Jahangirnagar University (JU), located in Savar, Dhaka, has officially announced its admission process for the 2024-2025 academic year. The university invites applications from eligible students for its first-year undergraduate (Honours) programs across various faculties and institutes. This marks the beginning of the admission season for one of Bangladesh’s leading public universities. Prospective students should prepare to apply online through the official admission website.
Jahangirnagar University Admission 2025
The admission process for the 2024-2025 session at Jahangirnagar University is a key event for aspiring students. The application window opens on January 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM and closes on January 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Application fees vary by unit:
- A, B, C, and D Units: 700 Taka each.
- E Unit: 600 Taka.
- C1 Unit and Institute of Business Administration (IBA-JU): 500 Taka each.
- Note: A 1.2% service charge applies to all application fees, payable online via debit/credit cards or mobile banking.
The admission tests are tentatively scheduled between February 9, 2025, and February 19, 2025 (excluding Fridays and Saturdays). The final dates and detailed schedule will be announced later on the official admission website (ju-admission.org) and in daily newspapers.
Application Eligibility
- Academic Years: Passed SSC/equivalent in 2021 or later, and HSC/equivalent in 2023 or 2024.
- GPA Calculation: Total GPA includes the 4th subject for both SSC and HSC.
- Unit-Specific GPA Requirements:
- A Unit (Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, IIT): Minimum total GPA 8.50 (SSC+HSC). Minimum GPA 4.00 in each exam separately.
- B Unit (Faculty of Social Sciences), C Unit (Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Faculty of Law, Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture), E Unit (Faculty of Business Studies):
- Science group: Minimum total GPA 8.00.
- Humanities/Business/Other groups: Minimum total GPA 7.50.
- Minimum GPA 3.50 in each exam separately for all groups.
- C1 Unit (Drama & Dramatics, Fine Arts): Minimum total GPA 7.00. Minimum GPA 3.50 in each exam separately.
- D Unit (Faculty of Biological Sciences): Minimum total GPA 9.00. Minimum GPA 4.00 in each exam separately.
- IBA-JU:
- Science group: Minimum total GPA 8.50. Minimum GPA 4.25 in each exam separately.
- Humanities/Business/Other groups: Minimum total GPA 8.00. Minimum GPA 4.00 in each exam separately.
- GCE Requirements: O Level (passed 2019 or later) in at least 5 subjects and A Level (passed 2023 or 2024) in at least 2 subjects. Out of 7 subjects, minimum 4 ‘B’ grades and 3 ‘C’ grades are required. Specific subject grade requirements apply for A, B, and D units for A-Level students.
- HSC Subject Requirements: Specific minimum grades in relevant HSC subjects are required for admission into certain departments within each unit (details available in the circular).
To apply for Jahangirnagar University Admission 2025, students must meet the following criteria:
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the JU admission website:
ju-admission.org. - Verify minimum eligibility by providing necessary information.
- Confirm your mobile number (use your own or a guardian’s). You will receive a password for future logins. One mobile number can be used for multiple units, but not multiple applications in the same unit.
- Log in to your profile.
- Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (300×300 pixels, max 100 KB, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Upload your signature (300×80 pixels, max 60 KB, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Select the unit(s) you wish to apply for from the list of eligible units.
- Pay the application fee online for each selected unit using the available payment methods (debit/credit card, mobile banking). Follow the payment instructions on the website.
- GCE students need to upload scanned copies of their transcripts.
Admit Card Download
Admit cards will be available for download starting from February 2, 2025. Log in to your profile on ju-admission.org. You will see separate “Download Admit Card” options for each unit you applied for. Download and print each admit card. Keep them safe for the admission test.
Admission Test Date/ Schedule
The admission tests are tentatively scheduled between February 9, 2025, and February 19, 2025, excluding Fridays and Saturdays. The final, detailed schedule including specific dates and times for each unit test will be published on the ju-admission.org website and in newspapers later.
Seat Plan
Detailed information about the seat plan, including the test date, time, building name, and room number for each applicant, will be available on the admission website ju-admission.org before the exams. Applicants must check the website regularly for updates.
Admission Test Marks Distribution
The admission test for all units will be an 80-mark MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) exam. The duration is 55 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for filling the OMR sheet. 0.20 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The pass mark is 35% (i.e., 28 out of 80).
- A Unit: Bangla (3), English (3), Math (22), Physics (22), Chemistry (22), ICT (8).
- B Unit: Bangla (20), English (20), General Math (20), General Knowledge (15), Logical Analysis (5).
- C Unit: Bangla (20), English (20), General Knowledge & Subject-related topics (40).
- C1 Unit: Bangla (10), English (10), General Knowledge (20), Subject-related topics (40). Practical test required.
- D Unit: Bangla (4), English (4), IQ (4), Chemistry (24), Biology (44 – Botany 22, Zoology 22).
- E Unit:
- Business Studies Background: Bangla (20), English (20), Accounting (20), Management (20).
- Science/Humanities/Equivalent Background: Bangla (20), English (20), Math & Analytical Ability (20), Business-related GK (20).
- IBA-JU: Bangla (5), English (30), Mathematical Aptitude & IQ (30), Contemporary & Analytical Issues (15). Questions (except Bangla) will be in English.
Admission Test Result
The results of the admission tests will be published within a maximum of 7 days after the exam for each unit. Results will be available on the JU admission website (ju-admission.org) and the notice boards of the respective unit offices. Results will not be published in newspapers.
Next Procedure
- Merit List: A merit list will be prepared based on the total score, combining the admission test marks (out of 80) and GPA scores. SSC GPA will be multiplied by 1.5, and HSC GPA will be multiplied by 2.5 to calculate the GPA contribution (total 20 marks: (SSC GPA * 1.5) + (HSC GPA * 2.5)). The final score is out of 100 (80 from test + 20 from GPA).
- Selection: Based on the total score, a merit list containing up to 10 times the number of available seats for each department/unit will be published. For C1 Unit, the final merit list comes after the practical exam.
- Interview/Viva: The schedule for interviews (if applicable) for selected candidates will be announced later via the website and newspapers.
- Quota Admission: Applications for admission under various quotas will be accepted from eligible candidates after the admission test results are published. A separate notice will be issued for this.
Conclusion
Securing admission to Jahangirnagar University is a competitive process. Candidates preparing for the Jahangirnagar University Admission 2025 should carefully review the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and exam syllabus. Stay updated by regularly checking the official admission website ju-admission.org for the latest announcements, schedules, seat plans, and results.