Admission into RUB Programmes for the Academic Year 2026
- The online application for College of Language and Culture Studies, College of Science and Technology, Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology, Paro College of Education, Gedu College of Business Studies, Samtse College of Education and three new programmes of Sherubtse College (Bachelor of Economics and Political Science; Bachelor of Digital Communication and Project Management; and Bachelor of Data Science and Data Analytics) will open on 1st March 2026 and close on 15th March 2026 at 5:00 PM. Students seeking admission to these colleges may apply directly to the respective colleges on the aforementioned dates. The Office of the Vice Chancellor will announce the online application links
- The central online application for the College of Natural Resources, Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, and Sherubtse College (BSc in Physics, BSc in Chemistry, BSc in Mathematics and BSc in Life Science) will open on 15th April 2026 and close on 5th May 2026 at midnight.
- Tuition fees for self-financed students for the Academic Year 2026-2027, including 2% annual increase, are as follows:
i. Arts and Humanities programmes: 78,505/-
ii. Science and Engineering programmes: 97,256/- - The tuition fee is payable annually in two installments of 50% each at the beginning of each semester.
- Further details are available on the respective College websites.
The Minimum eligibility criteria for the different programmes and the number of seats available are listed below:
- College of Language and Culture Studies
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self-financed | ||||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Language and Heritage Studies | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Dzongkha and English
| Shortlisting Based on merit ranking, the top 50 shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for the College Entrance Test (CET). Selection | 25 | 0 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mindfulness | 25 | 0 | ||
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts in Bhutan Studies and Global Perspectives | 25 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in History and Global Affairs | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Dzongkha and English | Shortlisting Based on merit ranking, the top 50 shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for the College Entrance Test (CET). Selection | 25 | 0 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Dzongkha and English | Shortlisting Selection | 25 | 0 |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website (www.clcs.edu.bt) | Total intake | 125 | 0 | ||
- College of Science and Technology
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self- financed | ||||
| 1 | BE in Civil Engineering | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English | · An entrance exam (aptitude test) will be administered to all qualifying applicants. · Subject ability rating will be computed as follows:Maths – 5 Physics – 5 Chemistry – 4 English – 3 Any 1 other subject – 1· The weightage for merit ranking and selection will be as follows: . Entrance Exam: 30% . Class XII results based on subject ability rating: 70% | 54 | 6 |
| 2 | BE in Electrical Engineering | 45 | 5 | ||
| 3 | BE in Engineering Geology | 27 | 3 | ||
| 4 | BE in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 27 | 3 | ||
| 5 | BE in Water Resources Engineering | 27 | 3 | ||
| 6 | BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 32 | 3 | ||
| 7 | BE in Information Technology | 45 | 5 | ||
| 8 | BE in Mechanical Engineering | 25 | 5 | ||
| 9 | BE in Software Engineering | 0 | 40 | ||
| 10 | Bachelor of Architecture | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English and a pass in Dzongkha | · An entrance exam which is a combination of an aptitude test and portfolio (drawing and composition test) will be administered to all qualifying applicants. · Subject ability rating will be computed as follows: · The weightage for merit ranking and selection will be as follows: | 21 | 9 |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website (www.cst.edu.bt) | Total intake | 303 | 82 | ||
- Gedu College of Business Studies
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self-Financed | ||||
| 1 | Bachelor of Accounting | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Maths/B.Maths and a pass in English and Dzongkha | Shortlisting Selection | 56 | 24 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Finance & Economics | 53 | 22 | ||
| 3 | Bachelor of Business Intelligence | 32 | 13 | ||
| 4 | Bachelor of Banking and Financial Services | 21 | 9 | ||
| 5 | Bachelor of Business Management | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 45% in English and a pass in Dzongkha and Math/B.Math. | Shortlisting Selection | 32 | 13 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Human Capital Management | 28 | 12 | ||
| 7 | Bachelor of Marketing (Digital & Communication) | 32 | 13 | ||
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.gcbs.edu.bt) | Total intake | 254 | 106 | ||
- College of Natural Resources
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Slots | ||
| Government Scholarship | Self-Financed | |||||
| 1 | BSc in Sustainable Development | Science/Arts/ Commerce: Class XII passed students with a minimum of 55% in English and a pass in Dzongkha | English – 5 Dzongkha – 2 Any three other subjects – 1 | 32 | 8 | |
| 2 | BSc in Agriculture | Class XII passed Science students with 50% each in English and Biology | Biology – 5 Chemistry – 4 English – 4 Dzongkha – 2 Any one other subject – 1 | 24 | 6 | |
