The application deadline for the 2024-25 academic year admission to the 19 General, Science, and Technology (GST) cluster universities in Bangladesh has been extended to March 17, 2025, at 12:00 AM (midnight). This decision was made during a meeting of the Vice-Chancellors of the participating universities on Saturday, March 15th. Professor Dr. Md. Anwarul Azim Akhand, convener of the GST admission committee, confirmed this information. He also stated that over 208,000 applications have been received so far.
Key Changes
- Application Deadline: March 17, 2025, 12:00 AM (midnight)
- Number of Applicants: 208,000+
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: March 5, 2025, 12:00 PM (noon)
- Application End Date (Extended): March 17, 2025, 12:00 AM (midnight)
- Exam Dates:
- Unit C (Commerce): April 25, 2025 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Unit B (Humanities): May 2, 2025 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Unit A (Science): May 9, 2025 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Architecture Practical (Drawing) Exam: May 9, 2025 (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Eligibility for Application
- SSC/Equivalent: Passed in 2020, 2021, or 2022.
- HSC/Equivalent: Passed in 2023 or 2024 (Students who have passed HSC (Vocational), Diploma-in-Commerce, ‘A’ Level, and other equivalent exams under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board are also eligible).
- Second Timers: Allowed.
Unit-wise Eligibility
| Unit | Stream | Minimum SSC/Equivalent GPA (with 4th subject) | Minimum HSC/Equivalent GPA (with 4th subject) | Minimum Total GPA | Eligible Streams |
| A | Science | 3.50 | 3.50 | 7.50 | General Education Board (Science), Madrasah Board (Science), Vocational (HSC) Science. |
| B | Humanities | 3.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | General Education Board (Humanities), Music, Home Economics, Madrasah Board (General & Mujabbid). |
| C | Commerce | 3.00 | 3.00 | 6.50 | General Education Board (Commerce), Diploma in Business Studies, Business Management (HSC), Diploma-in-Commerce. |
| GCE | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | IGCSE (O Level): Pass in at least 5 subjects with a minimum ‘B’ grade in 3 subjects. IAL (‘A’ Level): Pass in at least 3 subjects with a minimum ‘B’ grade in 2 subjects. Requires mark sheet upload and approval from the equivalence and eligibility committee. |
Application Process and Fee
- Application Fee: 1500 BDT (for all units).
- Additional Fee for Architecture Practical Exam: 500 BDT.
- Total Fee for Architecture: 2000 BDT.
- Application Method: Online, through the GST integrated admission website: www.gstadmission.ac.bd
Exam Centers
Applicants can choose one exam center from the list below during the application process. The selected center will be final and cannot be changed later:
- Islamic University, Kushtia
- Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail
- Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali
- Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali
- Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh
- Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore
- Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur
- Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj
- Barishal University, Barishal
- Rangamati Science and Technology University, Rangamati
- Rabindra University, Bangladesh, Sirajganj
- Gazi Digital University, Gazipur
- Sheikh Hasina University, Netrokona
- Jamalpur Science and Technology University, Jamalpur
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University of Science and Technology, Kishorganj
- Chandpur Science and Technology University, Chandpur
- Sunamganj Science and Technology University, Sunamganj
- Pirojpur Science and Technology University, Pirojpur
- University of Dhaka, Dhaka (Limited capacity)
Exam Details
- The exams will take place at the university campuses.
- Questions will be based on the Higher Secondary (HSC) syllabus.
For Further Information
Visit the GST integrated admission website (www.gstadmission.ac.bd) and the individual websites of the participating universities.