Ranada Prasad Shaha University (RPSU)

Admission Deadline: “Upto 01 February 2022“

1. For Business Administration
(i)  Minimum GPA 3.0 in SSC and HSC separately.
(ii)  For A level students, who have passed 5 subjects in ” O ” level and 2 subjects in ” A ” level may also apply for admission. Out of 7 subjects, the students must have B grade/GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and C grade/GPA 3.50 in rest 3 subjects are required.

2. For Engineering
(i)  Minimum GPA 3.0 in SSC and HSC separately.
(ii)  For A level students, who have passed 5 subjects in ” O ” level and 2 subjects in ” A ” level may also apply for admission. Out of 7 subjects, the students must have B grade/GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and C grade/GPA 3.50 in rest 3 subjects are required.
(iii)  One must have Mathematics in HSC/A-Level.

3. For Arts and Social Science
(i)  Minimum GPA 3.0 in SSC and HSC separately.
(ii)  For A level students, who have passed 5 subjects in ” O ” level and 2 subjects in ” A ” level may also apply for admission. Out of 7 subjects, the students must have B grade/GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and C grade/GPA 3.50 in rest 3 subjects are required.

4. For Life Science & Health
(i)  Candidate must pass SSC/ “O” level or recognized equivalents and HSC/”A” level or recognized equivalent in Science Group and obtain a minimum GPA 3.0 (in a scale of 5) without any additional subject.
(ii)  Candidate must have a minimum aggregate GPA 6.50 in SSC/ “O” level or equivalent and HSC/ “A” level or equivalent examinations (in a total scale of 10).
(iii)  Candidate must pass HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalent examination with a minimum GPA 3.0 in Chemistry and Biology separately and a minimum GPA 2.0 in Mathematics (in a scale of 5).
(iv)  The student must pass HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents with the following Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
(v)  However, candidates having no Mathematics at the HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents may be admitted, but they need to take an extra 3 (three) credits course on Mathematics relevant to B. Pharm curriculum.
(vi)  Candidate must pass HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalent examination in current year or one previous year. Foreign students must have passed 12 education years and got same grades in equivalent examinations from foreign recognized institutions.

1. For Master of Business Administration
(i)  Minimum GPA 2.5 in SSC and HSC separately.
(ii)  For A level students, who have passed 5 subjects in ” O ” level and 2 subjects in ” A ” level may also apply for admission. Out of 7 subjects, the students must have B grade/GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and C grade/GPA 3.50 in rest 3 subjects are required.
(iii)  Students having minimum CGPA 2.50 / 2nd Division/Class in 3 or 4 years Graduation from any group may apply for admission.

2. For Executive Master of Business Administration
(i)  Minimum GPA 2.5 in SSC and HSC separately.
(ii)  For A level students, who have passed 5 subjects in ” O ” level and 2 subjects in ” A ” level may also apply for admission. Out of 7 subjects, the students must have B grade/GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and C grade/GPA 3.50 in rest 3 subjects are required.
(iii)  Students having minimum CGPA 2.50 / 2nd Division/Class in 3 or 4 years Graduation from any group may apply for admission.

3. For Master of Public Health
(i)  Minimum GPA 2.5 in SSC and HSC separately.
(ii)  For A level students, who have passed 5 subjects in ” O ” level and 2 subjects in ” A ” level may also apply for admission. Out of 7 subjects, the students must have B grade/GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and C grade/GPA 3.50 in rest 3 subjects are required.
(iii)  Students having minimum CGPA 2.50 / 2nd Division/Class in 3 or 4 years Graduation from science group may apply for admission.

Application

A student interested in taking admission in RPSU should procure admission form from the admission office and return the filled in application form along with other documents to the admission office. Photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, two copy of passport size photo, students birth certificate & guardian NID are required to be submitted with the admission form. Students can also apply through online admission.rpsu.edu.bd.  After primary scrutiny, applicants will be called to sit for an admission test and interview. Admission tests are conducted for spring and fall semesters. Test dates are published in the university website.

