Banaras Hindu University
Video Play Icon4 Videos,
18 Photos
Banaras Hindu University Logo

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) MA Courses & Fees 2025: Dates, Cutoff (Out), Curriculum, Seats

  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1916
Dark Clock Icon Last updated on 30 Sep '25

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
What's new?

Accordion Icon V3

BHU MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

iconReturn on Investment
Total Tuition Fees 5.2K - 1.3L
Median Package 9L
iconEligibility Criteria
Accepted Exam
  • CUET-PG
  • BHU PET
  • +1 more
  • Graduation score50%
    Q&A Icon
    Commonly asked questions
    On Highlights
    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

     

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

    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.

    Q:   What is the median package offered during BHU placements?
    A: 

    The median package offered during BHU placements is different across all course levels. The table below contains the median package for each course level at BHU:

    Courses  

    Median Package

    UG 3-year

    INR 8 LPA

    UG 4-year

    INR 9 LPA

    UG 5-year

    INR 16 LPA

    PG 2-year

    INR 9 LPA

    PG 3-year

    INR 13.5 LPA

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

    Banaras Hindu University cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to UG and PG courses. As per round 4 of the CUET UG BHU cut off 2025, the cutoff scores ranged between 94 and 628.46 for the B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology for the General category All India quota candidates.  So, considering the BHU latest round cutoff, a cutoff score of 200 is sufficient to get a seat in some courses at BHU.

    BHU Varanasi 2025 cutoffs are tabulated below for UG courses for round 4. The cutoffs below are for the General AI category students. 

    Course2025
    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)529.07
    B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture604.12
    B.Ed. in Languages201
    B.Com (Hons.) in Financial Markets Management536.27
    B.Ed. in Mathematics191
    B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impaired - Social Science and Humanities)94

    For a complete list of BHU courses and their cutoff scores, click here.

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    Video stories

    Accordion Icon V3
    • Highlights
    • Campus Life

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Popular courses

    FilterFilter Icon
    SpecializationDown Arrow Icon
    Exams AcceptedDown Arrow Icon
    Total FeesDown Arrow Icon
    StreamsDown Arrow Icon
    4 More
    Showing 74 Courses
    59
    9 LPA
    47
    9 LPA
    25
    9 LPA
    10.42 K
    96
    9 LPA
    64
    9 LPA
    96
    9 LPA
    Q&A Icon
    Commonly asked questions
    On All Courses
    Q:   What is the hostel fee at BHU, including mess charge and everything?
    A: 
    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:   Does BHU counselling takes place online?
    A: 

    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 last date for BHU admission?
    A: 

    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 jeld 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. 

    96
    9 LPA
    47
    9 LPA
    96
    9 LPA
    25.16 K
    96
    9 LPA
    96
    9 LPA
    81
    9 LPA
    193
    9 LPA
    40
    9 LPA
    96
    9 LPA
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Fees details 2026

    Accordion Icon V3
    Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
    ₹ 5.16 K - 1.26 L
    ₹ 9.75 K - 19 K
    ₹ 2.37 K
    ₹ 17.28 K - 1.47 L
    Info Icon

    These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

    The value for money rating of this course is 4.4/5 (62 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
    Q&A Icon
    Commonly asked questions
    On M.A. Fees
    Q:   How costly is Banaras Hindu University?
    A: 

    BHU tuition fee costs around INR 1200 - INR 10 L. The fee is exclusive of other components including Application Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Fee, etc. The fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Candidates should check the website before applying.

    Q:   Is BHU good for B.Voc?
    A: 

    Below are feedback from students:

    • Campus has good infrastructure
    • Faculty members are qualified & helpful.
    • Its Course focus on practical skills & prepare students for jobs in field.
    • Students get internship chances
    Q:   Is BHU UGC approved?
    A: 

    Banaras Hindu University is a central university situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh set up by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. The university is approved by both, UGC and AICTE.

    Recommended Colleges

    Explore popular similar colleges

    Students who showed interest in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - M.A. also showed interest in

    Delhi
    ₹34.00 K
    Delhi
    ₹18.95 K
    Delhi
    #5 The Week
    ₹432.00
    Delhi
    #3 The Week
    ₹55.95 K

    Want better recommendations?

    There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
    Delhi
    ₹33.22 K
    Delhi
    ₹34.86 K
    Delhi
    ₹38.40 K
    Delhi
    ₹38.40 K
    Delhi
    ₹1.05 L
    Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
    • Chat with our counselor
    • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
    View allCollections
    Is this recommendation relevant?

