Universities push admission tests to February
The Daily Star (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Public universities will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session in January, with admission tests scheduled for February to accommodate students who pass the upcoming HSC supplementary examinations.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- UGC Chairman Prof Mamun Ahmed announced the decision at a press briefing after the meeting, saying universities will coordinate to finalise admission test dates.
- Dhaka University is set to accept applications from November 11 to 25 and hold five admission tests between December 5 and 26.
- Jagannath University will accept applications from November 15 to December 10, with tests beginning on January 1.
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 | October 31 | “Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced the supplementary examinations on October 31, allowing students who failed in up to two subjects to retake them without waiting another year.” |
Date | December 1 | “The exams will begin on December 1, with results expected by December 31.” |
Date | November 11 | “Dhaka University is set to accept applications from November 11 to 25 and hold five admission tests between December 5 and 26.” |
Date | November 15 | “Jagannath University will accept applications from November 15 to December 10, with tests beginning on January 1.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Something additional; an extra.
“Public universities will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session in January, with admission tests scheduled for February to accommodate students who pass the upcoming HSC supplementary examinations.”
To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.
Synonyms: adapt, adjust, arrange, conform
“Public universities will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session in January, with admission tests scheduled for February to accommodate students who pass the upcoming HSC supplementary examinations.”
The act or practice of admitting.
Synonyms: acknowledgment, admittance, allowance, concession
“Public universities will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session in January, with admission tests scheduled for February to accommodate students who pass the upcoming HSC supplementary examinations.”
To synchronize (activities).
“UGC Chairman Prof Mamun Ahmed announced the decision at a press briefing after the meeting, saying universities will coordinate to finalise admission test dates.”
To make final or firm; to finish or complete.
Synonyms: engross
“UGC Chairman Prof Mamun Ahmed announced the decision at a press briefing after the meeting, saying universities will coordinate to finalise admission test dates.”
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.
Public universities will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session in January, with admission tests scheduled for February to accommodate students who pass the upcoming HSC supplementary examinations.
The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of public university vice-chancellors at the University Grants Commission yesterday.
UGC Chairman Prof Mamun Ahmed announced the decision at a press briefing after the meeting, saying universities will coordinate to finalise admission test dates.
The move comes amid concerns that over four lakh students eligible for the supplementary examinations could miss out on university admissions this year, as several institutions have already announced application deadlines and test schedules.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Public _____ will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic session in January, with admission tests scheduled for February to accommodate students who pass the upcoming HSC supplementary examinations.
2.The move comes amid concerns that over four lakh students eligible for the supplementary examinations could miss out on university _____ this year, as several institutions have already announced application deadlines and test schedules.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.UGC Chairman Prof Mamun Ahmed announced the decision at a press briefing after the meeting, saying universities will coordinate to finalise admission test dates.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Study abroad & universities
Should university education be free for all students? Give your opinion.
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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প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।