BHU CUET PG 2026 choice filling is expected to open in July 2026 on the official Samarth portal at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in, where you must submit your ranked department and course preferences to be considered for PG seat allotment at Banaras Hindu University.
Choice filling — officially part of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) PG-2026 — is the decisive step in BHU PG admission. After CUET PG 2026 results are out, eligible students who selected BHU during the CUET PG application must register on the Samarth portal, pay a per-programme registration fee, and rank their preferred departments and courses. Your final seat depends on your CUET PG merit rank and the preferences you submit — so the order and completeness of your choices matter greatly.
- Choice filling opens in July 2026 at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in (CAP PG-2026 portal).
- Registration fee is ₹300 per programme for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹150 for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Log in using your NTA CUET PG 2026 Application Number and the password set during registration.
- Arrange all preferences in order of priority — most desired course at the top.
- Preferences cannot be modified after the choice filling window closes.
- BHU conducts 3–4 rounds of seat allotment between July and August 2026 (expected).
| Direct Link — BHU CUET PG 2026 Choice Filling on Samarth Portal (Expected July 2026) | bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in |
What is BHU CUET PG 2026 Choice Filling?
BHU CUET PG 2026 choice filling is the online process where shortlisted students rank their preferred PG departments and courses on the Samarth portal. Banaras Hindu University uses this ranked list, combined with each student’s CUET PG merit rank, to allocate seats across its PG programmes through the CAP PG-2026 process.
Unlike a simple application, choice filling is preference-based. If your rank is high enough for your first choice, you get that seat. If that programme is already filled when your rank comes up, the system checks your second choice, and so on. Submitting a short list — or not submitting at all — is the most common reason students miss out on BHU PG admission despite a strong rank.
BHU conducts multiple rounds of allotment based on the choices submitted. Students who receive an allotment can either accept the seat (Freeze), float to a better choice in the next round, or exit the process.
BHU CUET PG 2026 Choice Filling Schedule
BHU will announce official choice filling dates after CUET PG 2026 results are declared. The following schedule is based on 2025 trends and is expected for 2026:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Result Declaration | June 2026 (expected) |
| CAP PG-2026 Registration and Choice Filling Opens | July 2026 (expected) |
| Last Date to Submit Preferences | July 2026 (expected) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 2026 (expected) |
| Fee Payment and Seat Acceptance (Round 1) | July 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 and Round 3 Allotment | July–August 2026 (expected) |
Who Can Fill BHU CUET PG 2026 Choices?
You are eligible to fill choices in BHU CUET PG 2026 only if you meet all the following conditions:
- You appeared in CUET PG 2026 for the relevant subject test paper.
- You selected Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as a participating university while filling the CUET PG 2026 application form.
- You meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the PG programme you wish to join (graduation percentage, subject background).
- You register and pay the CAP PG-2026 registration fee on the Samarth portal within the notified window.
Students who did not select BHU in their CUET PG form are not eligible. BHU does not accept applications submitted through any other mode.
How to Fill BHU CUET PG 2026 Choices on Samarth Portal
Use a laptop or desktop for the best experience on the Samarth portal. Follow these steps carefully:
- Go to bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in — visit the official CAP PG-2026 Samarth portal in your browser.
- Register or log in — first-time users register with their NTA CUET PG 2026 Application Number and create a password. Returning users log in directly.
- Pay the registration fee — select the programmes you want to apply for and pay ₹300 (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or ₹150 (SC/ST/PwBD) per programme. The fee is non-refundable.
- Open the Programme Preference section — from your dashboard, navigate to the choice filling or programme preference tab.
- Add your preferred courses — the portal shows all eligible PG programmes at BHU. Click to add each course you want considered. To add more than two programmes, select “Yes” for items 3B and 3C on the preference form to unlock additional slots.
- Rank your choices in priority order — arrange programmes so your most desired course is at the top. Use the available ordering options to set your priority.
- Save your preferences — use the Save button periodically to avoid data loss.
- Review all choices carefully — verify the programme name, department, school, and preference order before proceeding.
- Submit your preferences — click the final submit button. Once submitted and the window closes, no changes are permitted.
- Download the confirmation page — save or print the submission confirmation for your records and for use at document verification.
Do not refresh or close the browser during submission. Once the choice filling window closes, no modifications are possible under any circumstances.
Registration Fee and Details Required for BHU CUET PG Choice Filling
Before you start on the Samarth portal, keep the following details and documents ready:
| Detail / Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NTA CUET PG 2026 Application Number | Login and registration on Samarth portal |
| Password (set during CAP PG-2026 registration) | Account authentication |
| CUET PG 2026 Score and Merit Rank | Assess eligibility for specific programmes |
| Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) | Reserved category fee concession and seat allotment |
| Graduation marksheet or percentage proof | Eligibility verification at document checking round |
| Payment method (debit/credit card or net banking) | Pay ₹300 or ₹150 registration fee per programme |
Tips for Filling BHU CUET PG 2026 Choices Wisely
The choices you submit — and the order you submit them in — directly determine your allotment. These tips help you get the most from the process:
- Add every course you would accept — even if you are unsure, include it. The system never assigns you a lower preference when a higher one is available.
- Put your dream course first — the allotment engine checks from the top of your list downward.
- Use 2025 closing ranks as a benchmark — checking which BHU PG programmes had closing ranks near yours in 2025 gives a realistic sense of your chances based on previous year trends.
- Account for reserved category quota — if you belong to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, check both open and category-specific closing ranks before finalising your list.
- Do not Freeze too early — the Freeze option exits you from all further rounds. Only freeze when you are fully satisfied with the allotted seat and do not want a better choice in subsequent rounds.
- Submit before the deadline — portal traffic surges on the final day. Submit at least one day before the window closes to avoid technical issues.
- Save frequently during filling — use the Save button often so partial work is not lost if your session times out.
BHU CUET PG 2026 Choice Filling FAQs
Ques. When will BHU CUET PG 2026 choice filling start?
Ans. Based on previous year (2025) trends, BHU CUET PG 2026 choice filling is expected to begin in July 2026 on the Samarth portal at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in. Official dates will be announced after CUET PG 2026 results are published.
Ques. What is the registration fee for BHU CUET PG 2026 choice filling?
Ans. The CAP PG-2026 registration fee is ₹300 per programme for UR, OBC-NCL, and EWS students, and ₹150 per programme for SC, ST, and PwBD students. This fee is paid on the Samarth portal and is non-refundable.
Ques. Can I change my choices after submitting on the Samarth portal?
Ans. No. Once the choice filling window closes, preferences are locked and cannot be modified. You can save and edit choices any number of times before the deadline, but after the window shuts all entries are final.
Ques. How many choices should I fill in BHU CUET PG 2026?
Ans. Fill as many choices as possible. There is no disadvantage to a longer list — the system only allots seats from options you have listed. More choices mean more chances of receiving a seat at BHU.
Ques. What happens if I did not select BHU in my CUET PG 2026 application?
Ans. You are not eligible for BHU CUET PG 2026 choice filling if you did not select Banaras Hindu University as a participating university during the CUET PG application. BHU does not accept applications through any other mode.
Ques. What does the Freeze option mean during BHU CUET PG allotment?
Ans. Freeze means you accept your currently allotted seat and will not participate in any further allotment rounds. Choose Freeze only when you are satisfied with your allotted BHU PG programme, as this action is permanent and cannot be reversed.
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