| Updated On - Jul 13, 2026
BHU has opened online registration for the PG Spot Round 2026 admissions at admission.bhu.ac.in. Candidates can apply till July 14 2026 by 11:59 PM by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 500. First allotment is on July 16 2026.
The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has opened online registration for the Postgraduate (PG) Spot Round 2026 admissions on the official admission portal at admission.bhu.ac.in. The registration window opened on July 10, 2026 and will close on July 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. First-time registrants must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 500 to submit the application.
The Spot Round is meant to fill vacant seats left after the regular counselling rounds. It is open to candidates who did not register earlier, were waitlisted, missed the seat-fee deadline, or voluntarily withdrew from previous rounds. However, candidates who already hold a confirmed seat or have FREEZED their allotment in the regular rounds cannot participate.
As per the official notification, seat allotment will be based strictly on CUET (PG) 2026 merit. Programmes requiring Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), practical, or performance-based tests are not included in the Spot Round.
Check Now: Download BHU PG SPOT Round Vacant Seats List PDF
BHU PG Spot Round 2026 Important Dates
The full schedule released by BHU for the Spot Round and the final reporting cycle is given below.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Spot Round Online Registration | July 10 to July 14, 2026 |
| Spot Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 16, 2026 |
| Spot Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 20, 2026 |
| Issuance of Call Letters | July 22, 2026 |
| Department Reporting (Spot Round) | July 28, 2026 |
| Extended Reporting Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | July 30, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for the BHU PG Spot Round 2026?
The Spot Round is open to new applicants, waitlisted candidates, and those who withdrew or missed the seat-fee payment deadline in previous counselling rounds. Such candidates can register afresh or modify their programme preferences.
Candidates holding a confirmed BHU PG seat or those who selected the FREEZE option during regular counselling are not eligible. Applicants should check the official vacancy list before submitting their application.
How to Apply for the BHU PG Spot Round 2026?
Candidates should complete the online application process before the deadline by following these steps:
- Visit admission.bhu.ac.in.
- Log in using CUET (PG) 2026 credentials or register as a new user.
- Check the available vacant seats for the preferred programme.
- Fill in or update programme preferences.
- Pay the Rs 500 non-refundable processing fee through an online payment mode.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Documents Required at Reporting
Candidates allotted a seat must carry the following documents during reporting. Failure to produce mandatory certificates may result in cancellation of admission.
- Provisional admission letter and printed registration form
- CUET (PG) 2026 scorecard, admit card, and application form
- UG, Class 12, and Class 10 mark sheets
- Valid category certificate (EWS issued after April 1, 2026; OBC issued after January 1, 2026)
- Character certificate and transfer certificate
- Anti-ragging undertaking and local residence form
- Six recent passport-size photographs
The Spot Round is the final chance to secure a seat at BHU for the 2026-27 session. Programmes needing GD, PI, or practicals stay outside this round. Candidates who miss the July 14 deadline cannot re-enter the counselling cycle.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check the vacant seat list on admission.bhu.ac.in.
- Ensure you are eligible and not in the FREEZED or confirmed-seat category.
- Keep your CUET (PG) 2026 scorecard and required certificates ready.
- Arrange the Rs 500 registration fee for online payment.
- Submit the application before 11:59 PM on July 14, 2026, and save the confirmation page.
The first Spot Round seat allotment result will be released on July 16, 2026. Call letters follow on July 22, 2026 for department reporting on July 28.
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