BHU Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses

As per BHU NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to UG (5-Year) course was INR 15 LPA. Moreover, as per media reports, the overall the highest and average package offered during 2023 placements stood at INR 1.2 crore per annum and INR 23.13 LPA, respectively. Many reputed companies participate in the BHU placements drive. Moreover, as per the IMS BHU NIRF report 2021, the median package offered to MBBS students was INR 14 LPA in 2020 placements. Read about IMS BHU placements.

No, CAT is not necessary for MBA at BHU. The university offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University (bhu.ac.in) to apply online. BHU MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance test. The final selection is based on the student's performance in the GD & PI rounds. However, for admission to the MBA special courses of study, candidates can get admission with a valid CUET-PG score. Apart from this, the course aspirants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements as well.

As per BHU Law NIRF report 2026, LLB placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars	LLB Placement Statistics 2025
Median package	INR 8.16 LPA
Total students	221
Students placed	23
Students selected for higher studies	98

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. 

 

 

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is ranked no. 5 under the 'University' category by the NIRF 2024 Rankings. It provides placement support to students. The placement report 2023 has not been released as of now. A few more important highlights related to BHU placements for BTech as per media reports are:

Statistics	Particular
Average package	INR 18.96 LPA
Top recruiters	Graviton Research Capital, Rakuten, Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs

CAT is compulsory for admission to the MBA and MBA IB courses offered by the Institute of Management Studies (formerly known as FMS BHU). Admission to these courses is based on candidates' performance in CAT, GD-PI and past academic records.

However, candidates seeking admission to the MBA courses offered by other departments are not required to take CAT. Admission to these MBA courses is through CUET PG. These courses include MBA in Food & Agribusiness Management, MBA in Financial Management, MBA in Foreign Trade, and MBA in Risk & Insurance.

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.

Banaras Hindu University encourages excellent performance by rewarding top department performers with cash prizes. The student securing the first rank receives an annual incentive of INR 4,000. Meanwhile, the second-place holder is given an incentive of INR 3,000. 

The Internship & Placement Committee (IPC) at the Faculty of Law, takes care of all the placement-related activities at the institute. BHU B.A. LL.B. Placement is initiated each year in the month of July and goes on till the month of May next year. BHU LL.B. Placements start with handing out invitation letters to various firms, advocates and other organisations for the recruitment process. Interested companies submit the completed form and candidates are shortlisted against the requirements mentioned by the organisations. Aptitude tests are also conducted if needed. The interview session for placements starts every year in the month of November. As per the external sources, a major portion of Banaras Hindu University alumni is placed in the Education sector (19%) followed by Research (15%) and Business Development (11%). The college website comprises little to no data on the placement package. However, as per the external sources, the highest CTC of INR 10 LPA is offered during LL.B. Placements. Moreover, almost 30% of the students received this amount. Hope it helps.

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.

Yes, the course includes multiple practical learning elements like moot courts and legal aid clinics. The university coordinates with top legal forums, national law bodies, and various courts to help students. These structural links make it easier for BA LLB students at BHU to get mandatory internships and real-world legal training.

BHU offers visually impaired students in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons) programme financial aid, free meals under the Annadaan Yojna, digital and audio learning resources at the BHU Central Library, and specialised assistive tech distributions like AI glasses and laptops through campus welfare initiatives.

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

Both the universities are popular for their programmes. However, BHU has an edge as it has got a good ranking under Management category by NIRF. For candidates reference, the NIRF ranking and MBA fees for both the universities is presented in the following table:

MBA Universities	NIRF Ranking '23	MBA Fees*
BHU	56	INR 10,230 - INR 1 lakh
JNU	-	INR 12 lakh

*The above-mentioned fees are taken from an unofficial source. Hence, are indicative. Moreover, the fee range might include course fees at university-affiliated colleges as well. 

Banaras Hindu University offers a wide array of specialisations like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, and Botany at the campus. Additionally, specialised vocational degrees like Agriculture and Computer Science are the most popular.

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.

Yes, they are doing well, when it comes to infrastructure and faculty. However, it lacks behind NLUS in mooting, debating and overall exposure.

Yes. Banaras Hindu University mandates that students take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology during their final board exams. Skipping any of these fundamental Science sections removes your application from the pool. You must produce valid pass certificates issued by your school board.