CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Commerce, Science & Arts Courses; Know Steps to Fill Preference List

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The Banaras Hindu University launches the BHU CAP UG portal for CUET UG admissions. To participate in the counselling process, candidates have fill out the BHU CAP UG preference list 2026 online. Read this article to get the BHU preference list and know how to fill out the same.

The Banaras Hindu University launches the BHU CAP UG portal for CUET UG admissions. To participate in the counselling process, candidates have fill out the BHU CAP UG preference list 2026 online. Read this article to get the BHU preference list and know how to fill it out.

BHU UG Preference List

BHU Preference List

CUET BHU Preference List 2026: The Banaras Hindu University conducts the CUET UG admission process through the BHU CAP UG Portal 2026 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. After the National Testing Agency releases the results for the Common University Entrance Test, BHU begins its registration process. Candidates who will appear for the CUET UG 2026 exams will be eligible to participate in the BHU admission process based on their CUET NTA scores. For this, candidates will have to submit the BHU CAP UG application form by filling out the CUET BHU preference list 2026 before the deadline.

Once the registration process is over, the Banaras Hindu University will release its course-wise CUET Cut Off List. With the release of cut off marks, eligible candidates can participate in the BHU UG counselling process for the courses and colleges selected in their preference list.

Read this article to know what is included in the BHU preference list, how and what to select in the preference list, and important points to keep in mind while making the selection.

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Table of contents
  • What is CUET BHU Preference List 2026?
  • CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Commerce Courses
  • CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Science Courses
  • CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Arts Courses
  • Steps to Fill CUET BHU Preference List in CAP UG Form 2026
  • BHU Preference List 2026: Things to Consider While Selecting

What is CUET BHU Preference List 2026?

To gain admission at Banaras Hindu University through CUET for the academic year 2026-2027, candidates are required to fill out the BHU Combined Allotment Program (CAP) UG Form 2026.  The registration form includes the CUET BHU preference list, where candidates have to select a list of colleges and courses in order of their preference.

Once the registration deadline is over, BHU starts the seat allocation process. For this, it releases the category-wise CUET BHU Cutoff list for undergraduate courses. The list is prepared based on the NTA CUET scores and preferences selected by the candidate. Candidates who meet all the eligibility requirements by BHU can participate in the CUET counselling process if they meet the cut off score.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which courses are offered by BHU through CUET UG?
A: 

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)

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Q:   What is a good score in CUET for BHU?
A: 

A good score in CUET for BHU UG admissions varies for every undergraduate course. However, a score above 90 percentile increases your chances of a seat at the university. Besides, the cut off for a UG course depends on the university's seat matrix, number of applicants, reservation criteria, and difficulty level of the exam.

Q:   Can I get admission into IIT BHU through CUET UG?
A: 

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.

CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Commerce Courses

Commerce Students can participate in the following UG courses at Banaras Hindu University through CUET.

B.Com (Hons)

BHU offers B.Com (Hons) & B.Com (Hons) in FMM at the Faculty mentioned below:

Course Name College Name
B.Com (Hons) Faculty of Commerce
B.Com (Hons) in Financial Market Management

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CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Science Courses

Check out the space below to know the BHU UG science courses and colleges for the preference list.

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

BHU offers B.Sc. (Hons) in five different specializations at different institutes/Faculties. Check out the table below for college names to fill in preferences.

Course Name College Name
B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture Institute of Agricultural Science
B.Sc. (Hons) for PCB Students Institute of Science (Faculty of Science)
B.Sc. (Hons) for PCM Students Institute of Science (Faculty of Science)
B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Technology (Radiotherapy) Institute of Medical Science
B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology Institute of Medical Science

Bachelor of Technology

Students can only opt for B.Tech in Dairy Technology and Food Technology at BHU. Check the BHU college offering these two undergraduate programmes here.

Course Name College Name
B.Tech (Hons) in Dairy Technology Institute of Agricultural Science
B.Tech (Hons) in Food Technology 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can a commerce student take CUET UG exam without Mathematics?
A: 

Yes, a commerce student can take the Common University Entrance Test without opting Mathematics. However, if the subject mapping criteria of your target university's UG course mandates Mathematics, then it will be a compulsory subject. 

