BHU Admission 2026

Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · BHU · Estd. 1916
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 admit cards released. Exam window: 11–31 May 2026. CUET PG 2026 was held 6–27 March 2026 — results awaited. BHU UG portal opens after CUET UG results in June 2026 at admission.bhu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916 with the support of Annie Besant and Maharaja of Darbhanga, BHU was incorporated under the Banaras Hindu University Act 1915 and is one of the largest residential universities in Asia, with a campus of over 1,300 acres at the main Varanasi site and an additional South Campus at Barkachha (Mirzapur).

BHU has 6 institutes, 14 faculties and over 140 departments offering UG, PG, integrated, professional and PhD programmes across arts, commerce, science, performing arts, social sciences, education, law, agriculture, Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems, management, medical sciences (IMS-BHU) and engineering (IIT-BHU, an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the IIT Council).

Most BHU UG and PG admissions are now conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG/PG) administered by the National Testing Agency. IIT (BHU) admits B.Tech students through JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling, and conducts its own M.Tech/M.Pharm and PhD entrances. The Institute of Medical Sciences admits via NEET UG/PG and INI-CET.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET UG is the common entrance for BHU UG admissions across BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BPA, BFA and Shastri programmes. CUET PG covers MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MFA and equivalent. Both are conducted by NTA in computer-based mode. IIT (BHU) and the Institute of Medical Sciences run separate admission cycles.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • JEE Advanced (IIT-BHU)
  • NEET UG (IMS-BHU)
  • NEET PG (IMS-BHU)
  • INI-CET (IMS-BHU)

Eligibility

UG (CUET-based): Class 12 from a recognised board with the subject combination required by the chosen programme. Minimum aggregate ranges from 40% to 50% depending on programme; relaxations apply to reserved categories. Shastri (UG): 10+2 with at least 50% in the relevant Shastri/Sanskrit pattern. PG (CUET PG-based): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). Some PG programmes accept any-stream graduates. PhD: Master's with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) and a qualifying CUET PG / NET / GATE score, followed by BHU PhD interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET PG 2026 exam (BHU PG entrance) 06 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Closed
CUET UG 2026 exam (BHU UG entrance) 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Ongoing
CUET UG 2026 result (NTA) TBA Result cuet.nta.nic.in Upcoming
BHU UG admission portal opens (after CUET UG results) TBA Application admission.bhu.ac.in Upcoming
IIT (BHU) M.Tech / M.Pharm 2026 application window 20 Mar 2026 – 13 Apr 2026 Application pgadmission.iitbhu.ac.in Closed

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

BHU offers a range of merit and means-based scholarships including the Sir Sundar Lal Scholarship, the BHU Free Studentship Scheme, Single Girl Child concessions and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students through the National Scholarship Portal. IMS-BHU also offers JNCASR/CSIR-linked research fellowships.

Reservations

Reservation per Government of India norms: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal across all categories. BHU additionally provides reservation/preference for sons/daughters of BHU employees, sports/NCC quotas as per the BHU bulletin and a Single Girl Child supernumerary seat in select faculties.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Banaras Hindu University?
Banaras Hindu University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Banaras Hindu University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Banaras Hindu University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Banaras Hindu University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Banaras Hindu University accept CUET UG / CUET PG scores?
Yes. Banaras Hindu University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.