What is the fee for BA at BHU?

The tuition fees for BA (Hons) is INR 11,900-INR 57,200 at BHU. The total fees includes tuition fee, hostel (if applicable), security deposit, library fee, registration fee, etc. This fee range includes the BA (Hons) fee in the affiliated colleges, too. Note: Fee is from an unofficial source.

What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?

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.

How can I apply for BHU counselling?

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.

Who are the top recruiters of Banaras Hindu University?

The following is a list of few top recruiters who were part of Banaras Hindu University placements 2026: BHU Placements: Top Recruiters IBM Infosys Accenture EY KPMG Deloitte ZS Amazon Nestle Cognizant Berger Paints Tresvista CCD Tech Mahindra TCS

What is the safe score for CUET at BHU?

The CUET BHU cutoff 2026 was published for the third round for different All India categories. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 53 to145. Hence, a safe score would be above 53 for CUET BHU admissions 2026 for this category. The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and admission cycle.

Can a student studying in the first year at BHU apply for admission to another course in BHU next year?

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.

What score is required in CUET PG for BHU?

The required score would depend on the category, course and round. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the 4th round for admission to several PG-level courses. The cutoff was out for different AI quota categories. For the General AI category, the round 4 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260. Hence, students who have a score of at least 6 could gain admission at BHU in the third round. Candidates can see the table below to know the minimum score required by all other AI quota categories. Category BHU cutoff 2026 General 6 OBC 13 PWD 27 SC 8 ST 3 EWS 15

I am not receiving the OTP during form filling, what should I do?

If any candidate is unable to receive the OTP, they should try resending or reloading the sent OTP. Wait for atleast 15-20 minutes or change the current netword settings. If this does not fix the problem of OTP not getting loaded, try using a different Email Id or phone no.

What is NEET PG 2025 cut off score for SC/ST category?

NEET PG 2025 cut off has been reduced in comparision to last few year cut off. The cut off is the minimum marks required to qualify for the exam in that particular caregory. Only candidates who score the minimum marks can participate in seat allocation process. The table given below contains the cut off for each category: Category NEET PG 2025 cutoff NEET PG 2023 cut off scores Unreserved (UR) 276 291 SC/ST/OBC 235 257 UR PWD 255 274

Does BHU conduct placement drives?

BHU conducts placement drives for its students. According to the annual report 2025, key placement highlights are mentioned below: Particulars Placement Statistics 2025 Placement Drives 177 Students Participated 5000 Students Placed 955

Does BHU offer traditional courses?

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.

Can foreign students get admission in BHU?

Yes, foreign national students can get admission in the UG and PG courses in BHU. 15% of supernumerary seats in each programme are reserved for foreign nationals. Candidates under the Foreign Students category must register through the Foreign Students' Registry only. Admissions under the foreign students' category will be merit-based. They do not have to appera in CUET exam.

Is Maths compulsory for BA Hons in BHU?

Yes, it is necessary that the candidates seeking admission to BA Hons in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics studied Maths in the qualifying examination. For other specialisations, candidates without maths in Class 12 shall also be eligible to apply. For verification purposes. Candidates also have to provide the academic certificates during form filling and admission confirmation or counselling.

How are the placements at Banaras Hindu University?

BHU placements have received 79% positive reviews on Shiksha.com. The university has not yet released the course-wise placement data for the Batch of 2026. In 2025, UG 3-year and 4-year students received median packages of INR 8.5 LPA and INR 9 LPA, respectively, as per the NIRF Report 2026. The median packages of PG 2-year and 3-year students in 2025 were INR 9 LPA and INR 14 LPA, respectively. One of the reviewers on Shiksha.com (Gaurav; BA Batch of 2026) mentioned that "70-80% placement rate is confirmed. However, BSc students who reviewed BHU on Shiksha.com mentioned that there are low to no placement opportunities for some BSc specialisations. If you want to explore universities with the best placements, check Top Private Universities in India .

Is it worth pursuing BA at BHU?

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.

How to reach Banaras Hindu University?

