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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CourseAdmissions 2026: Last Date, Courses, Fee, Eligibility, Application Form

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BHU Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Are all BHU courses offered through CUET only?
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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.

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Q:   Is BHU counselling held online?
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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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Q:   How to apply in BHU for BCom?
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Candidates must register and appear for the CUET entrance exam to apply for BHU BCom admissions. Candidates will also need to pay the BHU BCom application fee of INR 650 (General/ OBC Category)/ INR 550 (SC/ST Category). The steps mentioned-below show how to apply for the BHU BCom courses:

  1. Visit the official NTA portal for CUET(cuet.samarth.ac.in) and register on it.
  2. Fill out the application form. 
  3. Attach all necessary documents.
  4. Select courses and BHU as per your preference and pay the CUET application fee as mentioned above.
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Q:   Does BHU accept CUET for BCom (Hons) admission?
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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.

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BHU Eligibility & Selection 2026

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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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Q:   What are the essential qualifications for admission to MCA course at BHU?
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Candidates seeking admission to MCA course at the Banaras Hindu University must have passed bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Candidates must also have Mathematics as one of the subjects in either Class 12 or at the UG level. Besides, aspirants are also required to have a valid CUET-PG score for BHU MCA admission 2025. The final selection is based on CUET-PG counselling. 

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Q:   Does BHU accept CUET for BSc (Hons) admission?
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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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Q:   What is the fee structure for BCom (Hons) at BHU?
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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.

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BHU Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Does BHU accept admission through CUET?
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University accept CUET score for multiple UG courses, including BA (Hons), BCom (Hons) BSc (Hons), etc. The university is also offering admission to its PG courses based on merit in CUET-PG. Aspirants who meet the eligibility requirements can register on the BHU admission portal for counselling. The admission is done in order of merit based on the normalised score of the CUET (PG) and reservation policy as per the provisions laid down in the BHU PET Information Brochure.

Q:   Can a one-year dropper student get admission into BHU?
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Banaras Hindu University course admissions is entrance-based for most of the programmes. Thus, one-year dropper student can apply for the desired course, however, qualifying the respective entrance is the a must. Apart from this, aspirant should meet the course-specific minimum eligibility requirements as well. 

Moreover, the student can be asked to submit an application regarding the reason for drop out. Sometimes even this is not required. 

Q:   What is the last date for BHU admission?
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BHU accepts CUET scores for admission to UG and PG courses. The admissions are over within few weeks of CUET counselling. CUET-PG is usually jeld in March whereas, CUET-UG takes place in May. Students must check the complete schedule for exact dates. CUET applications for the coming year will begin in February and continue till April. 

Q:   What is the admission process for the BHU UET?
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BHU accepts CUET-UG scores for admission to several UG courses. Candidates seeking admission to BHU must apply online to register themselves. Follow the step-wise admission process as given below: 

  1. The BHU application process is conducted in online mode through the official website of NTA (nta.ac.in). The fee for General category students is INR 750, INR 700 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and INR 650 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender.
  2. Candidates need to download the admit card by visiting the official website of CUET 2025 and clicking on 'Download CUET Admit Card'.
  3. After the declaration of the CUET result, students seeking admission to BHU UG courses are required to apply online for CUET-UG Counselling on the BHU UG admission portal.
  4. Further, candidates are required to participate in an online counselling process for provisional admission to the course (s). After that, the final seat allotment will be done by BHU.

BHU BSc Admission 2026

41 courses 3 - 4 years
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900 - 2.4L

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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, UP 12th, NEET

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DatesUpcoming Events
3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
CUET 2026 Application ProcessOngoing
11 May '26 - 31 May '26
CUET 2026 Exam
Jul '26
CUET UG 2026 ResultTentative
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Q:   How can I get admission into the BHU BSc course?
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Candidates seeking admission to BHU BSc (Hons) course must visit the official website of the university to apply online. BHU BSc (Hons) admission is based on candidates' performance in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). To get admission to BHU BSc (Hons) courses candidates need to register for the CUET-UG entrance test. Based on the marks secured in the test, BHU will release a list of selected students to further appear for the CUET-UG counselling process. The final selection is based on the CUET-UG score and counselling. 

