Admissions
Admissions
Program eligibility, application steps, required documents, and admission links.
Undergraduate (B.Sc.) admission
The department does not run a separate undergraduate admission. Admission to the four-year B.Sc. in CSE is conducted centrally by the University of Dhaka through the Science Unit admission test, one of the university’s five admission units. Prospective students apply and sit for that test during the annual cycle. There is no departmental application form or entrance exam.
Session 2026-27
Applications not yet openScience Unit admission timeline
Dates set by the General Admission Committee of the University of Dhaka and published on 2 August 2026.
11 November 2026
Online application opens12:00 noon
25 November 2026
Online application closes11:59 pm
12 December 2026
Science Unit admission test11:00 am to 12:30 pm
45 minutes for the MCQ paper and 45 minutes for the written paper.
28 March 2027
Classes begin
Mark distribution
- MCQ
- 60 marks
- Written
- 40 marks
- S.S.C. and H.S.C. results
- 20 marks
- Total
- 120 marks
Minimum GPA, Science Unit
| H.S.C. group | Combined | Each exam |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 8.00 minimum | 3.50 minimum |
| Humanities or Commerce | 7.50 minimum | 3.00 minimum |
S.S.C. or equivalent passed between 2021 and 2024, and H.S.C. or equivalent passed in 2026.
- GPA figures include the fourth subject.
- Students from the Humanities and Commerce groups may apply to the Science Unit, on the lower GPA thresholds shown.
- English-medium candidates sit a separate Science Unit question paper set to their curriculum.
- The Science Unit test runs in Dhaka and seven divisional centres.
How to apply
01
Choose your program
Select an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program.
02
Check eligibility
Review academic requirements and confirm you meet the criteria for your program.
03
Prepare documents
Gather academic transcripts, certificates, photographs, and identification.
04
Submit application
Apply through the University of Dhaka Science Unit for the B.Sc., or the relevant program portal for graduate and professional programs.
Where to apply
The MSc and professional programs publish application information on their own websites. Undergraduate admission is handled through the central University of Dhaka admission process.
Eligibility
B.Sc. in CSE
Admitted through the University of Dhaka Science Unit admission test. There is no separate departmental admission. For session 2026-27, Science-group applicants need a combined S.S.C. and H.S.C. GPA of 8.00 with at least 3.50 in each, fourth subject included. Humanities and Commerce applicants may also sit the Science Unit, on 7.50 combined and 3.00 in each.
MSc in CSE
A relevant bachelor's degree; admission through the MSc admission portal.
PMICS / PMAIDE
Professional programs for graduates and working professionals in relevant fields.
Required documents
- Academic transcripts and certificates (SSC, HSC, and above as applicable)
- National ID or birth certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Program-specific documents where required
Deadlines
Applications not yet openUndergraduate applications for session 2026-27 run from 11 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, with the Science Unit test on 12 December 2026. Graduate and professional programs set their own windows, so use the relevant program website above for those.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admitted to the B.Sc. program?+
There is no separate CSE admission. Undergraduate admission is conducted centrally by the University of Dhaka through the Science Unit admission test, one of five admission units. Apply through the University of Dhaka during the admission cycle.
When does admission open?+
For session 2026-27, undergraduate applications open on 11 November 2026 at noon and close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 pm, with the Science Unit test on 12 December 2026 and classes beginning 28 March 2027. Graduate and professional programs set their own windows, so check the MSc, PMICS, or PMAIDE website for those.
Where is the admission test held?+
The Science Unit test runs in Dhaka and seven divisional centres: the universities of Rajshahi, Chittagong, and Barishal, Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh, and Begum Rokeya University.
I studied in an English-medium curriculum. Do I sit the same paper?+
No. For the Science Unit, the university sets a separate question paper matched to the English-medium curriculum.
How do I apply for the MSc program?+
Regular MSc admission is handled through the dedicated MSc admission portal linked above.
Who can I contact for admission queries?+
Reach the department office by email or phone, listed on the contact page.