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BHU Admission 2026: Counselling, Courses, Fee, Eligibility, Application

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BHU Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Are all BHU courses offered through CUET only?
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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.

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Q:   Does BHU counselling takes place online?
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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. 

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Q:   What is the minimum marks required for BHU in CUET?
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The minimum CUET scores required for BHU admission would differ based on category, course and rounds. For the General AI category, the minimum score accepted in the first round was 73. 

The CUET BHU cutoff 2026 was published for different All India quota categories for the first round. See the table below to know the minimum score required by different categories. 

CategoryBHU CUET cutoff 2026
General73
OBC 83
SC60
EWS68
ST70
PWD83
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BHU Eligibility & Selection 2026

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Q:   Does BHU accept JEE Mains?
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BHU does not accept JEE Main scores for BTech course admission. The interested students need to take the CUET-UG entrance exam to be eligible for selection. Students who get shortlisted based on exam score have to take part in counselling. The seats are allotted in this round only. 

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Q:   Is CAT compulsory for MBA at BHU?
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No, CAT is not necessary for MBA at BHU. The university offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University (bhu.ac.in) to apply online. BHU MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance test. The final selection is based on the student's performance in the GD & PI rounds. However, for admission to the MBA special courses of study, candidates can get admission with a valid CUET-PG score. Apart from this, the course aspirants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements as well.

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Q:   What are the essential qualifications for admission to MCA course at BHU?
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Candidates seeking admission to MCA course at the Banaras Hindu University must have passed bachelor's degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Candidates must also have Mathematics as one of the subjects in either Class 12 or at the UG level. Besides, aspirants are also required to have a valid CUET-PG score for BHU MCA admission. The final selection is based on CUET-PG counselling. 

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Q:   What is the hostel fee at BHU, including mess charge and everything?
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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.
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BHU Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Does BHU accept CUET?
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University accept CUET score for multiple UG courses, including BA (Hons), BCom (Hons) BSc (Hons), etc. The university is also offering admission to its PG courses based on merit in CUET-PG. Aspirants who meet the eligibility requirements can register on the BHU admission portal for counselling. The admission is done in order of merit based on the normalised score of the CUET (PG) and reservation policy as per the provisions laid down in the BHU PET Information Brochure.

Q:   What is the last date for BHU admission?
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BHU accepts CUET scores for admission to UG and PG courses. The admissions are over within few weeks of CUET counselling. CUET-PG is usually held in March whereas CUET-UG takes place in May. Students must check the complete schedule for exact dates. CUET applications for the coming year will begin in February and continue till April. 

Q:   Can a one-year dropper student get admission into BHU?
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Banaras Hindu University course admissions is entrance-based for most of the programmes. Thus, one-year dropper student can apply for the desired course, however, qualifying the respective entrance is the a must. Apart from this, aspirant should meet the course-specific minimum eligibility requirements as well. 

Moreover, the student can be asked to submit an application regarding the reason for drop out. Sometimes even this is not required. 

Q:   Can I get a seat at BHU with 200 marks in CUET?
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BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the 3rd round for different All India quota categories for the UG-level courses. The round 3 cutoff ranged from 30 to 202 for the General AI category. Hence, students can get admission at BHU with a score of 200. See below to know which courses are available in the second round.

CourseBHU cutoff 2026 
B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impairment - Mathematics)30
B.Ed. in Special Education (Hearing Impaired - Science)60
B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impaired - Science)65
B.Ed. in Special Education (Hearing Impaired - Mathematics)73
B.Ed. in Science123
B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impaired - Social Science and Humanities)133
B.Ed. in Mathematics135
B.Ed. in Special Education (Hearing Impaired - Social Science and Humanities)145
B.Ed. in Special Education (Hearing Impaired - Languages)156
B.Ed. in Social Science and Humanities173
B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impairment - Languages)177
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)191

For a complete list of BHU courses and their cutoff scores for different categories, rounds, etc, click here.

BHU BSc Admission 2026

41 courses 3 - 4 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, UP 12th, NEET
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Q:   Can I take direct admission in BHU BSc course?
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Candidates seeking admission to BHU BSc (Hons) course must visit the official website of the university to apply online. BHU BSc (Hons) admission is based on candidates' performance in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). To get admission to BHU BSc (Hons) courses candidates need to register for the CUET-UG entrance test. Based on the marks secured in the test, BHU will release a list of selected students to further appear for the CUET-UG counselling process. The final selection is based on the CUET-UG score and counselling. 

