Rajshahi:A new schedule has been announced for the first-year undergraduate admission test for the 2026-27 academic session at the University of Rajshahi (RU). The admission test will begin on February 12 next year and will continue until February 20. Applications for the admission test will start on November 15 and can be submitted until November 30.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, these decisions were taken at a meeting of the university's admission test committee. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Md. Faridul Islam, confirmed the details to journalists after the meeting.
The Vice-Chancellor outlined that the admission test will start with the 'B' Unit under the Faculty of Business Studies on February 12, followed by the 'C' Unit under the Faculty of Science on February 13, and the 'A' Unit under the Faculty of Arts on February 20.
For eligibility, students from the Humanities and Business Studies streams must have a minimum GPA of 3.00, including the fourth subject in both SSC or equivalent and HSC or equivalent examinations, with a total GPA of at least 6.50. Science stream students must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the same examinations, with a total GPA of at least 7.50.
The Vice-Chancellor also mentioned that students who participated in the supplementary examination would be given an opportunity to apply after their results are published, with an additional five to seven days allotted for fresh applications. The schedule was determined with consideration of various relevant factors.