Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University
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  • Estd. 1921

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BHU Law Faculty Highlights 2026

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In 1922, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University was established. BHU Law Faculty offers a wide range of courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. This faculty has gained approval from the Bar Council of India and also offers various community-oriented courses in the stream of Law, including Law of Environment, Law and Country and Town Planning, Law and Poverty, Law and Population, Animal Laws, to name a few.

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Year of establishment

1922

Campus

Varanasi

Recognised by

BCI

Modes of education

Full-time, Part-time

Number of courses offered

6 courses

Total no. of seats

7,600

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Q:   Does BHU have good placements for B.A. LL.B. Students?
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At the BHU Law School, placement rates for B.A. /LL.B. Students are average. This is also due to the fact that, in contrast to other courses, it is not a technical degree that can help you get a job in a private company. The BHU Law School is among the top law colleges in India in terms of affordability and course curriculum. As of now, roughly 70% of graduates get placed in various companies or firms under the supervision of senior advocates. Some others go for an LL. M. degree, while a few prefer to sit for government exams like the PCS J. The BHU law faculty advises students on career options. This all makes this college preferred on par with some NLUs by law aspirants.
Q:   How to fill CUET PG application form?
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Candidates had to follow the method given below to fill the CUET PG 2026 application form.

  • Visit the exam portal
  • Read the instructions and select the agreement checkbox, followed by clicking on the tab Click Here to Proceed
  • Enter personal details
  • Choose password and security question and enter captcha
  • Log in with the credentials to complete the application process
  • Complete the CUET PG 2026 application form by entering the information related to personal details, paper selection, exam cities and educational details
  • Upload photograph and signature
  • Upload realtime photograph captured through web camera
  • Pay the application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

After this, the application confirmation page will be generated, which has to be downloaded and printed.

The document should be saved till the admission process is completed. Applicants are also provided with an application correction facility to make necessary changes to the form. 

Q:   Does BHU accept JEE Mains?
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BHU does not accept JEE Main scores for BTech course admission. The interested students need to take the CUET-UG entrance exam to be eligible for selection. Students who get shortlisted based on exam score have to take part in counselling. The seats are allotted in this round only. 

Q:   Are admissions open at Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University?
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Students seeking admissions to Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University must note that the admissions are conducted on the basis of the CUET exam. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted by the NTA and admits students into various UG courses across the nation. The CUET 2025 cycle has ended and students can prepare for next years' exam. Further, students can also prepare for the nationally-held CLAT exam which conducts admissions to different Law universities across India.

Faculty of Law
Cut Offs 2026

Faculty of Law
Placements 2026

BHU Law Faculty Admission Dates 2026

B.A. LL.B. Admissions 2027

1 Course5 years
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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET
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Jan '27
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May '27
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May '27-Jun '27
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Q:   Does BHU offer scholarships?
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University offers a wide range of merit-based, need-based, and merit-cum-means based scholarships. Most of these scholarships consider students' academic records. The amount and eligibility of BHU scholarships depend on the department or institute offering them. For example, the Institute of Science, BHU offers various scholarships ranging from worth INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 per year. There are dedicated scholarships for women and SC/ ST/ PwD candidates. Further, BHU students are also eligible for the national scholarships offered through the NSP portal.

Q:   What is the fee refund policy of Faculty of Law, DU?
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Fee refund policy of Faculty of Law, DU is as follows:

  • If a student withdraws admission before the last date of admission, full refund of fee with a deduction of INR 5,000 is given to the student. Refunds are initiated after admissions close and processed within 3 months to the original payment source.
  • No refunds are given for withdrawals made after the last date. 
  • Admission Fee is not refunded if a candidate is found ineligible at any stage.
  • Registration fee and withdrawal fee are non-refundable in any case.
Q:   What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?
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Candidates need to upload scanned copies of a few documents during the registration procedure. The documents must be in PDF / JPEG format. Below is the list of documents.

  • Matriculation or its equivalent certificate.
  • Class 12 mark sheet.
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and income certificate (SC/ST) issued by the appropriate authority.
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable).
  • BHU employee certificate (if applicable).
  • Certificate of admission under sports quota is claimed.
  • Scanned copy of a recent colour photograph & signature.
Q:   Is there a library at BHU Law Faculty?
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Banaras Hindu University Law Faculty Library hosts approximately 80,000 books and over 135 international and national journals, including judgments, reporters, manuscripts and law reviews of national and international levels.

Q:   What is the student intake capacity of BHU Law Faculty?
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Banaras Hindu University, Law Faculty can take more than 7,600 students across its Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PostgraduationDiplomacourses in Bachelor of Arts, LL.B (Hons.), BA LL.B (Hons.), LLM, etc.

Q:   Are there any relaxations offered to reserved category students for admissions at BHU Law Faculty?
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Yes, the Banaras Hindu University Law Faculty reserve seats in a certain percentage for students belonging to Scheduled Caste is 15 percent, Scheduled Tribe is 7.5 percent and OBC is 27 percent categories.

Q:   Does BHU have good placements for B.A. MS students?
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The BHU gives internship opportunities to B.A. MS students in their final year. Through this course, graduates of the Bachelor of ayurvedic medicine have been paid Rs. 24,000 per month in hospitals by the government. There is no special placement drive like for technical courses, but most graduates prefer to either go for higher studies or apply for government exams. As a BHU graduate, you can expect a good stipend or salary as it is among the top colleges for the B.A. MS course.
Q:   Which B.Sc. Specialisation is better at BHU?
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The BHU offers a B.Sc. In around seven specializations. The B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture and the B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics are the most popular. The B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics fee is just Rs. 8,000, and this course has been rated 4.3 out of 5 by more than 75 alumni of BHU. Similarly, the B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture has received positive feedback from more than 25 students. To get admission to the B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics, you have to appear in the CUET UG exam. For a B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, you can apply with the ICAR AIEEA scores in addition to the CUET UG exam.

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