Dhaka, Bangladesh. The admission process for 7 colleges in Dhaka is uncertain for 2025. Dhaka University (DU) will no longer handle admissions for these colleges. This change starts from the 2024-25 academic year.
The seven colleges are:
- Dhaka College
- Eden Mohila College
- Government Titumir College
- Mirpur Government Bangla College
- Begum Badrunnesa Government Women’s College
- Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College
- Kabi Nazrul Government College
Admission Process on Hold
The admission process for first-year bachelor’s degrees in these seven colleges is currently stopped. Online applications were started earlier, but now they are paused. Dhaka University’s online admission committee has not made any decisions yet about the admission process. They are waiting for instructions from the Education Ministry and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Professor Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, head of the online admission committee, said they are waiting for directions. They will share all admission information as instructed by the authorities.
New University for 7 Colleges?
There is a plan to create a new university for these seven colleges. The UGC is asking for name suggestions for this new university from teachers, students, and the public. People can send name ideas to UGC by email within five working days.
One name proposed for the new university is “July 36 University”. However, the final name will depend on what students prefer.
Why the Change?
Dhaka University’s affiliation with these seven colleges is ending. This is happening because of student movements and to improve the academic environment for the large number of students in these colleges. These colleges were affiliated with Dhaka University in 2017. Before that, they were under the National University.
What Happens to Admission Fees?
Students who already applied for admission to the 7 colleges through Dhaka University and paid fees do not need to worry. Information about these applications and fees will be given to the organizers of the new admission process. Students who applied to Dhaka University but do not want to apply to the new system will get their fees back. Dhaka University will manage the fee return process.
Future Admission Process
The admission process for the 7 colleges for the 2024-25 session will be conducted separately. It will not be under Dhaka University. The details of how and when the admission process will start are not yet announced. Students need to follow the websites of the 7 colleges for the latest updates on admission.