Admission on Credit Transfer

A student desiring to transfer his/her credits is expected to have at least a CGPA of 2.5 in all previous examinations to be considered for admission to the University. S/he must submit syllabus, official transcripts and no objection certificate from previously attended institutions along with the admission applications. Admission Test may be required for a student desiring transfer of credits. Individual department may have some additional requirements.

Admission of Foreign Applicants

International applicants seeking admission to RPSU must meet the equivalent academic standards that are for admission for native students. International applicants are selected on the basis of their prior academic work, English proficiency and certification of adequate financial resources.

Admission Cancellation

Admission of any student may be cancelled by RPSU authority for the following reason(s):

• If a student does not continue 2 semesters consecutively.
• If a student does not pay his/her dues in time.
• If a student fails to produce necessary academic documents to the admission office.
• If a student takes part in any activity that goes against discipline or RPSU rules & regulations.

Provisional Admission

RPSU may provisionally accept applicants for admission who cannot produce official transcripts, certificates and other necessary documents at the time of admission. As a prerequisite all provisionally admitted students will be required to submit the appropriate credentials to continue. Required credentials must be submitted within the semester of initial enrollment.

Readmission

A RPSU student whose admission has been cancelled must submit an application for readmission. If this student has attended other colleges and universities during his/her absence at RPSU s/he must submit official transcripts along with applications. Such a student will have to pay the readmission fees.

Grade Requirement for Degree

To earn an Undergraduate Degree from RPSU, a student must complete his degree requirements with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. The grading policies are,

Class Attendance

A student is expected to attend reasonable portion (not less than 80%) of the lectures, tutorials and practical classes for the respective course. It is the responsibility of the instructor to inform the student of the consequences of absence from class. It is the responsibility of the student to keep instructors informed regarding absences from classes. A student who knows of necessary class absences should consult instructors in advance. A student who misses a class is not excused from obligations to instructors. Instructors will determine the manner in which assignments and examinations missed may be made up. A student may be dropped from a course for absence in five consecutive classes.

Probation and Dismissal

A student whose CGPA falls below 2.50 after the first two semesters will be placed on probation for the next two semesters. Failure to raise their CGPA to at least 2.50 after the probation period will lead to dismissal from the university. If a student’s CGPA falls below 2.50 subsequently, s/he will again be placed on probation. Students who fail to achieve a GPA of 2.50 within three semesters will be dismissed from the university. A student dismissed on academic ground(s) may be allowed to be admitted in another program with permission of the university authority.

Discontinuation

Discontinuance of studies results either in the issuance of transfer of credentials (honorable dismissal) issued by the Registrar’s Office for responsible cause or upon petition of the student or an order of dismissal by the university after the commission of a major offense specified in the code of conduct for students. Should a student wish to leave the university temporarily, he must first secure permission from the office stating the definite period and reason for the leave. A student must obtain approval on the Leave of Absence form, which can be secured from the Registrar’s Office; otherwise, the period of his/her absence shall be counted against him/her for purpose of the time limit or maximum residency. Prior permission is required from the Registrar’s Office for discontinuation of studies for any specific reason. The Leave of Absence Form must be filled out stating the specific reason. Otherwise, the period of absence shall be counted against the student and an absence of consecutive semesters without prior approval will account to cancellation of studentship from RPSU.   

Adding/ Dropping of Courses

A student who seeks to add or drop courses should consult his/her advisors and instructors of relevant courses. S/he may add/drop courses only within the date mentioned in the Academic Calendar and only with the approval of their academic advisors. All adding or dropping of course(s) must be done through the registration office of the university. However, the minimum load has to be ensured after dropping of course(s). The grade “Withdrawal” (W) is assigned when a student officially drops a course.