Q:   How many seats are there at BHU for BSc Hons Maths?
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The total seat intake for BHU BSc (Hons) courses is 1,353. Candidates can check out BHU's official website for details on the seat reservation policy. The table given below mentions BHU BSc (H) Maths seat intake:

Course 

Seat Intake 

 BSc (Hons) Mathematics

573

Q:   What are the fees structures for BSc programmes at BHU?
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The fee for BHU BSc (Hons) courses ranges between INR 600 and INR 35,460. BHU BSc fee structure includes multiple components such as tuition fees, hostel charges, security deposit, etc. It varies from one BSc specialisation to another. Tabulated below are the BHU BSc (H) course fees:

BSc (H) Specialisation

Fee

Biology

INR 8,530

Mathematics

INR 17,050

Agriculture

INR 35,460

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source, hence is indicative. For detailed fee structure, candidates are requested to contact the admission department of the University.

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BHU NIRF Student Diversity Report

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Total students13882
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49%
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UG 4 years2024-25
Total students2046
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BHU Application Process 2026

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Q:   What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?
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Candidates need to upload scanned copies of a few documents during the registration procedure. The documents must be in PDF / JPEG format. Below is the list of documents.

  • Matriculation or its equivalent certificate.
  • Class 12 mark sheet.
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and income certificate (SC/ST) issued by the appropriate authority.
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable).
  • BHU employee certificate (if applicable).
  • Certificate of admission under sports quota is claimed.
  • Scanned copy of a recent colour photograph & signature.
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Q:   How can I apply for BHU counselling?
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BHU UET counselling process is carried out completely in online mode. Candidates can register for the counselling by following below-mentioned steps:

STEP 1: Candidates need to visit the BHU admission portal to register for the online counselling procedure. To create login credentials, candidates have to provide their NTA application number, and other details along with email ID and create a password to activate the registration account.

STEP 2: Login by entering the Email ID and password and start filling out the application form and upload the required documents. The documents to be uploaded (PDF/JPEG format) are:

  • Matriculation or its equivalent certificate
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and income certificate (SC/ST) issued by the appropriate authority
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • BHU employee certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate if admission under sports quota is claimed
  • Scanned copy of a recent colour photograph & signature

STEP 3: The payment of fee can be done via debit card/credit card/net banking. Table given below mentons category-wise registration fee:

Category

Registration Fee

General, OBC & EWS

INR 300 (For every additional course, INR 100)

SC/ST/PwD

INR 150 (For every additional course, INR 50)

Paid seat (all categories)

INR 700 (has to be paid only once for any number of courses)

STEP 4: After fee payment, preference entry page opens. Candidates can fill in their preferences separately for all the programmes in this form. Seat allotment result is then announced by the university.

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Q:   Is maths compulsory for BCom Honours in BHU?
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No, maths is not compulsory for admission to BCom in BHU. However, it is necessary that the candidate studied a subject related to commerce (Commerce/Economics/Maths/Computer Science/Finance/Financial Markets Management/Vocational Courses) in Class 12. Candidate further should hold the qualifying exam pass certificate for verification purposes as well or the application can be treated as invalid.

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Q:   What is the BHU MBBS fees?
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BHU Medical College fees include several fee components such as tuition fee, security deposit, enrolment fee, degree charges, etc. The below-mentioned table presents the BHU MBBS (66-month long course) fee components along with the amount:

Fee Components

Amount

Fees

(Includes tuition fee and might have other components as well.)

INR 1.49 lakh

One-time Payment

INR 1,800

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

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BHU Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does BHU offer scholarships?
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Of course. BHU is one of the most renowned universities of the country and it offers aided education to students from all categories and classes of the society. It has special reservation policies for students belonging to the weaker sections of the society. Additionally, the university also offers scholarships to the female students to encourage more and more participation of the women in the academia of the university.

