Banaras Hindu University will soon open BHU CAP UG Portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in for undergraduate admissions 2026-27. Candidates looking for admission can check out the page to know admission process, eligibility requirements and all about the portal.
- What is BHU CAP UG?
- BHU CAP UG 2026 Important Dates
- BHU CUET UG Admission Eligibility Criteria
- BHU CAP UG 2026 Portal: Registration
- Steps to Register at BHU CAP UG 2026 Portal
- BHU CAP UG 2026 Application Fee
- BHU CAP UG 2026: Correction Window
- BHU CAP UG 2026: Seat Allocation
- BHU CAP UG 2026: Offer Acceptance
- BHU CAP UG 2026: Provisional Admission Letter and Fee Payment
- BHU CUET Admission 2026: Reservation Criteria
What is BHU CAP UG?
Banaras Hindu University launches a Combined Allotment Program (CAP) UG portal for students seeking admission at BHU through CUET UG. The BHU CAP UG 2026 portal is a common platform for admission to all undergraduate programmes across various faculties/colleges at Banaras Hindu University. The university considers only those applications as valid that it receives through BHU’s official online portal, CAP UG. Candidates will be allotted seats based on their CUET scores, and college and course preferences. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the rules and guidelines regarding CAP UG 2026 before filling in the BHU CUET registration form.
Also Read: CUET Admission Process
Commonly asked questions
Banaras Hindu University offers a total of 23 of undergraduate courses through CUET UG exam. Here is the list of UG courses:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
- B.Tech in Dairy Technology
- B.Tech in Food Technology
- B.Sc. (Hons.) (For PCB Stream Students)
- B.Sc. (Hons.) (For PMC Stream Students)
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Medical Technology (Radiotherapy)
Click here to get the complete list.
CUET normalised score is calculated as per the formula prescribed by National Testing Agency. The process is as follows:
- In first step, CUET raw scores are calculated for every candidate
- Then NTA calculates the percentile by applying the formula: Number of students with a CUET raw score equal to or less than a score a particular candidate/ Total number of students) x 100
- After converting into percentile, the scores are then normalised based on difficulty level of each session/slot
No, you cannot get admission to IIT BHU through CUET. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), including IIT BHU offers admission based on JEE scores. However, the Banaras Hindu University offers admission to 23 undergraduate courses through CUET UG scores.
BHU accepts CUET UG scores for admission to several undergraduate courses, including BA (Hons.) in Social Sciences, BA LLB (Hons.), etc. CUET cut-off for BHU has been released for UG courses. BHU has released the Round 4 Seat Allotment Result, and as per the BHU round 4 cutoff 2025, B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology was the most competitive course with a cutoff score of 628.46 for the General category student.
BHU CAP UG 2026 Important Dates
Candidates desirous of admission at Banaras Hindu University through CUET must be updated on the important dates related to BHU CAP UG 2026 registrations. Check out the table below for tentative registration and seat allotment dates.
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| BHU CAP UG counselling registration starts |
Second Week of July 2026 |
| Last date of registration |
First Week of August 2026 |
| BHU CAP UG 2026 registration correction window |
First Week of August 2026 |
| Performance Based Tests (for BPA, BFA & Sports Quota) |
Third 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 |
Third Week of August 2026 |
| Release of BHU UG 2026 fourth allotment |
Third Week of August 2026 |
| Spot Registration |
To be announced |
| Reporting at the respective Faculty/ College | Last Week of August 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes |
Last Week of August 2026 |
Also Read: CUET UG Total Marks
BHU CUET UG Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to apply at BHU must ensure to check the Age Limit and CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria for their target UG programme before selecting the course in the registration form. If a candidate fails to meet the eligibility requirements, BHU will not proceed further with the admission process. Candidates can check out the age requirement, minimum qualification required, and eligibility criteria for CUET 2026 admissions in the BHU CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin.
Commonly asked questions
CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:
| University | CUET cutoff link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | CUET DU Cutoff |
| Allahabad University | CUET AU cutoff |
| Banaras Hindu University | CUET BHU cutoff |
National Testing Agency does not release CUET UG cutoff. To check the university wise cutoff, candidates must visit the official portal of desired universities and check the cutoff details. Accepting colleges release the CUET cutoff soon after declaration of CUET UG results by NTA.
The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:
- Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
- The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
- The difficulty level of the CUET exam
- Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)
CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:
100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.
Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.
- Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
- On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
- A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
- Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released
The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.
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BHU CAP UG 2026 Portal: Registration
Banaras Hindu University will launch the BHU CAP UG 2026 Portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who will appear for the CUET UG 2026 exam will be eligible to apply for the BHU admission process 2026 at CAP UG.
Steps to Register at BHU CAP UG 2026 Portal
Candidates seeking admission at BHU must follow these steps to register themselves at the BHU CAP UG 2026.
- Visit BHU CAP UG 2026 Portal: bhucuet.samarth.edu.in
- Click on “New Registration”.
- Enter the following details to create BHU CAP UG 2026 login credentials:
- CUET UG 2026 application number
- Date of Birth as per CUET Application
- Captcha verification code
- Login on the same link with the credentials created
- Fill the BHU CAP UG 2026 application form and register yourself by providing the following details:
- Applicant’s Details
- Educational Details
- Programme Selection
- Upload Photo and Signature
- Document Upload
- Bank Account Details
- Preview the application form
- Pay the CUET BHU 2026 application fee
- After the payment is confirmed, the screen will display a page for course preferences. Enter your course and college preferences.
- Print the BHU CAP UG 2026 application form for future reference.
Check Out: CUET BHU Preference List
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.
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.
NTA will announce the CUET result 2026 tentatively in first week of July. CUET UG result 2026 will be announced at cuet.nta.nic.in online. Candidates who will appear for the exam can check their scores online. Students will be required to enter their login credentials to view the CUET scorecard 2026. NTA will mention the applicant's details and subject-wise score for CUET 2026. The scores will be sent to the universities for which candidates have applied soon after the declaration of results. Candidates must note that the role of NTA ends soon after the declaration of CUET results 2026.
BHU CAP UG 2026 Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the following application fee (non-refundable) online via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI to confirm their BHU CAP UG registration:
| Category |
CAP UG 2026 Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS |
INR 500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
INR 250 |
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BHU CAP UG 2026: Correction Window
Banaras Hindu University will open the BHU CAP UG 2026 correction window, tentatively in the first week of August 2026, for already registered candidates. With this, candidates can edit the BHU CAP UG 2026 registration form and save the updated changes. According to Banaras Hindu University, candidates can modify their already selected courses and add more to them during this period.
Commonly asked questions
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.
- Qualifying examination certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Conduct certificate
- Caste certificate
- Reservation category certificate
- Photocopies of original documents
The number of seats offered through CUET UG counselling is not certain, it is estimated to be approximately 10,000 seats. Seat availability depends on course and university that candidate has applied for. Candidates can check the university wise CUET counselling seats on its repective official website.
The final CUET answer key published by the NTA serves as the basis for the CUET result. Following this, it is anticipated that all of the participating universities will publish their separate cut-off lists (admission/merit lists) and dates for student acceptance to various UG programs.
Candidates must now complete the application in order to be admitted to the college they choose during the application process. Depending on the number of open seats, the college will release a separate cutoff and merit list in one or more rounds following the submission of the registration form on the college website.
BHU CAP UG 2026: Seat Allocation
Banaras Hindu University provides admission to students to UG courses based on merit scores. These scores are calculated through CUET UG Normalised scores. Candidates who meet the BHU CUET eligibility criteria and will submit all relevant category documents (if applicable) will be allocated seats based on their selected preferences and the university's seat availability.
Also Read: CUET Seat Intake 2026
BHU CAP UG 2026: Offer Acceptance
Candidates who have been allotted seats will have to accept the offer by paying a commitment fee of INR 2500 (INR 500 for SC/ST) online. The fee has to be paid by 6 PM by the next day on which the BHU CUET UG merit list is published; otherwise, the admission will be withdrawn permanently.
Candidates who wish to float or upgrade for higher preferences must not pay the fee to lock the seat.
BHU CAP UG 2026: Provisional Admission Letter and Fee Payment
Once a candidate locks a seat and receives the provisional admission, they have to visit the university the next day by 10 AM for offline counselling. The admission department will provide the candidates who have locked their seats with their admission letter. Candidates are required to collect the letter and review the details for any discrepancies. Once done, candidates must pay the balance course fee at the university to confirm the admission.
BHU CUET Admission 2026: Reservation Criteria
Check below to know the reservation criteria of Banaras Hindu University for admission to UG courses through CUET exam.
| 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 |
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