National University Honours Admission - Eligibility and Process
National University Honours admission is for students who have passed HSC (or an equivalent qualification) and want to enroll in the 4-year Bachelor of Honours programme at an NU-affiliated college. As of the 2025-26 session, this includes a 100-mark MCQ admission test in addition to your SSC/HSC results, confirmed by mainstream news reporting. Apply only through the official portal at nu.ac.bd/admissions.
Quick facts
- National University reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test for Honours starting with the 2025-26 session, the first in over ten years, per The Business Standard.
- For the 2025-26 session, the Honours merit list reportedly combined 100 test marks with 100 marks derived from SSC/HSC GPA (40%/60% weighting), per Prothom Alo.
- Honours admission applications go only through the official portal at nu.ac.bd/admissions.
If you're planning to apply for National University's Honours programme, this page covers eligibility, the (reintroduced) admission test, and how the application process works.
Direct answer
National University Honours admission is open to students who have passed HSC or an equivalent qualification, applying through the official portal at nu.ac.bd/admissions. As of the 2025-26 session, the process includes a 100-mark MCQ admission test alongside your SSC/HSC results - a change confirmed by mainstream reporting after more than a decade without a test.
Who can apply
Eligibility for Honours admission depends on your HSC (or equivalent) result and subject combination, with specific GPA thresholds and subject requirements set in each session's official circular. Because these criteria can change between sessions, don't rely on a previous year's requirements - check the current circular linked from nu.ac.bd/admissions before assuming you're eligible for a specific subject or college.
The admission test (reintroduced for 2025-26)
For the 2025-26 session, National University brought back a formal admission test after more than ten years, according to The Business Standard. Confirmed details for this session:
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Time: answered within one hour
- Separate tests were reportedly held for Humanities, Science, and Business Studies streams
If you're checking a future session, confirm whether the test format has changed via the current official circular rather than assuming it stays identical.
How the merit list works
For the 2025-26 session, per Prothom Alo's reporting, the merit list combines:
- 100 marks from the admission test
- 100 marks derived from your board results - 40% from SSC GPA, 60% from HSC GPA (including the 4th subject)
That's a 200-mark total. National University prepares merit lists subject-wise, separately for each college - so your position depends on the specific college and subject combination you applied for, not a single nationwide ranking.
How to apply - general steps
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria in the current official circular.
- Go to the official application portal linked from nu.ac.bd/admissions.
- Fill in your SSC/HSC information and select your preferred colleges and subject combinations.
- Pay the application fee as instructed (Tk 1,000 for the 2025-26 session, via mobile banking or directly to the college).
- If an admission test applies to your session, note the test date, centre, and format from your admit card.
- Check the merit list and any release slip process through the official portal once published.
A note on specific dates
Beyond the confirmed facts above, many sites publish specific test dates, merit list dates, and release slip dates for the 2025-26 session. During research for this page, those specific dates could not be independently traced to mainstream news or a verifiable official NU notice - see National University Admission 2026 for the full breakdown of what is and isn't confirmed for this session.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for National University Honours admission?
Generally, students who have passed HSC or an equivalent qualification, subject to the specific GPA and subject-combination criteria stated in that session's official circular. Eligibility criteria can change between sessions, so always check the current circular rather than a previous year's requirements.
Is there an admission test for National University Honours?
Yes, as of the 2025-26 session. National University reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test after more than ten years without one, confirmed by The Business Standard - candidates answer 100 questions within one hour.
How is the Honours merit list calculated?
For the 2025-26 session, per Prothom Alo's reporting: 100 marks from the admission test plus 100 marks derived from board results (40% from SSC GPA, 60% from HSC GPA), for a total of 200. Confirm the current formula for your session via the official circular, since weighting can change.
How do I apply for National University Honours admission?
Through the official online application linked from nu.ac.bd/admissions - select your preferred colleges and subject combinations, pay the application fee as instructed, and follow the steps in that session's official circular.
Official sources
- National University admission portal - official application
- The Business Standard
- Prothom Alo
Related National University pages
- National University Admission
- National University Admission 2026
- National University Honours Admission Circular
- National University Honours Result
Written by Afrina Monjur.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is eligible for National University Honours admission?
- Generally, students who have passed HSC or an equivalent qualification, subject to the specific GPA and subject-combination criteria stated in that session's official circular. Eligibility criteria can change between sessions, so always check the current circular rather than a previous year's requirements.
- Is there an admission test for National University Honours?
- Yes, as of the 2025-26 session. National University reintroduced a 100-mark MCQ admission test after more than ten years without one, confirmed by The Business Standard - candidates answer 100 questions within one hour.
- How is the Honours merit list calculated?
- For the 2025-26 session, per Prothom Alo's reporting: 100 marks from the admission test plus 100 marks derived from board results (40% from SSC GPA, 60% from HSC GPA), for a total of 200. Confirm the current formula for your session via the official circular, since weighting can change.
- How do I apply for National University Honours admission?
- Through the official online application linked from nu.ac.bd/admissions - select your preferred colleges and subject combinations, pay the application fee as instructed, and follow the steps in that session's official circular.