BHU Admission 2026 is conducted through different admission routes based on the program. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) mainly accepts candidates through national-level entrance exams, followed by centralised online counselling. For UG, 5,216 seats is offered across five core faculties. BHU UG admission 2026 is based on CUET UG 2026 scores through the BHU CAP UG counselling process. All admissions are strictly merit-based, and BHU does not offer any management quota or direct admission.
- MBBS: Selection is based on the NEET. All 100 seats are filled through the MCC
- BA, B.Sc, B.Com: Admission is strictly based on the CUET UG score, followed by counseling on the BHU Admission Portal
- MBA: Admission to MBA programs (MBA & MBA-IB) requires a valid CAT score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) rounds
- No other management entrance is accepted.
Admission Update:
- BHU UG Admission: CUET UG 2026 result declared June 23, 2026. BHU CAP UG counselling registration began on July 9, 2026 to July 25, 2026.
- MBA (IMS BHU): Applications for the 2026-28 batch closed January 31, 2026. Next cycle opens November 2026.
- MBBS: NEET UG 2026 result declared July 16, 2026. MCC has published no official counselling dates.
- BHU reservation: OBC 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5%, PwD 5% across all programs.
- UG counselling registration fee: INR 500 (Gen/OBC/EWS), INR 250 (SC/ST/PwD).
BHU Admission Portal 2026: admission.bhu.ac.in
BHU UG Admission 2026
BHU UG admission 2026 covers Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, and Veterinary Science. CUET UG 2026 score is the only merit criterion. BHU has 1,841 Arts seats, 1,152 Science seats, 609 Commerce seats, 205 Agriculture seats, and 60 Veterinary seats.
BHU UG Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| CUET UG 2026 Result |
June 23, 2026 |
| BHU CAP UG Counselling Registration Opens |
July 09, 2026 to July 25, 2026 |
| First Merit List |
August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Regular Allotment Rounds (4 rounds) |
August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
As per Collegedunia Reviews, students at BHU consistently rate the academic environment highly. Many reviewers note that the CUET-only merit process makes admission transparent and fair for students from all boards.
BHU UG Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Course |
Eligibility |
| BA (Hons) |
10+2 from recognised board, 50% General/EWS, 45% SC/ST |
| B.Sc (Hons) |
10+2 with relevant science subjects, 50% General/EWS, 45% SC/ST |
| B.Com (Hons) |
10+2 any stream, 50% General/EWS, 45% SC/ST |
| B.Sc Agriculture |
10+2 with PCB or PCM, 50% General/EWS, 45% SC/ST |
| B.V.Sc & AH |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, 50% General/EWS, 45% SC/ST |
| B.Tech |
10+2 with PCM or PCMB with 50% General/EWS, 45% SC/ST + CUET-UG score |
Selection is based entirely on the CUET UG 2026 normalised score. Class 12 board marks carry zero weight. BHU prepares programme-wise merit lists and conducts four regular allotment rounds.
- Tiebreaker follows CUET UG NTA norms when two candidates share the same score.
- Commitment fee on accepting allotment: INR 2,500 (General, OBC, EWS) or INR 500 (SC, ST, PwD).
- BHU CUET UG 2026 Round 1 cutoff for General AI category ranged from 73 to 217 across programmes.
Download PDF: BHU UG Information Bulletin 2026
How to Apply for UG Admission at BHU?
- Register and appear for CUET UG 2026 at the NTA portal.
- After the CUET result, visit bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
- Login using your CUET UG application ID and roll number.
- Upload documents: Class 10 and 12 marksheets, CUET scorecard, and category certificates if applicable.
- Fill course preferences and pay the Counselling registration fee:
- INR 500 for General/ OBC-NCL/ EWS
- INR 250 for SC/ ST/ PwD
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the commitment fee within the deadline.
- Report for document verification as instructed by BHU.
Note: Registration on the BHU CAP UG portal is mandatory even for candidates with high CUET scores. BHU admission cannot proceed without portal registration, regardless of CUET performance.
B.Tech Admission (JEE Route)
Admission to the B.Tech program at IIT BHU via the JEE route is a centralised, two-stage examination process followed by counseling. JEE Main serves only as a qualifier for the actual entrance exam (JEE Advanced), and admission is determined solely by your JEE Advanced rank.