Course Withdrawal

Students interested to withdraw from particular course must obtain a course withdrawal approval from the office of Registration. However, once a student receives ‘F’ grade in midterm Examinations he/she will no longer be eligible for withdrawal. A student who has dropped or withdrawn from a course (officially or unofficially) will not be eligible for any kind of Scholarship, Academic Honors or Awards.

Course Retaking / Repeating

Students receiving a grade of ‘C+’ or below may retake/repeat a course. If a student receives a grade like ‘F’, ‘I’, ‘ W’ or ‘UW’ in a particular course he retakes/repeats in the immediate semester under the following terms and conditions:

• A Student is allowed to retake a course maximum three times
• A Student is allowed to have a maximum of four ‘F’ grades
• From 5^th ‘F’ grade onward the grade ‘F’ will be taken into account while computing CGPA.
• In any circumstances, the ‘F’ grade awarded by any disciplinary committee will not be replaced/ removed by a new grade.
• The newly earned grade will be displayed alongside the ‘F’ grade. However, for CGPA computation purposes the newly earned grade will be taken into account while computing the CGPA. Students must pay full tuition fees for retaking courses. 

Disciplinary Policy

The RPSU administration reserves the right to show cause, suspend, put on probation or even terminate enrollment of any student under the following circumstances:

• Failure to meet the financial obligations on schedule
• Involving in any political activity in the university
• Forming student organization without prior approval of the university authority
• Any subversive act against the country or the university
• Having any previous criminal records
• Involving in any kind of verbal or physical act of violence towards any person of the university
• Involvement in any kind of sexual harassment against anyone (student/ staff) related to the university 
• Adopting any unfair means in any examination.

Degree Completion

Degree must be completed by a student within an equivalent period of maximum 12 semesters which is prescribed for each undergraduate degree program.

Academic Scholarship for Student

A regular student may apply for Academic Scholarship under the following circumstances:

• Regular Academic load of at least 15 credits.
• Academic result should be at least GPA 3.00 (B) in each course to be eligible for Semester based Academic Scholarship.
• No F/ I /W /UW grade
• No Semester dropping
• No Disciplinary Action taken.   
• Waiver will be applicable only on tuition fees. 
• No waiver will be allowed in case of Improvement, re-take & Orientation/ internship/research/project/dissertation/viva.
• Students shall ensure at least 80% attendance in each course to be eligible for Semester based Academic Scholarship.
• Students who are already enjoying waiver benefit in any category are not eligible for further waiver benefit.
• The terms and condition of waiver and scholarship may be changed as per requirements.

The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots. The decision to extend scholarship to any individual student remains at the complete discretion of the RPSU Administration.

Renewal of Grant

For renewal of grant an applicant

• Must be a ‘Regular Full Time Student’
• Must be enrolled in all Academic courses during the preceding and subsequent trimesters
• Must not have any disciplinary record
• Must have a CGPA of 3.75 or above with no F/I/W/UW grade, no dropping or retake of course(s)
• Must have an attendance of more than 80% at all times.

Academic Honors

For Academic Honor an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be a ‘Regular Full Time Student’
• No grade lower than ‘B+’
• No F/I/W/UW grade, no dropping or retake of any course
• GPA of SSC/ HSC or equivalent examination must be more than or equal to 4.00.
• Minimum credit earned at RPSU must be more than 60%.

Registration and Payment

A student will go to their respective advisor to register their courses. Most of the full-time faculty members are academic advisors of students. The academic advisors are required to be present at the respective offices during the registration period. The financial guarantor/guardian of the student may visit the academic advisors to be informed about the academic performance of his/her ward. The academic advisors and faculty members would extend their help to the financial guarantor/guardian of the student concerned. Registration must be confirmed 15 days ahead of start of the classes. There is no scope of registration at late. A student has options to clear the dues by maximum 2(two) installments. 1^st installment must be cleared within specified days of Registration Confirmation during admission / regular student. 2^nd installment must be cleared 7 days ahead of 1^st midterm examinations. Without clearing dues, the students will not be given admit cards for the examination.

