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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a central university established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. BHU operates across multiple faculties on a single 1,300-plus-acre campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, making it one of the largest residential university campuses in Asia.
As per NIRF Rankings 2025, BHU is ranked 10th in the Overall category in India. In discipline-specific rankings, BHU’s Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU) is ranked 6th in the Medical category and the Faculty of Agriculture ranks 4th in the Agriculture category.
The main campus in Varanasi houses all faculties including Arts, Science, Commerce, Social Sciences, Law, Management Studies, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and the Institute of Medical Sciences. The Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, a major tertiary care centre with over 2,000 beds, is attached to IMS BHU and serves the eastern UP and Bihar region.
- UG Programmes with approximately 3,867 seats across five streams:
- BA Hons in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology, and 30-plus other subjects
- B.Sc Hons in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Geography, and Statistics
- BALLB Hons (5-year integrated law) through CUET UG - not CLAT
- MBBS (100 seats) and BDS (63 seats) at IMS BHU through MCC NEET counselling
- B.Sc Agriculture and B.Sc Nursing at respective institutes
- PG Programmes:
- MA across 30-plus subjects, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM
- MBA and MBA (International Business) at the Institute of Management Studies - 136 seats total
- MD, MS, DM, M.Ch at IMS BHU
- PhD across all departments
BA Hons fees range from INR 81,900 to INR 1,09,200 for the full four-year programme. B.Sc Hons fees range from INR 1,44,000 to INR 1,92,000. MBBS total fee is INR 1,68,695 for the 5.5-year programme. MBA total fee is INR 1,91,678.
BHU students can access Central Sector Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship for reserved categories, and the university’s Merit-cum-Means Scholarship during their programme.
As per NIRF 2025 data, the median placement package for UG (4-year) graduates from BHU is INR 9 LPA and for PG (2-year) graduates is INR 9 LPA. A total of 626 UG and 1,341 PG students were placed in the latest reported cycle.
- UG (BA, B.Sc, B.Com and others): Round 1 allotment declared August 1, 2026. Further rounds ongoing via bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
- MBBS and BDS (IMS BHU): MCC Round 1 registration was open August 5 to August 12, 2026. Round 1 allotment declared August 17, 2026. Round 2 expected September 2026.
- MBA and MBA-IB (2026-28 batch): GD-PI concluded March 2026. Admissions are in progress at admission.bhu.ac.in.
BHU Admission Dates 2026
BHU admissions for the 2026-27 academic session run through four separate routes. UG arts, science, and law programmes use CUET UG via the BHU CAP-UG portal. Medical admissions use NEET UG through MCC. MBA admissions use CAT 2025. PG programmes use CUET PG or GAT-B. Multiple rounds are active across routes as of August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET UG Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET UG Result | June 23, 2026 |
| BHU CAP-UG Registration | July 9 to July 25, 2026 |
| BHU UG Round 1 Allotment | August 1, 2026 |
| Further UG Rounds (Tentative) | Ongoing at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in |
| NEET UG 2026 Main Exam | May 3, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | July 16, 2026 |
| MCC Round 1 Registration | August 5 to August 12, 2026 |
| MCC Round 1 Allotment | August 17, 2026 |
| MCC Round 2 and Stray Vacancy (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| MBA GD-PI (2026-28 batch) | March 2026 (Concluded) |
| Next MBA Cycle - CAT 2026 (Tentative) | November 2026 |
The table below shows the entrance exams accepted across BHU’s major programme families for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
| Programme Family | Entrance Exam | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| BA Hons, B.Sc Hons, B.Com, BALLB Hons, Agriculture | CUET UG | bhucuet.samarth.edu.in |
| MBBS and BDS (IMS BHU) | NEET UG (MCC counselling) | mcc.nic.in |
| MBA and MBA-IB | CAT | admission.bhu.ac.in |
| MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM and others | CUET PG | admission.bhu.ac.in |
| M.Sc Life Sciences | GAT-B | admission.bhu.ac.in |
BHU Courses and Fees
BHU offers programmes across arts, science, commerce, law, social sciences, management, agriculture, veterinary science, and medicine. As a central government university, fees are heavily subsidised across all streams. The total programme fee varies from under INR 1 Lakh for most humanities programmes to INR 3,20,000 for professional B.Tech courses in food and dairy technology.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Hons (Economics, English, History, and others) | 4 years | Class 12 pass with valid CUET UG score | INR 81,900 |
| B.Sc Hons (Chemistry, Biology, Psychology) | 4 years | Class 12 with relevant science subjects and CUET UG | INR 1,44,000 |
| B.Sc Hons (CS, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology) | 4 years | Class 12 with relevant science subjects and CUET UG | INR 1,92,000 |
| B.Sc Agriculture | 4 years | Class 12 with PCB or Agriculture and CUET UG | INR 2,40,000 |
| BALLB Hons | 5 years | Class 12 pass with valid CUET UG score | INR 3,61,500 |
| MBBS (IMS BHU) | 5.5 years | Class 12 PCB 50%, valid NEET UG score via MCC | INR 1,68,695 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | Class 12 with PCB, NEET UG qualification | INR 63,204 |
| MBA and MBA (International Business) | 2 years | Graduation 50% (General) and valid CAT score | INR 1,91,678 |
| B.Tech (Food Technology, Dairy Technology) | 4 years | Class 12 with PCM and CUET UG score | INR 3,20,000 |
BHU also offers MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch programmes at IMS BHU for postgraduate medical training, along with LLM, M.Com, and MA programmes across all humanities and social science departments.