Banaras Hindu University can be reached via air, rail, or road transport. The airport the nearest to BHU is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. It is around 30 KMs away from the campus. There are three main railway stations in Varanasi, namely Varanasi Junction (Varanasi Cantt.), Banaras Station, and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction. Banaras Station is the closest to BHU. Those travelling by road can take NH-19 or NH-31. Various public transports run on these national highways. Within the city, autos, e-rickshaws, and cabs are easily available to reach the BHU campus.

Are Muslims allowed in BHU?

Any caste, region, religion students can apply for admission to various courses at BHU. Any caste student must fulfill the eligibility criteria and take admission. While selection process, students are not judged basis their religion, they are judged based on their merit. Hence, any student meeting the eligibility criteria can get admission in BHU. BHU does not descriminate people on any basis.

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

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

How is the life at BHU?

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.

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The CUET UG 2026 exam result for the BA course has been published.

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BHU BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

BHU BA course is three-year course that is offered in full-time mode. BA at BHU is offereed in the Hons. mode where there are several specialsations for candidates to choose from such as Psychology, Economics, Political Science, etc.

Some of the key highlights related to BHU BA (Hons) admission are given below:

Particulars	BHU BA (Hons) Highlights
Duration	3 Years \| 6 semesters
Specialisation	BA (Hons) Social Sciences: Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics & Geography BA (Hons) Arts: Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Persian, Pali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, etc.
Accepted entrance exam	CUET-UG
BHU UG Brochure 2024	Download
CUET-UG 2023 Information Bulletin	Download

The University accepts CUET scores to admit students for the BA (Hons) programme. However, candidates seeking admission need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned below. The BHU BA eligibility criteria is mentioned in the following table:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA (Hons)	Class 12 pass from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate. Candidate should have studied the relevant subject as per the chosen specialisation. In addition, the age of the applicant must not be more than 22 years on July 1 of the admission year (the applicant should be born on or after 2nd July of 2001).

Aspirants can check out more course details below:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 9.2K - 57.2K

Median Package₹ 8L

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How are the placements at BHU?

BHU placements are good. The highest and average packages secured by MBA students in 2025 were INR 19.8 LPA and INR 10.1 LPA, respectively. Median salary stood at INR 9.2 LPA. The university has not yet released the placement data 2026 for other courses. During the placement drive 2025, a total of 177 placement drives were held, and more than 950 students were placed.

Q: What is the minimum marks required for BHU in CUET?

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.

Category	BHU CUET cutoff 2026
General	73
OBC	83
SC	60
EWS	68
ST	70
PWD	83

Q: How many companies participated in the BHU placements?

BHU has a dediacted placement cell which invites prominent companies for the placement drives. During the Banaras Hindu University 2025 placement drive, more than 65 companies participated. Some of the eminent recruiters during the 2025 placements included Cognizant, Genpact, Adani Wilmar, IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, KPMG, etc.

Q: Can I get into BHU with 50 score in CUET PG?

Yes, you can get into BHU with a score of 50 if you belong to the General AI category. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different PG-level courses based on the CUET PG entrance exam.

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 11 to 250. Students can see the table below to know which courses can be availed with a score of 50.

Course	BHU cutoff 2026
Acharya in Vyakarana	11
Acharya in Yajurveda (Shukla)	34
Acharya in Sankhyayoga	35
M.A. in Pali	45
M.A. in Bengali	46
Acharya in Dharm Vijnan	46
Acharya in Bauddha Darshan	49
M.A. in History of Art	50

Other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences

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Fee components	Amount (for 3 - 4 years)
Tuition	₹ 9.2 K - 57.2 K
Hostel	₹ 19.5 K - 28.5 K
Other Fees	₹ 4.5 K
Total fee	₹ 33.2 K - 90.2 K

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

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.

Q: What is the BHU CAP application fee?

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

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)

CAP (UG) Registration Fees

Category	Registration Fee
General, OBC & EWS	INR 500
SC/ST/PwBD	INR 250

Q: How can I apply for BA in BHU?

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.