Q:   How many seats are there at BHU for BSc Hons Maths?
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The total seats for BSc (Hons) courses is 1,862. Candidates can check out BHU's website for details on the seat reservation policy. 

Course 

Seat Intake 

 BSc (Hons) Mathematics

215

Q:   How can I get a seat in BSc Hons at BHU?
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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. 

Q:   How much rank should I score to get BHU?
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BHU cutoff 2025 was released for multiple specialisations. Based on the last round cutoff, the closing ranks varied between 1489 and 14447 for the General AI quota. So, if you belong to the General category, you must target to secure JEE Advanced cutoff rank of up to 14447 or below to secure a seat at IIT BHU for BTech admission. For top branches like CSE and Mathematics and Computing, the maximum required cutoff ranks for admission were 1489 and 1924 in the last round. 

Note: Cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and specialisations and categories. 

 

 

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BHU UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2025-26
Total students9152
% Female students
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% Outside State Students
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UG 4 years2025-26
Total students7699
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BHU Application Process 2026

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Q:   What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?
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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.
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Q:   How can I apply for BHU counselling?
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BHU UET counselling process is carried out completely in online mode. Candidates can register for the counselling by following below-mentioned steps:

STEP 1: Candidates need to visit the BHU admission portal to register for the online counselling procedure. To create login credentials, candidates have to provide their NTA application number, and other details along with email ID and create a password to activate the registration account.

STEP 2: Login by entering the Email ID and password and start filling out the application form and upload the required documents. The documents to be uploaded (PDF/JPEG format) are:

  • 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 if admission under sports quota is claimed
  • Scanned copy of a recent colour photograph & signature

STEP 3: The payment of fee can be done via debit card/credit card/net banking. Table given below mentons category-wise registration fee:

Category

Registration Fee

General, OBC & EWS

INR 300 (For every additional course, INR 100)

SC/ST/PwD

INR 150 (For every additional course, INR 50)

Paid seat (all categories)

INR 700 (has to be paid only once for any number of courses)

STEP 4: After fee payment, preference entry page opens. Candidates can fill in their preferences separately for all the programmes in this form. Seat allotment result is then announced by the university.

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Q:   What is the CUET score required for BHU?
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CUET score required for BHU admission depends on candidates' selected course and reservation category. CUET UG cut-off for BHU admission 2026 is yet to be released. As per the BHU CUET cut-off 2025, the closing CUET UG score for admission to most courses ranged from 500 to 600 for the General AI category. For some courses, such as BSc Computer Science & BSc Mathematics with Statistics, the closing score was between 400 and 500 for the General AI category. Cut-off scores for reserved categories like OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS are usually 15-20% lower than the General AI category.

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Q:   What is the BHU CAP application fee?
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Candidates can check below the BHU CAP application Fee: 
CAP (PG) registration fee for each of the categories:

CategoryRegistration Fee
General, OBC & EWSINR 300 (For every additional course, INR 100)
SC/ST/PwDINR 150 (For every additional course, INR 50)
Paid seat (all categories)INR 700 (has to be paid only once for any number of courses)

CAP (UG) Registration Fees

CategoryRegistration Fee
General, OBC & EWSINR 500
SC/ST/PwBDINR 250
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BHU Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does BHU offer scholarships?
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Of course. BHU is one of the most renowned universities of the country and it offers aided education to students from all categories and classes of the society. It has special reservation policies for students belonging to the weaker sections of the society. Additionally, the university also offers scholarships to the female students to encourage more and more participation of the women in the academia of the university.

