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| Dhaka University Admission Circular |
The admission notice for Dhaka University (DU) for the academic year 2023-2024 has been released, and the DU admission circular 2024 is now available on the DU admission website admission.eis.du.ac.bd. To ensure a successful application, candidates must familiarize themselves with the fundamental requirements for each unit, deadlines, and other crucial information. This article offers a comprehensive examination of the DU admission process, detailing the updated marks distribution for the 2024 academic session and addressing other relevant matters.
Dhaka University Admission Circular 2023-2024
Recognized as the Oxford of the East, the University of Dhaka boasts a century-long tradition of excellence, offering a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, including the esteemed IBA program. The admission process is highly competitive, with numerous candidates competing for limited slots in their preferred departments. For those seeking admission to DU's A, B, C, or D units, a thorough comprehension of the admission process is imperative. Before delving into the examination of DU Admission Circular 2024, it is crucial to take note of the fundamental dates and deadlines outlined in the prospectus.
Online Application Initiate:
18 December 2023
Application Last Date:
05 January 2024
Application Link:
admission.eis.du.ac.bd
DU Admission Test Date
For the academic year 2023-2024, the Dhaka University admission examination for first-year undergraduate students is scheduled to be held in the months of February and March.
| Units | Date | Time |
| Arts, Law and Social Science Unit | 23 February 2024 | 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM |
| Science Unit | 01 March 2024 | 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM |
| Business Studies Unit | 24 February 2024 | 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM |
| Fine Arts Unit | 09 March 2024 | 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM |
Arts, Law and Social Science Unit
Subject | Total Marks | MCQ | Written |
Bangla | 35 | 15 | 20 |
English | 35 | 15 | 20 |
General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | – |
Total Marks | 100 | 60 | 40 |
Science Unit
For Science Background Candidates
| Subject | Total Marks | MCQ | Written |
| Bangla /Biology | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| English/ Math | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Physics | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 60 | 40 |
For Humanities and Business Studies Background Candidates
Subject | Total Marks | MCQ | Written |
Bangla | 25 | 15 | 10 |
English | 25 | 15 | 10 |
ICT | 25 | 15 | 10 |
Mathematics/Statistics/ Psychology/Economics/ Geography | 25 | 15 | 10 |
Total Marks | 100 | 60 | 40 |
Business Studies Unit
Subject | Total Marks | MCQ | Written |
Bangla | 22 | 12 | 10 |
English | 22 | 12 | 10 |
ICT | 22 | 12 | 10 |
Mathematics/Statistics/ Economics | 34 | 24 | 10 |
Total Marks | 100 | 60 | 40 |
Admission Test Venue:
The admission tests for the remaining three units, excluding the Charukola (Fine Arts) Unit, will be held in eight divisional cities, with Dhaka being one of them. These divisional centers comprise Rajshahi University, Chittagong University, Barisal University, Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, and Begum Rokeya University.
Dhaka University Admission Units
The admission test for the first-year Bachelor (Honors) program at Dhaka University will now be conducted in four restructured units, following the latest decision. The four admission test components are now organized as:
1. Arts, Law, and Social Science Unit
2. Science Unit
3. Business Studies Unit
4. Fine Arts Unit
DU Admission Requirements
The University of Dhaka (DU) has revised its minimum entrance exam criteria by increasing the minimum GPA requirement, effective from the preceding academic year. Eligible candidates for admission are those who have successfully completed the SSC/equivalent examination between 2018 and 2021 and the HSC/equivalent examination in 2023 from any group. The entry requirements for each unit are outlined below:
For Science Background
To qualify for admission, applicants must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.50 in both their SSC and HSC (or equivalent) examinations. Furthermore, the cumulative GPA, incorporating additional subjects, should be no less than 8.00.
For Humanities & Business Studies Background
Candidates from Arts and Commerce backgrounds are eligible to apply for this unit, provided they have secured a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both their SSC and HSC (or equivalent) examinations. Moreover, the overall GPA, incorporating additional subjects, should be at least 7.50.
Arts, Law and Social Science Unit
For Humanities Background
To qualify for admission, applicants must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both their SSC and HSC (or equivalent) examinations. Furthermore, the cumulative GPA, incorporating additional subjects, should be no less than 7.50.
For Science & Business Studies Background
For eligibility in this unit, science students must secure a combined GPA in their secondary and higher secondary or equivalent examination (including the 4th subject) of 8.0, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 individually. Conversely, commerce students need a combined GPA of 7.5, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 individually, to qualify for admission.
Business Studies Unit
For Business Studies Background
Applicants are required to attain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both their SSC and HSC (or equivalent) examinations. Furthermore, the overall GPA, encompassing additional subjects, should be at least 7.50.
For Humanities & Science Background
For admission to this unit, science students need a combined GPA of 8.0 in their secondary and higher secondary or equivalent examination (including the 4th subject), with a minimum GPA of 3.5 individually. In contrast, commerce students are required to have a combined GPA of 7.5, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 individually.
Fine Arts Unit
Applicants are required to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both their SSC and HSC (or equivalent) examinations. Moreover, the overall GPA, incorporating additional subjects, should be at least 6.50.
DU New Marks Distribution
The Dhaka University admission authority has declared that 20 marks will be allotted to applicants based on their GPA in the ongoing year's admission test. This entails that the GPA marks will be computed from the candidates' GPA obtained in both their SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent examinations.
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Dhaka University Admission Circular 2024
Unit wise DU Admission Notice
As in previous years, the Dhaka University admission authority has announced distinct admissions for each unit. Consistent with tradition, this year, Dhaka University has issued admission circulars specific to each unit.