Rasheda K Chowdhury, former adviser to the caretaker government, has urged Dhaka University (DU) and other universities that have announced admission test dates to reconsider their schedules to allow students who passed the HSC supplementary examinations to participate.

She also demanded that the government formulate a coordinated policy regarding supplementary examinations for students who failed one or more subjects in SSC, HSC, and equivalent examinations to avoid future complications. She made the call on Wednesday (November 11).

Universities' Stance

Meanwhile, following Dhaka University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has also announced that its admission tests for the 2026-27 academic year will be held as per the previously announced schedule. In a notice issued on Tuesday (November 10), BUET confirmed that the first-year undergraduate admission test will be held on January 16 next year.

Earlier, on Monday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) held a meeting with vice-chancellors of public universities. The decision to hold admission tests for the 2026-27 academic year after February 1 next year was announced there.

The discussion also covered starting the application process after January 1. Following the UGC meeting, Dhaka University announced it would hold its tests as per its earlier schedule.

BUET has also maintained its decision to hold admission tests on the previously announced dates.

Call for Coordinated Policy

Separately, the Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE) has urged the government to formulate a comprehensive retake policy for SSC and HSC students. The organisation has proposed creating alternative education and employment opportunities for students who fail retakes or are at risk of dropping out.