Status on 19 October 2026: The admission notice for 2027 has been published. Online applications open on 1 November 2026 at 8:00 am and close on 5 December 2026 at 5:00 pm. The written test is on 26 December 2026.
Cadet colleges admit students to class 7. There are 12 residential cadet colleges in Bangladesh, nine for boys and three for girls, run under the Adjutant General’s branch of the Bangladesh Army. This guide covers the key dates, who can apply, the exam pattern and the application steps for the 2027 session.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | 1 November 2026, 8:00 am |
| Application closes | 5 December 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Written test | 26 December 2026, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Viva and medical tests | Dates, time and place will be published on the official website after the written test |
Eligibility
- The student must have passed class 6 or an equivalent examination.
- The applicant and both parents must be citizens of Bangladesh.
- The student’s age on 1 January 2027 must not be more than 13 years 6 months.
- Minimum height is 4 feet 8 inches.
- The student must be physically and mentally fit.
Exam pattern
Admission has three stages: a written test, a viva and a medical test. Final selection is made from the merit list of candidates who pass all stages. This year the written test is 200 marks, down from 300 marks last year. You can answer in Bangla or English.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 65 |
| Mathematics | 70 |
| Bangla | 45 |
| Science, Bangladesh and global studies, ICT, general knowledge and intelligence | 20 |
| Total | 200 |
English and mathematics together carry 135 of the 200 marks, so they deserve the most preparation time. The syllabus for 2027 was published earlier by the cadet colleges and follows the class 6 curriculum.
How to apply
- Open the official admission website, cadetcollege.army.mil.bd, once applications open on 1 November.
- Click Apply Now and register to get a user ID and password.
- Log in, fill in the application form and upload the required documents and photo.
- Pay the application fee of Tk 2,500 through bKash, Trust Bank TAP, SSL Commerz, Nagad or Rocket.
- Save or print the submitted form and keep the payment record.
Read the full admission notice on the official website before you apply. The notice also names a second admission portal, and the official site links to it.
Earlier year for comparison
| Session | Applications opened | Written test | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 November 2025 | 27 December 2025 | 300 |
| 2027 | 1 November 2026 | 26 December 2026 | 200 |
Frequently asked questions
Which class do cadet colleges admit students to?
Class 7. The student must have passed class 6 or an equivalent exam.
How much is the application fee?
Tk 2,500, paid online through the mobile banking and payment options listed above.
Can girls apply?
Yes. Three of the 12 cadet colleges are for girls.
When will the viva and medical tests be held?
The dates are announced on the official website after the written test results.