The Govt School Admission 2026 process will continue to use the digital lottery system, ensuring a fair and transparent selection for students across Bangladesh. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has released the admission policy and circular for both government and non-government high schools. This centralized process also includes government primary schools as feeder branches.
The admission procedure for all government schools in the Dhaka City Metropolitan area, as well as at the district and upazila levels, will be managed centrally. The Govt School Admission Circular 2026 has been officially published, outlining the roadmap for the academic year. Following the application phase, students will be selected via a lottery draw. Below is the updated and detailed information for the 2025-2026 admission cycle.
Govt School Admission Circular 2026
The Government School Admission Circular is published annually by the DSHE under the Ministry of Education’s supervision. For the 2026 academic year, the circular details the schedule, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. Applications are open for students from Class 1 to Class 9. Applicants may choose up to five schools per application, depending on seat availability in their respective districts and upazilas.
- Application Period: November 21, 2025, to December 5, 2025 (ends at 5:00 PM)
- Lottery Draw: December 11, 2025
- Result Publication: December 11, 2025 (results available on the same day)
- Application Platform: GSA Teletalk’s official website gsa.teletalk.com.bd
Eligibility:
- Class 1: Students must be 6+ years old. Specifically, the date of birth must be between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020 (minimum 5 years and maximum 7 years as of January 1, 2026).
- Classes 2-9: The government has relaxed the age limit for these classes for the 2026 session, removing the previous rule that tied age limits consecutively to Class 1. However, students must still meet the registration age requirements set by their respective education boards.
How to Apply
The application process for government schools is fully digital and designed to be user-friendly. Parents or guardians can submit applications by following these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to gsa.teletalk.com.bd and select the application link for Government Schools.
- Fill in Personal Information: Accurately enter the student’s details, including name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth. You will need the Online Birth Registration Number (BRN).
- Select Schools: You can select a maximum of five schools in your order of preference.
- Upload Photo: Upload a recent color passport-size photograph of the student (300×300 pixels, maximum 100KB).
- Submit the Form: Carefully review all data. Once submitted, you cannot edit the form. After submission, you will receive a User ID in the Applicant’s Copy, which is required for payment.
Payment Instructions
The application fee for Govt School Admission 2026 is 110 Taka (including service charges). The payment must be made via a Teletalk Pre-paid Mobile number within 72 hours of submitting the online application.
- First SMS: Type
GSA <Space> User IDand send to 16222. - Example:
GSA ABCDEF - Receive PIN: You will receive a reply SMS containing a PIN and the amount to be deducted.
- Second SMS: Type
GSA <Space> YES <Space> PINand send to 16222. - Example:
GSA YES 123456
If the payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation SMS with a password. You can then download the Admit Card or Applicant’s Copy from the website.
Govt School Admission Result 2026
The Govt School Admission Result 2026 is determined solely through a digital lottery system. The lottery draw is scheduled for December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and will be conducted centrally by the DSHE in Dhaka. The event is typically broadcast live on the DSHE Facebook page and YouTube channel to ensure transparency.
How to check results:
- Online: Visit gsa.teletalk.com.bd after the lottery, enter your User ID, and view the status.
- SMS: Results will also be sent via SMS to the mobile number provided during the application.
Waiting List
If seats remain vacant after the merit list admissions are completed, students from the waiting list will be admitted. The waiting list consists of applicants who were not selected in the initial draw.
- Merit List Admission: Selected candidates from the merit list must complete their admission between December 13 and December 18, 2025.
- Waiting List Admission:
- 1st Waiting List: Admissions will take place from December 22 to December 24, 2025.
- 2nd Waiting List: If seats are still available, admissions will occur from December 26 to December 30, 2025.
Parents are advised to monitor the official website and the respective school’s notice board for waiting list updates.
Final Admission
Candidates selected through the lottery must finalize their admission at their allotted schools. Guardians must present the following documents:
- Online Birth Registration Certificate (original and photocopy).
- Parents’ National ID Cards (original and photocopy).
- Applicant’s Copy and Result Slip.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Transfer Certificate (for classes other than Class 1, if applicable).
School authorities will verify the information. Any discrepancy between the application data and original documents may result in the cancellation of the seat. Classes are scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026.
Conclusion
The Govt School Admission 2026 system in Bangladesh continues to uphold a standard of fairness and accessibility through its centralized digital lottery. By digitizing the application, payment, and result publication processes, the DSHE has made it significantly easier for families to navigate school admissions. Applicants and guardians are urged to strictly follow the timeline—especially the application deadline of December 5, 2025—to ensure a successful start to the academic year.
For further updates and to apply, please visit the official portal: gsa.teletalk.com.bd.