📢 Admission Notice 2026-2027

Official admission circular with downloadable PDF.

Policy Officially Approved — Schedule Still Marked Draft 📅 2026-08-24

XI Class Admission Policy 2026-2027 Approved; Draft Schedule Shows Application from 2 September 2026

The Ministry of Education's Secondary and Higher Education Division has officially issued the 'একাদশ শ্রেণিতে ভর্তির নীতিমালা' (XI Class Admission Policy) 2026-2027 (Memo No. 37.00.0000.067.14.01.2016-282, dated 24 August 2026), signed on behalf of the Secretary. Admission continues to be based solely on SSC/Dakhil or equivalent results with no admission test; students choose a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 college/madrasah preferences online. A schedule table attached to the policy (still labelled 'draft' pending a formal board notice under policy clauses 3.9 and 6.0) sets out: online application from 2 to 10 September 2026 (until 8:00 PM); a separate window on 12–13 September 2026 (until 8:00 PM) covering both students whose results change after SSC re-scrutiny and any applicant who wants to change their college preferences; publication of the selected-students' result on 17 September 2026 at 8:00 PM; a confirmation ('নিশ্চায়ন') deadline of 19 September 2026 at 8:00 PM, after which unconfirmed selections and applications are cancelled; admission processing from 20 to 22 September 2026; and classes beginning 23 September 2026 (Wednesday). The policy also newly specifies, for the 2026-2027 session only, quota seats of 1% for children of Ministry of Education staff, up to 2% total for staff of subordinate departments, and 5% for children/grandchildren of Freedom Fighters and Martyred Freedom Fighters. This schedule applies to the BUET-supported central system covering nearly all colleges and madrasahs except a few standalone institutions such as Notre Dame College, Holy Cross College, St. Joseph Higher Secondary School and St. Gregory's High School & College, each of which runs its own separate admission process.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

GPA requirements and rules to apply.

Students who passed SSC, Dakhil or equivalent examination in the current year or the previous two years are eligible (policy clause 2.1). Admission is based on results only — there is no admission test. Minimum GPA requirements depend on the chosen group and education board, and individual colleges may set their own minimum above the national floor (policy clause 3.6).

SSC Group Science (HSC) Humanities (HSC) Business Studies (HSC)
Science Allowed (GPA dependent) Allowed Allowed
Humanities Not Allowed Allowed Allowed
Business Studies Not Allowed Allowed Allowed
📝 Important notes:
  • Per policy clause 2.3: Science-group SSC passers may choose Science, Humanities or Business Studies; Humanities-group passers may choose Humanities or Business Studies, and Business Studies-group passers may choose Business Studies or Humanities; graduates of any group may apply to Islamic Studies, Home Science or Music; Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board Science-group passers may choose Science, Humanities or Business Studies, while its General and Mujaddid/Mahir group passers may choose any group except Science.
  • Dhaka Metro area colleges typically require higher GPA than the national minimum, and individual colleges may set their own higher floor.
  • Quota applicable ONLY for the 2026-2027 session (policy clause 3.3): 1% of seats for children of Ministry of Education officers/staff; up to 2% total (1%+1%) for children of officers/staff of subordinate departments at divisional, metropolitan and district-level institutions; 5% of seats for children/grandchildren of Freedom Fighters and Martyred Freedom Fighters, subject to verified certificates. Unfilled quota seats revert to the general merit list.
  • Foreign-board candidates must obtain an equivalence certificate from Dhaka Education Board before applying (policy clause 2.2).
  • Merit is ranked primarily by total marks. For Science-group ties on GPA: General Math/Higher Math and Biology marks are compared first, then, if still tied, English, Physics and Chemistry marks in that order. For Humanities and Business Studies ties: English, Math and Bangla marks are compared in that order (policy clause 3.4).
  • Students awaiting or affected by SSC/equivalent result re-scrutiny outcomes are separately accommodated in the 12–13 September 2026 window of the 2026-2027 draft schedule.
  • Once admitted, a student's original academic transcript cannot be transferred to another institution without the relevant board's prior approval (policy clause 5.9).

🔎 Find Your College

Filter by your GPA, district, group and college type to see exactly which colleges match your eligibility.

The College Finder lets you search through every Education Board's official college list. Filter by Board, District, Thana, Group, Gender and your SSC GPA — the tool will highlight only the colleges you qualify for.

📝 How to Apply (3 Phases)

Application happens in three phases. Each phase has its own start/end date and merit list.