| 3 | BSc in Environment and Climate Studies | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 50% in Chemistry/ Physics | Chemistry/Physics – 5 Biology/Maths – 3 Dzongkha/English/ Environmental Studies – 2 Any two other subjects – 1 | 24 | 6 | |
| 4 | BSc in Forestry | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 50% in Biology | Biology – 5 Chemistry – 3 English – 3 Dzongkha – 2 Any one other subject – 1 | 24 | 6 | |
| 5 | BSc in Animal Science (Diploma Nested) | 24 | 6 | |||
| 6 | BSc in Food Science and Technology | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 50% each in Chemistry and Biology and pass a in Dzongkha | Chemistry – 5 Biology – 5 English – 4 Physics- 3 Dzongkha – 1 | 20 | 5 | |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.cnr.edu.bt) | Total intake | 148 | 37 | |||
- Jigme Namgyel Engineering College
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self-Financed | ||||
| 1 | BE in Power Engineering | Class XII passed science students with 50% each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English and a pass in Dzongkha | Maths – 5 Physics – 5 Chemistry – 4 English – 3 Any 1 other subject – 1 | 20 | 5 |
| 2 | Diploma in Civil Engineering | Class XII passed science students with a pass in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Dzongkha | Maths – 5 Physics – 5 English – 3 Any 2 other subjects – 1 | 45 | 5 |
| 3 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 38 | 12 | ||
| 4 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 38 | 2 | ||
| 5 | Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Diploma in Computer Systems and Network | Class XII passed students with a pass in Maths/ B.Maths, English and Dzongkha | Maths/B.Maths – 5 English – 4 Dzongkha – 3 Any 2 other subjects – 1 | 35 | 5 |
| 7 | Diploma in Surveying | Class XII passed science students with a pass in Maths, Physics, English and Dzongkha | Maths – 5 Physics – 5 English – 3 Any 2 other subjects – 1 | 28 | 2 |
| 8 | Diploma in Materials and Procurement Management | Class XII passed students with a pass in Maths/B.Maths and Dzongkha | English – 5 Maths/B.Maths – 5 Any 3 other subjects – 1 | 38 | 2 |
| 9 | Diploma in Construction Supervision | Class XII passed students with a pass in Maths/B.Maths | Maths/B.Maths – 3 English – 2 Dzongkha – 2 Any 2 other subjects – 1 | 47 | 3 |
| 10 | Diploma in Multimedia and Animation | Class XII passed students | English – 4 Physics/Geography/ Accountancy – 3 Any 3 other subjects – 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 11 | Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing | Class XII passed science students with a pass in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Dzongkha | Mathematics – 5 Physics – 5 Chemistry – 3 English – 2 Any 1 other subject – 1 | 25 | 5 |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.jnec.edu.bt) | Total intake | 374 | 41 | ||
- Paro College of Education
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self-Financed | ||||
| 1 | Bachelor of Education (Primary) | Class XII passed students with: · A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X; · A minimum aggregate of 60% for English plus best 4 subjects in Class X; and · A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class XII. | Shortlisting Selection | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Education (Dzongkha Primary) | Class XII passed from Schools of Language and Culture Studies and other schools with Rigzhung stream. Language and Culture Studies: Rigzhung stream from other schools: | Shortlisting Selection 42 applicants will be selected from Language and Culture Studies, and 28 applicants will be selected from Rigzhung stream from other schools. | 70 | 0 |
| 3 | Diploma in Sports Coaching and Management | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha/Dazhung | Shortlisting Selection | 35 | 0 |
| 4 | Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha | Selection Eligible applicants will be merit-ranked based on the following subject ability rating points: · English – 3 · Dzongkha– 2 · Any 3 other subjects – 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.pce.edu.bt) | Total intake | 240 | 0 | ||
- Samtse College of Education
| Sl# | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self-financed | ||||
| 1 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) English and Geography | Class XII passed students with: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus 4 best subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 65% each in English and Geography, and 50% in Dzongkha in Class XII. | Shortlisting Arts stream The top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview. The interview will assess their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, character, attitude, and aptitude for the teaching profession. Selection | 30 | 5 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) English and History
| Class XII passed students with: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus 4 best subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 65% each in English and History, and 50% in Dzongkha in Class XII. | Shortlisting Arts stream The top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview. The interview will assess their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, character, attitude, and aptitude for the teaching profession. Selection | 30 | 5 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) Biology and Chemistry | Class XII passed students with: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus 4 best subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 55% each in Biology and Chemistry, and 50% in Dzongkha and English in Class XII. | Shortlisting Science stream The top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview. The