DHAKA, Jan 12, 2026 (BSS) – The special application phase for the integrated admission test of General, Science & Technology (GST) cluster universities for first-year undergraduate (honours) programmes in the 2025–26 academic session began this noon.

The special application phase or the second phase of the admission test will continue until 11:59 pm on January 16.

The Integrated Admission Committee said the special phase was introduced following the inclusion of Naogaon University, which has received approval to admit students in Accounting and Law.

 With this addition, the number of GST cluster universities has increased to 20.

Applicants from both the first phase (up to December 30, 2025) and the second phase (from January 12 to 16, 2026) will be considered for admission to all GST universities, including Naogaon University, based on eligibility.

Applications can be submitted online through the GST admission website ( www.gstadmission.ac.bd).