Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to defer public university admission tests to accommodate re-evaluations and supplementary examinations for the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams.

Dhaka University, however, will stick to its previously announced schedule.

The university's general admission committee made the decision at an emergency meeting on Monday afternoon, Pro Vice-Chancellor Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane told bdnews24.com.

"The admission tests will be held per our scheduled times," he said.

The university had finalised its admission schedule at a committee meeting on Aug 2. Online applications will open on Nov 11 and close on Nov 25, with entrance tests for the five units set to...