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Admission dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    26 Feb '26 - 27 Mar '26
    CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation SlipOngoing
    6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
    CUET PG 2026 Exam Date
    Apr '26
    CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative
    DatesPast Events
    Feb '26
    CUET PG 2026 Admit CardTentative
    14 Dec '25 - 23 Jan '26
    CUET PG 2026 Application Process

    BHU MA Cutoff 2024

    MSc Cut Off 2025 for CUET-PG Latest RoundAccordion Icon V3
    CUET-PG Round 4 score (General-All India)
    Course20242025
    M.A. in Sanskrit217211
    M.A. in Sociology236177
    M.A. in Psychology255– / –
    Acharaya in Nyaya Vaisheshika106271
    Q&A Icon
    Commonly asked questions
    On Cutoff
    Q:   Is CUET accepted at BHU?
    A: 

    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 minimum marks required for BHU in CUET?
    A: 

    BHU 2026 BSc Nursing admission is based on CUET UG scores. The BHU merit list for CUET UG will be released on the official website of BHU. According to the BHU, there will be three rounds of counselling along with an optional fourth round, if the seats remain vacant. Talking about the BHU maximum cutoff score of the previous year, B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology became the most competitive course with a cutoff score of 628.46 for the students belonging to the General quota. 

    Q:   What is the cut off of BHU?
    A: 

    BHU CUET PG cutoff 2025 has been announced for admission across multiple specialisations including MA, MSc, MCA, MTTM, LLM,  and MBA. In CUET PG 2025, the overall closing score in the General category stood between 20 and 699. Wherein, the toughest and the easiest course among all the courses are MPA in Vocal Music (Hindustani) and MA in Persian due to high and low score, respectively.

    Moreover, the MA cutoff for the General AI category quota ranged between 20 and 241 with Social Work as the most competitive course as per the Round 2 seat allotment results. To check out detailed BHU 2025 cutoff, candidates can click here

    Q:   What is the cutoff of CUET PG for BHU?
    A: 

    Banaras Hindu University CUET PG cutoff 2024 has been released for various postgraduate courses. As per the first round, the cutoff scores ranged between 5 and 650 for the General AI category students. The most competitive course was M.P.A. in Dance (Kathak). The easiest course to get into at BHU was MA in History of Arts. For other courses, the BHU CUET PG cutoff 2025 is tabulated below:

    CourseCUET PG Round 1 Cutoff 2025 
    M.P.A. in Dance (Kathak)650
    M.P.A. in Instrumental Music (Tabla)646
    MPA in Vocal Music (Hindustani)636
    M.P.A. in Instrumental Music (Flute)627
    M.P.A. in Instrumental Music (Sitar)620
    Discontinued (Apr 2023)- M.P.A. in Musicology606
    M.F.A. in Applied Arts501
    M.P.A. in Dance (Bharat Natyam)484
    M.F.A. in Pottery and Ceramics456
    M.F.A. in Plastic Arts428

    For more courses, click here

     

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Curriculum

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Seats

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Comparison with similar colleges

    Accordion Icon V3

    Compare M.A. at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) with other similar colleges

    CollegeMedian SalaryTotal Tuition FeesRanking
    ₹ 9 LPA₹ 5.16 K - 1.26 L -/-
    ₹ 7.5 LPA₹ 34 K - 1.53 L -/-
    ₹ 9.25 LPA₹ 18.95 K - 1.39 L -/-
    ₹ 8.4 LPA₹ 432#5 The Week, 2024
    ₹ 6.6 LPA₹ 4 L -/-
    -/-₹ 4.42 L - 5.36 L -/-
    The values are of the latest years available with Shiksha. For more details, check detailed comparison
    View comparisonsRight Arrow Icon

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Explore Other Courses

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.A.
    Students Ratings & Reviews

