Jagannath University (JnU) recently concluded its admission process for the 2024-2025 academic year. Results for various units like B, C, and D were announced in late March 2025. Students who passed were asked to submit their subject preferences online in early April 2025. This marked the completion of the admission tests which ran through January and February 2025 for different units. Notably, this cycle saw JnU conducting its admission tests under its own management again, after participating in a cluster system for a few years. As aspiring students look towards the next cycle, understanding the Jagannath University Admission 2025 process is crucial. All official information and updates will be available on the Jagannath University admission website: https://admission.jnu.ac.bd.
Jagannath Admission 2025
The admission process for the four-year undergraduate (Honours) and BBA programs typically involves several stages. Based on the 2024-2025 timeline, the Jagannath University Admission 2025 cycle (for the 2025-2026 academic session) is expected to begin towards the end of 2025. The process generally starts with an online application call. Key phases include a primary application, shortlisting of eligible candidates, a final application stage for those shortlisted, admit card download, the admission test itself, result publication, and finally, the admission procedures for selected candidates. Keep a close watch on the official admission portal (https://admission.jnu.ac.bd) for the official announcement and exact dates for the 2025-2026 session.
Application Eligibility
To apply for Jagannath University Admission 2025, students generally need to meet specific academic criteria based on past cycles:
- Applicants must have passed their SSC/equivalent exam in 2022 or 2023 and their HSC/equivalent exam in 2025 (based on the previous pattern of requiring the current year’s HSC result).
- Minimum GPA requirements vary by unit (faculty). For the 2024-25 session, the requirements were:
- Unit-A (Science & Life and Earth Science): Minimum total GPA of 8.0 in SSC and HSC (both from Science background), with at least GPA 3.5 in each.
- Unit-B (Arts & Law): Minimum total GPA of 7.0 in SSC and HSC (from any background), with at least GPA 3.0 in each.
- Unit-C (Business Studies): Minimum total GPA of 7.5 in SSC and HSC (from any background), with at least GPA 3.0 in each.
- Unit-D (Social Science): Minimum total GPA of 7.0 in SSC and HSC (from any background), with at least GPA 3.0 in each.
- Unit-E (Fine Arts): Minimum total GPA of 6.5 in SSC and HSC (from any background), with at least GPA 3.0 in each.
- Students from Bangladesh Open University (BOU), English Medium (O/A Levels), or foreign education boards can also apply, but may need an equivalence certificate obtained through the JnU admission website.
- For A-Level students, specific grade requirements apply (e.g., minimum 5 subjects in O-Level and 2 in A-Level with specific grades like B and C).
Primary Application
The first step is the primary online application.
- Visit the official admission website (https://admission.jnu.ac.bd).
- Click on the application link and provide HSC/SSC roll numbers, board, passing year, and a valid mobile number.
- Confirm the displayed information. A password will be sent to the provided mobile number.
- Log in using the applicant details and password.
- The dashboard will show the units the applicant is eligible for.
- Apply for desired units by clicking the relevant ‘Apply’ button. Subject lists for each unit can be viewed.
- Pay the primary application fee (Tk 100 + service charge for the 2024-25 cycle) for each applied unit separately using mobile banking services like bKash or Rocket. Detailed payment steps are usually provided on the website.
- Download and save the payment slip after successful payment.
The primary application window for the 2024-25 session was in early December 2024. Expect a similar timeframe for the 2025-26 session.

Eligible List
After the primary application deadline, JnU publishes a list of eligible candidates selected for the admission test. For the 2024-25 session, approximately 40,000 applicants per unit were shortlisted based on merit (SSC/HSC GPA and HSC total marks). If multiple students had the same score at the cutoff point, all were included. This list is published on the university website, and candidates are also notified via SMS. Only these shortlisted candidates can proceed to the final application stage.
Final Application
Shortlisted candidates must complete the final application process:
- Log in again to the admission portal (
https://admission.jnu.ac.bd
). - Upload a recent passport-size photograph (specific dimensions and format required, e.g., 300×300 pixels, max 150KB JPG, white background for 2024-25) and a signature (e.g., 300×80 pixels for 2024-25).
