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Session 2026–2027, Bachelor (Honours) and BBA first year

JNU Admission 2026-27

The complete Jagannath University admission guide — circular, eligibility, how to apply, fee, seats, admit card, test dates, seat plan, result, subject choice, final admission and migration — organised from official notices.

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Jagannath University (JnU), Dhaka, holds its own admission test for the 2026-2027 Bachelor (Honours) and BBA first-year programmes. Applications open on 25 November 2026 and close on 10 December 2026. The tests run unit by unit between 1 and 23 January 2027, all in Dhaka, in MCQ format. This page walks you through every stage, from the circular to migration, with interactive tools to check eligibility and estimate your merit score.

Latest Updates#

  1. JnU 2026-27 admission circular published New

    Online application runs from 25 November to 10 December 2026. Tests: Unit A 1 Jan, E 8 Jan, B 15 Jan, C 22 Jan and D 23 Jan 2027, all in Dhaka.

  2. Fee fixed at Tk 1,200 (Units A–D) and Tk 1,500 (Unit E) New

    SSC 2023/2024 and HSC 2026 candidates can apply if they meet the unit-wise GPA requirement.

JNU Admission Circular 2026-2027#

Jagannath University published the admission circular for the 2026-2027 session of the Bachelor (Honours) and BBA first-year programmes on 11 November 2026. Applications are accepted online only, through the university's admission website, and the test is held in five units under the university's own management.

Session
2026-2027
Programmes
Bachelor (Honours) & BBA 1st year
Application
25 Nov 2026, 12:00 PM → 10 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM
Units
A, B, C, D, E
Admission tests
1 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027
Official portal
admission.jnu.ac.bd
Classes begin
4 Apr 2027
JnU Honours & BBA Admission Circular 2026-2027 11 Nov 2026The official 2026-27 notice image will be added here shortly. Meanwhile, read the summary on this page or visit admission.jnu.ac.bd.
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Important Dates#

Every key date of the JNU admission 2026-27 process in one timeline. Status updates automatically in Bangladesh time.

  1. Admission circular published

    Signed by the Acting Registrar, Jagannath University
    Completed

  2. Online application

    admission.jnu.ac.bd
    Upcoming

  3. Admit card download

    Announced on the admission portal before the tests
    To be announced

  4. Unit A admission test

    Science and Life & Earth Sciences
    Upcoming

  5. Unit E admission test

    Fine Arts
    Upcoming

  6. Unit B admission test

    Arts and Law
    Upcoming

  7. Unit C admission test

    Business Studies
    Upcoming

  8. Unit D admission test

    Social Science
    Upcoming

  9. Admission result

    Unit-wise, published after each test
    To be announced

  10. Subject choice form

    Online, after result
    To be announced

  11. Final admission

    Department-wise, as per merit & choice
    To be announced

  12. First-year classes begin

    Academic activities of 2026-27 session
    Upcoming

All dates and times are Bangladesh time (GMT+6). Status updates automatically.

Application Eligibility#

Eligibility depends on your SSC and HSC passing year, your HSC group and your combined GPA. Check the unit-wise minimums below or use the checker to see exactly where you can apply.

  • Candidates who passed SSC or equivalent in 2023 or 2024 and HSC or equivalent in 2026 can apply, if they meet the unit-wise requirement.
  • According to the 2026-27 notice, an HSC candidate who failed in up to two subjects may apply if the SSC condition is met; if the unit's requirement is not met after passing HSC, the application is cancelled.
  • Candidates from Bangladesh Open University, English medium or foreign boards can apply subject to an Equivalence certificate (apply at admission.jnu.ac.bd/equivalences/apply).
  • O/A Level candidates need 5 subjects at O Level and 2 at A Level; of these 7, at least B grade in 4 and at least C grade in 3 (2025-26 guideline).
  • Eligible foreign nationals can apply under the foreign nationals quota.
UnitFacultyEligible groupsMin. total GPAMin. in each
AFaculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth SciencesScience (and Vocational with relevant subjects)7.003.00
BFaculty of Arts and Faculty of LawAll groups6.002.75
CFaculty of Business StudiesAll groups6.503.00
DFaculty of Social ScienceAll groups6.002.75
EFaculty of Fine ArtsAll groups5.502.50

Eligibility checker

Enter your GPA to see which units you can apply to.

