To be considered for admission, an applicant must have a Class XII pass with a minimum aggregate of 50% in the best 4 subjects. In addition, all Bhutanese applicants must have a pass in Dzongkha as a general requirement for entry to all programmes. Bhutanese students who are unable to fulfill the requirement must sit for a language entrance test to be considered for admission.
The following programme-specific criteria must also be met. Continuing Education (CE) candidates should check the Continuing Education page for options for submitting certifications and other evidence of prior training and experience that may support their application.
| Programme | Criteria | No. of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Business Studies (BBA/BCom - 4yrs) | Pass in Business Maths/Maths (for all streams) | 120 |
| BA English Studies (4 yr) | 55% in English | 40 |
| BA Development Economics (4 yr) | 45% in Business Math/Math or Economics | 40 |
| BA Social Sciences (4 yr) | 50% in English | 40 |
| BSc. Environmental Management (4 yr) | 50% in English. Preference will be given to Science stream students with a pass in Biology. Students from any stream who have not studied Biology and Maths in class XII will be required to complete an RTC bridge course in the necessary subject(s) 3 weeks before the start of the first semester. | 40 |
| BA in Anthropology (4 yr) | 50% in English | 30 |
| BA in Communication Arts and Creative Media (formerly titled BA in Mass Communication) (4 yr) | 50% in English | 80 |
| BSc. Nursing & Midwifery (4 yr) | Class XII Science Pass with 45% in Biology and 40% minimum in all other Class XII Science subjects | 175 |
| Bachelor of Sports and Health Sciences (4 yr) | Minimum aggregate of 50% (best 4 subjects) and additional selection criteria with their weightings as indicated below: • Academics: 40% • Sport/Games certificates from recognized sports agencies such as BOC, BAAF, BFF, etc.: 40% • Aptitude Test (written/physical endurance): 20% | 30 |
| BSc. Applied Computing and Information Technology (4 yr) | 50% in English and Pass in Mathematics | 40 |
| CE Students - Business Studies (BBA/BCom) | • Pass in Business Maths/Maths (for all streams) • BHSEC Class XII pass (or equivalent for Bhutanese studying outside Bhutan) • 50% aggregate in best 4 subjects • Pass (40%) in Maths/Business Maths • Pass in Dzongkha (**) • Three years of work experience, and must be employed at the time of application for admission • No Objection Certificate from the employer • Candidates will be required to provide a written commitment to fulfil all the requirements of the program including attendance, leave from the parent organization as and when required, such as during the examinations. | 120 |
NOTE: Fulfillment of the above criteria does not necessarily guarantee admission to Royal Thimphu College.