Discontinued (Apr 2023)- M.Sc. in Environmental Science (Environmental Technology) 

at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

The total tuition fee for BHU MSc programme ranges between INR 6,700 and INR 40,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates have to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. On paying BHU fee, students can expect an average package ranging between INR 54,000 and INR 12 lakh.

Both the universities are top-ranked and counted among the top universities in the country. Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned table for a comparison between the two based on fees:

University Name	Total Tuition Fee*
Jadavpur University	INR 48,000 - INR 1.57 lakh
BHU	INR 10,430 - INR 59,420

*The fee mentioned on this page is taken from external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. Moreover, the fee range may include fees for integrated courses as well. For Jadavpur University, the fee range includes the fee for both ME and M.Tech programmes.

Furthermore, candidates can also consider factors such as their location and placements to make a decision.

According to BHU NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Total students	3564	4872	4876
Students placed	480	503	510
Students selected for higher studies	2910	4298	4301
Particulars	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 8 LPA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Total students	402	488	358
Students placed	52	46	49
Students selected for higher studies	320	413	266
Particulars	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 15 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 16 LPA
Total students	180	186	191
Students placed	59	63	67
Students selected for higher studies	38	41	38

In addition, the PG placement record witnessed over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 8 LPA	INR 9 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Total students	4112	4331	5733
Students placed	882	946	1097
Students selected for higher studies	3015	3275	3872
Particulars	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA
Total students	245	261	283
Students placed	223	233	244
Students selected for higher studies	22	24	25

 

Admission to most of the BHU UG and PG courses is through CUET score. However, for some courses such as PhD, MFA, etc. the university has a separate admission criteria. Candidates must check the admission requirement for the preferred course before applying for admission.

The hostel fee structure for BHU is INR 3,000 - INR 4,000 per semester depending upon the degree. The hostel fee does not include mess charges. Banaras Hindu University is spread across a 1,300-acre campus. There are 41 hostels for boys and 21 for girls. Additionally, there is separate accommodation for international students. All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, a common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system, etc.

Yes, the BHU CUET counselling process for both UG and PG courses is carried out in online mode. Candidates have to visit the BHU admission portal to register for the counselling process. The form filling, document upload, and fee payment also has to be done in online mode. Fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking. 

According to NIRF report 2025, the number of students placed during UG and PG placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	3564	4872	4876
Students placed	480	503	510
Students selected for higher studies	2910	4298	4301
Particulars	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	402	488	358
Students placed	52	46	49
Students selected for higher studies	320	413	266
Particulars	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	180	186	191
Students placed	59	63	67
Students selected for higher studies	38	41	38
Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	4112	4331	5733
Students placed	882	946	1097
Students selected for higher studies	3015	3275	3872
Particulars	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	245	261	283
Students placed	223	233	244
Students selected for higher studies	22	24	25

 

No, Banaras Hindu University does not accept JEE Main scores for admission to BTech programme. The university accepts CUET-UG entrance exam scores for BTech admission for the academic year 2025. Candidates with valid CUET-UG scores are then further required to appear for a counselling process. 

The placement trend recorded during UG and PG placements at BHU over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Total students	3564	4872	4876
Students placed	480	503	510
Students selected for higher studies	2910	4298	4301
Particulars	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 8 LPA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Total students	402	488	358
Students placed	52	46	49
Students selected for higher studies	320	413	266
Particulars	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 15 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 16 LPA
Total students	180	186	191
Students placed	59	63	67
Students selected for higher studies	38	41	38
Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 8 LPA	INR 9 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Total students	4112	4331	5733
Students placed	882	946	1097
Students selected for higher studies	3015	3275	3872
Particulars	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 13.5 LPA
Total students	245	261	283
Students placed	223	233	244
Students selected for higher studies	22	24	25

 

BHU CUET PG cutoff 2025 has been announced for admission across multiple specialisations including MA, MSc, MCA, MTTM, LLM,  and MBA. In CUET PG 2025, the overall closing score in the General category stood between 20 and 699. Wherein, the toughest and the easiest course among all the courses are MPA in Vocal Music (Hindustani) and MA in Persian due to high and low score, respectively.

Moreover, the MA cutoff for the General AI category quota ranged between 20 and 241 with Social Work as the most competitive course as per the Round 2 seat allotment results. To check out detailed BHU 2025 cutoff, candidates can click here: