RAJUK Uttara Model College (RUMC) (Bengali: রাজউক উত্তরা মডেল কলেজ) is a co-educational College in Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is situated about a kilometer north of Shahjalal International Airport. Established in 1994,[1] the institution teaches its students in Bengali and English under the Bangladeshi national curriculum. It has two recurring schedules: Morning and Day. Students are admitted into specific grades; according to the availability of seats, starting from the sixth up to the twelfth grade.[2]
| Rajuk Uttara Model College রাজউক উত্তরা মডেল কলেজ | |
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 Logo of RAJUK Uttara Model College | |
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Shahjalal Avenue, Sector-6 1230 Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 23°52′13″N 90°24′08″E / 23.8704°N 90.4021°E |
| Information | |
| Other names | RUMC ; RAJUK College |
| Former name | Uttara Model College |
| Funding type | Self-financed |
| Motto | Education for Humanization (মানুষ হওয়ার জন্য শিক্ষা) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Founder | Government of Bangladesh |
| School board | Dhaka Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education |
| School district | Dhaka |
| Authority | Board of Governors |
| Chairman Of BOG | Abu Bakr Siddique |
| Principal | Brigadier General ASM Bahauddin, SUP, SPP, NDC, AFWC, PSC, G |
| Founding Principal | Col. Nur-Un-Nabi (retd.) |
| Staff | 134 |
| Teaching staff | 240 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 7256 |
| Language | Bengali and English |
| Schedule type | Morning & Day |
| Hours in school day | 5 & 5 |
| Campus size | 4.5 acres (18,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | White and Navy blue (Bangla Medium - Morning Shift)
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| Publication | Anupranon (অনুপ্রাণন) |
| Alumni | RAJUK College Ex-Students' Association (RESA) |
| Demonym | Rajukians |
| Website | www |
History edit
The main academic building was constructed in 1994 and the college was formally inaugurated during the 1994–95 academic year by the former prime minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia.[3] Due to a shortage of infrastructural facilities, further construction was taken up in 1995. This construction was completed in two phases and the campus took its present shape in 2001.[4]
Admission edit
Admission to Rajuk Uttara Model College is highly competitive, due to it being one of the most reputed colleges in the country.[5] Applicants have to pass a written test to qualify. Admission tests for the sixth, and the ninth grade are generally held in December and academic sessions begin in January. The admission procedure for the eleventh grade starts soon after the publication of results from the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam, with admission based on SSC exam results.[5] However, at present, because of the decision taken by the Ministry of Education (Bangladesh), Rajuk college does not take any type of test whilst admitting a student in the sixth or in the ninth grade. In response to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Rajuk college has been admitting students in the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grade via a draft pick system.
Academic performance edit
In 2008, the Dhaka Board of Education recognized RUMC for its performance on the HSC examinations.[6] RUMC also received the Best School award in the National Debate Festival 2008.[7]
Photo gallery edit
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The main academic building of RUMC, used by the Bangla version students -
The academic building for the English version students
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References edit
- ^ রাজউক উত্তরা মডেল কলেজ. Ittefaq (in Bengali). 30 May 2009.
- ^ "Anti-corruption debate competition held in Uttara".
- ^ , Anupranon 2004, Annual Publication of RUMC
- ^ Official RUMC website, http://rajukcollege.info/rumc/about_us.php
- ^ a b Alamgir, Mohiuddin (9 August 2020). "Competition stiff for getting into reputed colleges". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Govt to make polls acceptable to all parties". The Daily Star. 5 November 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "A magnificent show". Star Campus. The Daily Star. 9 November 2008.
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