DU Admission: Everything You Need to Know

January 15, 2024 ...

Dhaka University (DU) tops the list of desired universities in Bangladesh. Established in 1921, this university is the pinnacle of tertiary education in the country. Often, students feel overwhelmed with the pressure of the admissions process and worry about missing the DU admission circular or any deadline. If you’re one of them, you have nothing to worry about because we got you covered about everything in the process. 

 

DU Admission Requirements

Students who have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent exam in 2023 can apply. The students must have completed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam within the years 2018–2021.

The eligibility or requirement for different units of Dhaka University is different. The requirements for the units of DU admission are given below:

 

DU Admission: DU A Unit (Science Faculty)

Students passing the Science division in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) as well as Alim of Madrasah Board can apply to DU A unit if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) is at least 8.00. But individually, none of the GPAs can go below 3.50. Students passing the Humanities or Business division in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) can apply if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) is at least 7.50. But individually, none of the GPAs can go below 3.00. English Medium students should have passed at least 2 subjects in A levels and 5 subjects in O levels with at least 2 As, 3 Bs, 2 Cs, and no Ds. 

 

Qualification

Eligibility Criteria

HSC (Science Division) GPA ≥ 3.50
SSC (Science Division) GPA ≥ 3.50
Alim (Madrasah Board) GPA ≥ 3.50
Total GPA in HSC & SSC ( Including 4th subject) GPA ≥ 8.00 (combined GPA from both exams)
HSC (Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 3.00
SSC (Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 3.00
Total GPA in HSC & SSC ( Including 4th subject for Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 7.50 (combined GPA from both exams)
IGCSE/O Level Passed at least 5 subjects
IAL/GCE A Level Passed at least 2 subjects
Total English Medium Grades At least 2 As, 3 Bs, 2 Cs and no Ds

 

DU Admission Building
Curzon Hall [Source: Peakpx]

DU Admission: DU B Unit (Humanities Faculty)

Students passing the Science division in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) as well as Alim of Madrasah Board can apply to DU A unit if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) is at least 8.00. But individually, none of the GPAs can go below 3.50. Students passing the Humanities or Business division in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) can apply if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) is at least 7.50. But individually, none of the GPAs can go below 3.00. English Medium students should have passed at least 2 subjects in A levels and 5 subjects in O levels with at least 4 Bs and 3 Cs and no Ds. 

 

Qualification

Eligibility Criteria

HSC (Science Division) GPA ≥ 3.50
SSC (Science Division) GPA ≥ 3.50
Alim (Madrasah Board) GPA ≥ 3.50
Total GPA in HSC & SSC ( Including 4th subject) GPA ≥ 8.00 (combined GPA from both exams)
HSC (Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 3.00
SSC (Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 3.00
Total GPA in HSC & SSC ( Including 4th subject for Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 7.50 (combined GPA from both exams)
IGCSE/O Level Passed at least 5 subjects
IAL/GCE A Level Passed at least 2 subjects
Total English Medium Grades At least 4 Bs, 3 Cs and no Ds

 

DU Admission: DU C Unit (Business Studies Faculty)

Students passing the Science division in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) as well as Alim of Madrasah Board can apply to DU A unit if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) is at least 8.00. But individually, none of the GPAs can go below 3.50. Students passing the Humanities or Business division in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) can apply if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) is at least 7.50. But individually, none of the GPAs can go below 3.00. Students from the Science Division must have mathematics or statistics in their HSC exam and must have at least a 3.00 GPA in it.

Students from the Humanities Division must have Economics or Statistics in their HSC exam and must have at least a 3.00 GPA in that subject. Students with a Diploma in Business Studies and a Diploma in Commerce and Business Management can also apply if they have the subject Accounting and at least a B grade (Grade Point 3.00) in that subject. English Medium students should have passed at least 2 subjects in A levels and 5 subjects in O levels with at least 1 A, 4 Bs, and 3 Cs. Students must have either Maths, Economics, Accounting, or Business Studies in their A Levels to sit for this unit. 

 

Qualification

Eligibility Criteria

HSC (Science Division) GPA ≥ 3.50
SSC (Science Division) GPA ≥ 3.50
Alim (Madrasah Board) GPA ≥ 3.50
Total GPA in HSC & SSC ( Including 4th subject) GPA ≥ 8.00 (combined GPA from both exams)
HSC (Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 3.00
SSC (Humanities/Business Division) GPA ≥ 3.00
Total GPA in HSC & SSC ( Including 4th subject for Humanities/Business Division)) GPA ≥ 7.50 (combined GPA from both exams)
IGCSE/O Level Passed at least 5 subjects
IAL/GCE A Level Passed at least 2 subjects
Total English Medium Grades At least 1 A, 4 Bs and 3 Cs
Diploma in Business Studies Subject: Accounting, Grade ≥ B (GPA ≥ 3.00)
Diploma in Commerce and Business Management Subject: Accounting, Grade ≥ B (GPA ≥ 3.00)

 

DU Admission- TSC
Source: Flickr

 

DU Admission: DU F Unit (Fine Arts Faculty)

Students passing the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent exam can apply to the DU F unit if the sum of their GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including the 4th subject) is at least 6.50. But individually none of the GPAs can go below 3.00. English Medium students should have passed at least 2 subjects in A levels and 5 subjects in O levels with at least 4 Bs and 3 Cs. 

