Chittagong University (CU) has published the admission circular for undergraduate (honors) programs for the academic year 2025-26. This year, students will also have the opportunity to sit for the admission test a second time.
Application Start: 01 December 2025
Application Ends: 15 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria for CU Admission Test
Students who passed SSC or equivalent in 2022 or 2023 and HSC or equivalent in 2024 or 2025 under any education board in Bangladesh may apply, based on the specific eligibility criteria for each unit.
A Unit
(Faculty of Science, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Marine Sciences & Fisheries)
- For HSC 2024 Passed Students:
- Minimum combined GPA: 8.50 (SSC + HSC including 4th subject)
- SSC minimum GPA: 4.00
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- Must be from Science/Agricultural Science group.
- For HSC 2025 Passed Students:
- Minimum combined GPA: 8.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 4.00
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.00
- Must be from Science/Agricultural Science group.
B Unit
(Faculty of Arts & Humanities — excluding B1 and B2 sub-units)
For Humanities Students
- HSC 2024 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.00
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.00
- HSC 2025 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 6.50
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.00
- HSC minimum GPA: 2.50
For Science & Business Studies Students
- HSC 2024 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.50
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC 2025 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.00
B1 Sub-unit
(Departments of Drama, Institute of Fine Arts, and Music Department)
- Same eligibility as B Unit.
B2 Sub-unit
(Arabic, Islamic Studies, Pali)
- Same eligibility as B Unit.
C Unit
(Faculty of Business Administration)
For Science Group Students
- HSC 2024 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 8.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC 2025 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.50
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.00
For Other Groups (Humanities/Business Studies)
- HSC 2024 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.50
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC 2025 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.00
D Unit
(Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, and Departments of Geography & Environmental Studies and Psychology under Biological Sciences Faculty)
- HSC 2024 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 8.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC 2025 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 7.50
- SSC minimum GPA: 3.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 3.00
D1 Sub-unit
(Department of Physical Education & Sports Science under Faculty of Education)
- HSC 2024 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 6.00
- SSC minimum GPA: 2.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 2.50
- HSC 2025 Passed:
- Minimum combined GPA: 5.50
- SSC minimum GPA: 2.50
- HSC minimum GPA: 2.00
Negative Marking Policy: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the admission test.
CU Admission Exam Date
| Unit / Sub-unit | Date |
|---|---|
| A Unit | 02 January 2026 |
| D Unit | 03 January 2026 |
| D1 Sub-unit | 05 January 2026 |
| B1 Sub-unit | 07 January 2026 |
| B2 Sub-unit | 08 January 2026 |
| C Unit | 09 January 2026 |
| B Unit | 10 January 2026 |
Subject-wise Exam Topics, Marks Distribution & Minimum Pass Marks
A Unit
| Exam Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 25 |
| Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology (Any 3 subjects) | 25 × 3 = 75 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Note: Minimum pass mark: 40
B Unit
| Exam Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bangla / Optional English* | 30 |
| English | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 40 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
B1 Sub-unit
| Exam Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bangla / Optional English* | 25 |
| English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 50 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
B2 Sub-unit
| Exam Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bangla / Optional English* | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| Arabic, Islamic Studies, Pali General Knowledge (Any 2 subjects to be answered) | 30 × 2 = 60 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
C Unit
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Language Communication Skills | 40 |
| Analytical Skills | 30 |
| Problem-Solving Skills | 30 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
D Unit
| Exam Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bangla / Optional English* | 30 |
| English | 30 |
| Analytical Skills | 20 |
| General Knowledge / Mathematics / Economics | 20 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Minimum pass mark: 40
D1 Sub-unit
| Exam Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bangla / Optional English* | 30 |
| English | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Principles of Games & Sports | 15 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Minimum pass mark: 35
Application Website: admission.cu.ac.bd
All University Admission Date 2026
Chittagong University (CU) Admission Circular PDF
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