The Govt School Admission 2026 process is starting soon. This admission is for Class 1 through Class 9. The announcement covers all government secondary schools across Bangladesh, including those in Dhaka city.
This process helps students apply for both Govt Primary School Admission 2026 (for Class 1-5) and Govt High School Admission 2026 (for Classes 6-9).
The system is fair for everyone. Students are selected using a digital lottery. There will be no admission test. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education manages this process.
You cannot get a paper application form from any school. You must apply online. The only official website is https://gsa.teletalk.com.bd. This guide will help you understand the steps for the 2026 school year.
Govt School Admission 2026
The Govt School Admission 2026 is the official way for students to get into government schools in Bangladesh. It includes Govt Primary School Admission 2026 (Class 1-5) and Govt High School Admission 2026 (Classes 6-9).
This process is fair and uses a digital lottery to pick students. It helps thousands of children join good schools every year. The government runs this to make education easy for all.
Applications for the 2026 session are expected to start on November 21, 2025, and the deadline will be December 5, 2025. The application fee is 110 Taka. The lottery is expected to happen on December 11, 2025.
Here is a roadmap for the process (based on the Govt School Admission Circular 2026):
| Step | Description | Date |
| Application Opens | Start filling out online forms | November 21, 2025, at 11 AM |
| Application Closes | Last day to apply | December 5, 2025, at 5 PM |
| Payment of Fee | Pay through Teletalk SMS | Within the deadline |
| Lottery Draw | Digital selection of students | December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM |
| Result Publication | Check online | Soon after the lottery |
| Final Admission | Confirm seat and join school | December 2025 to January 2026 |
Non-Government School Admission 2026
Who can apply
Students must meet the age limits to apply for Govt School Admission 2026. These rules follow the National Education Policy.
- For Class 1: The student’s age must be 6+ years as of January 1, 2026.
- Detailed Range: The 2025 admission circular gave a specific range for Class 1. The minimum age was 5 years and the maximum age was 7 years. We expect a similar rule for 2026.
- For other classes: The age limit increases for higher classes.
Parents must check the child’s birth certificate to confirm their age. Please check the final 2026 circular for the exact birth date ranges.
How to Apply
Applying for Govt School Admission 2026 is simple. All applications are online.
- Visit the official website: https://gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
- Click the “Application Form” button.
- Fill in all the student’s information correctly.
- Choose your schools. You can pick up to 5 schools in order of your choice.
- If you are applying under a special quota (like freedom fighter, or as a child of a ministry employee), you must check the box for that quota.
- Upload a recent color photo of the student. The photo must be 300×300 pixels and in JPEG format.
- Review your form and click “Submit.”
- After submitting, you will see an Applicant’s Copy with a User ID.
- Save or print this Applicant’s Copy. You will need it later.
Make sure all information is 100% correct before you submit.
How to Pay
You must pay the application fee. The fee is 110 Taka.
You can only pay using a Teletalk pre-paid mobile number. Follow these two SMS steps.
First SMS:
- Go to your phone’s message option.
- Type: GSA<space>User ID (This is the ID from your Applicant’s Copy).
- Send the SMS to 16222.
- Example: GSA ABCDEF
You will get a reply SMS with the student’s name and a PIN number.
Second SMS:
- Go to messages again.
- Type: GSA<space>YES<space>PIN (This is the PIN you just received).
- Send the SMS to 16222.
- Example: GSA YES 123456
You will get a confirmation message. Your application is now complete.
Important: Your application is not accepted until you pay the fee. You must pay the fee before the payment deadline.
Govt School Lottery System
The selection for Govt School Admission 2026 is done by a Digital lottery.
This is a digital lottery (digital random selection). It is not a written test. This system is very fair and gives every student an equal chance.
The lottery is run by computer software. It randomly picks students for the available seats. The government and Teletalk manage this process.
The lottery will happen on December 11, 2025 (this is an expected date). The final, official date will be announced later by the authorities. The results will have a main selection list and a waiting list.
How to Check Govt School Admission Result
You can check your Govt School Admission 2026 result online.
- Go to the official website: gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
- Click on the “Result” link.
- Enter your User ID.
- Your result will show on the screen (Selected, Waiting, or Not Selected).
You can also check the result on the DSHE website (www.dshe.gov.bd) and the school’s notice board.
Final Admission
After the lottery result, the final admission process starts.
Merit List
If your name appears on the main “Merit List” following the digital lottery result declared on 11/12/2025, you must proceed to the respective school for admission. The admission process for students selected in the merit list must be completed between 17/12/2025 and 21/12/2025. During this period, the admission committee will rigorously verify documents. You must submit and present specific documents, which include:
- The original copy of the student’s birth certificate.
- The online copy of the birth certificate (for online verification).
- The original National Identity Cards (NID) of the parents.
- Relevant documents for quota verification if the student was selected under a specific quota.
It is important to note that if a student is found to have provided false information or submitted multiple applications with altered data, their selection will be cancelled and admission will be denied.
Waiting List
If seats remain empty after the completion of the merit list admission process, the school will admit students from the “Waiting List.” The lists regarding the 1st and 2nd waiting lists have already been sent to the respective institutions. The schedule for the waiting lists is as follows:
- 1st Waiting List: Admission from this list must be completed from 22/12/2025 to 24/12/2025, subject to the availability of vacant seats.
- 2nd Waiting List: After the 1st waiting list process, if seats are still available, admissions from the 2nd waiting list must be completed from 27/12/2025 to 30/12/2025.
Institutions are strictly instructed not to keep any seats vacant; if quota seats are not filled, they must be filled from the waiting list or the general merit list sequentially.
All admission activities for the 2026 academic session must be completed within the deadline of 30/12/2025. Guardians and students should keep checking the specific school’s notice board and website, where the selected and waiting lists will be displayed.p checking the school’s notice board and the website for updates.
FAQ
The fee is 110 Taka. You must pay it with a Teletalk pre-paid mobile.
Yes. This single process is for Govt Primary School Admission 2026 (Classes 1-5) and Govt High School Admission 2026 (Class 6-9).
You cannot apply after the deadline (expected December 5, 2025). You also cannot pay the fee after the payment deadline.
No. Selection is only by digital lottery. There is no other exam.
You can choose a maximum of 5 schools in order of your preference.
Conclusion
The Govt School Admission 2026 process is a great chance for students. It lets them join quality government schools. The online system and digital lottery make it fair for everyone.