The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided that public universities across the country will hold admission tests for the 2026-27 academic session after 1 February.

Although the decision has raised uncertainty over Jahangirnagar University’s (JU) previously announced admission test schedule, there are no plans to postpone the examinations, Deputy Registrar of the university’s Education Section Ali Reza told TBS over the phone.

Ali Reza said preparations were underway to hold the admission tests according to the previously announced schedule. However, official confirmation would only be possible after the publication of the admission circular.

“According to the tentative schedule previously reported by newspapers and other media outlets, we are planning to hold the admission tests between 10 and 21 January. We are proceeding in line with that schedule,” he said.

Meanwhile, JU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Nazrul Islam said applications had been submitted for the re-scrutiny of results in several subjects of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. The revised results may be published on 23 November. The university authorities are preparing to accommodate students who pass following the re-scrutiny in the admission process.

“We are proceeding with our preparations, keeping in mind the possibility of including those who pass after the re-scrutiny results are published in the admission process,” he said.

The university’s Acting Registrar, Dr ABM Azizur Rahman, said preparatory activities for the admission tests were ongoing, with the previously announced schedule of 10 to 21 January in mind. No new decision has been made on the matter, and no subsequent meeting has been held.

He added that a decision would be taken after discussions with the Vice-Chancellor. For now, the university is proceeding with its activities based on the earlier schedule.

Taking into account the poor HSC results nationwide, the university authorities are considering relaxing the eligibility criteria for admission applications.

However, no final decision has been made on the extent of the proposed relaxation. Further details will be announced once an official decision is reached.