1
Main Application (Draft Schedule) Closed
Start
02 September 2026 (Wednesday)
End
10 September 2026 (Thursday), 8:00 PM
Merit
17 September 2026

Open to all eligible SSC/Dakhil/equivalent students, including those who applied for result re-scrutiny (recheck) if they qualify. Choose a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 college/madrasah preferences. No admission test — selection is based on results, preferences and applicable quota.

2
Re-scrutiny-Affected Students & Preference Changes Closed
Start
12 September 2026 (Saturday)
End
13 September 2026 (Sunday), 8:00 PM
Merit
17 September 2026

For students whose SSC/equivalent result changed following board result re-scrutiny, and for any applicant who wants to change their college/group preference order. Both actions share this same window in the draft schedule.

💰 Application Fee: BDT 220  |  Apply Online ↗

Application Steps

  1. 1Visit the official portal at xiclassadmission.gov.bd.
  2. 2Click on Apply and enter your SSC roll, board, year and registration number.
  3. 3Verify your information and choose a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 college / group preferences in order of priority.
  4. 4Pay the BDT 220 application fee via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or Sonali e-Sheba before applying.
  5. 5Submit the form and download the application copy as PDF for your records.
  6. 6If your SSC/equivalent result changed after re-scrutiny, or you want to change your preferences, use the 12–13 September 2026 window.
  7. 7Check the selected-students' result on 17 September 2026 using your SSC roll and board.
  8. 8If selected, confirm ('নিশ্চায়ন') your admission by 19 September 2026, 8:00 PM, using the student login, then complete physical admission 20–22 September 2026.

💳 Payment Instructions

Application fee: BDT 220 (non-refundable), per the approved policy. Pay before submitting the application form.

💗 bKash *247#
  1. Dial *247# or open the bKash app and choose Pay Bill.
  2. Select Education → XI Class Admission.
  3. Enter your SSC roll, board and year as reference.
  4. Pay BDT 220 and save the Transaction ID.
🧡 Nagad *167#
  1. Dial *167# or open the Nagad app.
  2. Choose Bill Pay → Education.
  3. Select XI Class Admission.
  4. Enter SSC roll and board information.
  5. Pay BDT 220 and note the TrxID.
💜 Rocket *322#
  1. Dial *322# from the registered mobile number.
  2. Choose Bill Pay → Education.
  3. Use Biller ID for XI Class Admission and enter SSC roll/board/year.
  4. Confirm BDT 220 payment with PIN.
🏦 Sonali e-Sheba Online
  1. Open the Sonali e-Sheba portal or app.
  2. Select Education → XI Class Admission Fee.
  3. Enter required information (SSC roll, board, year).
  4. Pay BDT 220 and download the e-receipt.

📊 Merit Lists (3 Phases)

A merit list is published after each application phase. Selected students must confirm within the deadline.

  • Selection Result (Draft Schedule) 📅 17 September 2026 (Thursday), 8:00 PM Closed

    Per the draft schedule attached to the 24 August 2026 policy circular, only one selection result is listed for this compressed session — check xiclassadmission.gov.bd for the board's formal confirmation notice.

    Check Result ↗

🔍 Check Your Result

Use your SSC roll number and board on the official portal to view your merit / migration / confirmation status.

🔁 Migration Results

Auto-upgrade to higher-preference colleges. No need to re-confirm if migrated.

Migration (Not Specified in 24 Aug 2026 Schedule)

📅 To be announced

The draft schedule attached to the 24 August 2026 policy circular does not list separate migration round dates for 2026-2027; it moves directly from the 17 September result to a single student confirmation deadline (19 September) and admission (20–22 September). Confirm with the board's formal notice whether automatic migration will still occur.

ℹ️ How migration works: After every merit list except the last, a migration round automatically upgrades your selected college to a higher-preference college if a seat opens up. You don't need to do anything — confirmed students are eligible automatically.

✅ Admission Confirmation

Confirm your admission within the deadline after each merit list.

🪪 Confirmation Steps

  1. Log in to xiclassadmission.gov.bd using SSC roll and board.
  2. Check your selected college on the dashboard.
  3. Click Confirm Admission ('নিশ্চায়ন') and pay the BDT 340 confirmation fee via bKash/Nagad/Rocket/Sonali before 19 September 2026, 8:00 PM.
  4. Complete physical admission at the college from 20 to 22 September 2026 and save the confirmation slip / SMS.

