The application process for admission to 19 public and science and technology universities under the GST cluster system for the 2024-25 academic year has concluded. Until midnight on 17 March, a total of 2,37,787 students submitted their applications.

Professor Dr Md Anwarul Azim Akhand, Vice-Chancellor of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University and convenor of the GST admission system, confirmed the figures on 18 March.

According to him, 1,42,688 students applied for Unit A (Science), while 72,045 students applied for Unit B (Humanities), and 23,054 students for Unit C (Business Studies). The application deadline had previously been extended by two days to accommodate students.