The National University (NU) in Bangladesh is a top choice for students seeking higher education. Every year, thousands apply for its Honours programs. The NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2025 has been released. This blog post provides detailed information about the 2nd merit list for the 2024-2025 academic year. It covers release dates, how to check results, and the admission process. If you’re a Bangladeshi student waiting for the NU 2nd merit list, this guide is for you.
The admission process for NU Honours programs is competitive. Over 560,595 students applied for the 2024-2025 session. The admission test was held on May 31, 2025. Out of these, 460,706 passed, and 265,364 admitted in the 1st merit list. The 2nd merit list offers another chance for students who didn’t make it in the first round. This post will help you navigate the process easily.
NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2025
The NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2025 will be published on July 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM. This follows the completion of the 1st merit list admissions, which began on June 28, 2025, and ended on July 15, 2025. The 2nd merit list is for students who passed the admission test but didn’t secure a seat in the first list. It also includes subject changes for students admitted in the 1st merit list.
The merit list is based on a total of 200 marks. This includes 100 marks from the admission test (MCQ format) and 100 marks from SSC and HSC results. Your SSC GPA is multiplied by 8, and your HSC GPA by 12. To qualify, you need at least 35 marks in the admission test. Each college creates subject-wise merit lists based on your preferences and scores. If there’s a tie, tiebreaker criteria like higher test scores or academic results are used.
Students in the 2nd merit list must complete the final admission process between July 27, 2025, and August 4, 2025. If you were admitted in the 2023-2024 academic year, you must cancel that admission by July 31, 2025, to avoid dual admission issues. Otherwise, your 2024-2025 admission may be cancelled.

How to Check 2nd Merit List?
Checking the NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2025 is simple. You can do it online or via SMS. Here’s how to check it online:
- Visit the official NU admissions website: www.nu.ac.bd/admissions.
- Click on the Honours Tab.
- Select the Admission Test Result option.
- Enter your Application Roll Number and PIN.
- Log in to see your result, including your allocated college and subject.
The online results will be available from 9:00 PM on July 24, 2025. If you’ve lost your roll or PIN, you can recover them on the same portal. Provide details like your date of birth or Honours roll number to retrieve them. The process is user-friendly and quick.
NU 2nd Merit List by SMS
You can also check the 2nd merit list via SMS. This method is convenient if you don’t have internet access. Follow these steps:
- Open your SMS or messaging app.
- Type: NU ATHN Roll Number (replace “Roll Number” with your admission roll number).
- Send the message to 16222.
- You’ll receive a reply with your result, including your merit status and subject allocation.
SMS results will be available from 4:00 PM on July 24, 2025. Ensure you send the correct roll number to get accurate results. This method is popular among Bangladeshi students for its simplicity.
Final Admission Form Fill-Up
The final admission form fill-up is a critical step for students selected in the 2nd merit list. This process confirms your seat in the allocated college and subject. You must complete the form between July 26, 2025, and August 3, 2025. If you want to change your subject, select the Yes option in the form’s subject change section. Subject changes depend on available seats and your preference order. If your subject changes, your previous subject admission is cancelled automatically. If no change occurs, your original subject allocation remains.
Students must also pay a registration fee of 565 BDT to the college. This can be done via mobile banking (as specified by the college) or directly at the college. The payment window is from July 27, 2025, to August 4, 2025. Colleges will verify your details and confirm your admission by August 6, 2025.
If you were admitted in the 2023-2024 session, cancel that admission by July 31, 2025, to avoid complications. Failing to do so may lead to the cancellation of your 2024-2025 admission.
- Go to www.nu.ac.bd/admissions.
- Click on the Applicant Login option under the Honours section.
- Enter your Application ID and PIN.
- Fill out the final admission form with accurate details.
- If you want a subject change, select Yes in the subject change option.
- Download the form’s print or PDF copy.
Submit the form and the 565 BDT registration fee to your college (via mobile banking or in-person) between July 27, 2025, and August 4, 2025. Keep the payment receipt for records.
Final Admission
The final admission process confirms your admission in the NU Honours program. Colleges must verify your form details, photo, and academic records. This happens between July 27, 2025, and August 4, 2025. If there are errors in your form, the college will inform the Dean in writing instead of confirming your admission.
Colleges will also collect the 565 BDT registration fee per student. They must deposit this fee to a Sonali Bank branch under the account number 0218100000134. The deposit period is from August 7, 2025, to August 13, 2025. Colleges download a Pay Slip from the NU portal’s Admission Payment Info (Honours) section to complete this step. They submit the fee and collect a receipt from the bank.
Students who complete this process successfully secure their seat. If you don’t confirm your admission by the deadline, you may lose your allocated seat. For those not selected in the 2nd merit list, NU will release two release slips in August 2025. These allow you to apply for remaining seats in colleges and subjects.
Conclusion
The NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2025 has been released for the Honours programs. Released on July 24, 2025, it offers a second chance to secure a seat. You can check results online or via SMS. The final admission form fill-up and fee payment are crucial steps to confirm your admission. Follow the deadlines—July 26 to August 4, 2025—to avoid losing your seat. If you miss the 2nd merit list, release slips provide another chance. Stay updated via www.nu.ac.bd/admissions and complete all steps carefully.
Application ID(5066394)
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Application ID(5066394)
PIN(278491)