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BHU Admission Dates 2025
Find below the important dates related to BHU course admissions:
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CAT, CUET-PG
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26 | CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing |
M.A. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, BHU PET
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26 | CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Any caste, region, religion students can apply for admission to various courses at BHU. Any caste student must fulfill the eligibility criteria and take admission. While selection process, students are not judged basis their religion, they are judged based on their merit. Hence, any student meeting the eligibility criteria can get admission in BHU. BHU does not descriminate people on any basis.
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.
Banaras Hindu University offers admission on the basis of both, merit and entrance scores. The eligibility differs for each course. Candidates who wish to apply to BHU Varanasi, must fulfil the course-specific eligibility.
The university provides direct admission to the candidates who have represented India in any game/sports approved by their IOA/Federation organized at Olympic/World/Asian/Common Wealth games/SAF and World University, as per the AIU list. These candidates need to apply for admission before the last date of admission in the course and should have passed the qualifying examination. This may apply to MBA programmes. Candidates can contact the BHU admission office for details.
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University popularly known for its MBA programme. The institute offers MBA courses via the Institute of Management Studies under the Faculty of Management Studies. The faculty of Commerce also provides MBA courses.
BHU has not released placement report 2023 as of now. However, as per media reports, the overall the highest and average package offered was INR 1.2 crore per annum and INR 23.13 LPA, respectively. According to the BHU NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to UG (3-Year) candidates during the BHU placements 2022 is presented below:
Course | Median Package (2022) |
|---|---|
UG 3-year | INR 8 LPA |
Read more: BHU Placements 2023
BHU LLB placement statistics is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG 3-year placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
Total students | 3564 | 4872 | 4876 |
Students placed | 480 | 503 | 510 |
Students selected for higher studies | 2910 | 4298 | 4301 |
Candidates are required to submit the application fee for application submission. Mentioned below is the category-wise BHU IMS MBA application fees:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | INR 2,000 |
| SC/ST | INR 1,000 |
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BHU cutoff for BAMS was based on AYUSH scores followed by the counselling. As per the AYUSH cutoff 2022, BHU Counselling was closed after Round 5. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the previous year cutoff trends:
BHU does not accept JEE Main scores for BTech course admission. The interested students need to take the CUET-UG entrance exam to be eligible for selection. Students who get shortlisted based on exam score have to take part in counselling. The seats are allotted in this round only.
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.
Yes, to apply for BHU BSc (Hons) course, candidates need to register online for CUET-UG. From 2022, the BHU-UET exam is replaced with this exam. Based on the merit of candidates' performance in the entrance exam, candidates are then required to register separately for the counselling round. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted CUET-UG entrance test from May 21 to Jun 23 and the result was declared on Jul 15.
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Find below the key highlights of BHU MBA & MBA IB placements 2023:
Particular | Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 38 LPA |
Average package | INR 11.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 10.4 LPA |
Read more: BHU Placements 2023
BHU Science programs placement report 2025 is not released. However, according to NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) | UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
Total students | 3564 | 4872 | 4876 |
Students placed | 480 | 503 | 510 |
Students selected for higher studies | 2910 | 4298 | 4301 |
Particulars | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023) | PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024) |
Median package | INR 8 LPA | INR 9 LPA | INR 9 LPA |
Total students | 4112 | 4331 | 5733 |
Students placed | 882 | 946 | 1097 |
Students selected for higher studies | 3015 | 3275 | 3872 |
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.
The total number of seats available for MBBS is 100 in the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU. Some of the seats might be only for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Moreover, this seat intake is as per some external sources. Hence, is indicative. For more details about it, candidates can visit the BHU official website (bhu.ac.in) or get directly in contact with the admission office.
Candidates need a valid NEET-UG score to apply for BHU MBBS course. The BHU MBBS application process is conducted in online mode. The steps mentioned below show how to apply for MBBS at BHU:
- Register on the official website of BHU.
- Fill out the MBBS application form.
- Attach all necessary documents.
- Payment of the application fee.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the application for future reference.
Yes, candidates seeking admission to BCom (Hons) courses need to appear for the CUET-UG entrance test. Based on the entrance test scores, BHU will conduct a counselling round. BHU is currently accepting applications for BHU BCom (Hons) admission 2023, interested candidates must visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to apply for the CUET-UG entrance exam.
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.
Shortlisted candidates appearing for GDPI round, need to carry a few documents with them. The list of documents to be carried along are:
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN) with a self-attested copy of the respective document)
- Self-attested copy of the CAT Scorecard
- Self-attested copies of Mark-sheets of Class 10, Class 12
- Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ ST/ NC OBC)
- Income certificate for candidates belonging to EWSs
- Self-attested copy of disability certificate (in case of Divyang candidates)
BHU MA cutoff 2025 was released for admission in various fields, like Mathematics, Mass Communication, Conflict Management and Development, etc. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 5 to 253. As per the last round, the toughest MA course was MA in Psychology, with the cutoff being 253. On the other side, the easiest programme was MA in Persian, with a cutoff of 20.
