Q:   Is CAT compulsory for MBA in BHU?
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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.

Q:   What facilities are offered by Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University?
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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:   How much do students need to pay for hostel facilities during BHU BA LLB?
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Outstation students who secure accommodation on campus must pay separate hostel charges. The total hostel fee component comes to around INR 24.38 Thousand for the entire five-year course duration. This affordable housing option is available for male students enrolled in the BA LLB programme at BHU.

Q:   Is CAT compulsory for MBA at BHU?
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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.

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Sagar Jha | B.A. (Hons) in History with Geography - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 15 Sep 2026
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3.0
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
BHU journey 2023–26, from 2023 to 2026, there are a lot of ups and downs.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and qualified as well. Regarding the course curriculum, I think they should add more to their syllabus. As for the semester exams, those are not too hard to pass, but for a good CGPA, you need to study. However, the administration needs a lot of improvements to make.

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Vivek Kumar | B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 14 Sep 2026
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4.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Excellent facilities and a good campus atmosphere with good vibes

Faculty: All teachers are well-qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. Most of the teachers have PhD degrees, and some are PhD scholars. The syllabus of this course provides a solid understanding of language and literature. The semester examinations at my university are not very difficult. Generally, most students pass the semester examinations easily. The minimum passing marks are more than 40% or 4 SGPA.

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Sankeerth | B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 11 Sep 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Enjoy college life, not only studying. You will definitely get placed.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and very helpful. They not only teach us the main subjects but also teach industry-related skills for placement purposes. The college exams are very difficult, and it is generally hard to score marks. However, there is relative grading, so it is easier to get a good CGPA.

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Natik Sehgal | B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2030
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 3 Sep 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
The college is pretty good in placements to be honest.

Faculty: The teachers are pretty good to be honest, and most of them have completed their Ph.D. from reputed foreign institutes. I do not find Chemistry and Physics relevant for the jobs we are going to do, but nevertheless, they help in increasing our thinking capability. Semester exams are pretty difficult to be honest, and many students get backlogs.

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Aryan Singh | B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 1 Sep 2026
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3.6
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Some inside knowledge of BHU before you take admission.

Faculty: Professors are helpful. They possess good knowledge of the field. The teaching quality is above average considering a Bachelor's degree. They often conduct quizzes to assess students' studies. There is no burden of mandatory attendance. The course curriculum is based on the NEP. It is relevant and better than other colleges.

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Muskan Kumari | B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
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4.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of B.A. Economics Programme at BHU.

Faculty: The faculty members are good. They have in-depth knowledge of their respective subjects. They are accountable, responsive towards students, and will guide you whenever needed. They help in overall personality development by helping or pushing students to speak, analyse, and evaluate critical thinking in their subjects and beyond. Overall B.A. Economics follows the curriculum of the NEP 2020 framework. The course well structured and lays a strong foundation for students in economic theory as well...

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ABHISHEK KUMAR | B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology - Batch of 2027
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
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4.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Excellent academic experience with vibrant campus life at IIT (BHU).

Faculty: Faculty members here are highly qualified. They are knowledgeable and always supportive. The teaching quality is also good. The curriculum includes both pharmaceutical and engineering concepts and helps students develop industry-relevant skills. Semester exams are moderately challenging and test conceptual understanding. The academic environment here is excellent and encourages both learning and practical application.

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Priyanka Meena | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
One of the best colleges in Northern India.

Faculty: Teachers are always ready to help. They are very kind, knowledgeable, and highly qualified. Teaching has always been great and the best. The course curriculum is very in-depth and understandable. It does make students industry-ready in every aspect. Semester exams are moderately tough. Almost every student passes, although sometimes two or three students fail.

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SHARMA SHAKSHI HA ... | B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi - Batch of 2028
Offered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
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4.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Good campus life and faculty.

Faculty: BHU provides you with the best faculty. They solve our doubts like anything. The faculty explain everything in an easy and fun way. The curriculum of my course is very relevant and makes us ready for the outer environment. The difficulty of the examination is not too much if you study well enough, you can score a good CGPA.

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Arpit Gupta | B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
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3.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Bad college life, but great placements.

Faculty: Some of the teachers are well qualified and knowledgeable. Some are very nice, lenient, and helpful. Some of them are strict and made to destroy your CGPA. The course is very nice. The curriculum is very Maths and computing-focused. The semester exams are chill. Scoring CGPA is comparatively easier. The pass percentage is around 80 to 90 percent, I would say, in our batch till now.

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HIMANSHU SAHU | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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4.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Mesmerising college life and amazing campus.

Faculty: Exams are conducted in a smooth manner. Teaching quality is excellent. It makes students self-reliant. We have experienced Ph.D. professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The curriculum includes Administrative Theory, Public Policy, Governance, IR, and Indian Polity. The semester system has (CBCS pattern) featuring internal assessment and end-term examinations.

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raushni swaraj | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
BHU - A learning centre enchanted by Ganga ghat and vibrant life.

Faculty: Curriculum is the same as what one studies for competitive exams. Good papers are there. Faculty is also helpful. The rest all depend on how much you can extract. Semester exams are not very tough. PYQs help a lot 40 /100 is the minimum passing mark. Teachers are highly qualified and can best guide you for your research.

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Shivanand Patel | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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3.8
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
M.A. in Political Science from BHU, Varanasi. BHU gave me some really wonderful memories.

Faculty: Faculty members are decent, but some are excellent and helpful. Some specialized courses under the (FSS) Faculty of Social Sciences make students industry-ready (e.g., Master's courses such as MSW, MPMIR, AIHC, Energy Economics). The curriculum is good and strongly matches with UGC NET preparation. Also, if you are preparing for civil services examinations or state provincial services, the curriculum becomes handy.

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Harsh Tripathi | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It is a roller coaster ride with the best facilities.

Faculty: Teachers were highly qualified, with many having degrees from abroad such as Cambridge, Oxford, Aarhus, etc. They were knowledgeable but not so helpful. The course curriculum was not updated, but it prepared students for all competitive exams in Political Science. It had the highest NET and JRF rate. Semester exams were easy to pass, with a 95–100% pass rate.

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Lupamudra Sarmah | M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2022
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I study at one of the best colleges in India.

Faculty: All our teachers were very supportive and kind. They always helped us solve academic problems. They were highly qualified, and most of them had Ph.D. degrees. The course mainly focused on deep theoretical knowledge. Semester exams were easy to moderate, and most students passed successfully.

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