The National University of Bangladesh has officially published the Honours Admission Result 2025 for 2nd Merit List. The list was published on Thursday, July 24, shortly after 2 PM, and is now accessible through the university’s official website. If you’re among them, now’s the time to check your status and complete the next steps.
Honours Admission 2nd Merit Result 2025
For many students, the release of the second merit list is a second chance to secure a place in one of the country’s 881 Honours-offering colleges under the National University. According to Dr. Asheq Kabir, “Students who were not selected in the first merit list have now been given a chance in the second list.” This round also includes subject change results for those who were already admitted through the first merit list but applied for a subject shift.
However, Dr. Kabir also pointed out that it’s still too early to declare how many seats are left across different institutions. “Work is ongoing,” he noted. “Once it’s finalized, the university will provide detailed information.”
Honours Admission 2025: Overview
- Total Applicants (Admission Test): 5,60,595
- Students Passed: 4,60,706
- Pass Rate: 82%
- First Merit List Selected: 2,65,364
- Colleges Offering Honours Courses: 881 (264 Govt + 617 Private)
This year, over 33.28% of successful candidates scored above 50 marks, while the majority—66.72%—scored below that mark. Still, with over 4.6 lakh students qualifying, competition remains intense across most popular subjects and institutions.
Merit List Based on Quota
The National University maintains a quota-based reservation system for each subject, ensuring inclusion and representation:
- Children of Freedom Fighters: 3 seats
- Indigenous Students: 1 seat
- Students with Disabilities: 1 seat
- Employee’s Ward Quota: 3 seats
These reserved categories are strictly maintained and play a significant role in shaping the final list of admitted students.
Honours Admission vs Degree Course
While this article focuses on Honours admissions, it’s worth noting that National University also offers Degree (Pass) Courses across 1,969 colleges in the country. In the 2023–24 academic year, there were 4,21,990 available seats for Degree courses, down slightly from 4,36,285 in the year before.
The distinction matters, as Honours courses are typically more specialized and in higher demand, often filling up faster and requiring higher merit.
Where to Check the Honours Admission Result 2025
If you haven’t checked your status yet, here’s the direct link to access your results:
- Step 1: Go to the official result portal of National University: http://app55.nu.edu.bd/nu-web/admissionTestResultQueryForm
- Step 2: Once the page loads, you’ll see the “Admission Test Result” interface.
- Step 3: Select the correct “Academic Year” – choose 2024–2025 from the dropdown.
- Step 4: Select your Program – for Honours 1st Year admission, choose “Honours”.
- Step 5: Now, enter your required credentials: Admission Roll Number (as given during form submission). PIN Number (from your application copy or SMS confirmation)
- Step 6: Click on the “Submit” or “View Result” button.
- Step 7: Your result will appear on the screen.
What to Do If You’re Selected?
If your name appears on the second merit list:
- Download your admission form from the NU website.
- Submit it to your assigned college within the given timeframe.
- Pay the admission fee and complete the verification process.
If you were on the first merit list but applied for a subject change, make sure to confirm your newly assigned subject and complete the necessary formalities again, if required.
Final Thoughts
With a total of 4,60,706 students qualifying and thousands still hoping for a seat, this second merit list is a crucial phase in the National University’s Honours admission journey for 2024–25. Whether you’re aiming for a government college or a reputed private institution, time is of the essence.