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Q:   What is the reservation policy in BHU?
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Banaras Hindu University has seat reservation of SC, ST, OBC, and other such category candidates. Additionally, seats are reserved for females, physically challenged, visually impaired, etc., candidates as well. Some key pointers related to BHU reservation policy are as follows:

  • The university reserves 15% and 7.5% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, respectively for each course.
  • 27% of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the OBC category (excluding under creamy layer); not applicable for all courses.
  • 3% of seats are reserved for Physically Challenged Candidates. Wherein, 1% is for each category: Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Orthopaedically Handicapped.
  • 15% of seats are for only female candidates out of the total seat intake for M.P.Ed. course. If the seats are left vacant, male candidates are allotted seats based on merit.
  • 15% of the supernumerary seats in all the courses are for the sons/daughters (including married daughters) of permanent employees (including those on probation) of BHU currently in service.
  • There are also supernumerary paid seats available (not exceeding 15% of the total number of seats) for some courses (not available for Special Courses)
  • About 15% of supernumerary seats are for Foreign nationals, out of which 5% of seats shall be filled up by children of NRIs and 5% by children of Indian workers in Gulf and South Asian Countries
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Q:   Does BHU offers BA LLB?
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Yes, BHU offers an integrated BA LLB Hons programme. It is offered for five years by the faculty of law. Admissions in the course are based on CUET UG scores. The eligibility to apply is Class 12 with at least 50% marks (General). 

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Q:   Is maths compulsory for BCom Honours in BHU?
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No, maths is not compulsory for admission to BCom in BHU. However, it is necessary that the candidate studied a subject related to commerce (Commerce/Economics/Maths/Computer Science/Finance/Financial Markets Management/Vocational Courses) in Class 12. Candidate further should hold the qualifying exam pass certificate for verification purposes as well or the application can be treated as invalid.

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Affordable education, necessary things, and the reputation of the university.
Placements: Last year, many students from Statistics, Computer Science and Chemistry got placements in various companies. The average package is around 6 LPA to 8 LPA. Students from psychology also got placements, but for Physics and Mathematics students the placement rate is below average.
Infrastructure: The hostel facilities are good. Wi-Fi is also there, which has good signal. Rooms are average, but the food in the hostel is also good. They provide food at a minimal affordable amount and the labs in the department are also good. They also provide washing machines for washing clothes and other sports equipment to help students stay physically fit.
Faculty: The teachers are cooperative and understand the feelings of the students, and the exams are also conducted efficiently. This university has adopted the New Education Policy 2020. Indus University has many faculty members. There are arts, commerce, and marine students who clear UPSC CSE, IIT JAM and move to IIT for higher studies, and many students has moved abroad for higher studies also.
Other: The environment of the university is very good. The heart and city are amazing in the university campus. Although the campus is open, you still get a lot of privacy yet many of my friends' cycles, bikes, and laptops got stolen.
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Placements: Being a student of Chemistry major, I must say the placement cell for Chemistry students is decent. Last year, 5-8 students got placed with a 5 LPA-8 LPA package. Most of the students refer to higher studies only. But for Physics and Maths, it is almost negligible. Only for CS, Chemistry, and some statistics students from the faculty of Science got placed
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the Chemistry lab is nearly good, though most of the equipment is old. Professors also help in lab classes. The lab room has around 110-120 students' capacity. Classrooms are also large and well-maintained and have digital boards in most of the rooms. Wi-Fi facility is available in classrooms and hostels.
Faculty: Faculty members are also very good. They generally help the students and give marks too. Most students from BHU in the Chemistry department got selected in the IIT JAM exam. Two of my known seniors went to IISc Bangalore and IIT Guwahati. The syllabus is also IIT JAM, CSIR, NET, and GATE oriented. The syllabus is also good for those who want their career in industry.
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Placements: The chances of getting a placement in BHU if you are a Physics or Mathematics student are very low. You will have chances if you have completed a Master's. Also, B.Sc. students get it if you choose courses like statistics, CS or psychology. MBA students also get placement. Here you have great chances to pursue your graduation along with a part-time job as a teacher or mentor in various coaching institutes.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is very good, at a moderate to high level. The equipment in the laboratory is digitalised, and the lab is well developed. The classroom is also large and has digital boards. Wi-Fi facility is available in most parts of the university except the road.
Faculty: The faculty members are good enough. They help you if you reach out to them from your side. Also, they have high connections to many prestigious institutes, including India as well as foreign universities. The syllabus is the same as the syllabus for exams like IIT JAM, NET, GATE, etc.
Other: The environment is very good. The VT temple in front of the hostels and also the ghats of the Ganga River are amazing. The environment is also green on the campus, but you can't expect it outside the campus.
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Infrastructure: All facilities are enough for a student to build their career in their domain. One should know how to utilize these facilities and services. It feels like a blessing for students from a lower-middle-class background. It may get access to resources that others may have had earlier. Facilities like Wi-Fi, electricity, maintenance, library, and AC are available at minimal or no extra cost. Apart from academics, the sports culture is also strong, and the directors are friendly and supportive.
Faculty: The curriculum is good. Teachers are better compared to government universities. Some professors are not very active and sometimes need reminders for classes or mark updates, but many others are friendly, professional, and provide good teaching content.
Other: It is one of the most affordable university.
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Placements: In BHU, there is a chance of placement, but it is not for Physics students. Students get placements after completing a B.Sc. in Statistics, CS, and Chemistry. Last year, the highest was approximately 8 LPA for Statistics students
Infrastructure: The Physics department lab is good in my view. Labs are high-tech. Some are not well-equipped, but overall, it is good. The environment is also good. But students should not expect professors to help in the lab. They need to do it themselves using YouTube videos or practical books. Wi-Fi is available in every building of the university (not on roads). Each classroom contains 65–75 students, though its capacity is more than 100 students. Classrooms are well developed.
Faculty: It is obvious that not all professors are always good, but for me, professors in the 1st and 2nd semester were overall good. They help if students ask doubts. They generally do not solve numericals because usually no numericals come in exams. The course curriculum is based on IIT JAM, CUET PG, etc., which is one of the good aspects.
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Placements: After B.Sc. Hons in Chemistry, there is a very minor rate of direct placement. You have to complete at least an M.Sc. degree to get a placement in a chemistry-oriented company. Internship rate is often good. Students get multiple opportunities for internships in IITs and other renowned labs.
Infrastructure: Lab facilities are good and better than those of other central universities. Hostel rooms are well and good. The green campus of BHU gives a very good experience of living. All hostel rooms have Wi-Fi connections, and some hostels have a sports area and a sports ground. Food quality is quite unsatisfactory.
Faculty: Faculty members are top-class. Each faculty has its own achievements at national and international levels. Quality of education is excellent, and each faculty take class regularly. Semester exams are moderately difficult, just follow the class notes. Teachers are very supportive.
Other: If you have a good interest in Chemistry and want to build a career in Chemistry, BHU is the best place to be. Campus life is amazing. You will enjoy the course.
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BHU Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Can I get admission at BHU without an entrance exam?
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BHU offers entrance-based admissions to all its UG and PG courses. To get admission to any UG and PG courses, it is compulsory to appear for the CUET-UG/ CUET-PG entrance exams. Further, the university also accepts other entrance exam such as NEET, GATE, CAT, etc. for admission to specific courses. Hence, candidates are required to appear for the accepted entrance-exam and also meet the course-specific eligibility for admission at BHU.

