Banaras Hindu University Infrastructure: Campus, Facilities, Hostels, Classrooms ,Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University is known as one of the most popular universities in India. BHU has been in the top rank as per the NIRF consistently. BHU is one of the 8 public institutions declared as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. It has 4 affiliated colleges in Varanasi, in addition to its constituent colleges and departments. BHU infrastructure is one of its biggest strengths and highlights. The university is spread over a sprawling 1,300-acre campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. BHU campus has almost all the facilities that are required for the overall needs, well-being and development of students. 

BHU Campus Highlights 2024

BHU has enrolled over 30,000 students, out of which 18,000 are residing on the campus. It is one of the largest residential universities in Asia. The infrastructure of BHU is constantly being upgraded and improved. The university is committed to providing its students with the best possible learning environment. Moreover, the has a variety of other facilities, such as a post office, a bank, a shopping complex, and a guest house. Check a few highlights about the campus below:

Particulars

BHU Campus Highlights

Area

1300 acres

Location

Varanasi

Basic Amenities

Hostel, Library, Sports Facilities, Labs

Hostel

79

Let's have a glimpse of the campus through some pictures:

Campus View:

Campus View

Lecture Hall:

Lecture Hall

BHU Hostel & Residential Facilities

BHU has over 75 hostels, which can accommodate over 18000 students. The hostels are spacious and clean, and they have all the necessary amenities, such as dining halls, laundry facilities, and medical centres. The hostels have all the basic and additional facilities required by students. The hostels have common rooms with TV, wi-fi and other sports facilities. Broacha Hostel which is for boys has 306 rooms with a capacity of 648 students. For girls, the two most famous hostels are- Gargi Hostel and Kundan Devi Shatabdi Hostel. These hostels have a Common room with a TV, Library room, Computer room, Mini Common kitchen with induction & Fridge, Geyser, Wi-Fi and various sports facilities (like Volleyball, Badminton and other indoor games facilities). 

BHU Hostel Fee

As BHU is one of the largest residential campuses in Asia, it is assured that students have the option of affordable and comfortable hostel rooms. Given below are an approximate average fee charges of the hostels at the campus:

Particulars Amount in INR
Hostel 6000
Food Charges 1800

BHU Hostel Life

The university offers students the opportunity to meet people from various places and different backgrounds. Students can learn many things such as diverse languages, cultures, and traditions which consequently develops a sense of respect towards every person. Also, the university ensures safe and homely atmosphere at the hostel. 

BHU Academic and Research Facilities

BHU has over 1,000 classrooms, all of which are well-equipped with modern teaching aids. The classrooms are very comfortable and spacious, equipped with all the modern equipment required for lectures. Also, the university has over 1,000 laboratories, which are equipped with the latest scientific equipment. These laboratories are used by students and researchers for conducting experiments and research. Candidates can have a view of the classroom at the campus here:

Labs

BHU Library

BHU has one of the largest libraries in India. The library has a collection of over 2 million books, journals, and other publications. BHU has one of the largest libraries in India. The library has a collection of over 2 million books, journals, and other publications. These resources are made available through various channels, including consortia like INFLIBNET and ERMED, direct procurement by the university, and curated open-access collections. The BHU e-Library serves as a central hub for academic and research materials, empowering students, faculty, and researchers with the tools they need to advance their work.

Library

BHU Sports Facilities

BHU has various sports facilities, including a stadium, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and tennis courts. The university has a sprawling campus dedicated to allowing students to explore their aesthetic side. The Institute of Science playground, also known as Brocha Ground, is spread across a large area. An indoor badminton court, squash court, table tennis court, carrom hall, chess hall, gymnasium hall and a boxing ring for training are also there. 

Sports Facility

Places to visit in & around the BHU Campus

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. The campus has many interesting places to visit around it such as Man Mandir Observatory, Thai Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Shivala Ghat etc. There are markets around for shopping and a lot of eating outlets to enjoy in free time.

Check out more on BHU in the below video:

 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The university library is fully air-conditioned cyber library has the collection of 9,76,411 books, 1,33,792 journals, and 406 current journals. The library has also the collection of 11,272 online journals, 10 databases, and 52,560 e-books.

  • Hostel

    BHU has separate accommodation for boys and girls.It has 41 boys hostel and 21 girls hostel.There is a separate hostel facility for international students.All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system etc.

    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Squash Court|Swimming Pool|Tennis Court|Table tennis|Chess|Hockey|Kabaddi|Squash Racket
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Mechanical Lab|Physics Lab|Biotechnology Lab|Zoology Lab|CAD-CAM Lab
  • Moot Court (Law)
    Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
    Music Room
    Dance Room
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Bank|Post Office

BHU Infrastructure FAQs

Below mentioned are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding BHU:

Q:   What is the hostel fee at BHU, including mess charge and everything?
A:
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.

Infrastructure Reviews

Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

4.1

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Kartik Mishra | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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4.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I am very satisfied with the college, except for placements, everything is nice.

Infrastructure: From this year 2025, NEP is fully applied in the Commerce faculty. B.Com (H) is now 4 years instead of 3 years. There is an option to get an Honours plus Research degree in the 4th year. Unfortunately, the boys' hostel is under construction and renovation, and no male student is allotted a hostel.

