Everything you need to know about the GST cluster admission system comprising 24 public universities in Bangladesh.
The General, Science, and Technology (GST) cluster admission has revolutionized university entry in Bangladesh by allowing students to take a single exam for 24 public universities.
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum GPA requirement varies by unit (A, B, C). For Science (A Unit), it is typically a minimum total GPA of 8.00 (with at least 3.50 in both SSC and HSC). For Humanities (B Unit) and Commerce (C Unit), it is slightly lower.
Exam Pattern
The exam is a 100-mark MCQ test.
- There is negative marking (-0.25 per wrong answer).
- The pass mark is generally 30, but securing a seat requires a score of 55+ depending on the year's difficulty.
University Selection Process
After the GST results are published, universities issue individual circulars. Students must apply separately to the universities they prefer, using their GST score. The universities then publish merit lists based on GST scores and HSC/SSC GPAs.
Top Universities in GST
Jagannath University (JnU), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), and Khulna University (KU) are the most competitive institutions within the GST cluster.