Q:   What is the BHU LLM (HRDE) course curriculum?
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BHU LLM (Human Rights and Duties Education) course curriculum is spread across two academic years. For the examination purposes, the course is divided into four semesters. The core papers for this LLM course duration are mentioned below:

  • Human Rights and Duties Jurisprudence
  • Research Methodology
  • Human Rights and Duties Law in India
  • International Law of Human Rights
Q:   Is Banaras Hindu University campus safe?
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Banaras Hindu University is one of the top recognised universities of India. The reviews of students are mixed when talking about safety. Some feel that the campus is absolutely safe due to the security available on the campus while others may not agree on it. Students can check out the campus by themselves when taking admission to know about the safety steps taken by the university. 

Q:   Is Banaras Hindu University open for all to visit?
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University is usually open for all to visit. As per the information collated from web, non-BHU students can also visit and explore the campus. However, some of the areas such as library might be restricted for students. 

Hostels are only available for students pursuing a course from the university. BHU provides a hostel to 50% of students via entrance results.

Q:   Should I take partial drop to get admission in BHU main campus if I am getting BHU affiliated colleges?
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The answer to this question depends on the priority of the students. If you wish to study your course in the main campus, then you might think of taking a drop. However, if the aim is only to get a BHU degree then going on with the affiliated college is a good option. Taking a drop is only useful if the aim is to get into a specialised course. No doubt, Banaras Hindu University is ranked university with its own perks. The university is ranked at 5 under the 'University' category in NIRF 2024 rankings. Students are advised to make a list of points that they would consider while choosing a college. This will help students make a right decision.

