St Joseph College Admission 2026 runs on the college’s own admission test. It is not part of the central xiclassadmission.gov.bd system. Miss that one line, and you can miss the application window completely.
So here are the key facts first, in one place:
- Institution: St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Asad Avenue, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Boys only.
- Official website: www.sjs.edu.bd. Application link: admission.sjs.edu.bd.
- Circular timing: It comes out within a few days of the SSC result. SSC Result 2026 is published on 20 July 2026. So the St Joseph College Admission 2026-2027 circular is expected in the last week of July 2026.
- Application window: About 7–8 days, fully online.
- Application fee: BDT 400, non-refundable, paid by mobile banking or card.
- Selection: Written test + viva + your SSC GPA. All three count.
- Groups: Science (Bangla version and English version), Business Studies, Humanities.
- Seats: Around 740 students in Class XI across seven sections.
The rest of this article explains each step in detail. Dates and figures below follow the most recent confirmed cycle. Always match them against the new PDF circular on sjs.edu.bd when it goes live.
St Joseph College Admission Circular 2026
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School publishes its own Class XI admission circular. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka approves this separate process. A High Court order allows the college to hold its own admission test.
The circular usually appears in late July. In the last cycle it was released on 26 July. The online application then opened on 29 July at 12:01 am and closed on 5 August at 12:00 midnight. Expect a very similar window for the 2026-2027 session.
Key points from the circular:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Circular publish date | Last week of July (after SSC result on 20 July 2026) |
| Application start | Around 29 July, from 12:01 am |
| Application deadline | Around 5 August, until 12:00 midnight |
| Application fee | BDT 400 (non-refundable, service charge extra) |
| Payment methods | bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Nexus, MTBL, Visa, Mastercard |
| Written and viva test | Around 8–9 August |
| Official website | www.sjs.edu.bd |
| Application portal | admission.sjs.edu.bd |
The college does not run any coaching centre. It has no agent. Nobody can sell you a seat.
Available Seats
Class XI at St. Joseph has seven sections. Five are Science (one of them English version), one is Business Studies, and one is Humanities. More than 740 students join Class XI each year.
Here is the indicative seat structure based on the last published figures:
| Group | Version | Approximate Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Bangla version | 420–480 |
| Science | English version | 90 |
| Business Studies | Bangla version | 90 |
| Humanities | Bangla version | 70 |
| Total | Around 740 |
Treat these as a guide, not a promise. The exact seat count for each group is confirmed in the official circular.
Application Eligibility
You need a minimum SSC GPA. The bar is different for each group. Group change is allowed, but the GPA requirement goes up.
Science (Bangla version): GPA 5.00 in SSC 2026. You must have studied Higher Mathematics and Biology.
Science (English version): GPA 5.00 with Higher Mathematics and Biology. English version SSC students apply here.
Business Studies: GPA 3.50 if you are from the Business Studies group. GPA 4.00 if you are coming from Science.
Humanities: GPA 3.00 if you are from Humanities. GPA 3.50 if you are coming from Business Studies. GPA 4.00 if you are coming from Science.
Two more conditions matter. Students who are not willing to wear the college uniform should not apply. Students who smoke should not apply either.
One more honest note. St. Joseph’s college section is for boys. Female students who want a similar Catholic-run college in Dhaka can look at Holy Cross College.
How to Apply
The whole process is online. Nobody needs to visit the campus to buy a form.
Step 1 — Keep your papers ready. You need your SSC 2026 admit card and your academic transcript (the internet copy with grades and marks). Also keep a recent passport size photo scan and an active mobile number.
Step 2 — Open the portal. Go to www.sjs.edu.bd. Click the Class XI admission link. It takes you to admission.sjs.edu.bd.
Step 3 — Fill the form. Type your name, roll, registration number, board and year exactly as they appear on your SSC admit card. One spelling mistake can cancel your application. Choose your group carefully.
Step 4 — Upload the photo. Follow the size and format shown on screen.
Step 5 — Pay BDT 400. Choose bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Nexus, MTBL, Visa or Mastercard. The service charge is extra. Follow the on-screen prompt, enter your PIN or OTP, and wait for the confirmation. Save the transaction ID. Take a screenshot too.
Step 6 — Submit and save. Download the confirmation page. Print one copy.
Three things get an application cancelled: wrong information, an incomplete form, or applying more than once. Apply once, and apply carefully.
Admit Card Download
The admit card is not posted or couriered. You download it yourself.
Log back into admission.sjs.edu.bd with the user ID or roll and password you created during application. Open the admit card section. Download the PDF. Print it on clean A4 paper — colour is safer.
Your admit card carries your admission roll, your exam date, your reporting time and your building or room. Check every line the day you download it. If anything is wrong, contact the college office immediately.
Keep at least two printed copies. Keep one soft copy on your phone.
St Joseph College Admission Test Date
The written and viva tests are held over two days, usually about three days after the application closes. In the last cycle they fell on 8 and 9 August.
Time: Reporting starts early, around 8:30 am. Sessions run through the day, so your exact slot depends on your group. Follow the time printed on your admit card, not the general schedule. Reach the venue 30 minutes early.
