BBA Admission Test Question Patterns in Major Bangladeshi Public
Universities (2025)
1. Dhaka University (DU) – Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
• The test consists of two parts: Written Test and Communication Test (Interview/Viva).
• Written Test Topics:
- English (grammar, comprehension, vocabulary)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Ability (arithmetic, algebra, data interpretation)
- Analytical/Logical Reasoning
• Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.
• Format: MCQ + short written section (essay, paragraph, or analytical writing).
• Minimum qualifying marks required in each section.
• After passing, candidates face the Communication Test (oral/viva).
2. Rajshahi University (RU) – B Unit (Business Studies)
• Total Marks: 100 | Time: 1 hour | Format: MCQ
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every 4 wrong answers.
• Question distribution differs for Business and Non-Business background students.
Business Background:
- Bangla: 15 marks
- English: 25 marks
- Business Organization & Management: 30 marks
- Accounting: 30 marks
- Finance/Marketing: 15 marks
Non-Business Background:
- Bangla: 15 marks
- English: 25 marks
- General Knowledge: 45 marks
- ICT: 15 marks
3. Jahangirnagar University (JU) – E Unit (Business Studies / BBA)
• Total Marks: 80 | Duration: 55 minutes | Format: MCQ
• Negative Marking: 0.20 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Passing Marks: Around 35% (varies by year).
• Subject Areas:
- Bangla
- English
- Accounting
- Management
- Business-related General Knowledge
4. Jagannath University (JNU) – Business Studies Faculty
• Pattern similar to other public universities (MCQ-based).
• Total Marks: 100 | Time: 1 hour.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
• Subject Areas:
- English (grammar, comprehension, vocabulary)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Skills
- Analytical/Logical Reasoning
- General Knowledge/Business Basics
• Some years include written or viva section depending on faculty decision.
Summary Comparison
University Total Marks Duration Negative Subjects Covered
Marking
DU (IBA) Variable 1.5–2 hrs Sectional cutoff, English, Math,
(Written + not fixed Logic
Viva)
RU (B Unit) 100 1 hr 1 mark per 4 Bangla, English,
wrong Business/General
JU (E Unit) 80 55 mins 0.20 per wrong Bangla, English,
Accounting,
Management
JNU 100 1 hr 0.25 per wrong English, Math,
Logic, GK