Q:   What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?
A: 

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:

UniversityCUET cutoff link
Delhi UniversityCUET DU Cutoff
Allahabad UniversityCUET AU cutoff
Banaras Hindu UniversityCUET BHU cutoff
Q:   When will NTA release CUET UG cutoff?
A: 

National Testing Agency (NTA) does not release the CUET UG cutoff. Once the CUET results are declared, the socres are shared with the participating universities and role of NTA ends with the declaration of results. CUET UG 2025 cutoff has been released by the CUET participtaing universities seperatley. Candidates will be able to check the course wise and category wise cutoff. CUET UG cutoff 2026 has been released by accepting universities after declaration of CUET UG results. 

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CUET BHU Preference List 2026 for Arts Courses

CUET applicants seeking admission to Arts/Humanities courses at Banaras Hindu University can check out the space below for offered courses and BHU institutes offering them to fill in the BHU Preference list during CAP UG registration.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Check out the table to know the B.A. and B.A. (Hons) courses offered by BHU in different specializations, along with their college names.

Course Name College Name
B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Bengali, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Hindi, History of Arts, Home Science, Music (Instrumental & Vocal), Painting, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, French, Pali, Linguistics, Arabic, Chinese, German, Persian, and Japanese Faculty of Arts
B.A. LLB (Hons) Faculty of Law
B.A. in Economics/ Geography/ History / Political Science/ Psychology/ Sociology Faculty of Social Science
Shastri Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan

Bachelor of Vocation

Banaras Hindu University offers Bachelor of Vocation degree at its Rajiv Gandhi South Campus in six specializations. Know the college/faculty offering these UG courses and decide the course and college to fill in the BHU preference list.

Course Name College Name
B.Voc in Retail & Logistics Management at RGSC (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus) Faculty of Arts
B.Voc in Hospitality & Tourism Management at RGSC
B.Voc in Fashion Technology & Apparel Design at RGSC
B.Voc in Modern Office Management at RGSC
B.Voc in Food Processing & Management at RGSC
B.Voc in Medical Laboratory Technology at RGSC

Bachelor of Performing Arts

Check out which BHU Faculty offers a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and Dance.

Course Name College Name
BPA in Vocal Music Faculty of Performing Arts
BPA in Instrumental Music
BPA in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The faculty offering the Bachelor of Fine Arts at BHU in Applied Arts/Painting/Plastic Art/ Pottery & Ceramics/ Textile Design is as follows:

Course Name College Name
BFA in Applied Arts/Painting/Plastic Art/ Pottery & Ceramics/ Textile Design Faculty of Visual Arts

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Steps to Fill CUET BHU Preference List in CAP UG Form 2026

The BHU CUET counselling registration process will be conducted at the BHU CAP UG portal. Candidates have to fill in their preferred courses and colleges in the application form. Follow the steps given below to fill out the CUET BHU Preference List:

  1. Visit the official BHU CAP UG Portal 2026: bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
  2. Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab.
  3. Create login credentials by entering CUET application number, Date of Birth, and Captcha.
  4. Log in using the created BHU credentials.
  5. Fill the BHU Under Graduate Programme Registration Form by entering details like:
    • Personal Details
    • Educational Details
    • Upload of Photo & Signature
    • Document Upload
    • Programme Selection
    • Bank Account Details
  6. Confirm the details and pay the CUET BHU Application Fee 2026.
  7. The screen will be redirected to the ‘Course and College Preferences’ page.
  8. Select the preferred courses and colleges from the provided list.
  9. Arrange the list in order of preference by keeping the most preferred college and course at the top.
  10. Review your BHU preference list and click on ‘Save & Submit’ to confirm the list.
  11. Download and print the CUET BHU application form 2026 for admissions.

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BHU Preference List 2026: Things to Consider While Selecting

Candidates must keep the following points in mind while making selections in the Banaras Hindu University Preference List for UG 2026-2027 admission cycle:

  1. Select the most preferred undergraduate course first.
  2. Check the Course-Wise CUET Eligibility Criteria and subject combination to ensure you meet all the required criteria.
  3. There is no limit on the number of preferences. So, select as many courses and faculties/institutes from the list to keep safe options. 
  4. Consider your NTA CUET score and Banaras Hindu University's previous year's cut off.
  5. Consider the future career scope of the course you are selecting.
  6. Keep the BHU seat intake and reservation policies in mind while filling the preference list.
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