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BHU BA Admission Dates 2025

The admission cycle for the UG programme commences with the release of CUET dates. As per past years' data, the application form for the entrance exam is out in February. Tabulated below are the BHU BA admission dates:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Jan '27	CUET 2027 Application ProcessTentative
May '27	CUET UG 2027 Admit CardTentative
May '27-Jun '27	CUET UG 2027 ExamTentative
Jun '27	CUET UG 2027 ResultTentative

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Q: What is the last date for BHU admission?

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?

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: At least how much score is needed to get admission in BHU through NEET PG?

M.D. cutoff is based on NEET PG scores for admission to the MD and MS courses. As per NEET PG cutoff the Round 1 closing ranks for top courses including MD in Radiodiagnosis closed at 159 and MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy closed at 388 for the General category All India candidates. Also, NEET PG was concluded after the release of the Round 5 Seat Allotment. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the BHU cutoff 2023 MD and MS courses for Round 1 closing ranks for the General category All India candidates for top courses:

Course	2023
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	388
MD in Radiodiagnosis	159
MS in Obstetrtics and Gynaecology	1631
M.D. in Pulmonary Medicine	2632

Q: Can I get admission at BHU without an entrance exam?

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.

BHU BA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

BHU is accepting CUET-UG entrance exam scores for admission to several undergraduate courses. For BHU course admission, aspirants must apply online to register themselves. Follow the step-wise admission process as given below:

1. BHU BA (Hons) Application Process 2025

The BHU application process is conducted online through the official website of NTA. For successful application submission, candidates need to pay an application fee. The fee for General category students is INR 750, INR 700 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and INR 650 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender. The application process consists of the following steps:

Visit the official website of CUET-UG (cuet.samarth.ac.in) and click on the 'New Registration' tab and read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
Fill out the application form with all the mandatory details such as personal, educational qualifications etc.
Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
Select the course and BHU as per your preference and pay the CUET application fee as mentioned above.

2. CUET Entrance Test

After successful registration, candidates need to download the admit card by visiting the official website of CUET and clicking on 'Download CUET Admit Card'. The next step is to appear for the entrance test as scheduled.

3. Register for CUET-UG Counselling through the BHU UG Admission Portal

After the declaration of the CUET result, students seeking admission to BHU undergraduate courses are required to register online for CUET-UG Counselling on the University UG admission portal. Candidates who appeared for the CUET-UG exam are only eligible to register themselves for the counselling process.

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4. Counselling Round

Based on candidates' scores in CUET-UG, candidates are then required to participate in an online counselling process for provisional admission to the course(s) they have applied for. After that, the final seat allotment will be done by BHU. The total tuition fee ranges between INR 9.2K and INR 57.2K. This fee amount is taken from the official website. It is still subject to changes.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the CUET score required for BHU?

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: Can I get a seat at BHU with 200 marks in CUET?

BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the 4th round for different All India quota categories for the UG-level courses. The round 4 cutoff ranged from 53 to 145 for the General AI category. Hence, students can get admission at BHU with a score of 145. See below to know which courses are available in the second round.

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

The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and admission cycle.

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Q: Does BHU counselling takes place online?

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: Can I get direct admission in BHU?

BHU BSc (H) admission is strictly entrance-based. Earlier, admission was through BHU-UET, however, now the students need to take the CUET-UG exam. The shortlisted students have to take part in the counselling round for seat allotment. For more information regarding BHU course admissions, Click Here.

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BHU BA Cutoff

BHU cutoff is released for the BA course admission until all the seats are filled. In 2023, the BHU BA CUET cutoff score in the last round ranged from 187.08 to 212.43 for the General All-India category students. Students can further check out the following table for the BHU BA cutoff 2023:

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CUET Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2023
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	212.43
B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology	201.69
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics	203.14
B.A. (Hons.) in History	205.74
B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology	187.08

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much rank should I score to get BHU?

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.

Q: Can I get into BHU with 70000 rank in AYUSH?

Whether you can get BHU for the BAMS course based on the AYUSH results would depend entirely on the category you belong to. For the General and OBC AI categories, the last round cutoff was 30748 and 32844, respectively. Hence, admissions with a rank of 70K are not possible for these categories.

