Dhaka University rejects UGC’s call, keeps admission tests on schedule
Prothom Alo (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged universities that have already announced their admission test dates to reconsider their schedules in the national interest and for the convenience of students.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- However, the University of Dhaka has decided not to heed the UGC’s call and will proceed with its admission process as scheduled.
- As a result, students, who will pass this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examinations, will not be eligible to sit for the Dhaka University admission tests.
- The meeting unanimously decided to retain the previous schedule, with 25 November as the application deadline and admission tests beginning on 5 December, as previously announced.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | 1 December | “This is because the application process for admission to the university will close at the end of November, while the supplementary examinations are scheduled to begin on 1 December.” |
Date | 31 October | “The results of the HSC and equivalent examinations were published on 31 October.” |
Date | 25 November | “The meeting unanimously decided to retain the previous schedule, with 25 November as the application deadline and admission tests beginning on 5 December, as previously announced.” |
Date | 23 November | “However, students whose results change following re-scrutiny and re-evaluation of their examination papers, with revised results due to be published on 23 November, will be allowed to apply, he said.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Something additional; an extra.
“As a result, students, who will pass this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examinations, will not be eligible to sit for the Dhaka University admission tests.”
The quality of being convenient.
Synonyms: amenity
“The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged universities that have already announced their admission test dates to reconsider their schedules in the national interest and for the convenience of students.”
The granting of an argument or position not fully proved; the act of acknowledging something asserted; acknowledgement; concession.
Synonyms: acknowledgment, admittance, allowance, concession
“The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged universities that have already announced their admission test dates to reconsider their schedules in the national interest and for the convenience of students.”
One who is eligible.
“As a result, students, who will pass this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examinations, will not be eligible to sit for the Dhaka University admission tests.”
To create a time-schedule.
“However, the University of Dhaka has decided not to heed the UGC’s call and will proceed with its admission process as scheduled.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged universities that have already announced their admission test dates to reconsider their schedules in the national interest and for the convenience of students.
However, the University of Dhaka has decided not to heed the UGC’s call and will proceed with its admission process as scheduled.
As a result, students, who will pass this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examinations, will not be eligible to sit for the Dhaka University admission tests.
This is because the application process for admission to the university will close at the end of November, while the supplementary examinations are scheduled to begin on 1 December.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.This is because the application process for admission to the university will close at the end of November, while the supplementary examinations are scheduled to begin on _____ December.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged _____ that have already announced their admission test dates to reconsider their schedules in the national interest and for the convenience of students.
3.As a result, students, who will pass this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examinations, will not be eligible to sit for the Dhaka University _____ tests.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.However, the University of Dhaka has decided not to heed the UGC’s call and will proceed with its admission process as scheduled.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Study abroad & universities
More students are choosing to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages for them and for their country?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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