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Jeswanth Kumar | Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Decent infrastructure and well-experienced faculty.

Infrastructure: The Wi-Fi facilities are good. The teaching quality is good. While coming to labs and equipment, it is perfect. The library and classrooms are good too, but the spacing is small compared to the total students. The hostels are a bit old, and the food is decent, too.

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Priyanshi Jaiswal | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Top notch facilities at affordable price.

Infrastructure: BHU has one of the best infrastructures in terms of facilities like Wi-Fi classrooms and a library. It has one of the biggest libraries with computer facilities too, which is best for students. BHU provides a good hostel with food facilities at a very reasonable price. Its also best for international students, too, as they get 1BHK hostel facilities with a very affordable price.

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Khushi Tripathi | B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2025
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3.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Neutral as per the course and faculty offered, and value for money.

Infrastructure: The college is well developed in matters of infrastructure. It has well-developed classrooms with smart boards as well. The classrooms are well functional and there's a lift as well. The seminar hall is also well developed and conducive. A well-functioning library and cyber library. There are private hostels inside, and they offer decent food and facilities according to your choice, and there are even many events being organized by the hostel.

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Ananya Trivedi | B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology - Batch of 2019
Reviewed on 20 Sep 2025
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4.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Banaras Hindu University was one of the most famous universities of India.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure was dope at this college. I loved it. This college was absolutely amazing. It was filled with nature and trees. I was amazed by its infrastructure. Because it had a great blend of classic and modern elements. Those who studied there had a lot of fresh air and got good vibes.

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rahul kumar | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 20 Sep 2025
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4.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
My college experience at BHU.

Infrastructure: The facilities are good, and infrastructure also looks attractive. The campus is fully Wi-Fi. It also has lots of trees. Hostel facilities are also good, and the food quality is much better at an affordable price. Medical facilities and gym are there for students.

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VIKRAM KUMAR PASI | B.A. (Hons.) in History of Art - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 17 Sep 2025
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
very less course fee with all desirable facilities.

Infrastructure: There is 24*7 Wi-Fi available. There is no such lab for undergraduate students, but Bharat Kala Bhavan is used by us as a lab. Classrooms are fully furnished with all desirable facilities. There are many libraries for students such as Central Library, Cyber Library, UG Library, and each department has a separate library.

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Anaya Raj | B.A. (Hons.) in Aihc and Archealogy - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025
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4.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya.

Placements: Placements happen mostly for professional courses like management, IT, and commerce. For arts and pure Science students, there are fewer chances. The placement cell tries to guide students with training and workshops, but many prefer to continue their studies or write exams for government jobs.

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Priyanshi Singh | B.A. (Hons.) in Music Instrumental - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025
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4.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya.

Infrastructure: The campus has a mix of old and new buildings. Classrooms are simple but well-maintained. The library is one of the strongest facilities with digital resources, too. Hostels provide basic comfort, and the mess food is average but affordable. Wi-Fi is available in most areas, and sports grounds are active spots for students.

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Sunaina | B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025
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4.2
Placements 1 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya review.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is decent, with classrooms that have proper seating and ventilation. The library has a wide collection, which is very useful for research. Labs are functional, and basic needs are taken care of in hostels. Canteen food is hygienic, though limited in variety. There are also playgrounds and open areas that keep the campus lively.

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Harshitha Verma | B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
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4.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya.

Infrastructure: The campus is a good blend of tradition and modern facilities. Libraries have enough resources, labs are updated, and classrooms are properly maintained. Hostels are simple but manageable. The mess food is budget-friendly. Basic medical help is available on the campus. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for studies.

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Yadav Ujwala Mahe ... | B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
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4.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya.

Infrastructure: The campus has a decent mix of old and new buildings. Libraries are well-stocked, classrooms are spacious, and labs are functional. Hostels provide basic amenities, though not luxurious. The canteen food is affordable, and there are medical facilities within reach. Overall, the atmosphere is comfortable for studying.

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Kartikey Sharma | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
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4.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Neutral behaviour towards the faculty members, good infrastructure but can be improved.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure and facilities are quite good. But hostel facilities are not available for the students of our course because the hostel is under construction. It is to be allocated this year. But there is no information regarding this from the faculty members.

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Sakshee Shree | B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
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2.2
Placements 2 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 3
BHU is good as students come from all over India. But don't expect too much.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is not well-maintained. It needs a good amount of maintenance. In comparison to the main campus, the affiliated campuses are not very good. If you go to the main campus, it's amazing, but if you get to the affiliated ones, then don't expect too much. It'll be much different from your expectations.

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Priya Kumari | B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
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3.6
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
VKM BHU is a hub for learning, growth, and campus life.

Infrastructure: The campus is enabled with wi-fi facilities, allowing students to access online academic resources, research papers, and study materials smoothly. The classrooms are well-ventilated, clean, and adequately furnished with whiteboards and projectors. The college offers access to language and computer labs. VKM has a well-stocked library, and the department has access to books on Indian and Western philosophy, ethics, logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and contemporary thinkers. Hostels are good, we...

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