Candidates desirous to take admission to the undergraduate program of the Banaras Hindu University must check the process for BHU admission 2026 through CUET UG. Based on rank obtained candidates will be allocated seats in their preferred UG program of BHU. Check complete details here.
Banaras Hindu University conducts admission to UG courses through CUET UG scores. Candidates seeking admission to BHU must appear for CUET UG exam and register for BHU admissions through CAP UG portal. Registered candidates can check CUET BHU cut off and apply for admission to desired course. The registrations for BHU admission 2026 will commence after the declaration of CUET result 2026. Check CUET BHU admission process 2026 and steps to apply for counselling process.
- BHU Admission 2026 Dates
- BHU Admission Through CUET: Eligibility Criteria
- BHU Admission Through CUET Stages
- BHU UG Reservation Criteria
- CUET Participating Colleges: Admission Process & Cut-Offs
BHU Admission 2026 Dates
Check the table below to know the tentative dates for BHU UG admissions 2026:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| BHU counselling registration starts |
Third week of July 2026 |
| Last date of registration |
First week of August 2026 |
| BHU UG registration correction window |
First week of August 2026 |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 first allotment |
Second week of August 2026 |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 second allotment |
Second week of August 2026 |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 third allotment |
Second week of August 2026 |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 fourth allotment |
Third week of August 2026 |
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Banaras Hindu University will release the CUET BHU cut off 2025 tentatively in first week of August 2025. National Testing Agency declared the CUET UG result 2025 on July 4 at cuet.nta.nic.in. BHU will retain the CUET scores automatically. On the basis of the preferences entered by the candidate in CUET BHU 2025 application form and CUET 2025 score, candidates will be allotted seat.
Yes, you will have to appear for the CUET counselling rounds of the central universities. Admission to central universities is offered based on CUET UG scores. Candidates must note that class 12th marks will not be considered for final admission to UG courses of central universities. Class 12th marks are used for tie-breaking criteria. Candidates must ensure to appear for Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses to qualify for counselling rounds.
BHU Admission Through CUET: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to the Undergraduate program of Banaras Hindu University must check eligibility criteria for the program for which he/she will be appearing for CUET. Admissions will be given based on candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria given for the concerned program of study. Read below to understand BHU admission eligibility criteria:
Entrance Test Subjects (chosen at examination conducted by NTA)
- NTA score obtained for specific UG Program of BHU.
- Subjects studied at 10+2 level.
- Percentage of marks scored at 10+2 level
BHU Admission Through CUET Stages
- Register for CUET 2026 exam at cuet.nta.nic.in
- Appear for CUET UG exam as per the subjects studied in Class 12th
- Fill BHU Under Graduate Programme Registration Form OR Fill the Program Preference at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in
- Seat Allocation and Admissions
- Offer Acceptance
- Upgrade or Locking
- Issue of Admission Letter
- Payment of Fee
Register for CUET UG
CUET UG registration 2026 is important for applying to BHU UG program. The name of candidate, signature, and photographs will be auto-integrated from the CUET application form. Candidates must enter details carefully while filling the CUET UG application form.
Appear for CUET UG exam as per the subjects studied in Class 12th
Candidates must make sure to select the language/domain-specific subjects as studied in class 12th. Candidates must appear for the exam on the given date, time, and exam centre. The CUET UG exam is Computer Based Test (CBT), wherein candidates have to report at the allotted exam centre on the day of the examination. Candidates must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines to avoid any disqualifications.
