Jagannath University (JnU), a prominent public university in Bangladesh, is a dream destination for many students. Thousands of students compete for limited seats in its various undergraduate programs every year. This blog post aims to provide a detailed guide to the Jagannath University Admission 2025 process, covering everything from the admission circular to the final results and auto-migration system. Whether you are a candidate or a parent seeking information, this guide will help you with all the necessary details to navigate the JNU Admission 2025 process successfully.
Jagannath University Admission Circular 2025
Jagannath University Admission Circular 2025 has officially been released for the academic year 2024-2025. The university is inviting applications from eligible candidates for admission to its 4-year Bachelor (Honors) and BBA programs. The application process will be conducted online through the official admission website: admission.jnu.ac.bd.
Here is a summary of the application period and fees for different units:
| Unit/Department | Application Period | Application Fee |
| Unit-A: Science, Life and Earth Science | Primary Application: 01/12/2024, 12:00 PM to 15/12/2024, 11:59 PM | 100 BDT + Service Charge* |
| Unit-B: Arts, Law | ||
| Unit-C: Business Studies | ||
| Unit-D: Social Science | ||
| Unit-E: Fine Arts | ||
| Unit-A: Science, Life and Earth Science | Final Application: 17/12/2024, 12:00 PM to 30/12/2024, 11:59 PM | 700 BDT + Service Charge* |
| Unit-B: Arts, Law | ||
| Unit-C: Business Studies | ||
| Unit-D: Social Science | ||
| Unit-E: Fine Arts |
* Service Charge: 1% (Payable through bKash/Rocket mobile banking)
JNU Admission Test Date 2024-2025
The admission tests for different units will be held on different dates and shifts. Here is the detailed schedule:
| Unit/Faculty | Date | Day | 1st Shift | 2nd Shift | 3rd Shift |
| Unit-E: Fine Arts | 31/01/2025 | Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Unit-D: Social Science | 14/02/2025 | Friday | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Unit-B: Arts, Law | 15/02/2025 | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Unit-A: Science, Life and Earth Science | 22/02/2025 | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Unit-C: Business Studies | 28/02/2025 | Friday | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Application Eligibility
Candidates who have passed SSC/equivalent in 2021 or 2022 and HSC/equivalent in 2024 are eligible to apply. The minimum GPA requirements vary for each unit:
| Unit/Faculty | Eligible Disciplines | Minimum GPA Requirement |
| Unit-A (Science, Life and Earth Science) | Science, Madrasah (Science), HSC (Vocational) | Total GPA of 8.0 in SSC & HSC combined, with no less than 3.5 in either exam. |
| Unit-B (Arts, Law) | All Disciplines | Total GPA of 7.0 in SSC & HSC combined, with no less than 3.0 in either exam. |
| Unit-C (Business Studies) | All Disciplines | Total GPA of 7.5 in SSC & HSC combined, with no less than 3.0 in either exam. |
| Unit-D (Social Science) | All Disciplines | Total GPA of 7.0 in SSC & HSC combined, with no less than 3.0 in either exam. |
| Unit-E (Fine Arts) | All Disciplines. Students with Pre-BFA certificates from the National University are also eligible, subject to conditions. | Total GPA of 6.5 in SSC & HSC combined, with no less than 3.0 in either exam. |
Note:
- Students from Bangladesh Open University (BOU), English medium, or foreign boards are eligible, but their acceptance depends on an Equivalence Certificate.
- English medium students with O-Level (5 subjects) and A-Level (at least 2 subjects) can apply. They need at least a B in 4 subjects and a C in 3 subjects out of the total 7 (5+2).
Application Procedure
The Jagannath University Admission 2025 process involves two stages: a primary application and a final application. Only a selected number of applicants from the primary stage will be allowed to proceed to the final application and sit for the admission test.
Primary Application
- Visit the official admission website: https://admission.jnu.ac.bd.
- Click on “Click here to Apply.”
- Provide necessary information (HSC Roll, Board, SSC Roll, Passing Year, and Mobile Number – this number will be used for all admission-related communication).
- Click “Apply.” Your information will be displayed on the website.
- If the displayed information is correct, click “Confirmation.”
- You will receive a password using the mobile number you provided. Save this password for future use.
- Click “Click here to Login” or “Applicant Login” and log in using your details.
- After logging in successfully, your dashboard will display your basic information and the list of units you can apply for.
- Click “Click here to Apply” next to the units you wish to apply for. Note that you can see the subjects offered in each unit by clicking “Click here to See Subject List.”
- After applying to a unit, you will see a “Pay Now” button. Click it and pay each unit separately through bKash or Rocket mobile banking.
Primary Application Result
After the primary application deadline, 40,000 candidates will be shortlisted for each unit (A, B, C, D, and E) based on merit. They will be eligible to take the multiple-choice and written admission tests.