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Q:   What is the reservation policy in BHU?
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Banaras Hindu University has seat reservation of SC, ST, OBC, and other such category candidates. Additionally, seats are reserved for females, physically challenged, visually impaired, etc., candidates as well. Some key pointers related to BHU reservation policy are as follows:

  • The university reserves 15% and 7.5% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, respectively for each course.
  • 27% of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the OBC category (excluding under creamy layer); not applicable for all courses.
  • 3% of seats are reserved for Physically Challenged Candidates. Wherein, 1% is for each category: Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Orthopaedically Handicapped.
  • 15% of seats are for only female candidates out of the total seat intake for M.P.Ed. course. If the seats are left vacant, male candidates are allotted seats based on merit.
  • 15% of the supernumerary seats in all the courses are for the sons/daughters (including married daughters) of permanent employees (including those on probation) of BHU currently in service.
  • There are also supernumerary paid seats available (not exceeding 15% of the total number of seats) for some courses (not available for Special Courses)
  • About 15% of supernumerary seats are for Foreign nationals, out of which 5% of seats shall be filled up by children of NRIs and 5% by children of Indian workers in Gulf and South Asian Countries
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Q:   Do I have to take an entrance exam to pursue a PhD in English Literature from BHU?
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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.
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Q:   How much is the MSc fees at BHU?
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Banaras Hindu University fee structure is the sum of multiple components. BHU MSc tuition fee amount ranges from INR 6,700 to INR 1.7 lakh. This fee component shall be charged yearly or semester-wise. It must be noted that the given fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.7
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Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
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Placement opportunities are very less for B.Com students, but if you pursue higher education such as MBA and PG courses, then placement opportunities are very high.
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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
4.4
5Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It is a good college if you are going for placement.
Placements: 70-80 percent of students are placed from my course. I think the highest package is 75 LPA. The lowest package is 8 LPA, the average is 20 LPA, and the median is 19.3 LPA. Many companies are open to it, and SDE is the top role offered in my course. I think the placement is good at my college. If you work hard, you will get placed in a decent company.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is okay, the classrooms are old, basically, the whole infrastructure is old. Some buildings are good. First-year hostels are good. The food provided in the mess is good. Sports and games facilities are also good. The infrastructure is kind of old, and we do not have AC in the lecture theatre (now being installed).
Faculty: They are more qualified than I, so I can't judge them. Chemical is chill compared to other branches. Semester exams are good, but sometimes the schedule is hectic. Academic is chill compared to other IITs. The grading system is decent, but try to maintain above 8.5 CPI.
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B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
5
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Best engineering college in Uttar Pradesh.
Placements: Almost 90 percent of students got placed. The highest package offered is approximately 90 LPA. The average package is approximately 34 LPA. Most of them get placed in core companies, and some of them choose tech companies. The top recruiters are Samsung and Qualcomm. Nivea takes fewer students.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of my department is good. The past is the nearest department. Hostels have CCTV cameras, a water cooler, vending machines, and a canteen. The quality of the food is good. We have a study room in the hostel. There is a common room on each floor in which we play table tennis.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified. Most of them did their Ph.D from IITs or other reputed colleges in other countries. The first year curriculum is a slight mixture of all subjects and makes students industry ready in other ways. Semester exams are not difficult. The batch size is approximately 150, of which 15 are branch changes.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
3.6
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IIT BHU offers a college life, placements, and a curriculum.
