RUET Admission Test Date 2026: For the thousands of engineering aspirants gearing up for the admission battle, a crucial schedule update has just been released by the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET). In a significant development, the university administration has decided to bring the admission test date forward by one day.
RUET Admission Test Date 2026
Originally scheduled for January 23, the admission test for the 2025-2026 academic session will now be held on January 22, 2026.
This decision was finalized during a meeting of the Admission Test Steering Committee on Tuesday afternoon (November 18). According to the university’s Public Relations office, the change was made due to “unavoidable circumstances.”
Key Changes at a Glance
To ensure you don’t miss the exam, here is the updated schedule and key statistics:
| Feature | Details |
| New Exam Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Previous Date | January 23, 2026 |
| Exam Centers | RUET (Rajshahi) & BUET (Dhaka) |
| Exam Method | MCQ (Unified Question Paper) |
| Total Seats | 1,200+ |
| Eligible Candidates | Approx. 19,000 |
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Why This Year is Different: The “BUET Center” Advantage
While the date change is the headline, the real “game-changer” for students this year is the logistical arrangement.
For years, students from across Bangladesh had to travel physically to Rajshahi to sit for the RUET exam, causing immense travel fatigue and logistical nightmares. This year breaks that tradition. For the first time, the admission test will be held simultaneously at RUET and BUET (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) centers.
This means thousands of Dhaka-based students can compete for a seat in RUET without enduring the stress of long-distance travel right before the exam. This move is expected to significantly reduce absenteeism and ensure students perform at their peak mental capacity.
Competition Stats: 19,000 Fighting for 1,200 Seats
The competition remains fierce. Against approximately 1,200 seats available in various engineering departments at RUET, only the top 19,000 eligible applicants will be given the opportunity to sit for the test.
The authorities have confirmed that apart from the date change, all other conditions regarding candidate eligibility and the selection process remain unchanged. The exam will be conducted using the MCQ method with a unified question paper across both centers.
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What Should Candidates Do Now?
- Update Your Calendar: Mark January 22 as the final day. Do not rely on old circulars or screenshots.
- Check Seat Plan: Keep an eye on the official RUET website for the detailed seat plan, which will specify whether your center is at RUET or BUET.
- Logistics: If you are assigned the Rajshahi center, adjust your train or bus tickets immediately to accommodate the one-day shift.
Stay tuned to our website for the publication of the detailed seat plan and admit card download instructions.
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