Holy Cross College, one of the most traditional educational institutions in the capital, has published its admission notice for Class XI for the 2026-27 academic year. Interested students can apply online from September 2 to September 5. The notice states that the entire admission process will be conducted following the college's own policies. This is a significant opportunity for higher secondary level students in the country, with a total of 1,350 new students to be admitted.
To be eligible for admission, students must achieve a specific GPA in the SSC examination. For application to the Science group, students must have a GPA of 5.00 and it is essential to have passed both Higher Mathematics and Biology. For admission to the Humanities group, students with an SSC GPA ranging from 3.00 to 5.00 can apply. For admission to the Business Studies group, a GPA of 4.00 to 5.00 is mandatory. Students can apply for admission to their respective groups upon fulfilling these conditions.
Opportunities for group change have also been provided for students. Those who wish to switch from Science or Business Studies to the Humanities group must have an SSC GPA of at least 8.00 or higher. On the other hand, to switch from the Science group to the Business Studies group, students must have an SSC GPA of 4.25 or higher. This opportunity will give students the freedom to choose their group in alignment with their interests and future plans.
Prospective students must visit the college's admission-related website and complete the application form between Wednesday, September 2, and Saturday, September 5, by 12 midnight. After filling out the form, the application must be submitted by depositing a total of BDT 500 through bKash, without any additional charges. The application form and admission test admit card can be downloaded 5 to 10 minutes after payment. During application, a recently taken passport-sized photograph, a photograph of the SSC examination admit card, and a copy of the online results must be uploaded. Any incorrect or false information provided will result in the cancellation of the application, so caution must be exercised in providing accurate information.
The admission test will be conducted according to the syllabus of the SSC Examination-2026. For Science group students, the admission test will include subjects such as Bengali, English, Physics, Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, Biology, and General Knowledge. This examination will assess students' subject-specific knowledge and general intelligence.
The admission test for the Humanities group will include questions on Bengali, English, General Mathematics, Geography, Civics, Economics, History, and General Knowledge. Similarly, for Business Studies group students, questions will be asked from subjects such as Bengali, English, General Mathematics, Accounting, Finance & Banking, Business Entrepreneurship, and General Knowledge. Examinations for both groups will evaluate students' fundamental knowledge and analytical abilities.
The admission tests for the Humanities and Business Studies groups will be held on Thursday, September 10. The examination for the Science group will be held on Friday, September 11. The seating arrangement and time for the examinations will be announced on the college's website and Facebook page after 12 PM on September 8. Furthermore, detailed information regarding seating arrangements will be published after 1 PM on September 9, which will assist students in their exam preparation.
The list of finally selected students will be published on the college's website, Facebook page, and notice board after 1 PM on Tuesday, September 15. Selected students must confirm their admission by depositing the admission fee online via bKash between 4 PM on September 15 and 12 PM on Thursday, September 17. Failure to submit the admission fee within the stipulated time will result in the cancellation of the admission opportunity, thus adhering to the deadline is extremely crucial.
For this academic year, Holy Cross College has 780 seats in the Science group, 280 seats in the Business Studies group, and 290 seats in the Humanities group. In total, 1,350 students will have the opportunity to be admitted to Class XI. Any updated information regarding admission will be published on the college's website and Facebook page. If the scheduled dates and times change due to prevailing circumstances, it will be announced there, so students are advised to regularly monitor these platforms.
