The Cadet College Admission 2026 activities have been announced in Bangladesh. Through this process, admissions to Class 7 will be completed in all 12 Cadet Colleges of Bangladesh. The admission process will be completed in several stages, managed centrally under the supervision of the Bangladesh Army.
There are a total of 12 Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh under the Ministry of Defense. Of these, 9 are for boys and 3 are for girls. The Cadet Colleges are: Faujdarhat Cadet College, Jhenaidah Cadet College, Mirzapur Cadet College, Rajshahi Cadet College, Sylhet Cadet College, Rangpur Cadet College, Barisal Cadet College, Pabna Cadet College, Mymensingh Girls Cadet College, Comilla Cadet College, Feni Girls Cadet College (replacing Dhaka Girls College in some lists, but the list provided is standard), and Joypurhat Girls Cadet College.
Cadet College Admission Circular 2026
The Cadet College Admission Circular 2026 has been published. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for Cadet Colleges Class 7 Admission 2026.
- Application Start: November 1, 2025 (from 8:00 AM)
- Application Deadline: December 10, 2025 (until 5:00 PM)
- Written Exam Date: December 27, 2025 (Saturday), from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Online application and all admission-related activities will be conducted through the official website www.cadetcollege.army.mil.bd or https://cadetcollegeadmission.army.mil.bd.
Candidates who pass the written test will participate in a viva-voce and a medical/health test. The final results will be published after these stages.
Here we will discuss the eligibility, application rules, admission test method, results, and all other information for the 2026 intake.
Application Eligibility
To apply for Cadet College Admission 2026 for class 7, a candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Nationality: The candidate must be a Bangladeshi citizen.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed the Class 6 or equivalent final examination.
- Age: The maximum age will be 13 years and 6 months as of January 1, 2026.
- Physical Fitness:
- Height: Minimum 4 feet 8 inches (applicable to both boys and girls).
- Health: The candidate must be physically and mentally healthy.
- Eyesight:
| Condition | Measurement 1 | Measurement 2 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without glasses | One eye: 6/12 | Other eye: 6/18 | The power of glasses should not exceed (-) 2D in any eye. In the case of astigmatism, the Spherical Equivalent will be calculated. |
| With glasses | One eye: 6/6 | Other eye: 6/6 | No comments needed at the moment. This section simply confirms corrected vision to a perfect 6/6 in both eyes when wearing glasses. |
In addition, there are some disqualifications mentioned in the admission circular. If those disqualifications exist, the candidate will not be considered eligible.
How to Apply
The application process for Cadet Colleges must be completed online. Applications will start from November 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM and continue until December 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. You can fill the application form by completing the following steps:
- Click on the ‘Admission’ menu on the Home Page of the website www.cadetcollege.army.mil.bd and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, or go directly to https://cadetcollegeadmission.army.mil.bd.
- Click on the “Apply Now” button to display the ‘Sign Up’ menu. Enter the candidate’s name, mobile number (and verify with OTP), password (for later use), e-mail, and correct date of birth, then click ‘Sign Up’. If the candidate is eligible, ‘Sign Up’ will be completed, and a User ID and Password will be sent via mobile and e-mail.
- After ‘Sign Up’, ‘Log In’ using the User ID and Password. The ‘Payment’ menu will appear. Complete the 2,500/- (two thousand five hundred) Taka non-refundable online payment through any of the available mediums (bKash, Trust Bank, SSL Commerz, Nagad, Rocket, etc.).
- The complete form is divided into 6 steps. All required information and attachments (in the specified format and size) must be uploaded.
- After completing all 6 steps, click “Application Preview” to check all information. If correct, click ‘Final Submit’. After ‘Final Submit’, no information can be changed.
- Print and save the ‘Print Application Form’ after Final Submit.
- The User ID and Password must be saved, as they will be required to download the admit card and check results.
Admit Card Download
After the last date for filling up the application form (December 10, 2025), the admit card can be printed/downloaded, likely from December 13, 2025, until the exam day (December 27, 2025). You can print/download the Admit Card by logging in with your User ID and Password.
Sending required documents
After successfully downloading the admit card, the required documents should be sent in a 15×10 envelope. The envelope must mention the candidate’s index number and the name of the examination center. Documents must be sent between December 13, 2025, and December 20, 2025 (tentative dates, please confirm from your admit card) to the address of the Cadet College responsible for the examination center mentioned on the admit card (via registered post/courier/bearer).
The list of essential documents for all candidates is as follows:
- Certificate of completion of primary education/primary Ibtedayi education/equivalent examination. (For English medium, a certificate from the head teacher of passing 5th/equivalent class).
- Attested photocopy of the candidate’s birth registration/birth certificate.
- Certificate from the appropriate authority in favor of the monthly income of the candidate’s father/guardian and mother.
- Attested photocopies of National Identity Card, TIN, and Passport (if any) of both the candidate’s father and mother/guardian.
- Certificate from the Head Teacher mentioning the year and roll number of passing the 6th or equivalent examination. If the result is not yet published, a certificate stating the candidate has participated in the annual exam and is expected to pass.
- 4 passport size and 4 stamp size (color) photographs similar to the picture uploaded in the online application.
Special Note: The name and designation of the attester along with the official seal must be used on all ‘Attested Photocopies’.
Admission Test Date
The Cadet College Admission Test 2026 will be held on December 27, 2025 (Saturday). The written examination will be held simultaneously at all centers from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The date, time, and venue of the Viva-voce and health test will be published on the website at the time of the written test result publication.
Marks Distribution and Syllabus
The admission test will consist of 300 marks from the following subjects, based on the Class 6 curriculum:
- Mathematics: 100 Marks
- English: 100 Marks
- Bengali: 60 Marks
- General Knowledge: 40 Marks
- (The General Knowledge portion may include questions from Science, History, Social Science, Digital Technology, and IQ.)
Cadet College Admission Result 2026
The Cadet College Admission Result of the written examination and the schedule of Viva-voce and health tests for qualified candidates will be published on the website www.cadetcollege.army.mil.bd. This result is expected in late January 2026.
Final Result
The final result, which includes the written test, medical tests, and viva-voce, will be announced on a later date, tentatively in mid-February 2026. Selected candidates will be notified through the website and official channels.
Final Admission
Candidates who have passed the final selection process must complete the admission process by paying the prescribed fees and submitting the required documents by April 2026 (tentative). Classes are scheduled to begin in July 2026.
Conclusion
Cadet College Admission 2026 in Bangladesh is a great opportunity for young students. Interested candidates must apply within the new deadline (December 10, 2025) and prepare for the admission test on December 27, 2025, to achieve success.
