Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College in Barishal Sadar, Barisal

Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College (SARSTEC) in Barisal, Bangladesh, is a distinguished institution affiliated with Bangladesh University of Textiles. Established as the "Institute of Textiles, Barisal" in 1980, it was upgraded to a college in 2010 following extensive renovations. Admission to SARSTEC is highly competitive, requiring strong academic performance in SSC and HSC examinations. Only science students can apply, and selection is based on an admission test featuring questions on Physics, Chemistry, Higher Math, and English.

The Department of Textiles offers a four-year BSc in Textile Engineering degree, with a unified admission test for eight affiliated colleges, including SARSTEC. These colleges, such as CTEC (2006), PTEC (2006), and TECN (2007), share a common examination system overseen by the Department of Textiles. Admission is granted based on merit and college preferences. SARSTEC remains a pivotal institution for aspiring textile engineers in Bangladesh.