Placements: Around 65% of students get placed in the 2025–26 session. The highest package is bagged by a student from Electrical Engineering at NK Securities, 1.67 crores PA (off-campus). Top recruiting companies for the Electrical core are Nvidia, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, and many others. Top software/quant companies open to Electrical students are NK Securities, Squarepoint Capital, Google, Microsoft, and many more. Almost all of them also offer internships. Around 50% of students get internships.
Infrastructure: The hostels for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year boys are very good and well-maintained as they are newly built. The hostels for other years have older infrastructure. Wi-Fi is good everywhere. Labs are in good condition. The library and reading rooms of IIT BHU are good. The mess food quality is quite good compared to other IITs.
Faculty: Some teachers do not teach very well, but several are very good at explaining the courses. The curriculum at IIT BHU is relatively easier compared to other IITs. The courses do not make students fully industry-ready. The pass percentage depends on the professor and the course because most courses use relative grading.
Other: The best thing about this course is that it is not very complex and is easy for students to catch up. To improve Electrical Engineering, the college could include more practical knowledge in the course. Fests are organized with great enthusiasm and are very enjoyable. The campus is lush, green, and beautiful despite some old infrastructure. Various state governments and private scholarships are available. The college also supports extracurricular activities and spends on clubs, outfests, and Inter IIT events.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029
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Review of Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi.
Placements: Around 70 percent of students get placed in the final year. The highest package offered is 54 LPA, and the lowest package offered in my college is 7 LPA. Top recruiting companies like Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Tata Motors, and Amazon hire students. Around 50 to 60 percent of students get internships before their final year. Both core and non-core jobs are offered in our college.
Infrastructure: Facilities available are old, but everything needed is provided to us. Wi-Fi facilities are absolutely good. Classrooms are okay. The library is an absolute part of our college, and it has all types of book collections needed for a student. The hostel rooms are too cozy and small. The food is not that good in taste, but the quality is good enough.
Faculty: Teachers who teach us are very knowledgeable and friendly. They help us in our internships and academics. The course curriculum is relevant. Courses are very helpful and make us ready in all ways for our jobs and internships. The difficulty level of semester exams is very high. The pass percentage is around 80 percent.
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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
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The best college for placements.
Placements: Around 60-70 percent of students are placed in this course. Almost everyone chooses non-core jobs over core jobs due to the very low placement package in core jobs. The highest package is 51 LPA, and the average is around 18 LPA. The companies Indian Oil Corporation, BASF, ONGC, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not very modern. The Wi-Fi is available all over the campus. The classrooms, library, and labs are very calm without any disturbance. The hostels and mess are very neat. The college has a hospital. For sports, we have several grounds and a student activity centre.
Faculty: The teachers are very well educated and helpful. They make us think beyond the syllabus for deep understanding. This course is about process control and instrumentation, chemical relations, etc. This course is so much industry-related. The exams are a bit tough.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry - Batch of 2028
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My college is the best in several things, like atmosphere and the study level.
Placements: There are no placements in the B.Sc. course, but in the M.Sc. course, placements take place. The highest package is 10 LPA, and the lowest package is 4 LPA. Many recruiting companies visit the college to hire students for my course. Roles are offered by chemical companies.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of my department is the best. My department has the biggest building in the whole university. There are many labs to perform practicals. There are the highest students in my course. The hostel is also good. There are 4 to 5 mess facilities, 3 canteens, and a playground.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful. They teach us in an energetic and very easy language. If we ask questions, then they answer all of those questions at any place. They also take extra classes if most students have doubts about the topic. Exams conducted are very good.
Other: I chose this course because I have a great interest in Chemistry from my school time. I love studying Chemistry. I think I need to improve my writing abilities in Chemistry, like less objective, more subjective, and teachers are also helping me with this topic.
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BHU Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the CUET UG cut off for BHU?
A: 

