GST Cluster University Classes for 1st Year to Begin July 15

Classes for first-year undergraduate students across 20 general, science, and technology universities under the GST (General, Science, and Technology) cluster system for the 2025–26 academic session are set to commence simultaneously on July 15. The central admission core committee has decided to complete all final admission formalities between June 28 and July 5.

Professor Dr. A. K. M. Matinur Rahman, Convener of the GST Admission Core Committee (2025–26) and Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University (IU), confirmed the decision to The Daily Campus today, Monday (June 22).

Final Admission Window and Third Merit List

The Vice-Chancellor noted that administrative processes are moving forward rapidly to ensure a streamlined transition for incoming students.

"We held a high-level meeting yesterday and officially released the third merit list. Inshallah, the final admission verification and enrollment across all 20 cluster institutions will be completed between June 28 and July 5. Following that, we have finalized a synchronized date of July 15 to begin first-year classes across all member universities."

— Professor Dr. A. K. M. Matinur Rahman, Convener, GST Core Committee

Islamic University Implements 'Single-Window' System to End Student Hassles

In a major administrative shift, Islamic University (IU) has introduced student-centric measures to eliminate the traditional bureaucratic hassles associated with university enrollment. Historically, incoming students and their guardians had to physically navigate multiple offices—including departmental desks, Dean offices, and residential halls—and endure long bank queues due to the lack of payment automation.

To resolve this, the IU administration is launching dedicated integrated cells:

• One-Stop Service Hubs: Faculty Deans, departmental Chairmen, and residential Hall Provosts will sit together at centralized locations to handle all verification steps under one roof.

• Elimination of Inter-Office Commutes: Students will no longer need to run back and forth between administrative blocks and academic departments to secure their seats.

• Hassle-Free Processing: The university administration has confirmed that these specialized cells are specifically designed to ensure zero harassment for applicants and guardians during the final admission phase.