 

Qualification Eligibility Criteria
HSC or Equivalent GPA ≥ 3.00
SSC GPA ≥ 3.00
Total GPA in HSC & SSC (4th subject) GPA ≥ 6.50 (combined GPA from both exams)
IGCSE/O Level Passed at least 5 subjects
IAL/GCE A Level Passed at least 2 subjects
Total English Medium Grades At least 4 Bs and 3 Cs

 

Total GPAs requirement for DU Admission: A, B, C, and F Unit

 

Units of DU Requirement
DU A Unit

Sum of GPAs in HSC and SSC is at least 8.00 for Science Division, and 7.50

for Humanities and Business Division

DU B Unit

Sum of GPAs in HSC and SSC is at least 8.00 for Science Division, and 7.50 for

Humanities and Business Division

DU C Unit

Sum of GPAs in HSC and SSC is at least 8.00 for Science Division, and 7.50 for

Humanities and Business Division

DU F Unit Sum of GPAs in HSC and SSC is at least 6.50

 

Marks Distribution of the DU Admission Test:

From the 2019–20 session, Dhaka University has introduced a written examination alongside the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam. 20 marks will be allocated based on the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams. The written exam will carry 40 marks, while the MCQ will carry 60 marks.

 

Marks Distribution of the DU Admission—A Unit Test

DU A Unit consists of 32 departments and 10 faculties. Only students who come from a Science background can sit for the admission test of the DU A Unit.  

Marks Distribution of DU Admission: A Unit MCQ Test

 

Subject Marks
Physics (Compulsory) 15
Chemistry (Compulsory) 15
Biology 15
Mathematics 15
Bangla 15
English 15

 

For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted, which will be coordinated subject-wise. The subjects a student can study at DU will be based on the four subjects they choose to answer in the DU Admission test.

Marks Distribution of DU Admission: A Unit Written Test

 

Subject Marks
Physics (Compulsory) 10
Chemistry (Compulsory) 10
Biology 10
Mathematics 10
Bangla 10
English 10

 

Students have to answer two other subjects alongside the compulsory ones. Thus, the written and MCQ exams will be graded in 100 marks. The GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including the 4th subject) will be multiplied by 2 to be scored in 20 marks. Based on these 120 marks, the merit list of DU will be made.  

 

ভার্সিটি A Unit + গুচ্ছ এডমিশন কোর্স - ২০২৩

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  • ১৩৫ টি লাইভ ক্লাস এবং ১০ টি রিভিশন ক্লাস
  • ২২ ব্যাচের এডমিশনের সকল রেকর্ডেড ক্লাস
  • ডেইলি ডাউট সলভ ক্লাস এবং গাইডলাইন সেশন
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    Marks Distribution of the DU Admission—B Unit Test

    DU A Unit consists of 34 departments and 3 faculties. Students who come from humanities backgrounds as well as students who want to change their discipline can sit for the admission test of the DU B Unit.  

     

    Marks Distribution of DU Admission: B Unit MCQ Test

    Subject Marks
    Bangla 15
    English 15
    General Knowledge 30

    For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted which will be coordinated subject-wise.

     

    Marks Distribution of DU Admission: B Unit Written Test

     

    Subject Marks
    Bangla 20
    English 20

    Thus, the written and MCQ exams will be graded in 100 marks. The GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) will be multiplied by 2 to be scored in 20 marks. Based on these 120 marks, the merit list of DU will be made. 

     

    Marks Distribution of the DU Admission—C Unit Test

    Only students who come from a Business Studies background can sit for the admission test of the DU C Unit.  

     

    Marks Distribution of DU Admission: C Unit MCQ Test

     

    Subject Marks
    Bangla 12
    English 12
    Accounting 12
    Business Policy And Enforcement  12
    Marketing/ Finance and Banking  12

    For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted which will be coordinated subject-wise.

     

     

    DU Admission-TSC 01
    Source: Wikipedia

    Marks Distribution of DU Admission: C Unit Written Test

     

    Subject Marks
    Translation (Bangla to English) 5
    Translation (English to Bangla) 5
    Subjectwise short questions (English) 5
    Precise writing 5
    Short composition (Bangla) 5
    Short questions from 5 compulsory subjects 15

    Thus, the written and MCQ exams will be graded in 100 marks. The GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) will be multiplied by 2 to be scored in 20 marks. Based on these 120 marks, the merit list of DU will be made. 

     

    Marks Distribution of the DU Admission—F Unit Test

     

    The exam of DU F Unit will be conducted in two parts:

    Exam Marks
    MCQ 40
    Figure Drawing and Art 60

     

    Marks Distribution of DU Admission: F Unit MCQ Test

    The MCQ exam will be conducted on English and Bangla subjects of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) alongside various topics related to fine arts like arts, culture, history, heritage as well as current affairs. 