interview will assess their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, character, attitude, and aptitude for the teaching profession. Selection | 30 | 5 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) Maths and Physics | Class XII passed students with: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus 4 best subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 55% each in Maths and Physics, and 50% in Dzongkha and English in Class XII. | Shortlisting Science stream The top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview. The interview will assess their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, character, attitude, and aptitude for the teaching profession. Selection | 30 | 5 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Information and Communication Technology | Class XII passed students with: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus 4 best subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 50% in English, Dzongkha & B. Math/Maths in Class XII. | Shortlisting Arts stream Commerce stream Science stream The top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview. The interview will assess their academic proficiency (including English language, Dzongkha and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, character, attitude, and aptitude for the teaching profession. Selection | 25 | 5 |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.sce.edu.bt) | Total intake | 145 | 25 | ||
- Sherubtse College
| Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria/Ability rating points | Government Scholarship | Self-financed | |
| 1 | Bachelor of Economics and Political Science | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% in Maths/ B.Maths | Shortlisting Selection | 30 | 10 | |
| 2 | Bachelor of Digital Communication and Project Management | 30 | 10 | |||
| 3 | Bachelor of Data Science and Data Analytics | 60 | 10 | |||
| 4 | BSc in Life Science | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 55% in Biology and 45% in Chemistry. | Biology – 5 Chemistry – 4 Physics – 3 English – 3 Any 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 5 | |
| 5 | BSc in Mathematics | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 55% in Maths and 45% each in Chemistry and Physics. | Mathematics – 5 Physics – 4 Chemistry – 3 English – 2 Any 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 5 | |
| 6 | BSc in Chemistry | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 55% in Chemistry and 45% each in Physics and Maths. | Chemistry – 5 Physics – 4 Mathematics – 3 English – 2 Any 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 5 | |
| 7 | BSc in Physics | Class XII passed science students with a minimum of 55% in Physics, and 45% each in Maths and Chemistry. | Physics – 5 Maths – 4 Chemistry – 3 English – 2 Any 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 5 | |
| Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.sherubtse.edu.bt) | 240 | 30 | ||||
Special Scholarship in Leadership for 6 Students Of the 6 scholarships, 2 will be awarded for Bachelor of Economics and Political Science/Bachelor of Digital Communication and Project Management/Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics programmes. The remaining 4 scholarships will be allocated to the BSc in Life Science/BSc in Mathematics/BSc in Chemistry/BSc in Physics programmes. Aspiring applicants must fulfil the following criteria: · Be a regular student in 2025 · Should have served as School Captain in the academic year 2025 · Meet the minimum criteria for the programme that they would be enrolling in at the College Merit-ranking will be based on aggregate of four subjects (English plus three best subjects) for the 4 slots in the BSc programmes. Merit-ranking for the 2 slots in the Bachelor of Economics and Political Science/Bachelor of Digital Communication and Project Management/Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics programmes will be based on the Data Visualization Test.Applicants who meet the above criteria should apply through email to admission.sherubtse@rub.edu.bt on or before 25th April 2026.The scholarship application form can be downloaded from the College website: www.sherubtse.edu.bt. | ||||||
- Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology
| Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection criteria/Ability rating points | Slots | |
| Government Scholarship | Self-Financed | ||||
| 1 | Bachelor of Computer Science | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% in Maths/B.Maths | Shortlisting Selection | 100 | 25 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Interactive Design and Development | 20 | 5 | ||
| 3 | BSc in Cybersecurity (Joint Study programme Gylpozhing College of Information Technology and Jigme Namgyel Engineering College) | Class XII passed science students with Maths | Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit-ranked based on subject ability rating points as follows: · Mathematic – 5 · Physics – 5 · English – 5 · Any 2 other subjects – 1 Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a Computational Thinking Test (CTT). Selection The final selection will be based merit ranking using the following weightage: · 50% of class XII results based on the subject ability rating points as specified above · 50% of the CTT | 25 | 0 |
| Note: Students selected for the BSc in Cybersecurity (Joint Programme) will complete the first two years of study at Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Dewathang, and the third and fourth year at Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology, Kabisa, Thimphu. | |||||
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.gcit.edu.bt) | Total intake | 145 | 30 | ||