Kurigram Govt High School Admission 2027: Lottery, Test & Apply
Kurigram Govt High School is one of the oldest schools in north Bengal. Started in 1895 as Kurigram High English School and made a government school on 15 November 1968, it remains the first choice for many families in Kurigram Sadar. For 2027, admission to this school is handled entirely online through the government’s GSA system, with a lottery for Class 1 and a written test for Class 2 to 9.
2027 Admission: Where Things Stand
The Ministry of Education issued the Government Secondary School Admission Policy 2027 on 13 October 2026. The DSHE circular with exact dates and the school-wise seat list has not been published yet. Online applications are reported to open from around 18 November 2026; the final dates will be confirmed in the circular.
| Stage | Expected timing |
|---|---|
| Admission policy 2027 | Published (13 October 2026) |
| DSHE circular and vacant seat list | November 2026 |
| Online application on GSA | From around 18 November 2026 (to be confirmed) |
| Class 1 lottery | December 2026 (date in circular) |
| Class 2–9 written test | December 2026 (date in circular) |
| Admission and waiting lists | Late December 2026 |
| Classes begin | January 2027 |
Follow the national schedule: our Govt School Admission Circular 2027 page is updated as soon as DSHE announces the dates.
Class-wise Selection Method
| Class | How students are selected | Test details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Central digital lottery | No test |
| Class 2–5 | Written admission test | 50 marks: Bangla 15, English 15, Math 20; 1 hour |
| Class 6–9 | Written admission test | 100 marks: Bangla 30, English 30, Math 40; 2 hours |
Seats are offered only in the classes where the school has vacancies, so open the Kurigram Govt High School row in the GSA seat list before you choose the class. Questions are set from the textbooks of the class the child is studying now.
Practice for the test: see our Class 6 admission suggestion and Class 4 admission suggestion with sample questions.
Age Limit on 1 January 2027
Your child must be within these limits on 1 January 2027. Children with special needs get up to 5 extra years.
| Class | Age | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5–7 | 6 | 10–12 |
| 2 | 6–8 | 7 | 11–13 |
| 3 | 7–9 | 8 | 12–14 |
| 4 | 8–10 | 9 | 13–15 |
| 5 | 9–11 | — | — |
Unsure of the age? Our Age Calculator shows the exact age on 1 January 2027 and tells you which class is allowed.
How to Apply for Kurigram Govt High School
- When the application opens, visit the GSA portal and choose the government school section.
- Select Rangpur division, Kurigram district and the class.
- Add Kurigram Govt High School to your list. You can pick up to 5 school choices (both shifts of one school count as 2).
- Enter the birth registration number, parents’ NID details and address exactly as on the documents.
- Upload a photo and submit to get a User ID.
- Pay the form fee from a Teletalk prepaid mobile by SMS and print the applicant copy and admit card.
Application fee
Under the 2027 policy, the online form fee is capped at Tk 110 for Class 1. For Class 2 to 9, where a test is held, the fee limit is higher; the exact amount will be printed in the DSHE circular.
School Profile at a Glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895, as Kurigram High English School |
| Government school since | 15 November 1968 |
| Location | Heart of Kurigram town, Kurigram Sadar, Rangpur division |
| Campus | About 7.60 acres |
| Facilities reported | Library, science lab, computer lab, student hostel |
| Admission system | GSA online application (DSHE) |
The school first stood near the Dharla river. Its old brick building was lost to river erosion in 1956, and the school moved to its present campus in the centre of town. Over the years its students have done well in national science and debate competitions.
Other Schools in Kurigram Town
Use your five choices wisely: put Kurigram Govt High School first and add other good schools nearby as back-ups.
- Kurigram Govt. Girls’ High School
- Kurigram River View High School
- Kurigram Girls’ High School
- Kurigram Adarsha High School
See every school in the district: browse the full list with our School Finder, then check quota seats with the Quota Checker.
Documents for Admission Day
- Online birth registration certificate
- GSA applicant copy and lottery or test result
- Parents’ NID copies
- Recent passport-size photos
- Transfer certificate and testimonial (Class 2 to 9)
- Quota proof, if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply online on the GSA portal (gsa.teletalk.com.bd) in the government school section when the DSHE circular opens the application, then pay the fee by Teletalk SMS.
Applications are reported to open from around 18 November 2026. The exact dates will be in the DSHE circular.
Class 1 is filled by lottery with no test. Classes 2 to 9 have a written test in Bangla, English and Math under the 2027 policy.
A child must be 10 to 12 years old on 1 January 2027 to apply for Class 6.
It was founded in 1895 as Kurigram High English School and became a government school on 15 November 1968.
Up to five. If you pick both shifts of one school, that counts as two choices.
Source: Ministry of Education admission policy 2027, DSHE notices and The Daily Star feature on the history of Kurigram Government High School.