    4.1/5
    Verified Icon42 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
    Placement Review IconPlacements3.2
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.2
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
    Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
    Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
    What students say about Banaras Hindu University
    Placements
    Infrastructure
    Faculty
    Other
    LikesView All
    Top roles offered from college were they support students in every possible manner, and guide students towards their future.
    Based on 12 Reviews
    DislikesView All
    Many companies come every year, but only some students were getting jobs through placement.
    Based on 19 Reviews
    N
    Nisha Kumari Verified Icon
    M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2027
    4.8
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    The Banaras Hindu University.
    Placements: The university is good for studying, but in my course, the placement scene is rare. It has decent placements in institutes like IIT and IMS. So placement seen is good in these facilities. But in the reality, the placement is not that good. It has placement in foreign languages, tourism, etc. Overall, the placement is above average.
    Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are also very nice. Students reside in a low number and get good facilities. The infrastructure of the hostel is also nice.
    Faculty: The professors are highly knowledgeable and help students gain extra knowledge regarding subjects. Most professors had earned a PhD and completed their doctoral degrees. The question pattern is moderate, one has to get 33% marks to pass in the exam. As this university provides a bundle of subjects, there is no doubt that it has a variety of subjects to study so that one can achieve their aims.
    Other: I chose this linguistics course because I want to explore more about language. Event organisation are also good here.
    Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More
    Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
    P
    Palak Verified Icon
    M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2027
    4.6
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    The best campus life one can experience.
    Placements: I am doing a Master's in linguistics, which is as interesting as it sounds. My course offers many kinds of jobs, but students mostly prefer to take net exams to qualify and become professors, for which BHU also provides Ph.D. in various subjects. One must consider taking admission in BHU.
    Infrastructure: BHU Wi-Fi, although it doesn't work everywhere, is quite good. The buildings get renovated very often. The central library is the main attraction for students with numerous books and information about almost everything, in a peaceful environment. You can find every facility from the hospital to the canteen to the library.
    Faculty: The semester exams are too easy, and the syllabus is also good. They don't pressure the students much. It's just that they don't alert the students beforehand. Other than that, the dates of exams are also well planned. Professors give presentations and make the students industry-ready.
    Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025Read More
    Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
    S
    Sakshi choudhary Verified Icon
    M.A. in English - Batch of 2026
    4.4
    2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Review of Banaras Hindu University.
    Placements: When it comes to placements for M.A. English students, the situation is quite different from professional courses like engineering or management. We don't have a large list of companies visiting campus for recruitment drives. University Career Cell does a good job of organizing workshops on resume building and interview skills. They sometimes share information about off-campus opportunities in fields like content writing, publishing, and public relations. The majority of us are not relying on campus placements. We are more focused on carving our own path.
    Infrastructure: Infrastructure is quite good at M.A. English department. It supports our academic needs. Classrooms are well-maintained. They are equipped with projectors and comfortable seating. It is essential for our long lecture hours and discussions. The department also has a dedicated seminar hall where we conduct guest lectures, literary events, and student presentations. Campus has good Wi-Fi. This is a lifesaver for our constant need to access online resources. As for other facilities, hostels are decent. They provide a quiet place to study. Food is simple but manageable. Campus environment is very conducive to learning.
    Faculty: Faculty members in the M.A. English department are the real backbone of our course. They are not just teachers but true mentors. They are passionate about their subjects. Professors are very approachable. They encourage us to think critically and express our own opinions. They don't just lecture, they engage us. Curriculum is well-structured. They cover a wide range of literary periods and genres, from classical works to contemporary theories. Exams are challenging but fair. They require you to understanding of the text. They are always available to help with our doubts, whether it's about a complex theory or guidance of thesis.
    Other: Everything is great, and I love this college.
    Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025Read More
    Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
    A
    Abhishek Pandey Verified Icon
    M.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2025
    5
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Best college in country with best infrastructure.
    Placements: Social work and NGO placement everywhere is best and placement criteria are best. Also, name and fame of our placement sector. Most absolutely our state and country are the best colleges because the faculty members other colleges. It has most reputed placement cell.
    Infrastructure: Best infrastructure, labs, library, and Wi-Fi are excellent. It has best department. Also known as the best facility. Our college produced the campus and 24 into 7 library facilities and Wi-Fi facility such a huge and connect the people best product facility members.
    Faculty: Best knowledge and our professors are well qualified. They also have Ph.D. scholars. Teachers are well-connected with students and have friendly behaviour. They must provide the teaching and experience that is the best at the college. Faculty members are well-developed and best. National and international seminars are held.
    Other: Events, fests, etc., are held and we can enjoy it.
    Reviewed on 26 May 2025Read More
    Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
    S
    SHIVANGANI KESHRI Verified Icon
    M.A. in History of Art - Batch of 2021
    4
    3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Dissatisfied because of the department, but really good infrastructure and facilities, etc.
    Placements: I haven't seen any placements in History of Art yet. It is an average subject. There are no provisions for placement in the subject History of Art. No top recruiting companies for my course. As far as I know, only 10% of the students did internships in the History of Art field. The top role offered in the History of Art course is assistant professor.
    Infrastructure: The Faculty of History of Art is quite good. There are fewer seats in the hostels, but the mess here is quite good and affordable. The Wi-Fi facility in the department is quite good, not only in the department but also in the entire college campus. There is also a computer lab here, and the faculty members are quite good. There is a very big library in the college called the central library, but along with the central library, the department also has its own library, which is in the department itself. The facilities of the hostel are quite good and excellent, but there are fewer seats in the hostel, making it a bit difficult for anyone to get a hostel. The quality of food in the hostel mess is good, and cooks pay great attention to cleanliness. Every faculty has its own canteen, where food is available at a very affordable price. Medical facilities are provided to the students quite well. There is a health center in the university where students can come and get treatment for any illness. Apart from this, BHU students can avail privileges at Shyam Under Hospital by using their student ID card. In addition, the university provides facilities for sports, gym, games, NCC, NSS, etc.
    Faculty: The teachers of History of Art are very knowledgeable and experienced, and their teaching skills are also very unique. The professors are quite supportive. Yes, this course curriculum is relevant. A semester system is followed for exams in the university. If your course is of 2 years, then you will have to give 4 semesters for it. The semester exam is not difficult. The passing percentage in History of Art is 80-90%.
    Other: The best thing about my course is that it gives you detailed information about the art of not only India but also abroad, about their origin and expansion. This helps us understand art and civilization's thought easily. There is a need for improvement in placement in this course and for giving some knowledge to students about the scope in this field. Many events and cultural programs keep happening on the campus. The campus has very good connectivity to the market, hospital, and station.
    Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024Read More
    Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
    N
    Nancy Tiwari Verified Icon
    M.A. in English - Batch of 2021
    4.8
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Absolutely loved my journey because of the faculty and great improvements in me.
    Placements: There were around 300 students in my batch 2019-21. Almost 170 of us have qualified for UGC-NET, and 100 out of 170 have qualified for JRF as well. People who aspired to do a PhD are doing the same today. They passed the selection process. Some of us also have become permanent assistant professors, and some are working as guest lecturers. Even our juniors are doing so well.
    Infrastructure: Our central library is one of the largest libraries in India, Sayajirao Gaikawad Central Library. And hostels are available as double-seater rooms. No single rooms are allotted in arts departments. Facilities and canteens are top-notch. It's available on Google Search as well. You can see for a crosscheck.
    Faculty: Teachers are quite helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They enhance critical thinking abilities through lectures, projects, and exams. There are question papers with 70 marks in external exams; 60 marks out of 70 are for subjective answers. It shows their encouragement for critical thinking enhancement.
    Other: I chose this course because I always have been interested in being an assistant professor of English literature. There are always some lecture programs and scholarly events happening in the Manviya Moolya Anusheelan Kendra, which is a part of our faculty. Moreover, there is a theatre group called Rangshala, which is actively engaged in theatrical activities. Sanskriti and Spain are well-known cultural festivals exploring various events. Sport festivals are top-notch.
    Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024Read More
    Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
    View All 65 ReviewsRight Arrow Icon
    qna