Refund Policy

Adjustment of fees due to withdrawal of enrolment may be granted upon written request of either of the parents or the guarantor. Only tuition fees will be refunded. Admission and other fees will not be refundable. Tuition fees will be refunded to a student who withdraws from a semester after registration within 15 (fifteen) days. No refund after 15 days.

Awards

Chancellor’s Award

Chancellor’s Award is given in recognition of the academic performance and is awarded to undergraduates who achieve the highest academic award (Summa Cum Laude), excellent academic background, with proper manners, character and participation in extracurricular activities. Only one is chosen in each program.

Vice Chancellor’s Award

The Vice Chancellor’s Award is for the meritorious effort for the successful completion of:

• Best ‘Thesis’ of Undergraduate program
• Best ‘Design Project’ of Undergraduate program
• Best ‘Internship Report’ of Undergraduate program

Chairman’s Award

This award is given in recognition of the outstanding voluntary efforts, achievements, contributions and the exemplary performance of deserving students. Must be a Regular Full Time Student and with a minimum CGPA is 3.20.

International students interested to get admission into RPSU must meet the same academic standards as those required for native students. There are wide variations among the education systems throughout the world and it is difficult to make exact comparison among the systems. However, International students interested to apply to R. P. Shaha University are required to fulfill the following requirements:

Admission Form
Submit the completed Admission Form 

Academic requirements
1. Scanned copies of original certificates duly authenticated by competent authority must be submitted. If original copies are not in English, a certified English translation is required.
2. Evidence of adequate proficiency in English is required. The applicants other than from the countries where English is the only official language scores of TOEFL/ IELTS/ GRE/ GMAT/ SAT are required as applicable.
3. 2 letters of recommendation along with the application is to be submitted.

Financial Statements
International students must prove their financial solvency/ability to cover the necessary educational and living expenses for completing their studies at RPSU. In order to prove this the students must submit Certification of Financial Records or Bank Statement guaranteeing that they have sufficient funds available for their study purpose. The Record or Statement of Accounts can be either in the student’s name or the Guardian/ Parents name. Scholarships, financial aid and loans are not available to international students.

Medical Fitness Records
International students must submit authentic medical fitness record to study at RPSU. At least he/she must submit an authentic document providing that he/she has completed the hepatitis A and B series vaccination and must submit a tuberculin test report.

Application Deadline
International students must apply at least 2 months prior to the Commencement Date of any semester Spring, Summer or Fall.

Application Process
Once the above items are received, the applicant’s file will be presented to the Admissions Authority. Decision will be duly informed by the Admission Authority.
1. After acceptance by the University documentation processing will be started. The students are required to fulfill the relevant documentation processing for their student Visa purposes. The University will not take any responsibility for arranging Visas for any foreign student.
2. All foreign students are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodation.
3. Inclusion of any false information constitutes grounds for dismissal from the University.

Rules and Regulations

• Regular Academic load of at least 9 credits per trimester/ 15 credits for semester.
• No F/ I /W /UW grade
• No Semester / Trimester dropping
• No Disciplinary Action taken.   
• Tuition waiver based on SSC/HSC results will remain valid during the 1^st trimester/semester. 
• Waiver will be reviewed in the 2 trimester/semester based on their CGPA as per RPSU tuition rules.
• Tuition waiver will be applicable only for tuition fees. 
• No waiver will be allowed in case of Improvement, re-take & Orientation/ internship/research/project/dissertation/viva.
• Students shall ensure at least 80% attendance in each course to be eligible for Trimester/Semester based Academic Scholarship.
• Students who are already enjoying waiver benefit in any category are not eligible for further waiver benefit.