Application Fee#

The application fee is paid separately for every unit you apply to.

A

Unit A

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

Fee
৳1,200
Min. total GPA
7.00
Test date
1 Jan 2027
Seats
840
Upcoming
B

Unit B

Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Law

Fee
৳1,200
Min. total GPA
6.00
Test date
15 Jan 2027
Seats
785
Upcoming
C

Unit C

Faculty of Business Studies

Fee
৳1,200
Min. total GPA
6.50
Test date
22 Jan 2027
Seats
520
Upcoming
D

Unit D

Faculty of Social Science

Fee
৳1,200
Min. total GPA
6.00
Test date
23 Jan 2027
Seats
610
Upcoming
E

Unit E

Faculty of Fine Arts

Fee
৳1,500
Min. total GPA
5.50
Test date
8 Jan 2027
Seats
60
Upcoming
A 1% mobile-banking service charge was added to the fee in 2025-26. Pay separately for every unit you apply to.

How to Apply#

The whole application is online. Each step below follows the official JnU admission guideline. Apply separately for each unit you are eligible for.

  1. 1

    Visit the admission portal

    Open admission.jnu.ac.bd on a phone or computer.

  2. 2

    Enter SSC & HSC information

    Click Click here to Apply, enter SSC and HSC board, roll, passing year and an active mobile number, then press Apply.

  3. 3

    Confirm your information

    Check the name and results shown and press Confirmation. A password is sent to your mobile by SMS.

  4. 4

    Log in as applicant

    Use Applicant Login with your HSC and SSC roll, mobile number and the SMS password.

  5. 5

    Choose an eligible unit

    Your Dashboard lists the units you are eligible for. Press Click here to Apply for each unit and review See Subject List.

  6. 6

    Upload photo & signature

    Upload a recent colour photo and your signature, select the question version and declare any quota with documents.

  7. 7

    Pay the application fee

    Press Pay Now and pay through the mobile banking options shown (bKash/Rocket/CellFin in 2025-26).

  8. 8

    Final Submit & download slip

    Re-check everything, press Final Submit and download the payment slip. Nothing can be changed after Final Submit.

Photo
Recent colour passport-size photo, white background, 300 × 300 px, JPG, max 150 KB
Signature
300 × 80 px, JPG
  • Information cannot be edited after Final Submit.
  • Quota must be declared while applying; later claims are not considered.
  • Use a mobile number you can access until final admission — every update and password goes there.

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Payment Instruction#

The application fee is paid online from the applicant Dashboard. Keep the transaction ID and payment slip until final admission.

bKashRocketCellFin
  1. 1Pay now by bKash

    From the Dashboard press Pay Now and choose bKash.

  2. 2Enter bKash number

    Type your bKash account number and press Confirm.

  3. 3Verification code

    Enter the OTP sent to your bKash number and press Confirm.

  4. 4Enter PIN

    Enter your bKash PIN and press Confirm to pay.

  5. 5Download slip

    You return to the Dashboard — download the payment slip.

  • Pay separately for each unit; the fee is non-refundable.
  • If money is deducted but the status is unpaid, do not pay again immediately — wait a while and re-check the Dashboard.
  • A 1% service charge applied in 2025-26.

Exam Center Name#

For the 2026-27 session, Jagannath University will hold the admission tests of all units in Dhaka.

Dhaka

Units: A, B, C, D, E

Every 2026-27 admission test is held in Dhaka. The exact building and room are shown on the admit card and the published seat plan.

In 2025-26 Units A and B were also held at three regional centres — Rajshahi, Khulna and Cumilla — while Units C, D and E were held only in Dhaka.