Eligible Candidates List
The list of eligible candidates will be prepared based on the GPA obtained in SSC and HSC and the total marks obtained in HSC (including the 4th subject). If multiple candidates have the same score at the 40,000th position, they will also be allowed to take the admission test. The list of the top 80,000 eligible candidates, along with their roll numbers, will be published on the university website and sent via SMS to the candidates’ provided mobile numbers. Quota benefits will apply based on the applicant’s eligibility and merit position. This applies to all quotas, including the dependent quota.
Final Application
Candidates shortlisted for the admission test must complete the final application. They need to pay 700 BDT within the specified deadline after the publication of the eligible candidates’ list. Here are the steps for the final application:
- Eligible candidates must pay 700 BDT + service charge for the multiple-choice and written admission test. The payment window is from December 17, 2024, 12:00 PM, to December 30, 2024, 11:59 PM.
- Visit the JnU Admission website (https://admission.jnu.ac.bd) and click on “Applicant Login.”
- Log in using your HSC and SSC roll numbers, mobile number, and the password sent to your mobile.
- Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (white background, 300×300 pixels, maximum 150 KB, JPG format) and your signature (300×80 pixels).
- Provide your subject preference based on priority/unit. You must choose all subjects from the displayed list in order of preference. This is crucial, as you cannot change your subject preference later. Choose carefully.
- If applying under a quota, upload the required information: Freedom Fighter’s Child Quota (FFQ), Dependent Quota (WQ), Ethnic Minority Quota (SEQ), Physically Disabled Quota (PDQ), Player Quota (BKSP), or Harijan and Dalit Quota (HDQ). Note that if you don’t specify the quota during application, it won’t be considered later.
- Review all the information entered in the form carefully. After clicking the “Final Submit” button, you cannot change any information. Ensure everything is correct before clicking “Final Submit.”
- Print your Admit Card and keep it safe. You must bring it to the exam hall and show it to the invigilator.
JNU Admit Card 2025
No candidate will be allowed to sit for the admission test without an Admit Card. You must present your Admit Card to the invigilator in the exam hall and get it signed. Keep the signed Admit Card, as you will need it during admission.
If the photo on the Admit Card does not match the student, their admission will be canceled. Carrying mobile phones, watches, calculators, or any other electronic devices to the exam center is strictly prohibited. If found, such items will be confiscated, and the exam may be canceled.
| Unit Name | Admit Card Download Deadline |
| E-Unit | January 15, 2025, to January 25, 2025 |
| A-Unit | February 01, 2025, to February 10, 2025 |
| B-Unit | February 01, 2025, to February 10, 2025 |
| C-Unit | February 01, 2025, to February 10, 2025 |
| D-Unit | February 01, 2025, to February 10, 2025 |
All applicants must download their Jagannath University Admit Card 2025 within the specified dates. No admit cards can be downloaded after the deadline. To download, log in to the admission website admission.jnu.ac.bd.
JNU Seat Plan 2025
The seat plan, time, and other details for each stage of the admission test will be communicated to the candidates two days before the exam through the university website, SMS to the provided mobile number, newspapers, and electronic media. Candidates must take the exam at the designated center and seat.
Marks Distribution:
The Jagannath University Admission 2025 test will consist of multiple-choice and written sections. The duration of the exam for Units A, B, C, and D will be 1 hour, while for Unit E, it will be 1 hour and 30 minutes. Marks Distribution:
| Exam | Marks |
| Multiple-choice | 24 |
| Written Exam | 48 |
| SSC | 12 |
| HSC | 16 |
| Total | 100 |
Note:
- For Music and Drama under Unit B and Film and Television under Unit D, students must take a 50-mark practical exam after the multiple-choice and written exams, based on merit. The minimum passing mark for the practical exam is 20. The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined results of the multiple-choice, written, and practical exams. A separate fee will be applicable for the practical exam. The schedule and fee details for the practical exam will be announced later on the website https://admission.jnu.ac.bd.
- For Unit E, instead of a 48-mark written exam, there will be a 48-mark practical exam. The merit list will be prepared based on the results of the multiple-choice and practical exams.
JNU Admission Result
Jagannath University Admission Result 2025 will be released after the completion the Admission test of each of the Unit. Admission Test Result will available through the Admisison website. Merit List and Waiting List PDF can be Download from the Website Notice Section. However, Detail Result can be check by loging in.
Additionally, Authority will be informed about the Result who are in the Merit List by SMS.
Auto Migration
After being selected for admission and enrolling in a department, students will undergo automatic department migration based on their subject preference list, according to the rules. However, students can choose to stop auto-migration (Migration-stop). To do so, they must first enroll in the selected department and then log in to the portal to stop auto-migration. This must be done within the specified time frame. If a student fails to stop auto-migration within the deadline, automatic department migration will occur as per the rules, and the student must accept it.
Conclusion
The Jagannath University Admission 2025 process is competitive and requires careful planning and preparation. This comprehensive guide has provided you with all the necessary information about the admission circular, application process, eligibility criteria, exam schedule, marks distribution, and other important details. Understanding the process thoroughly and preparing accordingly can increase your chances of securing a seat at this university. Remember to stay updated with the official website for any further announcements or changes.