Begum Rokeya University Rangpur Admission Guide 2026-27

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) is a public university established in 2008, named after Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain — the pioneer of women's education and the feminist movement in Bengal. Located at Modern More, Rangpur, the university serves the greater Rangpur region and northern Bangladesh, an area that historically had limited access to public university education.

BRUR admission date 2026-27

Begum Rokeya University participates in the GST (Guchhogram Somonnito Tibhok) centralized admission system. As of October 6, 2026, the 2026-27 GST circular has not been officially published.

• 2026-27 GST application start: Not officially announced

• 2026-27 GST application deadline: Not officially announced

• 2026-27 admission test: Not officially announced

• Official source: brur.ac.bd and the GST admission portal

For the 2025-26 cycle, BRUR published vacancy-based interview and admission notices in July 2026, indicating the cycle was completed through the GST system with follow-up vacancy fill.

Why consider Begum Rokeya University?

BRUR is an important institution for northern Bangladesh. Before its establishment, students from the Rangpur region had to travel to Rajshahi or Dhaka for public university education. BRUR now provides a local option with 22 departments and approximately 1,395 seats across two admission units.

The university's naming after Begum Rokeya reflects its commitment to women's education and gender equality. This makes it an inspiring choice for female students from northern Bangladesh who want a supportive academic environment.

Departments and admission units

BRUR has 22 departments organised in two admission units:

Unit A (Science):

• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Geography and Environmental Science

• Botany, Zoology

• Pharmacy (if available)

Unit B (Arts, Social Science, Business):

• Bangla, English

• Economics, Political Science, Public Administration

• Sociology

• BBA (MIS) — Management Information Systems

• Philosophy, History

• Islamic History and Culture

The total seat count is approximately 1,395 across both units.

Eligibility and GST process

BRUR follows the GST centralized circular. Typically:

• HSC or equivalent passed in 2024 or 2025

• Science unit requires science background with required subjects

• Arts/Business unit has separate GPA requirements

• One GST application covers BRUR and other participating universities

• Merit-based allocation with preference ranking

Preparing for BRUR through GST

1. Wait for the official GST 2026-27 circular.

1. Determine which unit (A or B) matches your HSC background.

1. Prepare core subjects for your unit — Science subjects for Unit A, Arts/Business for Unit B.

1. If you are from northern Bangladesh, rank BRUR high for regional convenience.

1. Check the BRUR website for vacancy notices after the main merit list is published.

FAQ

Is Begum Rokeya University part of the GST cluster?

Yes. BRUR participates in the GST centralized admission system.

How many seats does BRUR have?

Approximately 1,395 seats across 22 departments in two admission units.

What is BRUR known for?

BRUR is known for being the primary public university serving the Rangpur region, for its commitment to women's education (named after Begum Rokeya), and for its CSE and BBA (MIS) programs.

When will the 2026-27 circular be published?

No confirmed date as of October 6, 2026. Monitor brur.ac.bd for updates.

Verify all dates and eligibility at brur.ac.bd before applying.