Q:   Does BHU prioritize for hostel allocation to outstation students?
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Yes, BHU does prioritise hostel facilities for its outstation students. At the time of admission and hostel allocation, the priority for the accommodation will be given to students who are from distant places. The hostel allotment to local students will be given once outstation students have been accommodated. Those seeking BHU admission, and looking for hostels might want to apply for it early for better chances of getting a room. For further hostel related queries, students can contact the help desk of the university for better guidance.

Q:   Do students from Varanasi get additional benefits in BHU admissions (in any stream)?
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No, there is no provision for additional benfits to the students who are residents of Varanasi. However, the university may admit students under Employee Quota. Wherein, son/daughter of BHU employees get benefits under the quota. There are 10% of seats of total admission. Additionally, the OBC, ST, and SC quota makes it up to 25%. Hence, there are 48% of seats for the general category candidates. The information mentioned here is taken from the web and hence, is indicative. 

Q:   Does BHU offer traditional courses?
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Banaras Hindu University offers traditional courses, such as Sanskrit and Philosophy. Candidates can pursue courses at UG, PG and diploma levels. BHU was the first university in India to offer modern and traditional subjects. Students can pursue programmes from modern subjects, such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

Q:   How is the life at BHU?
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BHU has become more vibrant and inclusive since the time co-education was introduced in its Faculty of Social Science and Faculty of Arts. While the IIT-BHU still has a more conservative culture, BHU offers its students more freedom and facilities.

Students are free to eat at any mess of their hostel. The cost of a general diet is INR 40 - 45 per day. The cost of a special diet (served twice a week) is INR 50 - 90 per day. Students with friends at IIT have access to higher quality food.

BHU is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 70 hostels. Students ranked under 300 - 400 are easily inducted into hostels.

Q:   Does BHU provide separate hostels for girls?
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According to sources on the web, BHU offer hostel facilities separately for male and female students. The hostel allotment based on course-level of the students. BHU priortises outstation students for hostel allocation over the local students. Students are advised to visit the official website of the university or contact the help desk or visit the university campus personally to know more.

Q:   Can a student studying in the first year at BHU apply for admission to another course in BHU next year?
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Candidates may not be allowed to apply for another course at BHU in the next year. Aspirants may not be allowed to pursue two degree courses at the same time. The applications can be accepted for Banaras Hindu University Diploma or certificate courses. Students must cancel admission in the running course before applying for another course. 

Q:   Which MBA courses are offered by BHU?
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Banaras Hindu University offers a two-year MBA and MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) courses through its Institute of Management Studies. It also offers multiple MBA programmes under special courses of study. Find below the specialisations offered under the special course of study:

BHU MBA Courses

Risk & Insurance

Financial Management

Foreign Trade

Agribusiness

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Q:   What is the cutoff of BHU admission? I belong to the OBC category
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BHU CUET PG cutoff 2026 ranged from 13 to 242 for the OBC AI category in the 3rd round. The BHU Cutoff 2026 was released for the 4th round for admission to the PG-level courses based on the CUET PG exam. 

As per the range above, the minimum score should be 13 to gain admission to this institution in the 3rd round. Candidates can check the table below to know the course-wise cutoff for the OBC AI category in the 4th round. Please know that other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs. 

