The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) announced the Govt School Admission Circular 2024 for all government schools in Bangladesh, including Dhaka. To apply, you must visit the official website: gsa.teletalk.com.bd. This website handles the admission process for students from Class 1 to Class 9.
According to the Govt School Admission Circular 2024-2025, online applications started on October 24, 2024, and the deadline to apply is November 18, 2024. A lottery will be held on November 28, 2024, to decide which students get admitted.
The Education Minister said there won’t be any admission tests this year. Instead, the lottery system will be used for all classes, not just Class 1 as before.
This rule applies to all government schools in the districts and upazilas, including Dhaka. All students must apply online, and the results will be released at the same time for everyone.
In this article, we will explain more details about the Government School Admission Circular for 2024 in Bangladesh.
Govt School Application Eligibility
This year, any student can apply to government schools without needing special qualifications. However, students must be within the right age range for the class they want to join. You cannot apply if you are too young or too old for the class. Below are the age limits for each class in Govt School Admission 2024:
Age Limits for Govt School Admission 2024
| Class | Age Limit | Date of Birth |
| Class One | 6+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Two | 7+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Three | 8+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Four | 9+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Five | 10+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Six | 11+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Seven | 12+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Eight | 13+ | No Age Limit |
| Class Nine | 14+ | No Age Limit |
Make sure you check your age before applying to ensure you meet the requirements for the class you want to enter.
Govt School Admission Form 2024-2025
For the 2024-2025 school year, the admission process for all government schools in Dhaka, divisional towns, districts, and upazillas will be done online. You can apply through the web or by SMS. If you want to apply for Govt School admission, visit the website gsa.teletalk.com.bd and fill out the form. You can pay the application fee by SMS using a prepaid mobile number. Follow these simple steps to apply:
- Go to the website: http://gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
- Select your division.
- Pick your district (zilla), thana (upazilla), and the school name.
- Fill in the form with all the necessary information. Mention if you have any special preferences.
- Upload a color photo (300×300 pixels, JPG format, and under 100KB).
- Submit the form.
- Download and print your applicant copy in color.
- Pay the fees using your User ID through Teletalk’s prepaid mobile number.
This is how you can complete the admission form easily and quickly for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Payment Instruction
After finishing the online application, you will get a user ID. With this user ID, you need to pay an application fee of 110 taka using any Teletalk pre-paid mobile number. The fee must be paid through two SMS messages. You can make the payment until 11:59 p.m. on November 14, 2024. The government school admission notice includes detailed payment instructions. To pay the application fee, follow the steps below:
After applying online, follow these simple steps to pay the Tk. 110 fee:
- Use a Teletalk pre-paid mobile number to make the payment.
- Send two SMS messages to complete the payment.
Step 1:
Send the first SMS like this:
GSA (space) Your User ID to 16222
For example, if your User ID is ABCDEF, type: GSA ABCDEF and send it to 16222.
Step 2:
You will get a PIN from Teletalk in reply. Use this PIN for the second SMS.
Step 3:
Send the second SMS like this:
GSA (space) YES (space) Your PIN to 16222
For example, if your PIN is 123456, type: GSA YES 123456 and send it to 16222.
After these steps, you can download your Applicant’s Copy. Just remember to pay the fee within 48 hours of completing the online application.
Govt School Lottery System 2024-2025
The Government School Lottery Result for 2024 will happen on November 28, 2024. Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni will start the lottery program at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka. Deputy Education Minister Mr. Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel will be there too, along with the Education Ministry’s Secretary and the Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE). The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. You can watch the live digital lottery program on the DSHE Facebook page.
The lottery for government high schools across Bangladesh will happen at the same time. In districts and upazilas outside Dhaka, students will get admission to government secondary schools through this digital lottery. The lottery will also decide the admission results for government primary schools connected to high schools (feeder branches). Students from Class 1 to Class 9 will be admitted through this lottery system.
How to Check Government School Admission Result 2024
You can check the Government School Admission Result for 2024 very easily. After the lottery is done, the result will be available on the website, and you will also get it by SMS. If you are selected, you will receive a message on the phone number you provided during the application process. Teletalk Bangladesh Limited will send the SMS. To check the Merit or Waiting list result, follow these steps:
- Go to the official result website at http://gsa.teletalk.com.bd.
- If you are on the merit list, click on “Result for Individual Student.”
- If you are on the waiting list, click on “Waiting List for Individual Student.”
- Enter your User ID from the Applicant’s Copy.
- Press the “Submit” button to view your result.
Govt School Admission 2024-2025
Govt School Admission Results for 2024-2025 are available on the website gsa.teletalk.com.bd. The lottery draw will take place on November 28, and the results will be published the same day. You’ll get a text message on your phone with the result, and you can also check it on the GSA Result Website. To see the result, you need to enter your User ID, which you can find on the copy you printed after applying online.
If you are selected for a school or shift, the result will show your name, birth registration number, photo, the school you got into, the shift you are in, and other details.
If you are not selected, the result will simply say, “Sorry, You are not Selected.” No further information will be given. Only selected students will see all the details.
Govt School Admission Waiting List 2024
The Govt School Admission Waiting List for 2024 is now available online. You can check it easily. If any government school has empty seats because some students didn’t complete admission or didn’t submit the necessary documents on time, those seats will be filled from the waiting list. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) will manage this process.
All details about the waiting list will be posted on the DSHE website and the notice board of each school. The admission process from the waiting list starts on December 21, 2024. The list of students eligible for admission from the waiting list will be announced after 5 pm on December 20. Be sure to check your school’s notice board for this information.
A Second Waiting List will be published on December 26, and admissions from that list will begin on December 27. If there are still vacant seats after the second list, a third waiting list will be created. You can check the Second Waiting List by visiting gsaresult.teletalk.com.bd using your User ID, just like you checked the Lottery Result.
Conclusion
The Govt School Admission Circular 2024 offers a fair and transparent process for all students. The lottery system replaces the admission test, giving every student an equal chance to get into government schools. This change helps everyone access quality education. Make sure to stay updated with the latest information and apply before the deadline to secure your spot in these respected schools. Education opens the door to a bright future, and this admission circular helps every student move toward that goal.