Admission into RUB Programmes for the Academic Year 2025
- The online application for 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 and close on 15th March 2025. Students wishing to seek admission into these Colleges may apply to the respective Colleges on the aforementioned dates. The online application links will be announced by the Royal University of Bhutan.
- The online application for 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 centrally on 15th April and close on 5th May 2025.
- Tuition fees for self-financed students for the Academic Year 2025-2026:
- Arts and Humanities programmes is 76,966 and Nu. 95,349 for Science and Engineering programmes. The tuition fee will increase at the rate of 2% per year.
- The tuition fee is payable annually in two installments. 50% each in the beginning of the each semester.
- For other details, please visit the respective Colleges’ websites.
- Minimum eligibility criteria for the different programmes and the number of seats available are listed below:
- College of Science and Technology
Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Seats | |
Higher Education Grant | Self-Financed | ||||
1 | BE in Civil Engineering |
Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English.
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Mathematics: 5 Physics: 5 Chemistry: 4 English: 3 Any one other subject –1
o 55% of class XII results based on subject ability rating o 35% of the aptitude test o 10% of essay-type questions | 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 | Bachelor of Architecture | Class XII pass students with a minimum of 50% each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English and pass in Dzongkha. |
Mathematics – 5 Physics – 5 Chemistry – 2 English – 3
o 55% of class XII results based on subject ability rating o 20% of the aptitude test o 10% of essay-type questions o 15% of Portfolio | 21 | 9 |
10 | BE in Software Engineering | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Mathematics/ Business Mathematics and English and pass in Dzongkha.
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o 55% of class XII results based on subject ability rating o 20% of the aptitude test o 10% of essay-type questions o 15% of the Math test
Mathematics/B. Maths – 5 English – 5 Any 3 other subjects – 1 | 0 | 40 |
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.cst.edu.bt) | Total In-take | 303 | 82 |
- Gedu College of Business Studies
Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Seats | |
Higher Education Grant | Self-Financed | ||||
1 | Bachelor of Accounting |
Class XII passed students with a minimum of 50% each in Mathematics/Business Mathematics and pass in English and Dzongkha
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Mathematics/B. Maths – 5 Accounting/Economics/Physics/ Chemistry/Biology – 5 English – 3 Dzongkha – 2 Any one other subject – 1
o 60% of Ability Rating Points as specified above, o 10% Personal Statement (two preferences for programmes), o 10% Personality Trait Test o 20% Aptitude Test | 63 | 27 |
2 | Bachelor of Finance & Economics | 63 | 27 | ||
3 | Bachelor of Business Intelligence | 42 | 18 | ||
4 | Bachelor of Business Management | Class XII passed students with a minimum of 45% in English & pass in Dzongkha and Math/B.Math. |
Business and Entrepreneurship/Economics/Accounting/Physics/Chemistry/Biology – 5 English – 4 Maths/B. Maths – 3 Dzongkha – 2 Any one other subject – 1
o 60% of Ability Rating Points (Class XII) as specified above, o 10% Personal Statement (two preferences for programmes), o 10% Personality Trait Test o 20% Aptitude Test | 35 | 15 |
5 | Bachelor of Human Capital Management | 28 | 12 | ||
6 | Bachelor of Marketing (Digital & Communication) | 39 | 17 | ||
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.gcbs.edu.bt) | Total In-take | 270 | 116 |
- College of Natural Resources
Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Seats | |
Higher Education Grant | Self-Financed | ||||
1 | BSc in Sustainable Development | For Science/Arts/ Commerce: Class XII pass students with a minimum of 55% in English and pass in Dzongkha | English – 5 Dzongkha – 2 3 other subjects – 1
| 32 | 8 |
2 | BSc in Agriculture | Class XII pass Science students with 50% each in English and Biology | Biology – 5 Chemistry – 4 English – 4 Dzongkha – 2 1 other subject – 1 | 24 | 6 |
3 | BSc in Environment and Climate Studies | Class XII pass science students with a minimum of 50% in Chemistry/ Physics | Chemistry/Physics – 5 Biology/Maths – 3 Dzongkha/English/ Environmental Studies – 2 2 other subjects – 1 | 24 | 6 |
4 | BSc in Forestry | Class XII pass science students with minimum of 50% in Biology | Biology – 5 Chemistry – 3 English – 3 Dzongkha – 2 1 other subject – 1 | 24 | 6 |
5 | BSc in Animal Science (Diploma Nested) | 24 | 6 | ||
6 | BSc in Food Science and Technology | Class XII pass science students with a minimum of 50% each in Chemistry and Biology and pass 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 In-take | 148 | 37 |
- Jigme Namgyel Engineering College
Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Seats | |
Higher Education Grant | Self-Financed | ||||
1 | Diploma in Civil Engineering | Class XII pass science students with pass in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Dzongkha | Maths – 5 Physics – 5 English – 3 2 other subjects – 1 | 45 | 5 |
2 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 38 | 2 | ||
3 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 38 | 2 | ||
4 | Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 | 0 | ||
5 | Diploma in Computer Systems and Network | Class XII pass students with pass in Mathematics/Business Mathematics | Mathematics/B. Maths – 5 English – 4 Dzongkha – 3 2 other subjects – 1 | 38 | 2 |
6 | Diploma in Surveying | Class XII pass science students with pass in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Dzongkha | Mathematics – 5 Physics- 5 English – 5 2 other subjects – 1 | 33 | 2 |
7 | Diploma in Materials and Procurement Management | Class XII pass students with pass in Maths/Business Maths and Dzongkha | English – 5 Maths/Business Maths – 5 3 other subjects – 1 | 38 | 2 |
8 | Diploma in Construction Supervision | Class XII pass students with pass in Mathematics/Business Mathematics | Maths/B.Maths – 3 English- 2 Dzongkha- 2 2 other subjects- 1 | 47 | 3 |
