BHU Admission 2026 Through CUET UG: Counselling Registration, Documents, CUET Score, Cut Off

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. On the basis of the rank obtained candidates will be allocated seats in their preferred UG program of BHU. Check the complete details here.

Banaras Hindu University

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 the 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

Check the table below to know the tentative dates for BHU UG admissions 2026:

BHU Admission Through CUET: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the Undergraduate program of Banaras Hindu University must check the eligibility criteria for the program for which he/she will be appearing for CUET. Admissions will be granted based on the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed for the concerned program of study. Read below to understand BHU admission eligibility criteria:

Entrance Test Subjects (chosen at the 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

Step 1- Register for CUET 2026 exam at cuet.nta.nic.in

Step 2- Appear for CUET UG exam as per the subjects studied in Class 12^th

Step 3- Fill the BHU Under Graduate Programme Registration Form OR Fill the Program Preference at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in

Step 4-  Seat Allocation and Admissions

Step 5- Offer Acceptance

Step 6- Upgrade or Locking

Step 7- Issue of Admission Letter

Step 8- Payment of Fee

Register for CUET UG

CUET UG registration 2026 is important for applying to BHU UG program. The name of the candidate, signature, and photographs will be auto-integrated from the CUET application form. Candidates must enter the details carefully while filling the CUET UG application form.

Appear for CUET UG exam as per the subjects studied in Class 12^th

Candidates must ensure to select the language/domain-specific subjects as studied in class 12^th. 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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CUET Exam Pattern

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

• Visit the Official BHU Counselling Link: bhucuet.samarth.edu.in

• Register by Providing the Following Information:

  • Applicant’s Details
  • Educational Details
  • Programme Selection
  • Upload Photo and Signature
  • Document Upload
  • Bank Account Details

• Review and Confirm Details

• 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.

• Select Course and College Preferences: Enter your preferences for courses and colleges.

• 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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CUET Normalised scores 

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. 

BHU UG Reservation Criteria

Check the table below to know the BHU reservation criteria for Under Graduate Program:

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