FAQ

Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official admission circular can apply.

Visit dos.gov.bd or doscadet.solutionart.net, register with your mobile number, complete the application form, pay the application fee, and submit your application.

Yes. Registration is mandatory before you can submit an application.

No. Once the application is submitted, you cannot edit the information. Please review all information carefully before submission.

No. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

The application fee can be paid online through the available payment gateway (bKash).

Enter your Roll Number, Registration Number, Board, and Passing Year. The system will automatically retrieve your academic results from the education board.

IELTS is mandatory only if your HSC English GPA is below 3.00. In that case, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required.

Yes. You can select your preferred departments and arrange your academy choices in order of preference.

Download the official Cadet FaceID mobile app from the portal, log in using your registered mobile number and password, capture your photo following the instructions, and submit it through the app.

Yes. If you are not satisfied with the captured photo, you may retake it before confirming submission.

The signature image must be 300 × 80 pixels and should not exceed 60 KB.

After successful photo submission, you can download the application form immediately. You can also log in anytime and download it from the My Application section in the web portal.

Use the Forgot Password option on the login page to reset your password using your registered mobile number or send password change request mail to the help line email.

Please wait a few minutes and try again. Ensure your mobile network is available and that you entered the correct mobile number.

Please wait a few minutes and refresh your application status. If the payment is still not updated, contact the help desk with your payment transaction ID.

No. Use your own active mobile number, as it will be required for login, password recovery, and future communication.

For the best experience, use the latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.

Visit dos.gov.bd or doscadet.solutionart.net. The latest Admission Circular is available in the Circular section of the portal.

The complete Application Guideline is available in the Application Guideline section of the portal.

Please contact the official Help Desk using the contact information provided on the website.

Once the Admit Card is published, log in to your account at doscadet.solutionart.net using your registered mobile number and password. Then go to the My Application section and click Download Admit Card.

The date, time, and venue of the written examination will be announced in the official Admission Circular and published on the portal. Applicants are advised to check the website regularly for the latest updates.

Yes. You can complete the online application using a smartphone through a supported web browser. However, for the best experience, we recommend using Google Chrome/Firefox on a computer or laptop. The Cadet FaceID mobile app is required for capturing and uploading your photograph.

No. Once you have finalized your Subject Choice and Academy Choice and submitted your application, they cannot be changed under any circumstances. Please review your selections carefully before final submission.

To pay any admission-related fee (such as the Application Fee, Eye Test Fee, Psychometric Test Fee, or Eye Test Appeal Fee), log in to doscadet.solutionart.net using your registered mobile number and password.

If you are selected for the respective stage of the admission process, a payment link for that stage will be available in your account. You must complete the payment through that link.

Please note: Payments are accepted only through the official portal. No alternative payment method is available or accepted.

Academy selection is conducted in two steps: first, candidates are ranked by merit position, and then they are allocated to academies according to their merit position and order of preference, subject to seat availability.

Department allocation for admitted candidates is based on their merit position, eyesight eligibility, and order of department preferences.

Only up to fx-100 series calculators are permitted.

The physical examination includes tests for height, weight, push-ups, rope climbing, running, and swimming.

For the Nautical Department, candidates must have 6/6 vision in both eyes without glasses.

For the Engineering Department, uncorrected vision may be up to 6/12, but it must be corrected to 6/6 with glasses.

No. Candidates with color blindness are not eligible to apply. If you are unsure whether you are color blind, you should have your color blind tested by a qualified eye specialist before applying.

You can learn about the listed academies by visiting the About Academy menu on the doscadet.solutionart.net web portal.

No. Government and private academies do not charge the same fees. Government academies are subsidized by the Government, so their fees are lower. Private academies charge significantly higher fees.