9 | Diploma in Multimedia and Animation | Class XII pass students | English – 4 Physics/Geography/Accountancy – 3 3 other subjects -2 | 25 | 0 |
10 | Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing | Class XII pass Science students with pass in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Dzongkha | Mathematics – 5 Physics – 5 Chemistry – 3 English – 2 1 other subject – 1
| 25 | 5 |
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.jnec.edu.bt) | Total In-take | 362 | 23 |
- Paro College of Education
Programme | Slot | Criteria for eligibility, shortlisting, and selection |
Bachelor of Education (Primary) | 100
(All under Higher Education Grant)
| Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific conditions:
Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively. Of these, the top 200 applicants will be shortlisted for face-to-face selection interview. The interview will test their academic proficiency (including English language and subjects contents), creativity, analytical skills, values, and character, aptitude and attitude to become a teacher. Selection The final selection of 100 candidates will be based on the following criteria.
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Bachelor of Education (Dzongkha Primary) | 70
(All under Higher Education Grant)
| Eligibility Class XII pass (from Schools of Language and Culture Studies and other schools with Rigzhung stream) with the following specific conditions: For class XII graduates with Language of Culture Studies Certificate (LCSC):
For Class XII graduates with Rigzhung stream from other schools:
Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively. Of these, a total of 140 will be shortlisted for face-to-face interview in the following manner:
The interview will test their proficiency in communication skills, creativity, analytical skills, collaborative skills, Bhutanese values, and character, aptitude and attitude to become a teacher. Selection The final selection of 70 candidates will be based on the following criteria.
The candidates will be merit ranked, and 42 seats will be filled by Class XII graduates with LCSC, while 28 seats will be filled by Class XII graduates with Rigzhung stream from other schools. |
Diploma in Sports Coaching and Management | 35 (All under Higher Education Grant)
| Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific condition:
Shortlisting and selection Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on Class XII marks as per the following ability rating: English – 5 Dzongkha/Dazhung – 5 3 other subjects – 1 The top 60 applicants will be shortlisted. The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for a physical proficiency test (PPT), including production of a medical fitness certificate issued by a competent medical authority, and signing of a declaration to confirm their fitness for physical activities, and a selection interview. The candidates will be merit ranked based on the ability rating and the section interview, out of which the top 35 will be selected. |
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.pce.edu.bt) |
- Samtse College of Education
Sl# | Programme | Criteria for eligibility, shortlisting, and selection | Higher Education Grant | Self-financed |
1 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) English/ Geography | Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific conditions: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus best 4 subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 65% score each in English and Geography, and 50% in Dzongkha in Class XII. Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit-ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively. For Class X, the marks will be based on English plus 4 best subjects. For Class XII, it will be based on ability rating points as follows.
Arts stream English x 5 Geography x 5 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Based on the ability rating, the top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face selection interview. The interview will test their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, and character, attitude towards and aptitude for becoming a teacher.
Selection The final selection of 35 candidates will be based on the following selection criteria. ● Academic performance in Class X: 15% ● Academic performance in Class XII: 35% Performance in the interview: 50% | 30 | 5 |
2 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) English/ History | Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific conditions: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus best 4 subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 65% score each in English and History, and 50% in Dzongkha in Class XII. Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively. For Class X, the marks will be based on English plus 4 best subjects. For Class XII, it will be based on ability rating points as follows.
Arts stream English x 5 History x 5 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Based on the ability rating, the top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face selection interview. The interview will test their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, and character, attitude towards and aptitude for becoming a teacher.
Selection The final selection of 35 candidates will be based on the following selection criteria. ● Academic performance in Class X: 15% ● Academic performance in Class XII: 35% Performance in the interview: 50% | 30 | 5 |
3 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) Biology/ Chemistry | Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific conditions: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus best 4 subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 55% score each in Biology and Chemistry, and 50% in Dzongkha and English in Class XII. Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively. For Class X, the marks will be based on English plus 4 best subjects. For Class XII, it will be based on ability rating points as follows.
Science stream Biology x 5 Chemistry x 5 English x 3 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Based on the ability rating, the top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for face-to-face selection interviews. The interview will test their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, and character, and attitude towards and aptitude for becoming a teacher.