BHU MBA Admission 2026
MBA admission to BHU is offered through IMS BHU (formerly FMS BHU). IMS BHU offers 59 seats for MBA and 59 seats for MBA-IB, totalling 118 seats for the 2026-28 batch. CAT is the only accepted exam. The program covers Finance, Foreign Trade and International Business.
BHU MBA Admission Dates 2026
The 2026-28 batch application window has closed. The cycle below is complete and provided as a reference. The next admission cycle opens in November 2026.
BHU MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is required. Final-year students may apply provisionally for IMS BHU MBA admission.
BHU MBA Selection Criteria 2026
The IMS BHU MBA composite score determines both GD-PI shortlisting and final admission. The composite is calculated from three components.
- CAT 2025 Score: 50% weightage in the composite.
- Academic Record: 20% (Class 10, Class 12, and graduation aggregate combined).
- GD-PI: 30% (Group Discussion and Personal Interview).
- CAT 2025 shortlisting cutoff for General category: 85 percentile overall with minimum 50 percentile per section.
Key insight: IMS BHU MBA applications close January 31. That is earlier than most B-schools. CAT aspirants targeting BHU must complete the form before the end of January. Missing this deadline disqualifies even a strong CAT score.
How to Apply for MBA at BHU?
- Appear for CAT.
- Visit bhumbaadm.samarth.edu.in during the November-January application window.
- Fill the application form and pay INR 2,000 (General) or INR 1,000 (SC/ST).
- If shortlisted, appear for GD-PI and pay INR 2,000 processing fee.
- Confirm seat after merit list and complete fee payment as directed by IMS BHU.
BHU MBBS Admission 2026
MBBS Admission 2026 is offered through Institute of Medical Science Varanasi (IMS BHU), entirely through MCC NEET UG counselling. All 100 MBBS seats are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling. BHU does not offer any state quota, management quota, or separate entrance exam for MBBS admission.
BHU MBBS Admission Dates 2026
NEET UG 2026 was conducted in June 2026. MCC AIQ counselling typically opens in July. Monitor mcc.nic.in for all official date notifications.
| Event |
Date |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam |
June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result |
July 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration & Allotment |
July 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Round 2 and Round 3 |
August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds |
October 2026 (Tentative) |
BHU MBBS Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026
- Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. There is no upper age limit.
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 with PCB/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects with 50% in PCB subjects for General, 40% OBC/SC/ST and 45% General-PwD.
- Entrance Exam: Must qualify for the NEET UG entrance examination with the required cutoff percentile.
- Nationality: Open to Indian citizens, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals. There are no strict domicile restrictions as admissions are processed centrally.
Selection
- NEET UG 2025 AIQ closing rank at IMS BHU (General): 1,165 in Round 1 and 1,709 in Round 3. These 2025 figures are indicative for 2026 planning.
- MCC conducts three regular rounds plus mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.
Also Check Cutoff Articles: BHU Cutoff 2025
Key insight: IMS BHU MBBS seats appear only in MCC AIQ counselling, not in any state quota portal. Register on mcc.nic.in specifically and add IMS-BHU to your choice list. Candidates who register only with their state authority will miss these seats entirely.
How to Apply for MBBS at IMS BHU?
- Appear for NEET: Register for and clear the NEET UG examination conducted by NTA.
- Register for MCC Counseling: Register on the official MCC UG Counseling portal once results are announced.
- Choice Filling: During the counseling process, select IMS BHU as one of your primary preferences.
- Seat Allotment: The MCC allocates seats based strictly on your NEET rank, category reservations, and seat availability.
BHU PG Admission 2026
BHU PG admissions for the 2026-2027 academic session are primarily based on scores from the CUET PG exam. The admission process is conducted through a centralised CAP (PG) system (Combined Allotment Program). Candidates must ensure they selected BHU while filling the CUET 2026 form and appeared in the relevant test.
