Colleges in Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University is ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) under seven categories in 2026. This shows the global standard of education at BHU. The BHU THE rankings 2026 are tabulated below:

To get a seat in BSc Hons at BHU, students have to appear for the CUET UG exam. The university does the seat allotment process through CAP-UG. Candidates can register for counselling on the official website. Further, candidates can get their documents verified and pay some fee to secure their seats. 

To apply for BHU scholarships, candidates must go to the Grants & Scholarship Portal of BHU.
- Then select a suitable scholarship
- Upload required documents like family income proof, caste certificate, bank details, etc.
Make sure to check eligibility before applying. BHU students can also make a scholarship application through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Yes, Banaras Hindu University offers a wide range of merit-based, need-based, and merit-cum-means based scholarships. Most of these scholarships consider students' academic records. The amount and eligibility of BHU scholarships depend on the department or institute offering them. For example, the Institute of Science, BHU offers various scholarships ranging from worth INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 per year. There are dedicated scholarships for women and SC/ ST/ PwD candidates. Further, BHU students are also eligible for the national scholarships offered through the NSP portal.

In the QS World University Ranking 2027, BHU received the position of #951-1000. The ranking showed an improving trend as it was #1001-1200 in 2026. In the QS Asian University Rankings 2027, BHU was ranked at #224.

BHU MBA average package for the Batch of 2026 is INR 10.1 LPA. The median and the highest salary packages stood at INR 9.2 LPA and INR 19.8 LPA, respectively. The Institute of Management Studies BHU hosted a total of 55 recruiters and 116 students of MBA & MBA IB Batch of 2026 were placed.

CAT is compulsory to take admission in MBA and MBA IB courses offered by the Institute of Management Studies of BHU (formerly known as FMS BHU). Admission to these courses is based on candidates' performance in CAT, GD-PI and past academic records.

However, candidates seeking admission to the MBA courses offered by other departments of BHU are not required to take CAT. Admission to these MBA courses is through CUET PG. These courses include MBA in Food & Agribusiness Management, MBA in Financial Management, MBA in Foreign Trade, and MBA Risk & Insurance.

CAT is compulsory to take admission in MBA and MBA IB courses offered by the Institute of Management Studies of BHU (formerly known as FMS BHU). Admission to these courses is based on candidates' performance in CAT, GD-PI and past academic records.

However, candidates seeking admission to the MBA courses offered by other departments of BHU are not required to take CAT. Admission to these MBA courses is through CUET PG. These courses include MBA in Food & Agribusiness Management, MBA in Financial Management, MBA in Foreign Trade, and MBA Risk & Insurance.

BHU CAP UG registrations 2026 The registeration for the BHU counselling process is now closed correction window is open till 30, 2026 .Seat allotment dates are yet to be released but it will tentatively start during the second week of August.

MBA at BHU is worth it for candidates who prioritise Return on Investment or ROI. IMS BHU offers an MBA at a fairly affordable tuition fee of INR 1.2 lakh. As per the latest placement data for the batch of 2026, the median salary for MBA students stood at INR 9.2 LPA. And the average package was INR 10.1 LPA. However, for high-end corporate packages, candidates can explore the Top Private MBA Colleges in India.