Getting a place in a government school is a great opportunity for many students in Bangladesh. The Govt School Admission 2025-26 process has been announced. Applications start soon for the 2026 school year. This system is fully online and uses a “Digital Lottery” to select students. This means there is no admission test for any class, from Class 1 to Class 9.
This guide gives you all the details you need in easy English. It will help you apply for the Govt School Admission 2025-2026. The main website for this is gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
Govt School Admission Circular 2025-26
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has published the official circular (notice) for admission. You must apply online. There is no paper form to fill out. Here are the most important points from the circular:
- Circular Published: November 14, 2025
- Application Start Date: November 21, 2025 (at 11:00 AM)
- Application End Date: December 5, 2025 (at 5:00 PM)
- Application Fee: 110 BDT (one hundred and ten taka)
- Official Website: gsa.teletalk.com.bd
- Selection Method: Digital Lottery (No admission test)
- Lottery Date: December 11, 2025 (at 10:00 AM)
Govt School Lottery Date
There is no admission test for any class. All students will be selected through the official GSA Digital Lottery.
The lottery draw for the Govt School Admission 2025-2026 will be held on December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
The lottery is done by DSHE at International Mother Language Institute, Dhaka. This makes sure it is fair for everyone. The lottery results are published on the same day. This is usually a few hours after the lottery is finished.
Required Qualification
There are no special grades or test scores needed. This is because selection is by lottery. However, you must meet the age limit.
Age Limit:
- For Class 1: The student must be 6+ years old as of January 1, 2026.
- For Other Classes (2-9): The age will be based on the class. Students must have passed their previous class (e.g., passed Class 5 to apply for Class 6).
Quotas:
There are special quotas available. If you are eligible, you can select them in the application form:
- Freedom Fighter Quota (5%)
- Students with Special Needs (2%)
- Children of Education Ministry Employees (2%)
- Catchment Area Quota (40% for Dhaka city)
- Government Primary School Quota (10% for Class 6)
How to Apply
The application process is fully online. Follow these steps carefully.
- Visit the Website: Open your browser and go to the official admission website: gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
- Select Application: Click on the “Application Form (Government)” button.
- Fill in the Information: Fill in the online form with the student’s information. This includes:
- Student’s Name (in Bengali and English)
- Parents’ Name (in Bengali and English)
- Date of Birth (from Birth Certificate)
- Contact Mobile Number (This is very important!)
- Present and Permanent Address
- Choose Schools: You can apply to a maximum of 5 (five) schools in one application. You can choose the shift (morning/day) and version (Bangla/English) for each school.
- Upload Photo: You must upload a recent color photo of the student. The photo must be 300 pixels by 300 pixels in size.
- Submit Form: Check all your information again. If everything is correct, submit the form.
- Get User ID: After submitting, you will see an “Applicant’s Copy.” Download this copy. Save the User ID very carefully. You need this User ID to pay the fee.
Payment Instruction
After you get your User ID, you must pay the application fee of 110 BDT. You must use a Teletalk prepaid mobile SIM to pay.
Follow these two SMS steps:
First SMS:
- Go to your mobile’s message option and type:
- GSA <space> Your_User_ID
- Send the SMS to 16222.
- Example: GSA ABCDEF (and send to 16222)
You will get a reply SMS with a PIN number and the student’s name.
Second SMS:
- Now, type another message:
- GSA <space> YES <space> Your_PIN_Number
- Send the SMS to 16222.
- Example: GSA YES 123456 (and send to 16222)
You will get a final confirmation SMS. Your application is now complete. Keep this SMS safe.
Govt School Admission Result
The Govt School Admission Result 2025-2026 will be published on the same day as the lottery.
Result Date: December 11, 2025 (after the lottery draw)
You can check the result in two main ways.
| Method | How to Check |
| Check via Website | 1. Go to the website: gsa.teletalk.com.bd 2. Go to the Govt or Non-govt Link. 2. Click on the “Result” link. 3. Enter your User ID. 4. Click “Submit” to see your result. |
| Check via SMS | 1. Go to your mobile message option. 2. Type: GSA <space> RESULT <space> Your_User_ID 3. Send the SMS to 16222. 4. You will get a reply with your result. |
PDF List Download:
The website will also publish the full list of selected students (Merit List) and the Waiting List as PDF files. You can download the PDF for each school to see all the results.
Final Admission
If your name is on the Merit List, you must go to the school you were selected for. You will go there to complete your final admission.
- Admission from Merit List: December 18 to December 23, 2025.
- Admission from 1st Waiting List: December 24 to December 27, 2025.
- Admission from 2nd Waiting List: December 28 to December 29, 2025.
You must bring these documents to the school:
- The downloaded Applicant’s Copy.
- Original Birth Certificate of the student (and a photocopy).
- Passport-size photos of the student.
- Original Transfer Certificate (if applying for Class 2-9).
- Parents’ NID card (photocopy).
- Quota documents (if you applied for a quota).
FAQ
No, there is no admission test for any class for the Govt School Admission 2026. Selection is 100% based on the digital lottery.
The only official website is gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
The fee is 110 BDT, which must be paid using a Teletalk prepaid SIM.
You can choose a maximum of 5 schools in your application.
The student must be 6 years old or more on January 1, 2026.
Conclusion
The Govt School Admission 2025-2026 process is a great chance for students. Because it is a lottery system, everyone has a fair chance. Make sure you fill out the online form correctly and pay the fee on time. Remember to check the official website gsa.teletalk.com.bd for all updates on the Govt School Admission 2025-26.