Candidates can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for the first and last round for various other categories.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
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| M.A. in Public Administration | 199 | 181 |
| M.A. in Persian | 20 | 20 |
| M.A. in Home Science | 76 | 24 |
| M.A. in Hindu Studies | 51 | 46 |
| M.A. in German | 121 | 47 |
| M.A. in Pali | 126 | 50 |
| M.A. in Telugu | 52 | 52 |
| M.A. in Urdu | 79 | 53 |
| M.A. in Nepali | 54 | 54 |
| M.A. in History of Art | 5 | 55 |
| M.A. in Indian Philosophy and Religion | 61 | 57 |
| M.A. in Economics (Energy Economics) | 114 | 66 |
| M.A. in Arabic | 194 | 80 |
| M.A. in Archival Studies and Management | 116 | 82 |
| M.A. in Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita) | 80 | 93 |
| M.A. in Linguistics | 138 | 101 |
| M.A. in Statistics | 110 | 102 |
| M.A. in Mathematics | 126 | 104 |
| M.A. in French | 136 | 104 |
| M.A. in Heritage Management | 134 | 106 |
| M.A. in Bengali | 95 | 111 |
| M.A. in Economics | 132 | 113 |
| M.A. in Education | 163 | 120 |
| M.A. in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology | 130 | 127 |
| M.A. in Gender Studies | 157 | 129 |
Note: The cutoff for other categories, courses, rounds, etc will vary accordingly.
The total course fee is a sum of multiple fee components such as the tuition fee, hostel fee (if applicable), security deposit, etc. Moreover, the BHU BCom (Hons) courses fee is INR 11,890 and the hostel charges are up to INR 28,500 (the cheapest option available). The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source, hence is indicative. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. For more details about BHU BCom (H) admission process, seat intake, and more, Click Here.
Banaras Hindu University MBA-IB course tuition fee is INR 99,310. Candidates who get selected have to pay first semester or admission fee amount. The fee structure may include other fee components as well. This fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It may vary and hence, is indicative.
Yes, you could get into BHU for the MDS course with a rank of 200 if you belong to the SC, ST or EWS AI categories.
For the SC AI category, the BHU admission was capped at a rank of 2210. For the ST and EWS AI categories, the highest rank as per the BHU cutoff 2025 was 356 and 299, respectively.
Students can refer to the list below to know which courses can be attained with a rank of 200.
- SC - MDS in Periodontology (1482)
- MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology ( 2210)
- ST - MDS in Orthodonitics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (356)
- EWS - MDS in Periodontology (299)
Banaras Hindu University is one of the top recognised universities of India. The reviews of students are mixed when talking about safety. Some feel that the campus is absolutely safe due to the security available on the campus while others may not agree on it. Students can check out the campus by themselves when taking admission to know about the safety steps taken by the university.
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 |
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.
BHU offers a five-year MBBS course through the Institute of Medical Sciences. Admission to the medical course is based on merit in the NEET-UG exam followed by the counselling round conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). During form filling, students need to submit their NEET-UG score along with the All India Rank and other details. Candidates can visit the BHU website (bhu.ac.in) to apply for the course. Moreover, eligible students must register on the MCC portal for counselling.
According to NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG placements over the past three years are presented 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 |
Median package | INR 9 LPA |
Total students | 358 |
Students placed | 49 |
Students selected for higher studies | 266 |
Particulars | UG 5-year Placement Statistics |
Median package | INR 16 LPA |
Total students | 191 |
Students placed | 67 |
Students selected for higher studies | 38 |
Banaras Hindu University offers a two-year MBA and MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) courses through its Institute of Management Studies. It also offers multiple MBA programmes under special courses of study. Find below the specialisations offered under the special course of study:
BHU MBA Courses | ||
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Agribusiness | - | - |
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.
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For M.Sc Psychology at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the eligibility is quite specific:
Β BHU M.Sc Psychology β Eligibility
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- A B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology OR
- A B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology OR
- A Bachelorβs degree with Psychology as one of the subjects (minimum 3 years).
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At Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the maximum age limit for admission to the B.Sc Nursing programme is 25 years as of December 31 of the admission year. For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 5 years, so the maximum age is 30 years.
Β BHU B.Sc Nursing β Age Criteria (2026 Admission)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
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| General/EWS/OBC | 17 years | 25 years |
| SC/ST | 17 years | 30 years (5-year relaxation) |
| PwD | 17 years | 30 years (same relaxation as SC/ST) |
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Yes, BHU (Banaras Hindu University) does offer Toxicologyβrelated courses, but not as a standalone undergraduate program. The main options are postgraduate and doctoral programs in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (MD) at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMSβBHU), and specialised modules like Pharma
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