National University Admission 2026 - Current Session Status
The current National University Honours admission cycle (2025-26 session) reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test, confirmed by mainstream news reporting. The online application window ran from 23 November 2025 and was extended to 22 February 2026, with a Tk 1,000 application fee. As of 1 September 2026, this session's application and test phase is complete based on confirmed reporting; downstream dates (merit lists, release slips) reported by other sites could not be independently verified for this page.
Quick facts
- National University's 2025-26 Honours admission application deadline was extended to 22 February 2026, per Prothom Alo.
- The 2025-26 session introduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test, the first in over ten years, per The Business Standard.
- Merit list and release slip dates for this session reported elsewhere online could not be independently verified for this page as of 1 September 2026.
If you're looking for the current status of National University's 2025-26 admission session, this page lays out exactly what's been confirmed by mainstream reporting - and flags what hasn't.
Direct answer
The National University Honours 2025-26 admission session reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test, and the application window - originally opening 23 November 2025 - was extended to 22 February 2026, with a Tk 1,000 application fee. These facts are confirmed by mainstream news reporting. As of 1 September 2026, that application and test phase appears complete; downstream dates like merit list publication reported elsewhere could not be independently verified for this page.
What's confirmed, with sources
| Detail | Confirmed value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Admission test reintroduced | 100-mark MCQ test, first in 10+ years | The Business Standard |
| Original application window | Opened 23 November 2025, 4:00 pm | Prothom Alo |
| Extended application deadline | 22 February 2026 (midnight) | Prothom Alo |
| Application fee | Tk 1,000, paid via mobile banking or to college | Prothom Alo |
| Admission test format | 100 MCQ questions, answered within 1 hour | Prothom Alo |
| Merit list weighting | 100 marks test + 100 marks from board results (40% SSC, 60% HSC GPA) | Prothom Alo |
What's reported but not independently verified here
Several third-party sites report specific dates for the admission test itself, the 1st and 2nd merit lists, a merit list migration/quota result, and a release slip result for this session. During research for this page, none of those specific downstream dates could be traced to mainstream news coverage or a working, official National University notice - they only appear on aggregator sites that frequently disagree with each other on other results and dates. Because of that, this page does not restate those specific dates as fact.
To check your actual current status, use the official channel directly:
- nu.ac.bd/admissions - official admission portal
- Your college's admission/exam section, for session-specific guidance
If you're looking at a future session
This page describes the confirmed facts of the 2025-26 session specifically. If National University opens a new admission cycle after this one, its dates, fee, and possibly its test format could differ - always check the current official circular for your specific session rather than assuming these figures repeat automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Has the National University 2025-26 admission application closed?
Yes, based on mainstream reporting - the application deadline was extended to 22 February 2026. If you're looking at a future session rather than 2025-26, check the official portal for that session's own timeline, since it will differ.
What was the National University admission fee for 2025-26?
Tk 1,000, payable via mobile banking or directly to the applicant's chosen college, per Prothom Alo's reporting on the application deadline extension.
Was there an admission test for the 2025-26 session?
Yes. National University reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test for Honours after more than ten years without one, confirmed by The Business Standard. The test format was 100 questions to be answered within one hour.
When were the merit lists published for 2025-26?
Several sites report specific 1st and 2nd merit list dates and a release slip date for this session, but none of those specific dates could be traced to mainstream news or an official NU notice independently verified for this page. Check result status directly at nu.ac.bd/admissions rather than relying on an unverified date.
Official sources
- National University admission portal - official application status
- The Business Standard
- Prothom Alo
Related National University pages
- National University Admission
- National University Honours Admission
- National University Admission Result
Written by Afrina Monjur.
Frequently asked questions
- Has the National University 2025-26 admission application closed?
- Yes, based on mainstream reporting - the application deadline was extended to 22 February 2026. If you're looking at a future session rather than 2025-26, check the official portal for that session's own timeline, since it will differ.
- What was the National University admission fee for 2025-26?
- Tk 1,000, payable via mobile banking or directly to the applicant's chosen college, per Prothom Alo's reporting on the application deadline extension.
- Was there an admission test for the 2025-26 session?
- Yes. National University reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test for Honours after more than ten years without one, confirmed by The Business Standard. The test format was 100 questions to be answered within one hour.
- When were the merit lists published for 2025-26?
- Several sites report specific 1st and 2nd merit list dates and a release slip date for this session, but none of those specific dates could be traced to mainstream news or an official NU notice independently verified for this page. Check result status directly at nu.ac.bd/admissions rather than relying on an unverified date.