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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) PHD Courses & Fees 2025

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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%

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Do I have to take an entrance exam to pursue a PhD in English Literature from BHU?

BHU offers Ph.D. courses in different subjects like Bengali, English Hindi Sanskrit, Mathematics etc. To be eligible for these courses, candidates need to have scored at least 55% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in the relevant subject at postgraduate level. Bhu conducts its entrance exam I. e BHU RET to select students for their Ph.D. courses. The selection of the student is based on the merit obtained in the BHU RET.

Q: How many students can do Ph.D at Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University?

There are total 893 seats for Ph.D in BHU ( total including IMS Management Ph.D)

Admission is through Research Entrance Test (Ret) 2021 And Direct Admission (RET- Exempted) ( NET /JRF qualified candidates are exempted from RET).

(a) Qualifying Examination: Master’s degree in Business Management (M.B.M.), Management Studies/ Management Sciences (M.M.S.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business Administration (M.I.B.A.), International Business (M.I.B.), M.B.A. (Agri-Business) or two year PGP/PGDM declared equivalent to Master’s Degree in Management by AIU/accredited by AICTE/UGC or First class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost and Works Accountant/Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies.

(b) Qualifying Marks: At least 60% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination.

Q: How can I seek PhD admission at BHU?

BHU PhD admission process is based on the performance of a candidate in an entrance exam conducted by the University (RET). For seeking admission, eligible candidates need to fill PhD application form and submit it along with mandatory enclosures to the university's admission cell.

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Doctorate in Management Studies

2 yearsOffered by Institute of Management Studies, BHU

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Ph.D. in Pyschology

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Ph.D. in Pharmacy

3.43 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Sciences

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Ph.D. in Engineering

3 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Dental Sciences

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Ph.D. in Sociology

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Ph.D. in English

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Ph.D. in Humanistic Studies

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Ph.D. in Hindi

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Ph.D. in Architecture, Planning and Design

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Ph.D. in Systems Engineering

4.63 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Industrial Management

3 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

3 yearsOffered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

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Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering

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Ph.D. in Home Science

5 yearsOffered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya

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Ph.D. in Materials Science and Technology

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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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Banaras Hindu University (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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BHU PhD Admission Dates 2025

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many students can do Ph.D at Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University?

There are total 893 seats for Ph.D in BHU ( total including IMS Management Ph.D)

Admission is through Research Entrance Test (Ret) 2021 And Direct Admission (RET- Exempted) ( NET /JRF qualified candidates are exempted from RET).

(b) Qualifying Marks: At least 60% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying examination.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Ph.D.
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Institutes	Seats
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya	60
Banaras Hindu University	2

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Ph.D. in Systems Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025Read More

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Ph.D. in Pharmacy - Batch of 2020

Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

4.2

5Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value 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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Ph.D. in Pharmacy - Batch of 2018

Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value 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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