DHAKA, July 25 (V7N) – The Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs of Bangladesh has officially published the admission policy for the 2025–26 academic year for Class XI (Higher Secondary level). The policy was released on Thursday and signed by Md. Abdul Kuddus, Deputy Secretary of the Government College-1 Section under the Secondary and Higher Education Division.
 
As per the announced policy, the admission process will take place in three phases, with the first phase of online application starting on July 30 and continuing until August 11. Results of the first phase will be announced on August 20 at 8 PM, followed by two additional phases of application, confirmation, and migration processes. Final admissions are scheduled to take place between September 7–14, and classes for Class XI will begin on September 15.
 
Key Highlights of the 2025–26 Admission Policy:
Application Phases:
 
First Phase: Applications open from July 30 to August 11. Results will be published on August 20.
 
Second Phase: Applications from August 21–22. Results on August 28. Confirmation required on August 29–30.
 
Third Phase: Applications from August 31 to September 1. Final results on September 3. Confirmation by September 4.
 
Final Migration Results: Published on September 5.
 
Application Fee Increased:
The online application fee has been raised from Tk 150 to 220, an increase of Tk 70 compared to the previous academic year.
 
Eligibility Based on SSC Results:
As in previous years, no admission test or lottery will be held. Admission will be based solely on SSC and equivalent examination results. However, institutions such as Notre Dame College, Dhaka, may conduct independent admission procedures.
 
Preference for College Selection:
Students may apply to a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 colleges or equivalent institutions. Admission will be allocated based on merit, applicable quota, and preferences listed by the student.
 
Quota System:
A total of 7% of seats will be reserved under quotas:
 
5% for children of freedom fighters only (not applicable to grandchildren).
 
If no eligible candidates are found under quota, the seats must be filled with general merit-based applicants.
 
SSC Result Reassessment Applicants:
Students whose SSC results changed due to answer script challenges may apply on August 13 and 14.
 
College Preference Modification:
Students can modify their college preference list on August 15.
 
Migration Process:
The first migration result will be published on August 28, and the second migration result on September 3.
 
Deadlines for Confirmation:
If a student fails to confirm their admission within the given deadline of any phase, their application will be automatically cancelled.
 
Centralized Admission System:
This year's admission will again be conducted centrally and online under the supervision of the Dhaka Education Board, with technical assistance from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
 
The new policy ensures a smoother and more flexible admission process, allowing broader access to higher secondary education and accommodating more newly eligible students due to age criteria and migration flexibility.
 
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