Exam-day rules

  • Carry the printed colour admit card; nobody may sit the test without it.
  • Get the admit card signed by the invigilator and keep it safe — it is required at final admission.
  • Mobile phones, watches, calculators and any electronic device are strictly prohibited inside the centre.
  • Sit only at your assigned centre and seat. Check the seat plan published before the test.
  • If the photo on the admit card does not match the candidate, admission will be cancelled.

Available Seats#

Department-wise seats with group-wise distribution and HSC subject requirements. Select a unit to explore.

2,815 Seats

AFaculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

DepartmentSeatsHSC subject requirement
Chemistry80Chemistry B, Mathematics B and Physics B
Mathematics80Mathematics B (A-Level: Maths B); must sit the Mathematics part of the test and score at least 30%
Physics80Physics A- and Mathematics A-
Statistics80Mathematics B (A-Level: Maths C)
Computer Science & Engineering60A in all subjects
Botany80Biology B
Geography & Environment60Minimum B in any one of Chemistry, Biology or Geography
Psychology80Not applicable
Zoology80Biology B
Microbiology45Biology A+, Chemistry A, Physics A and English A
Pharmacy50Chemistry A, Biology A, Mathematics A and English A
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology40Chemistry A, Biology A+, Mathematics A, Physics A and English A
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology25Chemistry A+, Biology A+, English A and Physics A
Total840

HumanitiesScienceBusiness & others

Department-wise seats and subject requirements from the official 2025-26 admission guideline. Update this module when the 2026-27 prospectus is published.

Admit Card Download#

Successful applicants download and print the admit card from the admission website on the announced dates. No one can sit the test without it.

  1. 1

    Open the portal

    Go to admission.jnu.ac.bd and choose Applicant Login.

  2. 2

    Log in

    Enter your HSC and SSC roll, the mobile number used in the application and your password.

  3. 3

    Find the admit card

    On the Dashboard, open the Admit Card option for each unit you applied to (available after the fee is confirmed).

  4. 4

    Download & print

    Download the PDF and print it in colour on A4 paper. Keep a spare copy.

A

Unit A

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

  • Test date: 1 Jan 2027
To be announcedOfficial portal
B

Unit B

Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Law

  • Test date: 15 Jan 2027
To be announcedOfficial portal
C

Unit C

Faculty of Business Studies

  • Test date: 22 Jan 2027
To be announcedOfficial portal
D

Unit D

Faculty of Social Science

  • Test date: 23 Jan 2027
To be announcedOfficial portal
E

Unit E

Faculty of Fine Arts

  • Test date: 8 Jan 2027
To be announcedOfficial portal

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Admission Test Date#

All units are tested from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Unit A opens the schedule on 1 January 2027 and Unit D closes it on 23 January 2027.

A

Unit A

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

Test date
1 Jan
Day
Friday
Time
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Seats
840
Upcoming
B

Unit B

Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Law

Test date
15 Jan
Day
Friday
Time
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Seats
785
Upcoming
C

Unit C

Faculty of Business Studies

Test date
22 Jan
Day
Friday
Time
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Seats
520
Upcoming
D

Unit D

Faculty of Social Science

Test date
23 Jan
Day
Saturday
Time
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Seats
610
Upcoming
E

Unit E

Faculty of Fine Arts

Test date
8 Jan
Day
Friday
Time
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Seats
60
Upcoming
UnitFacultyDateDayTimeStatus
AFaculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences1 Jan 2027Friday10:00 AM – 11:00 AMUpcoming
EFaculty of Fine Arts8 Jan 2027Friday10:00 AM – 11:00 AMUpcoming
BFaculty of Arts and Faculty of Law15 Jan 2027Friday10:00 AM – 11:00 AMUpcoming
CFaculty of Business Studies22 Jan 2027Friday10:00 AM – 11:00 AMUpcoming
DFaculty of Social Science23 Jan 2027Saturday10:00 AM – 11:00 AMUpcoming

Marks Distribution#

The merit list is prepared on 100 marks, combining the MCQ test with your SSC and HSC GPA.

