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BHU PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025
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BHU PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025

BHU PhD course duration varies based on the selected course specialisation. It usually range from two to six years. All admissions to PhD programmes at Banaras Hindu University shall be through a national-level Research Eligibility Test (RET). So as to identify the scholastic capabilities and aptitude for research, there are three levels of this test as mentioned below:

Test A: To assess Logical and Analytical Capability
Test B: To assess Subject Knowledge Test
Test C: Research proposal and Personal Interview to test aptitude for research

Tests A and B take place on a single day at multiple centres across the country while Test C will take place at BHU in the concerned Department/School/Centre. Candidates who are exempted from appearing for Tests A and B (RET-exempt category), but would be required to qualify the Test C to become eligible for registration for PhD.

The below table mentions all the specialisations that are offered for PhD by the related Faculty at Banaras Hindu University:

Faculty	Specialisations in which PhD degrees are offered
Visual Arts	Applied Arts, Painting, Textile Design, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics
Performing Arts Dance	Dance (Bharat Natyam), Dance (Kathak), Instrumental Music (Sitar), Instrumental Music (Tabla), Instrumental Music (Flute), Instrumental Music (Violin), Musicology, Vocal.
Social Sciences	Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Personal Management & Industrial Relations, Sociology, Subaltern Studies, Peace Research, Social Work, Nepal Studies

The faculty-wise eligibility criteria for PhD programmes are tabulated below:

Faculty

Eligibility Criteria

- Arts

- Social Sciences

- Science

- Visual Arts

Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade point in the qualifying exam

Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan

Acharya degree in the relevant subject OR Acharya or equivalent degree in any one of the allied subjects with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade point in the qualifying exam

Law

A pass in one of the Master’s degrees with at least 55% in aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying exam

In addition to being eligible for PhD, candidates seeking admission to BHU for PHD also need to be eligible for RET conducted by the university.

BHU PhD Fees 2025

Candidates can confirm their admission in the BHU courses by paying the required fee amount. The fee structure may include various components. BHU PhD tuition fee ranges from INR 4,500 to INR 88,400. This fee amount is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Find below the key highlights for BHU PhD:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 4.5K - 88.4K

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score75%

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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: What facilities are offered by Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University?

BHU is the largest residential university in Asia. University provides a wide range of facilities including separate medical complexes for students and staff, sports and hobbies centers, Internet facilities and units like Public Relations Cell, Printing Press, Preservation Centers, Agricultural research farms, Poultry Farms, Pisciculture, Radio Station, Petrol Pump, ATMs, Banks, Post Office, Subsidized Canteens, a NCC barrack and its own Security Force.

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: 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

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Ph.D. in Materials Science and Technology

3 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Jay Chaudhry Software Innovation Centre

3 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Hindi

5 yearsOffered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya

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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: 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 a 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: 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.

Q: Are all BHU courses offered through CUET only?

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.

BHU Ph.D.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 - 6 years)
Tuition	₹ 4.5 K - 88.44 K
Hostel	₹ 7.5 K
Total fee	₹ 12 K - 95.94 K

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Q: 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.

Q: How can I apply for a scholarship at BHU?

To apply for scholarships, candidates must go to the Grants & Scholarship Portal of BHU.
- Then select a suitable scholarship
- Upload required documents like family income proof, caste certificate, bank details, etc.
Make sure to check eligibility before applying. Students can also make a scholarship application through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

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.

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BHU PhD Admission Dates 2025

The table given below mentions the important dates for BHU PhD:

Commonly asked questions
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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 I get direct admission in BHU?

No, candidates cannot get direct admission in BHU for UG and PG courses. The university strictly offers entrance-based admission. It accepts entrance exams such as:

CUET for BA, BCom, BSc, MA, MCom, MSc etc.
NEET for MBBS
JEE for BTech
GATE for MTech

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: 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 university 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.

BHU Ph.D.
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Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya	60

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Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

3.4

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Review of Banaras Hindu University College.

Placements: About 55% of the students are placed in my department. The highest package is 5 LPA, the average package is 3.5 LPA, and the lowest package is 2 LPA. The students who got internships in several recruiting companies are 35%. Students opt for outside opportunities too.

Infrastructure: The facilities at our college are good, with fine infrastructure. They provide Wi-Fi, smart board facilities, and others. The departments are well-designed. The library is also good; we can find all types of books there. The hostel is better; they offer Wi-Fi facilities, provide food and rooms to students, and keep the mess well-cleaned. Our college also organizes sports activities.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful and well-qualified, like Ph.D. holders. The teaching quality is good, and the course makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are more difficult than those at other colleges, but they help build students. The passing CGPA is above 9.

Reviewed on 16 May 2025Read More

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Ph.D. in Systems Engineering - Batch of 2025

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4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

College is very good and has very good infrastructure.

Placements: The internship opportunities are so many in our college, and it literally gives students to create their career from base to a high level. It is so well-mannered, and the basic skills learning is so good. The campus placement of our college is quite good, and from the 3rd year onwards, campus placement starts. It literally gives us a good hope to build our dream. Quite peaceful and very well-known companies also come here.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is very decent and rich. Fests held every year include freshers' party. Library facilities are also decent; all books will be available which are used by us. Good clubs also include math and tech clubs. Hostel facility is average as sometimes we face Wi-Fi issues in the hostel and sometimes hot water issues. Other than those, all are decent enough, and the mess food is average, though varieties are offered. Table, chair, fan, cupboard, and shoe rack are provided in the hostel.

Faculty: There are many faculty members in our college; also, guest faculty are there. The course structure is so well, and the exam system and the library is so good. The exam conducting system is very good, and it helps a lot. Teachers are so well and humble with students, and it provides good mentorship for a better future.

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Ph.D. in Pharmacy - Batch of 2020

Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

4.2

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with every direction of the college.

Placements: I have been placed in Ph.D. pharmacy. Most of my graduation friends also took this same course. The package offered by the top recruiting companies was good. Also, most of my friends got ever 10 LPA and I got the package of 12 LPA, which was a good package. About 70% of the students from Ph.D. pharmacy got placements.

Infrastructure: If I talk about the facilities and infrastructure that were provided by the colleges absolutely fantastic. There were more facilities of the needs. If I talk about water quality, canteen, air-conditioned classrooms, labs, libraries, and all were very maintained. The labs had proper equipments for the students.

Faculty: Teachers were good and very supportive of the students. Also, I respect all teachers who help me in study. The teaching quality was also good and upgraded in 2015. The course curriculum was ready and relevant to the new education policies. But bad point was that the semester exams were somewhat so most of the students could not sustain 6 CGPA.

Other: I had no complaints about anything. All was very good and it's a popular college and had the best rating.

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025Read More

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