LL.M. in Human Rights and Duties Education 

at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Some of the important pointers that the candidates should keep in mind while preparing for CUET PG exam are:

• Check the CUET-PG syllabus for LLM course
• Read about the exam pattern and marking scheme
• Solve previous year question paper and mock tests online
• Make a proper schedule for studying and stick to it

Read more about How to prepare for CUET-PG?

It is crucial that the candidates seeking admission to BHU LLM course meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Thus, for admission to this course, an applicant must hold a valid LLB degree with at least 50% aggregate. Candidate must have the degree and mark sheets with them at the time of form filling and admissions.

The seat count for LLM course at Faculty of Law, BHU varies for the one-year and two-year course. For seat allotment, applicants CUET-PG score is considered during counselling. The sanctioned seat intake for LLM (one-year) is 25 and 47 for LLM (two-year). This seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The total number of seats available for LLM in BHU is 92. For details around seat reservation policy, candidates can check the university official website or reach out to the admission office. Candidates can check below the seat count bifurcation for the programme:

• BHU: 20
• Faculty of Law, BHU: 72

The total tuition fee for Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University LLM ranges between INR 2,900 and INR 6,100. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The fee for LLM is affordable and candidates can expect a good ROI. The average package offered to LLM students is INR 8 lakh.

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.

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

 

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.