    For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted which will be coordinated subject-wise. Thus, the art and MCQ exams will be graded in 100 marks. The GPAs in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams (including 4th subject) will be multiplied by 2 to be scored in 20 marks. Based on these 120 marks, the merit list of DU will be made. 

     

    ভার্সিটি C Unit + গুচ্ছ এডমিশন কোর্স - ২০২৩

    কোর্সটিতে যা যা পাচ্ছেন:

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  • দুই মাসের মধ্যে ঢাবি C Unit ভর্তি পরীক্ষার পরিপূর্ণ প্রস্তুতি
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    Time Distribution of the DU Admission Test Exam:

    The allocated time for the examination is 1 hour and 30 minutes. For DU A, B, and C units, 45 minutes are allocated for the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam and the remaining 45 minutes for the written exam.  For the DU F unit, 30 minutes are allocated for the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam and the remaining 45 minutes for the written exam.

    Exam Unit MCQ Exam Time Written Exam Time
    DU A Unit

    DU B Unit

    DU C Unit

    45 minutes 45 minutes
    DU F Unit 30 minutes 60 minutes

    Separate answer sheets will be provided for the MCQ and written exams. Once you complete the MCQ portion, you will be provided with the question and answer sheet of the written portion. You will be required to answer short questions in the written exam. 

     

    Passing Marks of the DU Admission Test Exam:

    The passing mark for the DU Admission MCQ exam is 24. Only if a student passes the MCQ exam, their written answer script will be evaluated, the passing mark for the written exam is 12. However, overall, a student has to acquire 40% in the 100 marks allocated to the MCQ and written exam to pass. Students passing the exam will be considered for the merit list. 

     

    Exam Component Passing Mark Total Marks
    MCQ Exam 24 100
    Written Exam 12 100
    Overall Passing Grade 40 100

     

    DU Admission Apply: Application Process for DU Admission

    Applying to the University of Dhaka can be easy with some general information. Go through the following simple steps to complete your DU application: 

    1. Visit the website of Dhaka University https://admission.eis.du.ac.bd. To register, type in the exam rolls and boards of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams. 
    2. To apply to the University of Dhaka, you will be required to share information related to your Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams, present address, mobile number, and National Identity Cards of your parents (optional). 
    3. Choose any 1 out of Bangladesh’s 8 divisional capitals as your exam center. 
    4. You will need a scanned photograph (Format: jpg, Size: 30 – 200KB, Width: 360-540px, Height: 540-720px).
    5. You will require a mobile connection of Teletalk, Robi, Airtel, or Banglalink to send the SMS. 
    6. You can complete the payment process by sending the application fee instantly online ((VISA /Mastercard/ American Express Debit or Credit Card, Mobile banking or Online banking), or pay in 4 state-owned banks (Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, Agrani Bank, or Rupali Bank) within the time limit. 

    Equivalence Application

    1. Students passing O-levels/A-levels/equivalent international curriculum must go to the “Equivalence Application” menu on the Dhaka University website https://admission.eis.du.ac.bd  and complete the payment online.
    2. Using the “Equivalence ID”, they can log in to the Dhaka University website to apply for the DU admission exam.

     

    DU Admission Application Fee:

    The application fee was BDT 350 up to session 2018-19. In the 2019-20 session, the DU application fee rose to BDT 450. In 2020-21, it became BDT 650. In 2021-22, there was another increase, finally becoming BDT 1000. 

     

    General Instructions for the DU Admission Test:

    The exam will take place in 8 divisional capitals including Dhaka. Using mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic devices in the examination hall is completely prohibited. 

     

    DU Admission Test Admit Card and Result:

    Knowing the seat plan and having the admit card with you during the exam are essential parts of the DU admission test. Dhaka University announces seat plans usually two to three days before the exam. It can be found online, as well as through media outlets. To know about the admission center you have been assigned to, visit the website https://admission.eis.du.ac.bd.

    To collect your admit card, visit the website, and log in with your specific details. The admit card option will be shown on the screen, and you have to download it and keep it with you. One can download the admit card up to half an hour before the admission test exam.

    After the exam, once the result has been published, you can log in to check your outcome.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions:

     

    • When was Dhaka University established?

    Ans: Dhaka University was established in 1921.

    • How many units does Dhaka University have?

    Ans: The DU Admission process is coordinated by 4 units.

    • How many faculties does Dhaka University have?

    Ans: Dhaka University has 13 Faculties.

    • How many departments does Dhaka University have?

    Ans: Dhaka University has 83 Departments and 12 Institutes.

    • How many seats are there in A unit of Dhaka University?

    Ans: B unit of Dhaka University has 1795 seats.

    • How many seats are there in the B unit of Dhaka University?

    Ans: B unit of Dhaka University has 2378 seats.

    • How many seats are there in the C unit of Dhaka University?

    Ans: C unit of Dhaka University has 1250 seats.

    • How many seats are there in the F unit of Dhaka University?

    Ans: The F unit of Dhaka University has 135 seats.

     

     Final Words

    The admission phase can get stressful. But with due preparation and planning, you can ace the DU admission tests and get your desired subject in DU. 10 Minute School is with you in this journey of yours. Best of luck!


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