Selection The final selection of 35 candidates will be based on the following selection criteria. ● Academic performance in Class X: 15% ● Academic performance in Class XII: 35% Performance in the interview: 50%
| 30 | 5 |
4 | Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) Maths/ Physics | Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific conditions: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum aggregate of 55% for English plus best 4 subjects in Class X. ● A minimum of 55% score each in Maths and Physics, and 50% in Dzongkha and English in Class XII. Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively. For Class X, the marks will be based on English plus 4 best subjects. For Class XII, it will be based on ability rating points as follows.
Science stream Mathematics x 5 Physics x 5 English x 3 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Based on the ability rating, the top 50 applicants will be shortlisted for a face-to-face selection interview. The interview will test their academic proficiency (including English language and subject content), creativity, analytical skills, values, and character, attitude towards and aptitude for becoming a teacher.
Selection The final selection of 35 candidates will be based on the following selection criteria. ● Academic performance in Class X: 15% ● Academic performance in Class XII: 35% Performance in the interview: 50% | 30 | 5 |
5 | Bachelor of Education(Secondary)ICT | Eligibility Class XII pass (BHSEC or equivalent) with the following specific conditions: ● A minimum of 50% each in English and Dzongkha in Class X. ● A minimum of an aggregate of 55% for English plus the best 4 subjects in Class X. A minimum of 50% in English, Dzongkha & Business Math/ Mathematics in Class XII. Shortlisting Eligible applicants will be merit ranked based on their academic achievements in Classes X and XII in the ratio of 30% to 70% respectively.
For Class X, the marks will be based on English plus four best subjects. For Class XII, it will be based on ability rating points as follows:
Arts stream Business Mathematics x 5 English x 4 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Commerce stream Business Mathematics x 5 English x 4 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Science stream Mathematics x 5 English x 4 Dzongkha x 2 Any other subject x 1
Based on the ability rating, applicants will be shortlisted for face-to-face selection interviews. The interview will test their academic proficiency (including English language, Dzongkha and subjects’ contents), creativity, analytical skills, values, and character, and attitude towards and aptitudes for becoming a teacher. Selection The final selection of 30 candidates will be based on the following selection criteria: ● Academic performance in Class X: 15% ● Academic performance in Class XII: 35% Performance in the interview: 50% | 25 | 5 |
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.sce.edu.bt) | 145 | 25 |
- Sherubtse College
Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Higher Education Grant | Self-financed |
1 | Bachelor of Economics and Political Science |
Class XII pass students with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics/ Business Mathematics | Mathematics/ Business Mathematics – 5 English – 3 Dzongkha – 3 2 other subjects – 1 | 120 | 30 |
2 | Bachelor of Digital Communication and Project Management | ||||
3 | Bachelor of Data Science and Data Analytics | ||||
4 | BSc in Life Science | Class XII pass science students with a minimum of 55% in Biology and 45% in Chemistry. | Biology – 5 Chemistry – 4 Physics – 3 English – 3 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 0 |
5 | BSc in Mathematics | Class XII pass science students with a minimum of 55% in Mathematics and 45% each in Chemistry and Physics. | Mathematics – 5 Physics – 4 Chemistry – 3 English – 2 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 0 |
6 | BSc in Chemistry | Class XII pass science students with a minimum of 55% in Chemistry and 45% each in Physics and Maths. | Chemistry – 5 Physics – 4 Mathematics – 3 English – 2 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 0 |
7 | BSc in Physics | Class XII pass science students with a minimum of 55% in Physics, 45% each in Mathematics and Chemistry. | Physics – 5 Mathematics – 4 Chemistry – 3 English – 2 1 other subject – 1 | 30 | 0 |
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.sherubtse.edu.bt) | 240 | 30 | |||
Special Scholarship in Leadership for 6 Students Out of 6 scholarships, 2 Scholarships 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 considered for BSc in Life Science/BSc in Mathematics/BSc in Chemistry/BSc in Physics programmes. Aspiring candidates must fulfil the following criteria: · Be a regular student in 2024 · Should have served as School Captain in the academic year 2024 · 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 4 slots in BSc programmes. For 2 slots in Bachelor of Economics and Political Science/Bachelor of Digital Communication and Project Management/Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics programmes, merit ranking will be based on Data Visualization Test and Interview. Candidates who meet the above criteria should apply through email at admission.sherubtse@rub.edu.bt on or before 25th April 2025. The application form for the scholarship can be downloaded from the College website: www.sherubtse.edu.bt. |
- Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology
Sl # | Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Ability rating points | Seats | |
Higher Education Grant | Self-Financed | ||||
1 | Bachelor of Computer Science | Class XII pass students with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics/ Business Mathematics | Mathematics/Business Mathematics – 5 English – 2 3 other subjects – 1 | 100 | 25 |
2 | Bachelor of Interactive Design and Development
| Class XII pass students with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics/ Business Mathematics | Mathematics/ Business Mathematics – 5 English – 2 3 other subjects – 1 | 20 | 5 |
Reporting date for 1st year students: Please visit the college website(www.gcit.edu.bt) | Total In-take | 120 | 30 |