Dhaka Central University has extended its admission application deadline for the 2025-26 academic year, providing prospective students with more time to secure their spot. The decision comes as the university received an overwhelming response, with applications continuing to pour in from eager candidates across the country. Students can now submit their applications and fees through the online portal until the newly announced deadline. Moreover, the institution has already received 56,300 applications, specifically distributed across three major units: 26,900 for the Science unit, 9,900 for Business Studies, and 20,300 for Arts and Social Sciences. We have compiled all the essential details about the dhaka central university admission process, including exam schedules, eligibility requirements, and available programs at the proposed dhaka central university.
Dhaka Central University Admission 2026: Application Deadline Extended
The university authorities extended the application submission period to June 25, 2026. Consequently, candidates gained five additional days beyond the initial June 20 deadline to complete their registrations through the official portal at dcuadmission.org. The fee payment window received a further extension, allowing applicants to clear their dues until 11:59 PM on June 28[41].
As of 1:30 PM on June 21, the institution recorded 57,300 applications for undergraduate first-year programs. Prospective students must pay a non-refundable application fee of BDT 800 through designated digital and banking channels only[41]. The university specifically prohibits cash submissions at college counters, requiring all transactions through officially approved payment systems.
Candidates who previously applied to the DU 7-college system for the 2024-2025 session received exemption from reapplication, as their prior submissions remain valid for the current cycle. Admission test admit cards will become available for download starting July 5, 2026[31][41]. Following the completion of the admission process, classes for the new academic session are scheduled to commence on September 6[41][52].
All conditions and regulations outlined in the original admission guidelines remain unchanged despite the deadline extensions.
Admission Exam Schedule and Requirements Announced
The Arts and Social Science unit examination takes place on July 11, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, while the Science unit exam occurs on July 17 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Business Studies unit follows on the same day at 3:00 PM. Accordingly, results for the Arts and Social Science unit will be published on July 14, and results for both Science and Business Studies units will be released on July 20.
The admission test comprises 100 multiple-choice questions distributed across three subjects: Bangla carries 25 marks, English accounts for 25 marks, and General Knowledge makes up 50 marks. Candidates must score a minimum of 40 marks to qualify for admission. For this reason, the university enforces a strict negative marking policy, deducting 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Students appearing for a second attempt face a 2-mark deduction from their total score during merit list preparation. The university allocated 11,150 seats across all programs, with Science receiving 4,773 seats, Humanities 4,492 seats, and Commerce 1,885 seats.
Seat plans become available on July 8 for Arts and Social Sciences, and July 14 for Science and Business Studies. The examination prohibits mobile phones, calculators, electronic devices, and any materials except admit cards. Answer sheets will be provided by the university with no additional sheets permitted.
Available Academic Units and Programs at Proposed Dhaka Central University
Dhaka Central University operates through three distinct academic units for the 2025-26 session, offering 4-year Bachelor of Honors programs across multiple disciplines. The institution published its official admission circular on May 27, 2026, formally inviting candidates to apply.
Seven government colleges function as attached colleges under the university: Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul Government College, Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls’ College, Government Bangla College, and Government Titumir College. These colleges collectively serve 200,000+ students and 1,000+ teachers.
Candidates must have passed SSC or equivalent between 2020 and 2023, and HSC or equivalent in 2024 or 2025 to qualify. GPA requirements vary by unit: Science demands 7.00 combined GPA with a minimum 3.50 in both SSC and HSC individually, Arts and Social Science requires 6.00 combined, and Business Studies needs 6.50 combined.
The proposed university structure includes six faculties: Arts (covering Bangla, English, History, Philosophy, Islamic Studies), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics), Business Studies (Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, HRM), Law (Criminal, Constitutional, International Law), Social Science (Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology), and Engineering (CSE, EEE, Civil, Mechanical, Architecture). Students enroll through centralized admission tests and may attend either the main campus or attached colleges.