BHU PG Admission Dates 2026
BHU PG Spot Round 1 seat allocations were published on July 18, 2026, with fee payments completed by July 20. GD-PI/ Physical Fitness/ Practical Test 3rd Round Schedule is officially published by BHU for PG admissions. Here are the dates:
| Event |
Date |
| CUET PG 2026 Exam |
March 6 to March 27, 2026 |
| CUET PG 2026 Result |
April 24, 2026 |
| BHU CAP PG Counselling Registration |
May 19 - June 7, 2026 |
| Spot Round Registrations |
July 10 - July 14, 2026 |
| BHU CAP PG 3rd Round for GD/PI (Seat Allocation) |
July 20, 2026 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment |
July 22, 2026 |
BHU PG Eligibility Criteria 2026
| PG Course |
Eligibility Criteria (Official) |
| MA |
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
| M.Sc |
| M.Com |
| MCA |
Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 pattern) in BCA/ B.Sc (Computer Science/IT), B.Tech, BE, or a BA/BSc with Mathematics/Statistics, with min 60% marks |
| LLM |
3-year LLB or 5-year integrated BALLB degree with min. 50% marks |
| M.Ed |
B.Ed/ BA B.Ed/ B.Sc B.Ed/ B.El.Ed or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification with the prescribed minimum marks |
- PG counselling portal: bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in
Download PDF: BHU PG Information Bulletin 2026
BHU PG Selection Criteria 2026
To finalize BHU PG Admission, candidates must participate in the centralized Combined Allotment Program (CAP-PG).
The selection for most PG programs (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Tech, MCA, LLM, M.Ed) follows these core criteria:
- Entrance Score: Admission is determined by merit derived from CUET (PG) scores.
- Academic Eligibility: Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (typically a 10+2+3 pattern) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (relaxations apply for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
- Subject Requirement: Applicants must have studied the specific subject or related disciplines at the UG level.
How to Apply for PG programs at BHU?
- CUET (PG) Requirement: Appear in the CUET (PG) entrance exam and BHU selected as your preferred university during the NTA CUET registration.
- Online Registration: Visit the official BHU Admissions portal and log in using your NTA Application Number.
- Choice Filling: Fill out the CAP (PG) (Combined Allotment Program) application form by providing your personal details, academic history, and programme/college preferences.
- Pay Fee: Submit the non-refundable registration fee online.
- UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: INR 300
- SC / ST / PwBD: INR 150
- Counselling & Seat Allotment: Monitor the BHU Admission Portal for your allocation results, which are based strictly on merit and cutoff scores.
As per Collegedunia Reviews, BHU law students highlight the strength of moot court facilities and the advantage of a large, inter-disciplinary campus for legal study. PG students mention the quality of faculty research output as a key draw.
BHU PhD Admission 2026
BHU PhD Admission 2026 is offered in Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences, Commerce, Law, Medicine, Agriculture, Management, and other disciplines. Admission is conducted through Research Entrance Test (RET) and RET-exempt categories.
BHU PhD Admission Dates 2026
Admission schedule is same for other faculties.
BHU PhD Eligibility Criteria
- Master's degree in the relevant/main or allied discipline specified with minimum 55% aggregate marks.
- For the Faculty of Management Studies, a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent grade is required.
- A 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks is available for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD candidates.
- Applicants can apply in main discipline and up to four allied disciplines, subject to the eligibility conditions specified by BHU.
Download PDF: BHU PhD Brochure
BHU PhD Modes of Admission
| Mode |
Who Can Apply? |
JRF Mode |
Candidates holding a valid JRF awarded by UGC/CSIR, ICMR, DBT, or any other national agency. Candidates eligible under the Direct Admission category may also apply through this mode.
UGC/CSIR NET candidates qualified only for Assistant Professorship or Ph.D (without JRF), and DST INSPIRE Fellows are not eligible under JRF Mode.
|
NET Mode |
Candidates qualified in UGC/CSIR NET December 2024 or June 2025 under Category 1 (JRF), Category 2 (Assistant Professorship), or Category 3 (Ph.D admission only).
For the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ICAR-SRF (Ph.D) 2025 scores are accepted. If a candidate has qualified multiple examinations, the best score should be used.
|
- Direct Admission: Available for specific categories notified by BHU, including candidates with national/international Ph.D scholarships equivalent to or higher than UGC/CSIR JRF, senior management professionals, research personnel working on externally funded BHU projects, permanent BHU teachers, eligible permanent non-teaching employees, and candidates with DM/M.Ch./MD/MS/DNB seeking admission in the Institute of Medical Sciences. Most of these admissions are made against supernumerary seats with approval of the competent authorities.
Note: RET (Research Entrance Test) remains an accepted and valid pathway for PhD admissions at BHU, though the university has updated its process. Rather than conducting a separate university-level written entrance exam, BHU utilizes candidates' UGC NET/CSIR NET scores for the RET mode of admission.
