The entry test of seven government colleges, affiliated to Dhaka University (DU), in the 2020-21 academic year will be held in October, if the Covid-19 pandemic situation gets better.
This was confirmed by DU Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Chief Coordinator of seven colleges, Professor Dr ASM Maksud Kamal on Friday.
He said the admission test depends on the Covid-19 situation being normal. The test for the science unit is scheduled to be held on October 1, while the examinees of arts and social sciences will sit for the exam on October 2.
The admission test of commerce unit is scheduled to be held on October 8.
If the corona situation in the country becomes normal, the tests will be taken on this date. However, if the situation worsens, the date of the admission test may be changed, he said.
Meanwhile, the application process for admission to these colleges affiliated to DU has started from July 10 and will continue till August 20. Students will be able to complete this application process online.
Only students who have passed the secondary or equivalent examinations from 2015 to 2018 and the higher secondary and equivalent examinations in the year 2020, and fulfill the required conditions for different units can apply.
Admission test application fee has been fixed at Tk 450, which can be submitted through the state-owned Sonali Bank's Sonali service, mobile banking ‘BKash’ and ‘Rocket’.
Detailed information and instructions for admission test can also be found on the website of seven colleges http://7college.du.ac.bd/.
In February 2017, Dhaka College, Eden College, Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul College, Begum Badrunnesa Government Women's College, Mirpur Bangla College and Government Titumir College were brought under Dhaka University (DU) after directed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to improve the quality of education. At present more than two and a half lakh students are studying in these educational institutions.
