Public Universities in Bangladesh

Explore admission info, exam patterns, and free mock tests for all 55 public universities.

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DU

University of Dhaka

📍 Dhaka • Est. 1921 • 🎓 37,000 students

The oldest and largest university in Bangladesh, offering undergraduate admission through unit-based tests (A, B, C, D, E units).

MCQ (unit-based)October–December
BUET

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

📍 Dhaka • Est. 1962 • 🎓 7,000 students

The premier engineering university in Bangladesh. Extremely competitive admission with a centralized entrance exam.

MCQ + Written (Math, Physics, Chemistry)November–January
RU

University of Rajshahi

📍 Rajshahi • Est. 1953 • 🎓 33,000 students

The second-largest university in Bangladesh, located in Rajshahi. Offers unit-based admission tests similar to DU.

MCQ (unit-based)November–January
CU

University of Chittagong

📍 Chittagong • Est. 1966 • 🎓 27,000 students

Located in Chittagong with a scenic campus. Conducts cluster-based admission tests.

MCQ (unit-based)November–February
JU

Jahangirnagar University

📍 Savar, Dhaka • Est. 1970 • 🎓 14,000 students

A fully residential public university near Dhaka, known for its beautiful campus and competitive admission.

MCQ (unit-based)November–January
KU

Khulna University

📍 Khulna • Est. 1991 • 🎓 7,500 students

A multi-disciplinary university in Khulna division with growing academic reputation.

MCQ + WrittenDecember–February
SUST

Shahjalal University of Science & Technology

📍 Sylhet • Est. 1991 • 🎓 10,000 students

A leading science and technology university in Sylhet. Known for its engineering and applied science programs.

MCQNovember–January
IU

Islamic University

📍 Kushtia • Est. 1979 • 🎓 18,000 students

Located in Kushtia, offering admission through cluster-based entrance examinations.

MCQDecember–February
JnU

Jagannath University

📍 Dhaka • Est. 2005 • 🎓 22,000 students

A public university in Old Dhaka, popular among Dhaka-based students for its central location.

MCQNovember–January
CoU

Comilla University

📍 Comilla • Est. 2006 • 🎓 8,000 students

A newer public university in Comilla participating in the GST cluster admission system.

MCQ (cluster)January–March
BUP

Bangladesh University of Professionals

📍 Dhaka • Est. 2008 • 🎓 9,000 students

Administered by the armed forces, BUP is known for strong discipline, timely graduation, and competitive admission.

MCQFebruary–April
DMC

Dhaka Medical College

📍 Dhaka • Est. 1946 • 🎓 1,500 students

The most prestigious medical college in Bangladesh. Admission is highly competitive and centralized through DGME.

MCQ (Centralized)April
BRUR

Begum Rokeya University

📍 Rangpur • Est. 2008 • 🎓 8,500 students

A public university in northern Bangladesh participating in the GST admission system.

MCQ (cluster)January–March
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