On the other hand, for the SC AI category, the last round cutoff was 148564. There admissions could be possible with a rank of 70K.

Q: Can I join BHU without CUET?

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: Does BHU accept CUET?

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.

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BHU B.A.
BHU BA Seats 2025

The admission to the UG course is done as per the number of seats available or sanctioned by the university. Given below are the seat intake for both BA (Hons) Social Sciences and Arts on all the campuses:

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
DAVPGC (Male & Female)	326	309

Candidates can check below the BHU BA seat intake and the college-wise bifurcation:

1580

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Banaras Hindu University	792
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya	309
Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University	479

BHU B.A. Placements 2025

The latest B.A. placement statistics of BHU will be updated as and when it is released. To check out the overall placement highlights of BHU aspirants can click here.

Insights on Placements

Based on 612 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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BHU BA Rankings

BHU is one of the top universities in the country. It is among the top five universities in NIRF ranking under the "University" category. A ranking trend of Banaras Hindu University under the "university" category is presented below:

Ranking Body	2022	2023	2024
NIRF	06	05	05

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the ranking of BHU in THE World University Ranking 2026?

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:

Categories	BHU THE Ranking 2026
World University Ranking	501-600
Business & Economics	601-800
Medical & Health	301-400
Computer Science	601-800
Life Sciences	201-250
Physical Sciences	601-800
Social Sciences	601-800

Q: What is the rank of BHU in the QS World Ranking 2027?

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.

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BHU vs Other Similar Universities

Given below are the comparisons between a few popular Universities for their BA (Hons) courses considering parameters such as fees and seat intake:

University Name	Fee*	Eligibility
BHU	INR 5,870 - INR 11,890	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%
JNU	INR 648	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 45%
Lucknow University	INR 6,600 - INR 1.6 lakh	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 40% to 60%

*The fee mentioned on this page is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. Moreover, the fee range includes the fees in affiliated colleges as well.

Compare, BHU w/ Other Universities!

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
BHU	₹ 8 LPA	₹ 9.2 K - 57.2 K	-/-
Aligarh Muslim University Compare	₹ 6 LPA	-/-	#50 Outlook, 2026
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya	-/-	-/-	-/-
Jamia Millia Islamia Compare	₹ 6 LPA	₹ 21.6 K - 74.7 K	-/-
Miranda House New Delhi Compare	₹ 7 LPA	₹ 19.01 K - 57.54 K	#2 Outlook, 2026
Mahila Maha Vidyalaya Compare	₹ 8 LPA	₹ 57.2 K	-/-

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Every year companies like Amazon, Azim Premji Foundation, Intel, ICICI Bank, many good schools, etc., come for placements with good salary packages depending on your honours subject and course.

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As it is a course with no technical and management skills hardly any recruitment agency offers job.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences - Batch of 2026

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

BHU is the best central university located in the city of Varanasi.

Placements: About 70-80 percent placement is confirmed in many potential future. Average packages are about 10 LPA-12 LPA, the lowest is 6 LPA-7 LPA, and the highest goes to 30 LPA in the Bachelor of Arts. There are many other streams and branches of study that provide even greater packages like at IIT-BHU.

Infrastructure: The magnificent library feels like a second home to the students living here. There is good connectivity of Wi-Fi all over the campus. We also have a medical facility, and a very large hostel accommodation for both students and professors. There are so many hostels, and they have very good accommodation and mess facilities. They have a Wi-Fi connection.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, highly qualified, and knowledgeable. The course curriculum is relevant to the required industry. Semester exams are not very difficult but are concept-based and have a strict invigilation during the exams.

Other: I chose the course because I have to focus on UPSC CSE. I think this course will help me very much in my career. The campus is very large and beautifully built. One could definitely say that after entering the campus it is another city due to its large campus area. Students here enjoy their lives very much.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Arts - Batch of 2029

Offered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University

4.2

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The college is overall good, but I would say to go for the main campus instead.