Based on SSC+HSC result (applicable for the first semester/trimester):

• GPA 10 (Without 4th subject) = 100%
• GPA 10 (With 4th subject) = 90%
• GPA 9.50 or above = 75%
• GPA 9 or above = 60%
• GPA 8 or above = 50%
• GPA 7 or above = 40%
• GPA 6 or above = 30%

Based on O & A Level’s (applicable for the first semester/trimester):

• O Level + A Level – 7 A’s = 100%
• O Level + A Level – 5 A’s = 75%
• O Level + A Level – 3 A’s + 3 B’s = 50%
• O Level + A Level – 2 A’s + 4 B’s = 25%

Based on Semester/Trimester Final Result (applicable for all semesters/trimesters):

• 4.00 = 100%
• 3.90 to 3.99 = 100%
• 3.75 to 3.89 = 75%
• 3.60 to 3.74 = 60%
• 3.50 to 3.59 = 50%
• 3.30 to 3.49 = 40%
• 3.00 to 3.29 = 30%
• 2.75 to 2.99 = 25%
• 2.50 to 2.74 = 20%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 7 (SSC+HSC) + Only for 2nd person – 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 50%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.50 (Bachelor Result) + Only for 2nd person – 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 50%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 5 (2.50+2.50) (SSC+HSC Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 100%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.0 (Bachelor Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 100%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 7 (SSC+HSC Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 25%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.0 (Bachelor Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 15%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 5 (2.5+2.5) (SSC+HSC Result) + 2.50 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 100%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.0 (Bachelor Result) + 2.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 100%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 5 (2.5+2.5) (SSC+HSC Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 50%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.00 (Bachelor Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 50%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 5 (2.5+2.5) (SSC+HSC Result) + 3.25 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 50%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.50 (Bachelor Result) + 3.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 50%

For Undergraduate Program:

Minimum GPA 5 (2.5+2.5) (SSC+HSC Result) + 2.50 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 100%

For Graduate Program:

Minimum CGPA 2.00 (Bachelor Result) + 2.00 (Required CGPA Per Semester/Trimester) = 100%

—  Our History: We have a history providing education that goes back many decades. Bharateswari Homes, a fully residential Girls’ School established in 1945 is the recipient of the Independence Day Medal (Shadinota Padak), 2020. The Trust also established Kumudini Women’s Degree College (1^st Women’s Degree College in East Bengal) in 1943. Kumudini Nursing School & College (KNS&C) is one of the most well-known Nursing Colleges in the country. We are the 1^st private nursing college to provide B Sc. From July 2020 we shall offer M Sc in Nursing. KNS&C nurses are serving in all the major hospitals and Nursing Institutes in Bangladesh. For more details go to WEBLINK

—  Our Faculty

– We have a rigorous process for faculty selection aiming to recruit the best available candidates. It is noteworthy that:

– Most of our lecturers / Professors have studied mainly in Public Universities or Overseas Institutions.

– We select the best available teachers – of the faculty we selected since inception already 7 have received scholarship to study in USA, Canada for Phd. 

—  RPSU is recognized by and registered with the Government of Bangladesh, University Grants Commission(UGC) Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bar Council and Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh.

—   RPSU has 8 Laboratories for Pharmacy, 2 Computer laboratories, 5 CSE / EEE Laboratories, 1 Textile Laboratory, 1 Fashion Design Laboratory.

—  RPSU has MoU with its sister concern Kumudini Pharma Limited (KPL) that enables RPSU pharmacy students to visit (with faculty) the plant for hands on learning.

—  RPSU has a well- equipped library. Students also have access to an E-Library.

—  There is no session jam.

—  Green Campus & natural surroundings.

—  Transport to and from University.

—  Secure Campus monitored by CCTV cameras.

—  Scholarship Opportunities for meritorious students.

—  Continuous Improvement Policy.

—  Extracurricular Activities – Sports Club, Entrepreneurial Club, Cultural Club, Debating Club, etc.

—  Skills Building Initiatives – English Language, Salesmanship, Event Management

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