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Fill the BHU Under Graduate Programme (UET) Registration Form, OR Fill the Program Preference
Candidates applying for the Undergraduate program of Banaras Hindu University must keep a scan or copy of the required documents/ certificates on his or her laptop/desktop. Candidates are advised to remember their NTA CUET UG application number and password to begin filling the BHU admission form. Check the list of documents required to fill BHU registration form:
- Scanned copy (jpeg or pdf) of passport size Photograph
- Scanned copy (jpeg or pdf) of Signature
- Scanned copy (jpeg or pdf) of 10th Marksheet
- Scanned copy (jpeg or pdf) of 12th Marksheet
- Scanned copy (jpeg or pdf) of Birth Certificate
- Other relevant Documents such as Caste, Income, TC, CC
Candidates are required to enter the following details in BHU registration form:
- Candidate’s date of birth
- Gender
- Caste (if applicable)
- UG program to be selected same as filled in NTA CUET 2026 application form
After entering the above details candidates must ensure to check the details entered before the final submission. After the final preview, pay the registration fee. Candidates will be able to pay the BHU application fee through any of the following modes:
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
CUET registered candidates are strongly advised to prioritise the BHU regular seat option over the paid seat option for their preferred course. If a candidate chooses a paid seat despite having chances of qualifying for a regular seat based on merit, he/she will be allotted the paid seat. Allotment will strictly adhere to the candidate's "Preference Order" and merit. It is important to note that the candidate will be fully responsible for his/her preference order and eventual allotment.
Steps to Fill CUET BHU UG Admission 2026 Application Form
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Visit the Official BHU Counselling Link: bhucuet.samarth.edu.in
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Register by Providing the Following Information:
- Applicant’s Details
- Educational Details
- Programme Selection
- Upload Photo and Signature
- Document Upload
- Bank Account Details
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Review and Confirm Details
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Pay the CUET BHU 2026 Application Fee:
Category Fee General/OBC and EWS INR 500 SC/ST and PwD INR 250 Paid Seats (All categories) INR 700 (all programs included) -
Course Preference Entry: After fee payment, the course preference entry page will open.
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Select Course and College Preferences: Enter your preferences for courses and colleges.
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Print the Application Form: Print the CUET 2026 BHU application form for your records.
Seat Allocation and Admissions
Banaras Hindu University will consider CUET UG normalized score to calculate the merit scores as per the program-specific eligibility. Candidates who do not have caste-supporting documents will not be eligible for admission to UG program of BHU. Basis the preference entered by the candidate and the availability of seats, the computer will allocate the seats at BHU.
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Offer Acceptance
Candidates getting admission in the first allotment have to accept the offer and pay INR 2500 (INR 500 for SC/ST) as a commitment fee online. Candidates must pay the fee by 6 PM by the next day of the publication of BHU UG merit list. If not paid, the admission will be withdrawn permanently.
Candidates who will be accepting the offer, their documents will be verified online, If found not-eligible admission offer will be withdrawn.
Upgrade or Choice Locking
- Candidates who will have paid the commitment fee and have been verified must lick the allotment (if she/she is satisfied with the allotment).
- If the candidates want to float or upgrade for higher preferences they must not lock it.
Obtain a Provisional Admission Letter
Once candidates receive provisional admission, they are required to visit the counselling location the next day to collect their admission letter from the admissions officer. Within the provisional BHU admission letter, students must review important details like the admission fee and the deadline for payment. Being attentive to this crucial information will ensure a smooth and well-informed enrollment process for the students.
Payment of Fee
After obtaining the admission letter, candidates must pay the balance fee using the link provided on the dashboard. If there will be a surplus fee, the amount will be refunded. AFter the payment of the BHU fee, candidates must report at the respective faculty/department on the mentioned date along with the admission letter and other original documents.
CUET UG counselling registration last date depends from university to university. Each participating university sets its own counselling registration deadlines. Therefore, candidates must stay updated with admission and cut off dates of universities they wish to apply to. Candidates are suggested to stay updated with CUET 2025 admission dates for individual universities to avoid missing deadlines.
CUET UG counselling process schedule is announced by the participating universities after the declaration of CUET results. The process will be conducted separately by the universities and it will not be a centralised counselling system. The CUET 2025 counselling process will have the following stages:
- Each participating institute will release its individual rank list of candidates who are eligible to participate in the counselling process of CUET 2025.
- Candidates will have to register online and then appear in online counselling followed by offline counselling.
- Upon seat allotment, candidates will have to pay the admission fee and report to institutes to accept the admission offer.
