The entrance examination for the 2025-2026 academic year at Shan State Buddhist University (SSBU) was successfully conducted from March 7-9, 2025. The admission process consisted of three key components:

            1. Written Exam

            2. Interview

            3. SSBU In-house English Test

A total of 57 candidates applied for the following six programs:

            • BA in Pali and Buddhist Studies – 9 candidates

            • Postgraduate Diploma in Pali and Buddhist Studies – 14 candidates

            • MA in Pali and Buddhist Studies – 14 candidates

            • Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Management – 10 candidates

            • BA in Lik Loung Studies – 8 candidates

            • MA in Lik Loung Studies – 2 candidates

Following SSBU’s admission policy, local students attended the exam in person at the main campus, while international candidates were given the option to take the exam online. This year, applicants from seven different countries participated, reflecting SSBU’s expanding global academic outreach.

Entrance Examination Schedule (March 7-9, 2025)

March 7, 2025

            • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Written Exam

            • Conducted in the KBZ Meeting Hall for on-campus candidates.

            • Online candidates received a Zoom link to join remotely.

            • Interviews

            • Held in different rooms, evaluated by faculty teams based on the applicant’s program.

March 8, 2025

            • Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 10:50 AM

            • Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

            • Interviews continued in the Four-Storey Building.

March 9, 2025

            • 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: SSBU In-house English Test

            • The test assessed four skills:

            • Reading

            • Writing

            • Listening

            • Speaking

We extend our best wishes to all candidates and look forward to welcoming the next cohort of students to SSBU