Fee: BDT 340 (non-refundable, collected by the board at confirmation): Registration fee ৳142, Sports fee ৳50, Rover/Ranger fee ৳15, Red Crescent fee ৳16, Science & Technology fee ৳7, BNCC fee ৳10, Teachers' Welfare Fund & Retirement Benefit Allowance fee ৳100 — total ৳340 (policy fee schedule, clause 4.2).

Login to Confirm →

⚠️ Important Warnings

  • Failing to confirm by 19 September 2026, 8:00 PM cancels both your selection and your application.
  • Classes are scheduled to begin 23 September 2026 (Wednesday), immediately after the 20–22 September admission window.
  • No student's original transcript can be transferred to another institution without the relevant board's prior approval, once admitted (policy clause 5.9).
  • These dates come from a schedule still marked 'draft' in the policy annex; boards are expected to issue a separate formal notice confirming them (policy clauses 3.9 and 6.0).

🎓 Final Admission

After the 3rd merit list & 2nd migration, complete your final admission in person at the college.

📋 Required Documents

  • Printed application copy (admission form)
  • Confirmation slip (printed)
  • SSC / Dakhil original marksheet and certificate
  • SSC / Dakhil registration card
  • SSC testimonial from previous institution
  • 4 copies of recent passport-size photographs
  • Parent's NID photocopy (1 copy)

💰 Approximate Fees

  • Government Colleges: approx. BDT 1,500 – 3,000
  • MPO-listed Non-Govt Colleges: approx. BDT 3,000 – 7,000
  • Non-MPO / Private Colleges: approx. BDT 8,000 – 25,000
  • Dhaka Metro / English Version: higher; refer to the college's notice.
📅 Final Admission Deadline: Admission processing: 20–22 September 2026. Classes are scheduled to begin 23 September 2026 (Wednesday), per the draft schedule attached to the policy circular dated 24 August 2026.

🏛 Other Admission Systems

Standalone colleges and technical admission portals — each has its own dedicated app.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common student questions.

When does XI Class Admission 2026-2027 start?

The Secondary and Higher Education Division officially approved the XI Class Admission Policy 2026-2027 on 24 August 2026. Per the draft schedule attached to that policy, online application would run from 2 September 2026 to 10 September 2026 (until 8:00 PM). Boards are expected to issue a separate formal notice confirming the exact dates — check xiclassadmission.gov.bd.

How much is the application fee?

The application fee is BDT 220 (non-refundable), per the approved policy. It can be paid via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or Sonali e-Sheba.

How many colleges can I choose?

You can select a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 college and group preferences in order of priority.

Is there an admission test for XI Class Admission?

No. Selection is based entirely on SSC/Dakhil or equivalent examination results, combined with your choice preferences and applicable quota — there is no separate admission test.

What if my SSC result changes after board result re-scrutiny (recheck)?

Per the draft schedule, students whose results change after re-scrutiny get a window from 12 to 13 September 2026 (until 8:00 PM) to apply or revise their application — the same window is also used by any student who wants to change their college/group preferences.

What is migration?

Migration is normally the automatic upgrade of your selected college to a higher-preference college based on merit and seat availability. The draft schedule attached to the 24 August 2026 policy circular does not list separate migration round dates for 2026-2027 — check the board's formal notice for confirmation.

How many phases are there?

The draft schedule attached to the 24 August 2026 policy shows two application windows (2–10 September for the main round, and 12–13 September for re-scrutiny-affected students and preference changes), a single selection result on 17 September, a confirmation deadline of 19 September, and admission processing on 20–22 September, with classes starting 23 September 2026.

How do I check the merit list result?

You can check the merit list result on xiclassadmission.gov.bd using your SSC roll number and board, or via SMS.

Is the September 2026 schedule confirmed?

The admission POLICY is officially approved as of 24 August 2026 (Memo No. 37.00.0000.067.14.01.2016-282). However, the attached schedule of specific dates is still labelled a draft, pending a formal notice from the boards. Always verify the latest confirmed dates at xiclassadmission.gov.bd.

Are there any quota seats for 2026-2027?

Yes — but only for this session (policy clause 3.3). 1% of seats are reserved for children of Ministry of Education officers/staff, up to 2% total for children of officers/staff of subordinate departments at divisional, metropolitan and district-level institutions, and 5% for children/grandchildren of Freedom Fighters and Martyred Freedom Fighters, subject to verified certificates.