  • MCQ admission test 72
  • HSC / equivalent GPA 18
  • SSC / equivalent GPA 10
0.75per correct
−0.25per wrong
24per subject
1 hour10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
UnitTest subjects
APhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology
BBangla, English, General Knowledge
CEnglish, Mathematical Reasoning, Accounting & Business Organisation (Business group) / General Knowledge (other groups)
DBangla, English, Mathematical Reasoning & General Knowledge
EDrawing (practical, 45 marks), MCQ: Bangla, English, General Knowledge (27 marks)
  • The merit list is prepared on 100 marks: 72 for the MCQ test, 10 for SSC GPA and 18 for HSC GPA.
  • Each correct answer carries 0.75 marks and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, adjusted subject-wise.
  • Units A–D: three subjects of 24 marks each. Unit E: 45-mark practical (drawing) plus 27-mark MCQ, 9 marks per subject.
  • Music and Theatre (Unit B) and Film & Television (Unit D): shortlisted candidates sit a 50-mark practical test after the MCQ result; a separate fee applies.
  • Applicants under any quota must score at least 24 out of 72 in the MCQ, and not less than 25% (6 marks) in any subject.

Exam pattern and marks distribution follow the official 2025-26 admission guideline; the 2026-27 notice confirms an MCQ test from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in Dhaka for every unit.

Merit score calculator

Estimate your score out of 100 the way JnU prepares the merit list.

Estimated score0/ 100
MCQ marks: 0GPA marks: 0

Seat Plan#

The seat plan with centre, building and room for each roll range is published on the admission website shortly before each unit's test.

A

Unit A

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

  • Test date: 1 Jan 2027
  • Venue: Dhaka
To be announced
E

Unit E

Faculty of Fine Arts

  • Test date: 8 Jan 2027
  • Venue: Dhaka
To be announced
B

Unit B

Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Law

  • Test date: 15 Jan 2027
  • Venue: Dhaka
To be announced
C

Unit C

Faculty of Business Studies

  • Test date: 22 Jan 2027
  • Venue: Dhaka
To be announced
D

Unit D

Faculty of Social Science

  • Test date: 23 Jan 2027
  • Venue: Dhaka
To be announced

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Admission Result#

Results are published unit-wise on the admission website after each test. The merit position is combined with your subject choice for department allocation.

A

Unit A

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

  • Test date: 1 Jan 2027
Expected after the 1 January 2027 test
To be announcedCheck result
E

Unit E

Faculty of Fine Arts

  • Test date: 8 Jan 2027
Expected after the 8 January 2027 test
To be announcedCheck result
B

Unit B

Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Law

  • Test date: 15 Jan 2027
Expected after the 15 January 2027 test
To be announcedCheck result
C

Unit C

Faculty of Business Studies

  • Test date: 22 Jan 2027
Expected after the 22 January 2027 test
To be announcedCheck result
D

Unit D

Faculty of Social Science

  • Test date: 23 Jan 2027
Expected after the 23 January 2027 test
To be announcedCheck result

After the result

  1. 1Admission Result
  2. 2Subject Choice Form
  3. 3Subject Choice Result
  4. 4Final Admission
  5. 5Migration Result

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Subject Choice Form#

After the result is published, every qualified applicant must log in to admission.jnu.ac.bd and submit a unit-wise subject choice (order of preference). All subjects shown on the website must be ranked. The order cannot be changed later under any circumstance, so rank carefully.

  • Rank every department shown — leaving the list incomplete can cost you a seat.
  • Put the subject you want most at the top, regardless of your merit position.
  • Check department-specific grade requirements before ranking.
  • Download or screenshot the submitted choice list.

Subject Choice Result#

Jagannath University combines merit position and subject choice to publish department-wise selection lists. Candidates check the allotted department from the applicant Dashboard and complete admission within the published deadline.

