Admission 2025-26: The Complete Guide for University Applicants

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 upcoming GST Admission for the 2025-26 session. It covers the expected 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.

What is the GST Admission System?

The General, Science, and Technology (GST) Admission System is a centralized platform for over 20 public universities. The system started 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 a tentative roadmap of the GST Admission 2025-26 process, based on the previous year’s schedule.

Step	Tentative Timeline (Based on last year)
Circular Release	Expected in February – March 2026
Application Period	To Be Announced (TBA)
Admit Card Download	To Be Announced (TBA)
Admission Tests	Expected in April – May 2026
Result Publication	Within 7 days of each test
Subject Choice Submission	To Be Announced (TBA)
Final Admission	To Be Announced (TBA)

GST Admission Circular 2025-2026

The GST Admission Circular 2025-2026 is expected to be released in early 2026. The circular will be available on the official website, gstadmission.ac.bd, and will provide all details about the admission process.

The number of participating universities for the 2025-26 session will be confirmed in the circular. In the 2024-25 cycle, 19 universities were part of the system. It is not yet confirmed if universities that left the cluster (like Jagannath University, Khulna University, and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology) will rejoin for the 2025-26 cycle.

The circular will outline the application fee, test format, and all important deadlines. Based on last year, the application fee is approximately BDT 1500, with a possible additional fee for units requiring a drawing test (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 (Based on last year’s criteria):

• Unit A (Science):
  • Must have passed HSC from the Science group.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.50 in SSC and HSC.
  • 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.
  • Total GPA of at least 7.00.
• Unit C (Business Studies):
  • Must have passed HSC from the Business Studies group.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.50 in SSC and HSC.
  • Total GPA of at least 7.50.

Note: These GPA requirements are based on the previous 2024-25 cycle and are subject to change in the official 2025-26 circular.

How to Apply?

The application for GST Admission 2025-26 will be entirely online through gstadmission.ac.bd. Once the application period begins, follow these steps:

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

The application period will be announced in the official circular.

Admission Test Schedule 2025-26

The GST Admission Test 2025-26 will be held on separate days for each unit. The official dates have not been announced. The schedule will be published in the circular.

Unit	Group	Date & Time
Unit C	Business Studies	To Be Announced (TBA)
Unit B	Humanities	To Be Announced (TBA)
Unit A	Science	To Be Announced (TBA)

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 after the application period ends.

Important Rules for Test Day (Based on previous years):

• Carry a printed copy of your admit card.
• 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 3-4 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.

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 (e.g., 30) is required to qualify. There is typically a negative marking (e.g., 0.25) for each wrong answer.

Expected Subject-wise Mark Distribution (Based on last year):

• Unit A (Science): Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and ICT.
• Unit B (Humanities): Bangla, English, and ICT.
• Unit C (Business Studies): Accounting, Business Organization and Management, and ICT.

The exact mark distribution for 2025-26 will be confirmed in the circular.

Admission Result

GST Admission Results are usually published within 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 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 HSC 2025 syllabus and keep a close watch on the official website, gstadmission.ac.bd, for the upcoming circular.