What is the fee for BA at BHU?

BHU total course fee is inclusive of several components such as tuition fee, hostel charges (if applicable), security deposit, library fee, registration fee, etc. BHU fees for BA (H) range between INR 5,870 and INR 11,890. This fee range include BA (Hons) course fee in the affiliated colleges as well. 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.

What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?

During the registration procedure, candidates need to upload scanned copies of a few important documents. The documents must be in PDF/JPEG format. Further, the documents to be uploaded 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

How can I apply for BHU counselling?

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.

How can I apply for BA in BHU?

For admission to a BHU BA (Hons) course, aspirants need to complete the CUET-UG application process. NTA carries out the registrations in online mode. Eligible students can visit NTA CUET website to apply. The application process includes registration, form filling, document upload, and payment of the application fees. Further, to submit the application successfully, candidates must pay the fee on time. The CUET application fee for General category students is INR 750, INR 700 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and INR 650 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender. Read more on the CUET-UG application process .

Is Maths compulsory for BA Hons in BHU?

Yes, it is necessary that the candidates seeking admission to BA Hons in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics studied Maths in the qualifying examination. For other specialisations, candidates without maths in Class 12 shall also be eligible to apply. For verification purposes. Candidates also have to provide the academic certificates during form filling and admission confirmation or counselling.

How many seats are there at BHU for BA (Hons)?

The total seats available for BA (Hons) Social Sciences courses is 1,959 and 2,453 for BA (Hons) Arts courses. Candidates can check out the below table for campus-wise seat intake for BHU BA (Hons) courses: Campus/Location Seat Intake for BA (H) Social Sciences Seat Intake for BA (H) Arts BHU Campus (Male & Female) 573 765 BHU Campus Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (Female) 193 286 AMPGC (Female) 383 383 VKM (Female) 274 298 VCW (Female) 210 412

How are BHU BA placements?

BHU BA placement data is not released. However, according to BHU Overall NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of BHU UG 3-Year (including BA course) placements over the past three years are presented below: Particulars UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021) UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022) UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023) Median package INR 6.5 LPA INR 8 LPA INR 8 LPA Total students 3456 3564 4872 Students placed 431 480 503

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BHU BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

BHU BA course is three-year course that is offered in full-time mode. BA at BHU is offereed in the Hons. mode where there are several specialsations for candidates to choose from such as Psychology, Economics, Political Science, etc.

Some of the key highlights related to BHU BA (Hons) admission are given below:

Particulars	BHU BA (Hons) Highlights
Duration	3 Years \| 6 semesters
Specialisation	BA (Hons) Social Sciences: Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics & Geography BA (Hons) Arts: Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Persian, Pali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, etc.
Accepted entrance exam	CUET-UG
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CUET-UG 2023 Information Bulletin	Download

The University accepts CUET scores to admit students for the BA (Hons) programme. However, candidates seeking admission need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned below. The BHU BA eligibility criteria is mentioned in the following table:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA (Hons)	Class 12 pass from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate. Candidate should have studied the relevant subject as per the chosen specialisation. In addition, the age of the applicant must not be more than 22 years on July 1 of the admission year (the applicant should be born on or after 2nd July of 2001).

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 11.9K - 57.2K

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Q: Is it worth pursuing BA at BHU?

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.

Q: Can I join BHU without CUET?

Yes, Banaras Hindu University accepts CUET-UG entrance exam scores for admission to BA (Hons) course. Earlier, admission to the UG course was through BHU UET. Moreover, only the candidates who have valid CUET-UG scores become eligible to register for the counselling round. The CUET application process is carried out in online mode (cuet.samarth.ac.in). Further, NTA conducts CUET-UG 2024 entrance test. The exam is scheduled between May 15 and May 31.

Q: What is the eligibility for BA (Hons) at BHU?

Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate can apply for Banaras Hindu University BA (Hons) course. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must also pass CUET-UG for admission to BA (Hons) programme.