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GST (General, Science and Technology) Admission Test 2026: Complete Breakdown

GuidePublished: April 7, 20268 min read

By AdmissionTestBD Team

Edited by AdmissionTestBD Team

Everything you need to know about the GST cluster admission system comprising 24 public universities in Bangladesh.

The General, Science, and Technology (GST) cluster admission has revolutionized university entry in Bangladesh by allowing students to take a single exam for 24 public universities.

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum GPA requirement varies by unit (A, B, C). For Science (A Unit), it is typically a minimum total GPA of 8.00 (with at least 3.50 in both SSC and HSC). For Humanities (B Unit) and Commerce (C Unit), it is slightly lower.

Exam Pattern

The exam is a 100-mark MCQ test.
- There is negative marking (-0.25 per wrong answer).
- The pass mark is generally 30, but securing a seat requires a score of 55+ depending on the year's difficulty.

University Selection Process

After the GST results are published, universities issue individual circulars. Students must apply separately to the universities they prefer, using their GST score. The universities then publish merit lists based on GST scores and HSC/SSC GPAs.

Top Universities in GST

Jagannath University (JnU), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), and Khulna University (KU) are the most competitive institutions within the GST cluster.

How to use this guide

AdmissionTestBD articles are written as practical decision notes for Bangladesh applicants. Read the summary first, then use the verification checklist below before spending money on an application, coaching course, hostel plan, or private university admission form.

  • Use this guide as a planning note, then verify final marks, deadlines, eligibility, and seat counts from official circulars.
  • Turn each section into a checklist for your own preparation routine instead of memorizing the article passively.
  • Revisit the page after new circulars publish, because Bangladesh admission rules can shift between sessions.

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Editor note

This article has been reviewed and edited against the official links listed below.

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