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Introduction<\/h2><\/div>

The journey toward achieving an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)<\/strong> degree test in Bangladesh is one of the country\u2019s most Competitive, as well as difficult and demanding academic phases, which is centrally conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME). It is the single, high-stakes gatekeeper for all medical colleges and among the most competitive in the country, characterized by an exceptionally high applicant-to-seat ratio.<\/p>\n

The admission test for the 2025\u201326 academic session for government and private medical colleges across the country will be held on December 12. Based on the 2025\u20132026 admission data according to the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME)<\/a> circular, there will be 5,100 seats across 37 government medical colleges, while 66 private medical colleges have 6,001 seats, including the newly approved ones. The total number of candidates for the 2025-2026 MBBS session is not yet available, but the seats in government and private medical colleges have been cut by 572 from this year. Last year, a fierce ratio of roughly 25 candidates per seat, despite a technical pass rate (scoring 40\/100 or more) of around 45.62%.<\/p>\n

This medical admission guide provides a comprehensive A-to-Z breakdown based on the latest official circulars of the MBBS requirements, test format, and strategic preparation required to navigate this tough competition and secure one of the coveted MBBS seats in the 2026 session.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Eligibility Requirements for MBBS Admission Test<\/h2><\/div>

Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria is the first essential step. The requirements vary slightly for Bangladeshi and international students.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Requirements for Bangladeshi Students<\/h3><\/div>

Candidates must be permanent residents of Bangladesh and meet the following academic conditions:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\nRequirements (Based on 2025\u20132026 Circular)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Academic Group<\/td>\nMust have passed both SSC\/Equivalent and HSC\/Equivalent from the Science Group with subjects included Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Years<\/td>\nCandidates interested in participating in the admission test for the 2025-2026 academic year must have passed the HSC\/’A’ Level\/equivalent examination in the year 2024 or 2025. Students who passed the SSC\/’O’ Level\/equivalent examination before 2022 will not be considered eligible to apply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Aggregate GPA<\/td>\nCombined GPA (SSC\/Equivalent and HSC\/Equivalent) must be at least 8.5; however, the Individual GPA in both SSC\/Equivalent and HSC\/Equivalent must be at least 4.00 separately.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Backward\/Tribal Communities and Non-Tribal Candidates of Hill Tracts<\/td>\nFor candidates belonging to backward communities (i.e., all tribal candidates) and non-tribal candidates of the Hill Tracts districts, the total GPA obtained in both the SSC\/’O’ Level\/equivalent and HSC\/’A’ Level\/equivalent examinations must be at least 8.00. However, if the GPA in any single examination is less than 3.50, they will not be considered eligible to apply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biology Requirement<\/td>\nMust have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in Biology in the HSC\/Equivalent examination for all categories of candidates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second Time Applicants<\/td>\n(a) Students who sat for the test previously (HSC passed in 2024) are eligible but will face a deduction of 3 marks from their total score.<\/p>\n

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(b) Students who are already admitted to the Government Medical College, Dental College, or Dental Unit in the immediate preceding academic session (2024-2025), a penalty of 5 (five) marks will be deducted from their overall total score when calculating their final position in the merit list for the current admission test.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Requirements for International Students (Foreign Nationals)<\/h3><\/div>

International students applying for non-government medical colleges must seek an equivalency certificate from the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), and their admission test will be continued into the respective medical colleges\/dental colleges\/dental units till February 19, 2026.<\/p>\n