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Discontinued (5 June 2025) -B.A. (Hons.) in Shastri 

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Discontinued (5 June 2025) -B.A. (Hons.) in Shastri
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Discontinued (5 June 2025) -B.A. (Hons.) in Shastri
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Official Website

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Seat breakup

375

Type of University

Public/Government

Discontinued (5 June 2025) -B.A. (Hons.) in Shastri
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5
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4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Banaras Hindu University.
Placements: Around 20-30% of students got placed in our college. Companies recruit students as language translators and data scientists. Top recruiting companies are TCS, Wipro, etc. Many students got internships.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is very good. It has 24X7 electricity, free and fast Wi-Fi, and a great library with all relevant books. Classrooms are well-equipped with digital boards. Smart classrooms are available in our college. The hostel facilities are very good with a good mess.
Faculty: All teachers are very helpful and supportive. Exams are a bit difficult. Professors guide us.
Other: I got this course due to my rank in the entrance exam.
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Review of BHU - Banaras Hindu University.
Placements: 76% of students got placed. The lowest package offered is 8 LPA, and the highest package could be 15 LPA. Many colleges and schools recruit us. If you do master's, the package can increase up to 15-20 Lacs per annum, and you can also get placed in college.
Infrastructure: There are labs, Wi-Fi, and good-quality food on campus. The campus environment is good and friendly. Teachers are very good. Hostel rooms are comfortable, with many options.
Faculty: The teachers are well qualified and helpful. Their teaching skills are above average. Semester exams are not much difficult. It depends on your knowledge.
Other: Campus life at BHU is quite good. It feels good here. The crowd is good.
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Discontinued (5 June 2025) -B.A. (Hons.) in Shastri
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are BHU BA placements?
A: 

BHU BA placement data is not released. However, according to BHU Overall NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of BHU UG 3-Year (including BA course) placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 8 LPA

Total students

3456

3564

4872

Students placed

431

480

503

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Q:   How many seats are there at BHU for BA (Hons)?
A: 

The total seats available for BA (Hons) Social Sciences courses is 1,959 and 2,453 for BA (Hons) Arts courses. Candidates can check out the below table for campus-wise seat intake for BHU BA (Hons) courses:

Campus/Location

Seat Intake for BA (H) Social Sciences 

Seat Intake for BA (H) Arts

BHU Campus (Male & Female)

573

765

BHU Campus Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (Female)

193

286

AMPGC (Female)

383

383

VKM (Female)

274

298

VCW (Female)

210

412

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Q:   What is the eligibility for BA (Hons) at BHU?
A: 

Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate can apply for Banaras Hindu University BA (Hons) course. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must also pass CUET-UG for admission to BA (Hons) programme.

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Q:   Can I join BHU without CUET?
A: 

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.

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Placements

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Entry Requirements

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Admission Process

  • Counselling

Important Dates

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CUET
Feb 23 - 26, 2026
CUET 2026 Application Window Re-opened
Feb 23 - 26, 2026
CUET 2026 Application Process (Re-opened)
May 11 - 31, 2026
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Students also asked

Q:   How can I apply for BA in BHU?
A: 

For admission to a BHU BA (Hons) course, aspirants need to complete the CUET-UG application process. NTA carries out the registrations in online mode. Eligible students can visit NTA CUET website to apply. The application process includes registration, form filling, document upload, and payment of the application fees. Further, to submit the application successfully, candidates must pay the fee on time. The CUET application fee for General category students is INR 750, INR 700 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and INR 650 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender. Read more on the CUET-UG application process.

Q:   Is it worth pursuing BA at BHU?
A: 

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of the top-ranking universities in the country. In the NIRF rankings in 2023, BHU is ranked in fifth position under the "university" category. Moreover, as per the university NIRF report 2023, 480 UG (three-year) students were placed out of 3,564. The median package given to the placed candidates stood at INR 8 LPA. This was also the highest median package offered in the last three years. For more information on placements at BHU,  click here.

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Q:   How are the placements at BHU?
A: 

The BHU offers good placements across all its courses with median package hovering around INR 8 LPA - INR 16 LPA for UG courses. The aforementioned placement data has been obtained from the NIRF report on BHU as the institute is yet to reveal its placement data. Other stats related to BHU NIRF 2025 placement report have been tabulated below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics 

Median package

INR 8 LPA

Total students

4876

Students placed

510

Students selected for higher studies

4301

Particulars

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Total students

358

Students placed

49

Students selected for higher studies

266

 

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Q:   What are the essential qualifications for admission to BSc course at IMS BHU?
A: 

To be eligible for BSc course at IMS BHU, Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) to be eligible for admission Further, they must also appear for NEET UG, the accepted entrance exam for BSc (Nursing) admission ar IMS BHU. They must hold all the required documents to prove their eligibility during the admission process.

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Answered 6 years ago

The total number of seats in Shastri (Hons.) at BHU main campus are about 300.

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pradeep kumar

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Answered 6 years ago

Hello Vikas, Yes, as they have more than 41 hostels for boys, so very easily you will get a hostel. All the best.

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Keshav Jha

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Answered 7 years ago

Hi Shyam! The Admission is through counselling based on the rank obtained in Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU-UET). You can a detailed information about the exam by clicking here https://www.shiksha.com/university/banaras-hindu-university/exams/bhu-uet?course=413

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