The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) UG admissions registrations for 2026-27 have started with the activation of the samarth portal for Counselling registration. The last date for BHU UG registrations is July 25. The candidates can get all the details about BHU UG 2026 admissions through CUET in this page.
Banaras Hindu University
BHU Admission Through CUET UG 2026 Started: The Banaras Hindu University has activated its samarth portal and started the BHU UG 2026 Counselling registration process for the candidates. The last date to fill the BHU UG 2026 Counselling registration is July 25. The candidates will be required to pay the Counselling registration fee with the form to complete its submission.
The Banaras Hindu University started the BHU -UG Admissions 2026 registrations and applications for the Combined Allotment Program (CAP-UG) 2026. The candidates must apply in the CAP-UG to get admission to the desired courses. The admission will be based on the CUET UG 2026 Scores and the criteria defined in the BHU UG admission information bulletin.
When the candidate enter their credentials in the BHU CAP-UG portal, the personal details will be pre-filled and they will be required to fill other details. It is expected that CUET UG 2026 counselling registration for BHU CAP UG 2026 will commence in the first week of August 2026 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
BHU CAP UG 2026 is a centralised platform for admission to UG programs across all departments of BHU. Candidates must ensure to review the programme list, eligibility criteria, seat details and fee structure to apply for the course. On this page, know details about BHU admission process through CUET UG.
- 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
Candidates seeking admission to BHU through CUET UG 2026, can check the table below to know the tentative schedule process of admission process:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| BHU counselling registration starts |
10-Jul-2026 |
| Last date of registration |
25-Jul-2026 |
| BHU UG registration correction window |
To be Announced |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 first allotment |
To be Announced |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 second allotment |
To be Announced |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 third allotment |
To be Announced |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 fourth allotment |
To be Announced |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, the BHU UG 2026 Counselling registration has been started at the samarth portal. The last date to apply for the BHU UG 2026 admissions is July 25.
The maximum marks for the CUET UG exam are 250. Actual total marks you can score depend on number of subjects you choose.
For instance, the subject combination for B.Com at Allahabad University is English or Hindi, Accountancy/Book Keeping, and General Test. So, total marks will be 750.
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As per NIRF ranking 2025, top 5 CUET UG Universities are:
NIRF 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University
NIRF 4- Jamia Millia Islamia
NIRF 6- Banaras Hindu University
NIRF 5- University of Delhi
NIRF 10- Aligarh Muslim University
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 2026 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 2026.
- 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.
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 CAP UG 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
1. 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.
2. 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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3. Fill the BHU CAP UG 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.
4. 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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5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
Commonly asked questions
After obtaining the CUET results, candidates will be able to apply for CUET counselling for various participating universities. To apply for CUET UG counselling, candidates can follow the process below;
- Register for the CUET cousnelling process on official website of participating university
- Fill the CUET UG admission application form like CSAS UG for DU, BHU UET application form for BHU and so forth.
- Upload the CUET UG scorecard or enter the marks obtained in the eligible subjects
- Declaration of admission status/ CUET cut off
- Visit the university for verification of documents and pay the admission fee
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.
- Qualifying examination certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Conduct certificate
- Caste certificate
- Reservation category certificate
- Photocopies of original documents
The NTA has released the CUET 2026 Result on its official website. The candidates can download their CUET 2026 scorecard and check their result score.
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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 +
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|
| Foreign Nationals |
15% out of supernumerary seats |
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| Name of University/College | CUET Admission Process | CUET Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
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| 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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