BHU accepts CUET UG scores for admission to several undergraduate courses, including BA (Hons.) in Social Sciences, BA LLB (Hons.), etc. CUET cut-off for BHU has been released for UG courses. BHU has released the Round 4 Seat Allotment Result, and as per the BHU round 4 cutoff 2025, B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology was the most competitive course with a cutoff score of 628.46 for the General category student. 

 
 
Q:   Can I get admission at BHU without an entrance exam?
A: 

BHU offers entrance-based admissions to all its UG and PG courses. To get admission to any UG and PG courses, it is compulsory to appear for the CUET-UG/ CUET-PG entrance exams. Further, the university also accepts other entrance exam such as NEET, GATE, CAT, etc. for admission to specific courses. Hence, candidates are required to appear for the accepted entrance-exam and also meet the course-specific eligibility for admission at BHU.

Q:   Is Banaras Hindu University campus safe?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is Banaras Hindu University open for all to visit?
A: 

Yes, Banaras Hindu University is usually open for all to visit. As per the information collated from web, non-BHU students can also visit and explore the campus. However, some of the areas such as library might be restricted for students. 

Hostels are only available for students pursuing a course from the university. BHU provides a hostel to 50% of students via entrance results.

Q:   Should I take partial drop to get admission in BHU main campus if I am getting BHU affiliated colleges?
A: 

The answer to this question depends on the priority of the students. If you wish to study your course in the main campus, then you might think of taking a drop. However, if the aim is only to get a BHU degree then going on with the affiliated college is a good option. Taking a drop is only useful if the aim is to get into a specialised course. No doubt, Banaras Hindu University is ranked university with its own perks. The university is ranked at 5 under the 'University' category in NIRF 2024 rankings. Students are advised to make a list of points that they would consider while choosing a college. This will help students make a right decision.

Q:   Does BHU prioritize for hostel allocation to outstation students?
A: 

Yes, BHU does prioritise hostel facilities for its outstation students. At the time of admission and hostel allocation, the priority for the accommodation will be given to students who are from distant places. The hostel allotment to local students will be given once outstation students have been accommodated. Those seeking BHU admission, and looking for hostels might want to apply for it early for better chances of getting a room. For further hostel related queries, students can contact the help desk of the university for better guidance.

Q:   Do students from Varanasi get additional benefits in BHU admissions (in any stream)?
A: 

No, there is no provision for additional benfits to the students who are residents of Varanasi. However, the university may admit students under Employee Quota. Wherein, son/daughter of BHU employees get benefits under the quota. There are 10% of seats of total admission. Additionally, the OBC, ST, and SC quota makes it up to 25%. Hence, there are 48% of seats for the general category candidates. The information mentioned here is taken from the web and hence, is indicative. 

Q:   What is the reservation policy in BHU?
A: 

Banaras Hindu University has seat reservation of SC, ST, OBC, and other such category candidates. Additionally, seats are reserved for females, physically challenged, visually impaired, etc., candidates as well. Some key pointers related to BHU reservation policy are as follows:

  • The university reserves 15% and 7.5% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, respectively for each course.
  • 27% of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the OBC category (excluding under creamy layer); not applicable for all courses.
  • 3% of seats are reserved for Physically Challenged Candidates. Wherein, 1% is for each category: Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Orthopaedically Handicapped.
  • 15% of seats are for only female candidates out of the total seat intake for M.P.Ed. course. If the seats are left vacant, male candidates are allotted seats based on merit.
  • 15% of the supernumerary seats in all the courses are for the sons/daughters (including married daughters) of permanent employees (including those on probation) of BHU currently in service.
  • There are also supernumerary paid seats available (not exceeding 15% of the total number of seats) for some courses (not available for Special Courses)
  • About 15% of supernumerary seats are for Foreign nationals, out of which 5% of seats shall be filled up by children of NRIs and 5% by children of Indian workers in Gulf and South Asian Countries
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Answered a week ago

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.

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The application fee for the Master of Technology course at IIT Varanasi is similar to the application fee for GATE. This year, the application fee for the GATE goes slighltly higher. See the following columns for the updated fee: 

CategoryRegular PeriodDuring the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper)10001500
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper)20002500

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Abhishek Hazarika

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The initial dates of the semester beginning and registration for M.Tech at IIT BHU usually happen in July. The registration initiates in July, around the 15th, and the start of the classes is held in the last week of July.

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Tanisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 months ago

For 2025, the IIT Varanasi JEE Advanced cutoff ranged between 1489 and 20792 for BTech admission across multiple specialisations based on the last round cutoff list for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in Computer Science & Engineering was the most competitive. Those students who ar

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 months ago

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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