Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) is located in Sylhet. It is known for its focus on science, technology, and research. Every year, thousands of students compete for a seat at SUST. The SUST admission process is highly competitive. It attracts bright students from across the country. This blog post is a detailed guide for SUST Admission 2026. It covers everything Bangladeshi students need to know. From application dates to final admission, we’ve got you covered.
SUST Admission 2026
SUST Admission 2026 is for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Important Update: SUST will conduct its own separate admission test for the 2025-2026 session, operating outside the GST cluster system. The admission test is scheduled for January 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Application Start | 8 December 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 20 December 2025 |
| Document Submission (Diploma/GCE) | By 10 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | 72 hours before the exam (From approx. 10 Jan 2026) |
| Admission Test (Unit A) | 13 January 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Admission Test (Unit B) | 14 January 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Result Publication | To Be Announced |
| Subject Choice Process | To Be Announced |
| Final Admission | To Be Announced |
SUST Admission Circular 2026
The SUST Admission Circular 2026 has been released. The application process will be conducted entirely through the official website: https://admission.sust.edu.bd.
Based on the official prospectus, SUST offers a total of 1,566 seats (985 in Unit A and 581 in Unit B) along with 77 reserved quota seats.
Who Can Apply?
SUST has specific eligibility criteria for applicants for the 2025-2026 session.
Passing Year:
- Must pass HSC/Equivalent in 2024 or 2025.
- Must pass SSC/Equivalent in 2022 or 2023.
- Second-time admission (Second Timers) is allowed.
Minimum GPA Requirements:
- For Unit A (Science Group): Must have a minimum Total GPA of 6.5 (with at least 3.0 in both SSC and HSC). Crucially, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in HSC Mathematics.
- For Unit B (Science, Humanities, Commerce): Must have a minimum Total GPA of 6.0 (with at least 3.0 in both SSC and HSC).
- For Diploma-in-Engineering Candidates: Must pass Diploma-in-Engineering and SSC/Equivalent (SSC passed in 2020 or 2021).
For GCE Candidates:
- IGCSE (O Level): Pass 5 subjects with at least B grade in 2 subjects.
- IAL (A Level): Pass 3 subjects with at least B grade in 1 subject.
- Note: GCE and Diploma candidates must email their documents to
[email protected]by 10 December 2025 for equivalency determination.
How to Apply?
The application process is fully online.
- Visit: Go to https://admission.sust.edu.bd.
- Register: Click “Sign Up” and provide your HSC & SSC details (Roll, Board, Year) and Mobile Number.
- Credentials: You will receive a User ID and Password via SMS.
- Fill Form: Log in, upload a 300×400 pixel photo (max 100 KB), and fill in the required information.
- Select Unit: Choose Unit A, Unit B, or both.
- Payment: Pay the application fee via the instructed mobile financial services.
Application Fees:
- Unit A (General): 1,250 BDT
- Unit A (Architecture): 1,400 BDT
- Unit B: 1,200 BDT
Admit Card Download
The SUST Admit Card 2026 is mandatory for the admission test. It will be available for download 72 hours before the admission test date.
- Visit
https://admission.sust.edu.bd. - Log in with your User ID and Password.
- Download and print 2 copies of the admit card on white A4 offset paper (Color Print).
Seat Plan
The admission test will be held at the SUST campus in Sylhet, various institutions in Sylhet city, and selected centers in Dhaka. The detailed seat plan will be published on the website 72 hours before the exam.
Marks Distribution
The SUST admission test is an MCQ-based exam. The total marks are 80.
- Exam Mode: MCQ (Optical Mark Reader). Black ballpoint pen must be used.
- Negative Marking: Applicable (standard practice, though not explicitly detailed in every summary, verify on admit card).
- Calculator: Only specific models are allowed. Check calculatormodels.pdf on the website.
Unit A (Science) – 80 Marks:
- Physics: 20
- Chemistry: 20
- Mathematics: 20
- Biology OR English: 20
- Architecture candidates take an additional 30-mark Drawing test (1 hour).
Unit B (Science Background) – 80 Marks:
- English: 15
- Bangla: 10
- Physics: 15
- Chemistry: 15
- Bangladesh & Int. Affairs: 10
- Mathematics OR Biology: 15
Unit B (Humanities & Commerce Background) – 80 Marks:
- Compulsory (65 Marks): English (15), Bangla (15), General Math (15), Bangladesh & Int. Affairs (10), ICT (10).
Elective (15 Marks):
- Humanities: Economics, Civics, Sociology, Social Welfare, History questions.
- Commerce: Accounting, Business Principles & Management questions.
Admission Result & Merit List
The merit list is prepared based on a total of 100 marks:
- Admission Test Score: Out of 80.
- SSC & HSC GPA Score: Out of 20.
- For 2025 HSC graduates:
(SSC GPA + HSC GPA) × 2 - For 2024 HSC graduates:
(SSC GPA + HSC GPA) × 1.6.
- For 2025 HSC graduates:
The results will be published on admission.sust.edu.bd.
Subject Choice & Final Admission
After the results, students on the merit list must complete the subject choice process online. Based on your merit position and subject choices, you will be allocated a department.
Selected students must appear in person for final admission, submitting original mark sheets (SSC & HSC) and paying admission fees.
Conclusion
SUST Admission 2026 opens doors to quality education in science, technology, and humanities. With the application starting December 8, 2025, start preparing immediately. Stay updated via the official website admission.sust.edu.bd. With dedication, you can secure a seat at SUST.