Placements: In my major, philosophy, there were 51 seats. No package or company is recruiting in my course, as this is a Bachelor of Arts degree. There are no paid internships, maybe I am not sure enough, but I guess there is fieldwork to make students ready from the grassroots level.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is quite nice and clean; the rooms are airy and fresh. It also has a central library where you can issue books, and in the cyber library, you can access your lectures, etc. There is also a proper medical facility and a good space for sports. The food in the mess is mediocre.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful. Sometimes you will find the office staff a little bit rude, but overall, they help with your doubts. I would say go for the course you are comfortable with. Semester exams are quite friendly. If you have prepared well, you can score well.

Other: I chose this course as it will help me with government exam preparations and is also beneficial for optional subjects because of the short syllabus.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences - Batch of 2029

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3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

College life is the best. The faculty is nice, and extracurricular activities are always happening.

Placements: There are almost 150 to 200 students in an honours class. It is compulsory for every student to have an internship in the second year, and approximately 80 to 85 percent of students get placed.

Infrastructure: There is a huge central library in our college, as huge as some of the top colleges, where we have both a cyber library and a normal library. Apart from that, every building has a mini library of its own. Wi-Fi connection is available in the buildings as well.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful in all aspects, from teaching us and clearing doubts to assisting with internships and placements. The only issue is that exams get scheduled a lot, which the college needs to improve. However, the exams are conducted properly and fairly.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Arts - Batch of 2028

Offered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University

4.0

2.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, is good value for money.

Placements: There is a training and placement cell of each department, like social science, arts, etc., on the main campus. Placements highly depend on the student's individual CV or skills. An internship has been made mandatory in the third year under the NEP curriculum. My advice is that students should enhance their skills and also look for off-campus opportunities instead of solely depending on campus placements, especially if they are from the arts course.

Infrastructure: In Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, labs for science students are well-equipped and maintained. Classes are held regularly. There is free Wi-Fi for all students, including hostellers and day scholars. As our university is really old, some buildings have slightly degraded, but new buildings are also there with better infrastructure. Mess food and hostels are also average to above average in accordance with the fees. But one hostel is under construction in MMV as of now, so not all girls have been allotted a hostel.

Faculty: This is one area where MMV is ahead of FMC, especially in the arts department. Professors are so kind and professional. They teach regularly and send related materials. The teaching quality is definitely above average. Semester exams are not that tough, and one can easily pass if they follow classes.

Other: The best thing about being a BHU main campus student is facilities. We get free bus service, Wi-Fi, libraries, and a wide network of students and professors to connect with. We can connect with IIT and IMS students if we want. We can also be a part of events. There are clubs and societies too. We also get government scholarships.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences - Batch of 2025

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

University has really a good and amazing infrastructure.

Placements: There is a good placement in our university. The average package is 20 lac. 40 to 50 percent of students get internships. Talented students get a higher amount of package with a prestigious company. Students are happy with this package and job. Some students get a very high package.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are good. The library, Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, hospital, and mess are available in our university. The food in the mess is good. Playgrounds are also available in our university. The library has too many books and such a good infrastructure.

Faculty: Teachers are kind-hearted and helpful. Semester exams are very difficult and there is no scope for cheating. 80 to 90 percent pass in semester exams. Without studying hard, there is no scope to pass in the semester exam. Students take help from teachers for career guidance and knowledge.

Other: There are many activities on campus: mountaineering, sports, and events. They build our character and knowledge. They help us to know different friends and cultures.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences - Batch of 2025

4.2

2.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Banaras Hindu University is the best residential university for middle-class students.

Placements: Political Science at BHU currently has no formal placement cell, though other departments like Geography and Chemistry offer structured placement opportunities through their faculty members. IIT organized a placement cell every year for IIT Bhu students.

Infrastructure: They provide amazing food in a mess while taking care of the hygiene of individuals. For classrooms, they are really awesome and feel self-confident. Professors of political science are really amazing.

Faculty: The faculty is supportive and knowledgeable, the curriculum blends theory with practical understanding, and exams are conducted regularly with a balanced mix of written assessment and internal evaluation. Exam patterns can be traced by PYQs and so on.

Other: It's good for campus life and academic growth.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025Read More

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