BHU PhD Selection Criteria
- JRF Mode: Final merit is based on 100% interview percentile. All eligible candidates are called for the interview.
- NET Mode: Final merit is prepared using:
- 70% weightage to the UGC/CSIR NET percentile (or ICAR-SRF (Ph.D.) score for the Institute of Agricultural Sciences).
- 30% weightage to the interview percentile conducted by BHU.
- Interview Marks: The interview carries 30 marks, and the average marks awarded by the interview committee are used to compute the interview percentile.
- Normally, 10 candidates per advertised seat are shortlisted for the interview based on the NET percentile (may be increased up to 15 candidates per seat with approval).
- Interview Assessment: The interview committee evaluates the candidate's research aptitude and suitability for doctoral research.
How to Apply for PhD at BHU?
- Register online on the BHU admission portal and create your login account.
- Complete the application form, select the JRF or NET admission mode, and upload the required documents.
- Pay the online registration fee: INR 600 (General/OBC/EWS) or INR 300 (SC/ST/PwBD).
- Check the admission portal regularly for interview notifications, document verification, and admission updates.
- Attend the interview, if shortlisted, and complete document verification.
- Accept the admission offer and pay the admission fee within the prescribed deadline to confirm your seat.
BHU Scholarships 2026
Most students receive Central/State Government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or their respective state scholarship portals.
| Scholarship |
Eligible Students |
Benefit |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) |
Meritorious UG students meeting Ministry of Education income criteria |
Annual scholarship as per Gov. of India norms (currently INR 12,000/year for UG and INR 20,000/year for PG) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC) |
SC students |
Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance as per Government rules |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (ST) |
ST students |
Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship |
Students from notified minority communities |
Financial assistance through NSP as per Government norms |
| Top Class Education Scheme |
Eligible SC students |
Tuition fee, hostel charges, books and other academic expenses as per Government scheme |
| Student Welfare Fund |
Economically weaker BHU students |
Financial assistance, one-time grants and emergency aid (case-to-case basis) |
BHU Admission FAQs
Ques. Is CUET UG mandatory for all BHU UG admissions in 2026?
Ans. Yes, CUET UG 2026 is the only route for BHU UG programmes including BA, B.Sc, B.Com, Agriculture, and Veterinary Science. Class 12 board marks carry zero weight in BHU’s merit list. The CUET UG normalised score alone determines allotment.
Ques. What CUET UG score is needed to get into BHU?
Ans. In 2026, BHU CUET UG Round 1 cutoffs for the General AI category ranged from 73 to 217 across programmes. High-demand courses like B.Sc (Hons) and BA English require scores at the higher end. Check bhucuet.samarth.edu.in for subject-wise cutoffs after the merit list is released.
Ques. Does BHU have a management quota or NRI quota?
Ans. No. BHU is a central university and all seats fill through merit and centralised counselling only. No management quota or NRI quota exists for any programme at BHU, including MBBS and MBA.
Ques. Is CAT the only accepted exam for IMS BHU MBA?
Ans. Yes. CAT is the only exam accepted for IMS BHU MBA and MBA-IB. XAT, GMAT, CMAT, and MAT scores are not accepted. Apply on bhumbaadm.samarth.edu.in during the November-January window each year.
Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for IMS BHU MBA shortlisting?
Ans. The CAT 2025 shortlisting cutoff for IMS BHU MBA (General category) was 85 percentile overall with a minimum 50 percentile required in each section. The final admission composite uses CAT 50%, Academic Record 20%, and GD-PI 30%.
Ques. What is the BHU LLB admission process for 2026?
Ans. The 3-year LLB at BHU (286 seats) admits through CUET LLB 2026 scores. The 5-year BA LLB (74 seats) admits through CUET UG 2026. Both programmes are at the Faculty of Law, BHU, in Varanasi.
Ques. How does BHU PhD admission work and who can apply?
Ans. BHU PhD admission requires a Master’s degree with 55% (General/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwD). UGC-NET and JRF holders go directly to the department interview. Final merit is 70% entrance score plus 30% interview. Apply on bhuonline.in.
Ques. What scholarships does BHU offer for economically weaker students?
Ans. Government schemes via NSP cover most students: CSSS (merit-based), Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (tuition + maintenance), Merit-cum-Means for minority students, and Top Class Education Scheme for eligible SC students (tuition, hostel, books). BHU's own Student Welfare Fund provides one-time grants and emergency aid for students in acute financial need.
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