- Submit subject choices in order of preference for the applied unit(s). This is crucial as the preference order cannot be changed later.
- Upload necessary documents if applying under any quota (e.g., Freedom Fighter, Tribal, Differently Abled, Ward, etc.). Quota must be mentioned during this application phase.
- Review all entered information carefully before final submission, as changes are not possible afterward.
- Pay the final application/admission test fee (Tk 700 + service charge per unit for 2024-25) using mobile banking.
- Submit the application finally.
The final application window for the 2024-25 session was in late December 2024.
Admit Card Download
After successfully completing the final application and payment, the Admit Card becomes available for download from the admission portal. Applicants must log in, download, and print the admit card. This card is mandatory for entering the examination hall. It must be presented to the invigilator during the exam for signature and kept safely for the final admission process if selected.
Admission Test Date
Jagannath University conducts separate admission tests for each unit (A, B, C, D, E) on different dates, usually in multiple shifts. The schedule for the 2024-2025 session was:
- Unit-E (Fine Arts): January 31, 2025
- Unit-D (Social Science): February 14, 2025
- Unit-B (Arts & Law): February 15, 2025
- Unit-A (Science & Life/Earth Science): February 22, 2025
- Unit-C (Business Studies): February 28, 2025
Tests were held in morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. The exact dates and times for the Jagannath University Admission 2025 (2025-2026 session) will be announced on the official website.
Seat Plan
The detailed seat plan, indicating the specific room and location for each candidate, is typically published on the university’s admission website a couple of days before the respective unit’s exam date. Applicants are also informed via SMS on their registered mobile number.
Admission Test Marks Distribution
The admission test generally evaluates candidates based on a total of 100 marks, distributed as follows (based on 2024-25 pattern):
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): 24 Marks
- Written Test: 48 Marks
- SSC/Equivalent GPA: 12 Marks
- HSC/Equivalent GPA: 16 Marks
Exceptions:
- Unit-E (Fine Arts): Has a 48-mark practical (drawing) test instead of the written test. The test duration is 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Specific Departments (Unit-B: Music, Drama; Unit-D: Film & Television): Require an additional practical test (50 marks) after passing the MCQ and written tests. A minimum score (e.g., 20 marks for 2024-25) is needed in the practical test.
The test duration for Units A, B, C, and D is typically 1 hour. Exam subjects vary by unit. Calculators and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
Admission Test Result
Admission test results for each unit are published separately on the official admission website (https://admission.jnu.ac.bd) a few days or weeks after the test date. Students can check their results by logging into their applicant dashboard using their credentials. The results usually show subject-wise marks, merit position, and other relevant details. For the 2024-25 cycle, results for units B, C, and D were published on March 23, 2025.
Next Procedure
After the results are published:
- Subject Choice Submission: Candidates who qualify need to submit their preferred list of subjects online within a specified timeframe.
- Merit List & Department Allocation: Based on the admission test score, GPA scores, and submitted subject preferences, final merit lists are prepared, and candidates are allocated departments.
- Auto-Migration: An auto-migration system usually operates, where students might be moved to a higher-preference subject if seats become available. Students can choose to stop auto-migration after getting admitted to an allocated department within a specific deadline.
- Admission & Document Submission: Selected candidates must complete admission formalities by paying fees and submitting necessary original documents to their allocated department. Required documents typically include:
- Invigilator-signed Admit Card.
- Recent passport-size photos.
- Online-printed admission form.
- Original SSC and HSC mark sheets.
- Attested photocopies of SSC/HSC mark sheets.
- Quota Verification: Candidates admitted under quotas must provide original certificates/documents for verification (e.g., Freedom Fighter certificates, tribal certificates, disability certificates from relevant authorities, BKSP certificates, Ward certificates from JnU administration).
Conclusion
Jagannath University Admission 2025 is a competitive process requiring careful attention to deadlines and procedures. While this article provides a detailed overview based on the previous year’s process and recent updates, prospective students must regularly check the official Jagannath University admission website (https://admission.jnu.ac.bd) for the definitive schedule, guidelines, and any changes for the 2025-2026 academic session.