- Qualifying examination certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Conduct certificate
- Caste certificate
- Reservation category certificate
- Photocopies of original documents
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BHU UG Reservation Criteria
Check the table below to know the BHU reservation criteria for Under Graduate Program:
| Categories |
Number of Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| SC |
15% |
| ST |
7.5% |
| OBC (excluding under creamy layer) |
27% |
| EWS |
10% |
| Physically Challenged |
5% Blindness and low vision; (1%) + Deaf and hard of hearing; (1%) + Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy;(1%) + Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (1%) + Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under first two clauses including deaf-blindness in the posts identified for each disabilities: (1%) (on horizontal reservation basis). |
| BHU Employee Wards |
15% of Supernumerary seats |
| Paid Seats |
Not exceeding more than 15% of total seats |
| ICAR seats |
15% of Supernumerary seats (B.Sc Hons. Agriculture) |
| Sports |
10 seats each for Arts, Science, and Social Science faculty, five for Commerce and four for Agriculture +
+
|
| Foreign Nationals |
15% out of supernumerary seats |
CUET Participating Colleges: Admission Process & Cut-Offs
| Name of University/College | CUET Admission Process | CUET Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delhi | DU Admission Through CUET | CUET DU Cut Off |
| Banaras Hindu University | BHU UG Admission Through CUET | CUET BHU Cut Off |
| University of Allahabad | Allahabad University (AU) Admission Through CUET | CUET AU Cut Off |
| Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi | BR Ambedkar University Admission Through CUET | CUET B.R Ambedkar Cut Off |
| Jamia Millia Islamia University | JMI Admission Through CUET | CUET JMI Cut Off |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | JNU Admission Through CUET | CUET JNU Cut Off |
| Aligarh Muslim University | AMU Admission Through CUET | - |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) | IPU Admission Through CUET | CUET IPU Cut Off |
| Central University of Karnataka | CU Karnataka Admission Through CUET | CUET CUK Cut Off |
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CUET UG cutoff 2026 for Jawaharlal Nehru University will be released soon after the declaration of results. JNU will release the CUET cutoff 2026 based on the number of registrations, number of seats and candidate's CUET score. Candidates can check the CUET JNU cutoff online when released.
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Jamia Milia Islamia releases the CUET merit list instead of CUET cutoff list. Candidates who will be shortlisted can check their names on the merit list when released. JMI releases the CUET merit list soon after the declaration of CUET results.
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To appear for CUET UG counselling, candidates must have the following documents or information:
- CUET application number
- CUET hall ticket number
- CUET scorecard
- Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet
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CUET cutoff vary from college to college. However if a candidate is seeking admission to top central universities in India they must score aboe 750 marks to get admission in top courses like B.Com Hons., B.A Eco Hons. B.Sc and so forth. For admission to good colleges, candidate must score above 650
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Yes, candidate will have to participate in CUET UG counselling process even if they are class 12th topper. Candidates cannnot get direct admission to central universities without CUET. Class 12th marks are generally used for tie breaking criteria only.
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Answered 3 days ago
CUET UG 2026 exam duration for each subject is 60 minutes. National Testing Agency will announce the CUET slot timings soon. NTA decides the number of slots and timings based on number of candidates applied for the exam. It is expected that CUET exam will be held in three slots on each day.
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To know the alloted CUET exam centre, candidates must download the CUET advance intimation slip and admit card. NTA will issue the CUET advance city slip in last week of April 2026 and hall tickets will be released 2-3 days before the exam date.
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Answered 3 days ago
CUET UG 2026 examination will be held across 306 cities in India and 15 cities outside India. The examination will be held in computer based mode between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Candidates could select the CUET exam city preference while filling the CUET application form. The examination centre wi
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Banaras Hindu University commenced the CUET BHU UG admission 2025 on July 16 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. Candidates seeking admission to BHU UG courses, theur must register for CUET BHU admissions 2025 at BHU portal. The application forms for CUET BHU UG 2025 is available online at Samarth Portal. Candidates will be required to enter the course and college peference. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria to appear for the CUET BHU 2025 online counselling.