Dhaka, Bangladesh – Holy Cross College in Dhaka has officially released its admission circular for the 2025-2026 academic year. The prestigious institution announced it will conduct its own admission process for Class XI. It has also published the GPA requirements and other eligibility criteria for prospective students.
Interested candidates can apply online for admission. The application window opens on Wednesday, July 30. The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, August 3, at 12:00 AM. This information was confirmed in the official admission notice from the college.
Seats Availability
According to the Holy Cross College Admission Circular 2025-26, a total of 1,310 seats are available across three departments.
- Science: 780 seats
- Humanities: 260 seats
- Business Studies: 270 seats
Students will compete for these limited seats through a rigorous selection process.
Admission Test Schedule
After the online application process, the college will hold written admission tests.
- The admission test for the Science department is scheduled for Friday, August 8.
- The admission test for the Humanities and Business Studies departments will take place on Saturday, August 9.

Test Subjects and Syllabus
The admission tests will be based on the SSC 2025 syllabus. The subjects for the written examination vary by department:
- For the Science Department: The test will cover Bangla, English, Physics, Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, and Biology.
- For the Humanities Department: Subjects include Bangla, English, General Mathematics, Geography, Civics, Economics, History, and General Knowledge.
- For the Business Studies Department: The exam will cover Bangla, English, General Mathematics, Accounting, Finance and Banking, Business Entrepreneurship, and General Knowledge.
The circular further states that students who pass the written examination will need to appear for a viva voce (oral interview). The final selection for admission will be based on the combined performance in both the written and oral tests.
For complete and detailed information regarding the admission process, applicants are advised to visit the official Holy Cross College website: www.hcc.edu.bd.
Holy Cross College has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. It is often a top choice for students seeking quality higher secondary education. In the 2024 HSC examinations, 1,313 students appeared from the college, with 1,307 passing. An impressive 1,019 of those students achieved a GPA-5, resulting in a remarkable pass rate of 99.95%.