The NU Admission Result 2026 has been published for the Honours 1st Year 2025-2026 session. The National University released the 1st Merit List on May 3, 2026. Selected students can check their result on the official website www.nu.ac.bd/admission or by SMS. The 2nd Merit List, Migration Result, and Release Slip Result will come in the next phases. This guide explains every step in simple words to help you complete your admission on time.
NU Admission Result 2026
The National University Honours Admission Test 2025-2026 was held on April 25, 2026. It was a 100-mark MCQ test from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The exam took place at 138 centres across Bangladesh. A total of 453,148 students appeared in the test. Among them, 364,135 students passed. The pass rate is 80.36 percent.
The NU Admission Result 2026 comes in several phases. These are the 1st Merit List, 2nd Merit List, Migration Result, Quota Result, 1st Release Slip, and 2nd Release Slip. Each phase has its own deadline. Students must follow every date carefully. The full result process runs through www.nu.ac.bd/admission.
1st Merit List
The Honours Admission Result 1st Merit List was published on May 3, 2026. In this list, 229,765 students got a seat. Among them, 113,394 are from Humanities, 65,337 from Science, and 51,034 from Business Studies. The selection is based on the total score out of 200 marks (100 from the MCQ test + 100 from SSC and HSC GPA).
Selected students must fill up the Final Admission Form online between May 5 and May 17, 2026. The final college admission must be completed by May 19, 2026. If you have any dual admission, you must cancel it by May 13, 2026.
2nd Merit List
The NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2026 will come after the 1st Merit List admission ends. It is meant for students who were not selected in the first list. The 2nd Merit List is expected in mid-June 2026. Selection rules stay the same as the 1st Merit List.
If you missed the 1st list, you do not need to apply again. You will automatically be considered for the NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2026. After the 2nd list comes out, selected students will get 7 to 10 days to fill up the Final Admission Form and complete college admission.
Subject Change Result
The Subject Change Result is also called the Migration Result. It is published along with the 2nd Merit List. Migration helps students move to a better subject from their preference list. You can apply for migration during the Final Admission Form fill-up by turning on the migration option.
Migration always moves upward. You will never be placed in a lower preference subject. This is a great chance to get your dream subject if seats remain vacant.
Release Slip Result
The Release Slip is the last chance for students who did not get any seat in the merit lists. It is published in the 3rd or 4th week of June 2026. You can apply for the Release Slip online through www.nu.ac.bd/admission.
There are two Release Slips in total. There is no 3rd Release Slip. In the Release Slip, you can choose new colleges and subjects where seats are still empty. However, migration is not allowed for Release Slip students.
How to Check NU Admission Result?
Follow these simple steps to check your result online:
- Visit the official website www.nu.ac.bd/admission.
- Click on the “Honours” tab.
- Select “Applicant Login” or “Admission Test Result”.
- Type your Application ID/Roll and PIN.
- Click the “Login” or “Search” button.
- Your result will appear on the dashboard.
- Download and print the result for future use.
This same process works for the 1st Merit List, 2nd Merit List, Migration Result, Quota Result, and Release Slip Result.
NU Admission Result 2026 by SMS
You can also get your result through SMS. This method works even when the website is slow. Follow these steps:
- Open the message option on your mobile phone.
- Type: NU<space>ATHN<space>Roll Number.
- Example: NU ATHN 123456
- Send the SMS to 16222.
- You will receive a reply SMS with your result.
The SMS charge is about Tk. 2.50. It works on all mobile operators in Bangladesh. Use the same format for every phase of the result.
Final Admission Form
After getting selected, you must fill up the Final Admission Form online. Here is the step-by-step process:
- Go to www.nu.ac.bd/admission.
- Log in with your Application ID and PIN.
- Click on “Final Admission Form”.
- Type your full name, religion, nationality, guardian’s name, and address.
- Choose the migration option if you wish.
- Check all information carefully.
- Submit the form online.
- Download and print one clear copy.
The submission window for the 1st Merit List is May 5 to May 17, 2026.
Final Admission
After printing the Final Admission Form, you must visit your selected college. Submit the printed form and the admission fee at the college office. Final admission must be completed by May 19, 2026.
Required documents are:
- Printed Final Admission Form
- Admission Test Admit Card
- SSC and HSC Marksheets and Certificates
- HSC Testimonial
- National ID or Birth Registration copy
- 2 to 3 passport-size photos
- Quota certificate (if any)
Keep all papers in a clean folder. Arrive at the college early to avoid long queues.
FAQ
The 1st Merit List was published on May 3, 2026.
You can check it online at www.nu.ac.bd/admission or by sending an SMS to 16222.
The NU Admission Result 2nd Merit List 2026 is expected in mid-June 2026.
Classes are expected to begin on June 2, 2026.
You can apply for the Release Slip and choose new colleges with empty seats.
Yes, you can apply for migration during the Final Admission Form fill-up.
Conclusion
The NU Admission Result 2026 is a big moment for thousands of students in Bangladesh. If you are selected, complete your admission steps before the deadline. If you are not in the 1st Merit List, do not lose hope. The 2nd Merit List, Migration, and Release Slip phases still wait for you. Keep checking www.nu.ac.bd/admission for fresh updates. Good luck with your higher education journey.