The results of  Dhaka University ‘Kha’ unit admission test for 2020-21 academic session were published Tuesday with a pass rate 16.89 per cent. Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman unveiled the results at Professor Abdul Matin Chowdhury virtual classroom at noon. Read: Buzz back as in-person classes resume at Dhaka University 7,012 students passed the exam among 41,524 participants against 2,378 available seats. DU Pro-VC (Administration) Mohammad Samad, Treasurer Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed, dean of DU arts faculty and convener of the admission committee Prof Dr Abu Md Delwar Hossain, online admission committee convener Prof Dr Md Mostafizur Rahman were, among others, present. The admission test results are available on university website admission.eis.du.ac.bd. It can also be checked by sending SMS 'DU Kha ' to 16321. Successful candidates will have to choose subject through the admission website between November 8 and 15.  Read: Vaccination campaign in Dhaka University starts from Monday to jab its students, teachers and staff For reexamining the exam script, candidates have to contact the Dean of Arts Faculty between November 8 and 15. The admission test of ‘Kha’ unit  was held on October 2.

Rajshahi University authority started admission test for the 2020-21 academic session on Monday. 'C' unit 1st shift exams started at 9.30 am and ended at 10.30 am. The 2nd and 3rd shift examinations will be held from 12pm to 1 pm and from 3 pm to  4pm respectively. Read:Dhaka University’s ‘Kha’ unit admission test held According to the university authorities, a total of 44,194 candidates applied for 'C' unit, 43,558 for 'A' unit, and 39,895 for 'B' unit. RU pro-vice-chancellor professor Sultan Ul Islam said, “We have already completed all the preparations for the admission test. 'C' unit exams have started today.” Read:DU admission tests held for the first time in all divisional cities 'A' unit exams will be held Tuesday and 'B' unit exams on October 06. Rajshahi University authority decided to allow female candidates to stay in the female residential halls but no guardians are allowed there.

Thousands of students on Friday sat for tests seeking admission to Dhaka University in the exams held for the first time in Dhaka and seven other divisional cities to avoid hassles and possible Covid-19 infections. The 90-minute tests starting from 11am were held for ‘Ka’ unit for the 2020-21 academic session. "The exams were held are in a peaceful manner and no untoward incident was reported," Dhaka University Proctor AKM Golam Rabbani told UNB. Read: DU admission tests at all divisional cities from Oct 1 "We have contacted the vice chancellors of universities in different divisions. They told us that the tests are going on smoothly. The students are following the health rules," DU Vice Chancellor Prof Akhtaruzzaman told a press briefing.

The 'D' unit intake test for the first year honours’ courses under 2020-21 academic session of Theology and Islamic Studies faculty of Islamic University will be held on the campus in Kushtia on November 2. The admission tests of the university’s other faculties, will be held under unified entry test system. Read: Islamic University waives transport, hall fees from period of Covid-19 closure The decision was made at an emergency meeting of IU central admission test committee with its vice-chancellor Professor Shaikh Abdus Salam in the chair. A press release, signed by IU acting registrar M Ataur Rahman, was issued in this regard Sunday noon. The admission test will  be held separately as there is no such subjects in other public universities, IU acting registrar said. The regular classes and examinations of all departments will remain closed during the admission test, he added. The uniform admission tests of 20 public universities will be held from October 17 to 24 across the country. Read: Islamic University to start final exams from Sept 12 On January 23, 2020, the University Grants Commission decided to introduce a uniform entry test for all public universities across the country from the academic year 2020-21, aiming at reducing the sufferings of the admission-seekers and their guardians. The universities that are taking centralised admission tests are Islamic University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Khulna University, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Jagannath University, Comilla University, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Begum Rokeya University Rangpur, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Barisal University and Patuakhali Science and Technology University.

The application process for cluster admission tests at 20 universities for the 2020-21 academic year begins on April 1. It will continue until April 15, according to a notification signed by Jagannath University Registrar and member secretary of the integrated admission committee engineer Md Ohiduzzaman on Wednesday. Students who meet the minimum qualifications will be allowed to apply.  Read Now, UGC proposes cluster admission test Those who have passed HSC/Alim and equivalent examinations in 2019 or 2020 can apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 8 for studying Science subjects, a minimum GPA of 7.5 for Commerce and a minimum GPA of 7 for Humanities. However, the aspirants must also have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in both SSC and HSC examinations. Also read: Cluster admission tests:  Applications from April 1-15; tests from June 19 Only for this year, students who have passed HSC in 2019 and 2020 will be able to participate in the admission test because of the Coronavirus outbreak. From next year, students will only be allowed to sit entry tests the same year they pass HSC. Students won't have to pay any fee for the initial application for the cluster tests. After initial scrutiny, students who are eligible for admission tests will be informed through SMS on April 23. Also read: Cluster admission test: DU students against any change Initially selected students have to file the final application between April 24 and May 20 by depositing Tk 500 through mobile banking services. Applicants can download the admit cards from June 1 to June 10. Detailed admission test-related information will be published in national dailies and at www.gstadmission.ac.bd.  Entry tests will start at 12pm at respective venues. A student can select five centres. Students who passed in 2019 and got into universities will not be able to choose the educational institutions they are currently studying at as centres for the test. Read DU admission-seekers demand reinstatement of previous GPA system