CourseBHU CUET PG cutoff 2026
M.Sc. in Bio-Statistics13
M.Sc. in Physics15
M.A. in Heritage Management24
Acharya in Yoga Shiksha25
M.A. in Sanskrit32
M.A. in Philosophy32
M.Sc. in Statistics and Computing34
M.A. in German39
M.Sc. in Home Science (Extension and Communication)47
M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)50
M.A. in Indian Philosophy and Religion53
M.A. in Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita)55
M.A. in Anthropology55
M.A. in Gender Studies59
M.A. in Home Science (Extension and Communication)60
M.A. in French61
M.A. in Economics (Energy Economics)72
M.Sc. in Geophysics77
M.A. in Hindu Studies79
M.Sc. in Environmental Science80
M.A. in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology82
M.Sc. in Psychology82
M.Sc. in Home Science (Food and Nutrition)83
M.Sc. in Statistics86
M.A. in Home Science (Foods & Nutrition)86
M.A. in Linguistics102
M.Sc. in Chemistry104
M.A. in Integrated Rural Development and Management109
M.A. in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy109
M.Tech. in Dairy Technology111
M.Sc. in Botany112
M.A. in Manuscriptology and Paleography112
M.A. in Museology117
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)118
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Biotechnology)119
M.A. in Mathematics124
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Ecological Sciences)125
M.A. in Education127
M.Sc. in Forensic Science127
M.Sc. in Computational Science and Applications130
M.Sc. in Zoology131
M.A. in Hindi135
M.Sc. in Biochemistry137
M.Sc. in Geology137
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing137
M.A. in Public Administration141
M.Sc. in Geography142
M.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impairment)150
M.Tech in Food Technology159
M.A. in Mass Communication162
M.A. in History166
Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)166
M.Sc. in Computer Science173
M.A. in English176
M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology178
M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics184
M.Sc. in Plant Physiology184
M.Sc. in Floriculture and Landscaping186
M.A. in Psychiatric Social Works (Mental Health)188
M.Sc. in Plant Pathology190
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)192
M.A. in Psychology192
M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Communication195
Master of Law (LL.M.)196
M.A. in Economics198
M.Sc. in Entomology200
LL.M. in Human Rights and Duties Education202
M.Sc. in Agronomy202
M.Sc. in Vegetable Science202
M.Sc. in Horticulture (Fruit Science)204
M.Sc. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry208
M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding)209
Master of Law (LL.M.)209
M.A. in Political Science221
M.A. in Sociology242

 

Q:   I have got 20 score in CUET PG. What score do I require to take admission in BHU?
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The score required to take admission at BHU depends on the category you belong to and the course chosen. For the General AI category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260 for different PG-level programmes as per the BHU CUET PG cutoff 2026. So, yes, General AI category students can get admission to this institute with a score of 20.

If you belong to the OBC AI category, the minimum score required was 13 in the fourth round. For this category, the cutoff varied from 13 to 242. For more information, click here.

Q:   Is BSc Maths (Hons) available at BHU?
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Yes, BHU offers three-year BSc (Hons) in Maths. The course is divided into six semesters. Candidates seeking admission need to appear for CUET conducted by NTA followed by a counselling round. The applications for the same are accepted in online mode (cuet.samarth.ac.in). Moreover, before registration, candidates shall carefully check the course-specific eligibility criteria. The seat intake for this course is 573. Moreover, the fee for the programme is INR 17,050 as per unofficial sources.

Q:   Does BHU accept CUET for BSc (Hons) admission?
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Yes, to apply for BHU BSc (Hons) course, candidates need to register online for CUET-UG. From 2022, the BHU-UET exam is replaced with this exam. Based on the merit of candidates' performance in the entrance exam, candidates are then required to register separately for the counselling round. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted CUET-UG entrance test from May 21 to Jun 23 and the result was declared on Jul 15.

Q:   How many seats are there in BSc BHU?
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The total seat intake for BSc (Hons) courses is 1,353. Candidates can further check out the number of seats available for each BSc (H) course in BHU as per its 2023 UG brochure from the below table:

Course 

Seat Intake 

 BSc (Hons) Mathematics

573

BSc (Hons) Biology

383 (main campus) + 193 (Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (Female) - Main campus)

BSc (Hons) Agriculture/ BSc (Hons) Ag. at RGSC campus (Under Special Course of Study)

154 (main campus) + 50 (RGSC Campus)

Q:   Can I join BHU without CUET?
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University accepts CUET-UG entrance exam scores for admission to BA (Hons) course. Earlier, admission to the UG course was through BHU UET. Moreover, only the candidates who have valid CUET-UG scores become eligible to register for the counselling round. The CUET application process is carried out in online mode (cuet.samarth.ac.in). Further, NTA conducts CUET-UG 2024 entrance test. The exam is scheduled between May 15 and May 31.

Q:   What is the application fee for BHU MBA course?
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Candidates are required to submit the application fee for application submission. Mentioned below is the category-wise BHU IMS MBA application fees:

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 2,000
SC/STINR 1,000
Q:   What are the requirements for BHU BTech?
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Banaras Hindu University offers a four-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to BHU BTech course must have passed Class 12 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) with English with a minimum 50% aggregate. Apart from the eligibility criteria mentioned here, candidates are also required to appear for the CUET-UG entrance exam to be eligible for BHU BTech admission 2023. 

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