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BHU BA Hons Eligibility & Highlights 2023

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.4K - 1.9L
Median Package₹ 8L
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  • CUET
  • CBSE 12th
  • UP 12th
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    • 10+2 score50%
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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
    Q:   Can I get a seat at BHU with 200 marks in CUET?
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    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. 

     

    Q:   How many companies participated in the BHU placements?
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    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. 

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    B.A. (Hons.) in History of Art

    4 yearsOffered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Statistics

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    B.A. (Hons) in English with Hindi

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    B.A. (Hons) in History of Arts with Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology

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

    CourseBHU cutoff 2026
    Acharya in Vyakarana11
    Acharya in Yajurveda (Shukla)34
    Acharya in Sankhyayoga35
    M.A. in Pali45
    M.A. in Bengali46
    Acharya in Dharm Vijnan46
    Acharya in Bauddha Darshan49
    M.A. in History of Art50

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

    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.

    Q:   What is the safe score for CUET at BHU?
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    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. 

     

    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.

    B.A.(Hons) in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology with History of Arts

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    B.A.(Hons) in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology with Philosophy

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    B.A.(Hons) in Bharatnatyam with Music Instrumental

    4 yearsOffered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University
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    B.A.(Hons) in Economics with Geography

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    B.A.(Hons) in Economics with History

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    B.A.(Hons) in Hindi with Music vocal

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    B.A.(Hons) in Psychology with Sociology

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    B.A.(Hons) in Economics with Political Science

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    B.A.(Hons) in Political Science with Economics

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    BHU B.A. (Hons)
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    ₹ 2.4 K - 1.92 L
    ₹ 14.63 K - 19.5 K
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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. 

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

    Course2023
    MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy388
    MD in Radiodiagnosis159
    MS in Obstetrtics and Gynaecology1631
    M.D. in Pulmonary Medicine2632
    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. 

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