Bangladesh: GST Admission Exams for 20 Universities Begin Today: Key Details for Candidates
The integrated admission tests for 20 general and science and technology universities under the GST (General, Science, and Technology) cluster for the 2025–26 academic session officially kick off today, Friday, March 27, 2026.
The examination cycle begins with the Unit-C (Business Studies) admission test, scheduled to take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Exam Statistics and Candidate Participation
This year, the GST cluster has seen a massive surge in interest, with a total of 284,480 applicants vying for approximately 13,500 available seats. For the Unit-C exam held today, over 25,000 students are expected to participate.
The breakdown of applicants across the three units is as follows:
Unit-A (Science): 166,162 applicants
Unit-B (Humanities): 93,102 applicants
Unit-C (Business Studies): 25,216 applicants
One notable feature of this session is the continued provision for "Second Time" applicants, allowing students from the previous HSC batch to compete alongside current graduates.
Exam Format and Scoring System
The admission test follows a standardized Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format. Key highlights of the evaluation process include:
Total Marks: 100
Pass Mark: 30
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer (1 mark deducted for every 4 incorrect responses).
Only candidates who secure the minimum pass mark will be eligible to apply for specific departments within the 20 participating universities, subject to individual institutional requirements.
GST Admission Schedule 2026
Candidates are advised to note the following dates for upcoming unit exams:
| Unit | Category | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit-C | Business Studies | March 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Unit-B | Humanities | April 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Unit-A | Science | April 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Practical | Architecture (Drawing) | April 10, 2026 | 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM |
Campus Support and Security
To ensure a smooth experience for the thousands of examinees and their guardians, university authorities have established help desks and rest areas. Security measures have been tightened across all campuses, with proctorial bodies, BNCC, Rover Scouts, and law enforcement agencies working in coordination to maintain order.
Participating Universities
The 20-university cluster includes prominent institutions such as Islamic University (Kushtia), Jessore University of Science and Technology, Begum Rokeya University (Rangpur), and several newly established specialized universities like Sunamganj and Naogaon University of Science and Technology.
Results for each unit will be published on the official GST integrated admission website shortly after the exams conclude.