Venue: The college campus at Asad Avenue, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207.
Carry these to the hall:
- Admission test admit card
- SSC 2026 admit card
- Academic transcript (internet copy)
- Pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, scale
- A non-programmable scientific calculator
Leave your mobile phone at home or with your guardian.
Seat Plan
The seat plan is published shortly before the test — usually one day earlier, around 12:00 pm. You will find it on the college website and the official Facebook page. Some cycles also send an SMS to your registered mobile number.
Your admit card shows your building and room. The notice board at the gate shows the same list on exam day. Reach early and find your room calmly. Do not depend only on the gate list — check online the night before.
Marks Distribution
The written test is of 100 marks. It follows the full SSC 2026 syllabus. Then comes the viva. Final selection combines written marks, viva marks and your SSC GPA.
If you change group, you sit for the exam of your old group. Science to Business or Humanities means a Science paper. Business to Humanities means a Business paper.
Science group subjects: Bangla, English, Physics, Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, Biology.
Business Studies subjects: Bangla, English, General Mathematics, Accounting, Finance & Banking, Business Entrepreneurship.
Humanities subjects: Bangla, English, General Mathematics, General Science, ICT, General Knowledge (Geography & Environment, History & World Civilization, Economics, Civics).
Here is the indicative shape of the 100 marks:
| Group | Subject areas | Indicative marks |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Bangla + English | 20–30 |
| Physics, Chemistry, Higher Math, Biology | 70–80 | |
| Business Studies | Bangla + English | 20–30 |
| Math, Accounting, Finance & Banking, Business Entrepreneurship | 70–80 | |
| Humanities | Bangla + English | 20–30 |
| Math, General Science, ICT, General Knowledge | 70–80 |
The college does not always publish a fixed subject-wise split. Prepare all listed subjects evenly. That is the safest plan.
St Joseph College Admission Result 2026
The St Joseph College Admission Result 2026 comes in stages.
First, the written test result is published as a merit list for the viva. Students on that list attend the oral test. After the viva, the college publishes the final merit list and a waiting list for each group — Science (Bangla version), Science (English version), Business Studies and Humanities.
Expect the result within roughly two weeks of the test. In the last cycle, the process was complete by the third week of August.
How to check the St Joseph College Admission Result 2026:
- Go to www.sjs.edu.bd.
- Open the Notice Board or Admission section.
- Find the result notice for your group and version.
- Download the merit list or waiting list PDF.
- Press Ctrl+F on a computer, or use the search option in your PDF app on mobile.
- Type your admission roll number from your admit card.
- Check the group name at the top of the list. Roll numbers repeat across groups.
Results also go up on the campus notice board and the official Facebook page. If your name is on the waiting list, do not give up. Seats open when merit-list students move to other colleges.
Next Steps
If you are selected, act fast. The admission window is short — often a single day, roughly 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Print the result page and your admit card.
- Collect your SSC original transcript, testimonial and Transfer Certificate.
- Take passport size photos, and photos of your parents or guardians.
- Pay the admission and session fee at the college counter, as instructed in the notice.
- Buy the uniform and collect the class routine.
- Note the class start date and the hostel notice, if you need a seat.
If you are not selected, apply through xiclassadmission.gov.bd for the general colleges. That door stays open.
FAQ
What GPA do I need for St Joseph College Admission 2026? GPA 5.00 for Science (with Higher Math and Biology), 3.50 for Business Studies, and 3.00 for Humanities. Group changers need a higher GPA.
Is there an admission test at St Joseph College? Yes. There is a 100-mark written test and a viva. This is why St Joseph is not in the central XI class admission system.
How much is the St Joseph College application fee? BDT 400, non-refundable. Service charges are extra.
Is St Joseph College government or private? It is a private Catholic institution. The Brothers of Holy Cross run it. It was founded in 1954.
Can girls apply to St Joseph College? The college section admits boys. Holy Cross College is the usual alternative for female students in Dhaka.
When is the St Joseph College Admission Result 2026 published? Around two weeks after the test, on www.sjs.edu.bd and the official Facebook page.
Can I apply twice for two groups? No. A second application cancels both.
Does St Joseph run any admission coaching? No. The college has no coaching centre and no agent. Any recommendation request can cancel your admission.
Conclusion
St Joseph College Admission 2026 rewards two things: a strong SSC result and a strong admission test. Your GPA gets you in the door. Your written test and viva decide the seat.
The timeline is tight. SSC Result 2026 lands on 20 July. The circular follows within days. The application window is about a week, and the test comes three days later. That leaves almost no room for a slow start.
So do this now. Bookmark www.sjs.edu.bd. Keep your SSC admit card and transcript scanned. Keep BDT 400 ready in your bKash or Nagad. Revise the six subjects of your group from the full SSC 2026 syllabus.
Then check the official circular the day it drops, and apply on day one. Best of luck.
This article is an informative guide. It is not the official notice. Please confirm every date, fee and figure from the circular on www.sjs.edu.bd before you apply.