NU Admission: Minimum 35 Marks to Secure Seat; Degree Options for Others

The first-year undergraduate Honors admission test for the 2025-2026 academic session at National University was held this Saturday across 138 centers. This year, the university has set the pass mark at 35 out of 100, a decrease from the previous requirement of 40. Given that the number of applicants nearly matches the total available seats, almost every student who passes the exam is expected to secure a place in an Honors program.

The university’s Controller of Examinations, Md. Enamul Karim, informed The Daily Campus that while over 4.5 lakh students participated, the authorities are working to process the OMR sheets rapidly. The results are expected to be published within the next 10 to 12 days. According to official data, 453,148 candidates competed for 452,875 seats, meaning there are only 273 more applicants than available positions. Consequently, those who score at least 35 will likely find a placement, while those who do not pass will still have the opportunity to enroll in Degree (Pass) courses.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.S.M. Amanullah detailed that 880 colleges are participating in this cycle, including 375 government colleges with 270,520 seats and 505 private colleges with 1,82,355 seats. Interestingly, government colleges received over 3.94 lakh applications, far exceeding their capacity, while private colleges saw only 58,919 applications, suggesting that many seats in private institutions may remain vacant even after the admission process concludes.

Beyond the admission logistics, the Vice-Chancellor shared a broader vision for the university, including curriculum reforms, making English and ICT subjects mandatory, and introducing trade courses. He also reiterated the university’s commitment to eliminating the "session jam" by next year. During today's exam, strict protocols were maintained, including the prohibition of electronic devices and the mandatory use of black ink ballpoint pens, ensuring a disciplined environment for the first written entrance test in years.