Dhaka Central University has started its undergraduate admission test for the 2025–26 academic year under the Arts and Social Science unit. The exam, scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m., was delayed by 20 minutes due to heavy rainfall across Dhaka that caused severe difficulties for candidates and their guardians. Many examinees arrived at the Dhaka College center soaked, as roads around the venue were flooded.

According to university sources, there are 11,290 total seats this year, with 4,498 in the Arts and Social Science unit. A total of 23,365 applications were submitted, meaning five candidates are competing per seat. The multiple-choice exam includes 100 questions—25 from Bangla, 25 from English, and 50 from general knowledge—with a minimum passing score of 40 and a 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer.

The university plans to publish results promptly and begin classes for new students on September 6. Admission tests for the Science and Business Studies units are scheduled for July 17, with seat plans to be released on July 14.