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

    Student Forum

    chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
    Write here...

    Answered a week ago

    The B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at Lovely Professional University focuses on building strong foundations in programming, data structures, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The programme combines classroom learning with practical labs, live projects, internsh

    ...Read more

    33446717
    Vidushi Sharma

    Contributor-Level 7

    Answered a week ago

    The students who wants to get admission into BHU IIT, Varanasi must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the course. They must appear and clear the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced exams to qualify for further admission process. For the BTech course admission students must complete class 12th from re

    ...Read more

    C

    Chandeep Singh

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 months ago

    The Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University accepts the score of the BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test or BHU UET to decide the admissions for the BA LLB course. Candidates can also appear for the CLAT UG entrance exam to apply for BHU BA LLB admissions. The last date to apply for the course should b

    ...Read more

    S

    Saurabh Khanduri

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 weeks ago

    No direct non exam based admission is not possible for B Tech programs at IIT BHU. Admission is based on qualifying for national level entrance exams like JEE Advanced for B Tech and GATE for M Tech followed by counseling processes like JoSAA or COAP. 

    R

    Rakshit Prabhakar

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 weeks ago

    IIT BHU collaborations will help students to gain industry experience & practical knowledge. The IIT BHU has partnership with top academic and other institutions around the world to enhance the educational experience for its students and to advance faculty development. Higher education institutions

    ...Read more

    R

    Rakshit Prabhakar

    Contributor-Level 10

    Content authored by:

    author image
    Saumya Srivastava

    Updated on Sep 30, 2025

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    Take a look at Campus

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Campus Building(1)Campus Building
    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Campus Building(2)Campus Building
    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Campus Building(3)Campus Building
    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Campus View
    Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Campus View

    Online courses
    you may be interested in

    Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    Contact Information

    Address

    Banaras Hindu University, Ajagara
    Varanasi ( Uttar Pradesh)

    Go to College Website ->