Final Admission#

Selected candidates submit the following documents to the allotted department to complete admission:

Migration Result#

After admission, departments change automatically (auto-migration) according to your choice order and merit as seats become vacant. Migration results are published in phases on the admission portal.

  • Auto-migration is on by default after you are admitted.
  • To keep your current department, log in and press Migration-stop within the deadline.
  • If you do not stop migration in time, the change is automatic and must be accepted.
  • Vacant-seat notices may follow migration rounds; consent is given online within the stated window.

Quota Admission#

Quota candidates are first considered eligible if they score at least 24 out of 72 in the MCQ and not less than 25% in any subject.

QuotaCodeRate
Children of freedom fightersFFQ5%
Small ethnic groupsSEQ1% (max 1 per department)
Harijan & DalitHDQ1% (max 1 per department)
Differently abledPDQ0.5% (max 1 per department)
Ward (children/spouse of JnU staff)WQMax 1 per department
SportsSQMax 1 per department
Foreign nationalsFCQAll qualified candidates
Required documents
  • Freedom fighter: copy of Lal Muktibarta / government gazette and original certificate from the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs
  • Small ethnic group: original certificate from the Deputy Commissioner and community certificate from the group head
  • Harijan & Dalit: certificate from DC / Upazila Chairman / UNO / Union Parishad / Ward Commissioner
  • Differently abled: certificate or ID from the Ministry of Social Welfare
  • Sports: original certificate issued by BKSP
  • Ward: certificate from Jagannath University administration
  • Foreign nationals: copy of passport and citizenship

FAQ#

Quick answers to the most searched questions about JNU admission 2026-27.

When does the JNU admission application 2026-27 start?

Online application starts on 25 November 2026 at 12:00 PM and closes on 10 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, through admission.jnu.ac.bd.

What is the JNU admission test date 2026-27?

Unit A: 1 January 2027, Unit E: 8 January, Unit B: 15 January, Unit C: 22 January and Unit D: 23 January 2027. All tests run from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

What GPA is required to apply to Jagannath University?

Combined SSC + HSC GPA: Unit A 7.00 (min 3.00 in each), Unit B 6.00 (2.75), Unit C 6.50 (3.00), Unit D 6.00 (2.75) and Unit E 5.50 (2.50).

How much is the JNU application fee?

Tk 1,200 for each of Units A, B, C and D, and Tk 1,500 for Unit E. Mobile-banking service charge may apply.

Who can apply for JNU admission 2026-27?

Students who passed SSC/equivalent in 2023 or 2024 and HSC/equivalent in 2026 and meet the unit requirement.

Where will the JNU admission test be held?

All 2026-27 admission tests will be held in Dhaka. Your exact centre and seat appear on the admit card and seat plan.

Is there negative marking in the JNU admission test?

Yes. Under the latest guideline each correct answer gets 0.75 marks and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

How is the JNU merit list calculated?

Out of 100: 72 marks from the MCQ test, 18 from HSC GPA and 10 from SSC GPA. Use the merit calculator on this page to estimate your score.

How many seats are there at Jagannath University?

The 2025-26 guideline offered 2,815 seats: Unit A 840, B 785, C 520, D 610 and E 60. The 2026-27 figures will be confirmed in the new prospectus.

How do I download the JNU admit card?

Log in at admission.jnu.ac.bd with your HSC and SSC roll, mobile number and password, then download and print the admit card for each unit.

How can I check the JNU admission result?

Results are published unit-wise on admission.jnu.ac.bd. Log in to your applicant account or open the result notice/PDF. Follow our result page for live updates.

Can I change my subject choice later?

No. The subject choice order cannot be changed once submitted, so rank every subject carefully.

What is migration stop?

After admission, departments change automatically by your choice order. If you want to keep your current department, press Migration-stop in your portal within the deadline.

When do first-year classes start?

Academic activities of the 2026-27 Honours and BBA first year are scheduled to begin on 4 April 2027.

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