BHU Admission Process
BHU uses separate admission routes for different programme families. CUET UG is the primary route for arts, science, commerce, and law UG programmes. NEET UG through MCC governs all MBBS and BDS seats. MBA admission uses CAT followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at Varanasi.
UG Admission (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BALLB)
All mainstream UG admissions at BHU require a valid CUET UG 2026 score. Candidates register on the BHU CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in after CUET results. Class 12 percentage carries zero weight in merit and is used only as a tiebreaker. Key points for UG applicants:
- Candidates must appear in CUET UG domain papers matching their chosen programme at BHU
- BHU BALLB Hons uses CUET UG, not CLAT. Aspirants must apply through the BHU CAP-UG portal
- Commitment fee on accepting allotment: INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD
- Central government reservation norms apply across all UG programmes
Round 1 allotment was declared August 1, 2026. Further rounds are in progress. BHU does not offer a management quota. All seats are merit-based.
MBBS and BDS Admission (IMS BHU)
IMS BHU offers 100 MBBS and 63 BDS seats. As a central university, all seats including the institutional quota are allocated through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. State NEET counselling by UP does not cover BHU IMS seats. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a valid NEET UG 2026 score. Minimum aggregate in PCB is 50% for General and EWS and 40% for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL. The NEET UG closing rank for BHU MBBS General Category has historically been in the top 20,000 to 30,000 range, given the strong demand for this centrally-funded seat.
MBA Admission
BHU’s Institute of Management Studies offers 136 total MBA seats (118 regular, 18 paid) across MBA and MBA (International Business). Admission uses a composite score: CAT (50%), Academic Record (20%), Group Discussion (15%), and Personal Interview (15%). Graduation with minimum 50% marks is required for General and EWS candidates (45% for SC and ST). GD and PI are conducted offline at the Varanasi campus. For the 2026-28 batch, admissions ran on the CAT 2025 cycle with GD-PI in March 2026.
PG Admission (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM)
PG admissions use CUET PG scores for most programmes. Life sciences M.Sc programmes use GAT-B score. After results, candidates register on the BHU PG portal at admission.bhu.ac.in. CUET PG spot rounds are ongoing as of August 2026.
BHU Placements and Career Outcomes
BHU placement outcomes vary significantly across its faculties and programmes. As per NIRF 2025 data, 626 UG and 1,341 PG students were placed in the latest reported cycle. The median package for UG (4-year) graduates was INR 9 LPA and for PG (2-year) graduates was INR 9 LPA. PG (3-year) programme graduates, which include medical postgraduates, recorded a median of INR 13.5 LPA.
| Programme Level | Students Placed | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| UG (4-year programmes) | 626 | INR 9 LPA |
| PG (2-year programmes) | 1,341 | INR 9 LPA |
| PG (3-year / Medical PG) | Included above | INR 13.5 LPA |
The BHU MBA programme at the Institute of Management Studies places students in banking, finance, FMCG, and consulting roles. Recruiters for the MBA programme include public sector banks, insurance companies, and mid-size corporates. IMS BHU MBBS graduates pursue NEET PG for MD/MS admissions. Government service and private hospital appointments are the two primary career pathways. The IMS BHU internship stipend follows central government norms. Faculty of Law graduates appear in judicial services, civil services, and the bar in Varanasi and Allahabad High Court jurisdictions.
BHU Rankings
BHU holds national rankings across multiple categories in NIRF 2025. The institute ranks strongly in Agriculture and Medicine, reflecting the strength of its Faculty of Agriculture and Institute of Medical Sciences.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall (All Institutions) | 10 |
| NIRF | Agriculture | 4 |
| NIRF | Medical (IMS BHU) | 6 |
BHU Scholarships
BHU students can access central government scholarship schemes and university-level financial assistance. Key schemes are listed below.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | 80th percentile or above in Class 12, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum | INR 10,000 per year for UG. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC) | Enrolled in any recognised programme, belongs to SC, ST, or OBC category | Tuition fees and maintenance allowance as per central government norms |
| BHU Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Financial need with good academic performance, enrolled in BHU faculties | Partial to full tuition waiver depending on faculty and year |
| National Overseas Scholarship | SC and ST students pursuing higher education abroad | Full funding for overseas study. Apply through Ministry of Social Justice |
BHU Campus and Infrastructure
BHU’s main campus in Varanasi spans over 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest university campuses in Asia. The campus is a self-contained township with academic departments, hostels, a hospital, temples, markets, sports facilities, and residential quarters. The campus is situated along the banks of the Ganga in the heart of Varanasi.
The Sir Sunder Lal Hospital attached to IMS BHU is a major teaching hospital with over 2,000 beds and operates as a tertiary care centre for eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Faculty of Performing Arts (BHU) has dedicated music, dance, and theatre spaces. The BHU library system includes a central library and faculty-level reading rooms. Residential hostels on campus accommodate thousands of students and are operated by the university. Hostel allocation follows merit and proximity criteria.
The campus is accessible from the Varanasi Junction railway station and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The BHU gate at Lanka on the Grand Trunk Road is the main entry point. The campus includes playgrounds, an indoor sports complex, and facilities for cricket, football, and athletics. Annual cultural events including BHU’s tech and cultural fests draw national participation from universities across India.
BHU vs Delhi University vs AMU
For aspirants choosing between major central universities with broad programme portfolios in arts, sciences, commerce, law, and medicine, Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, and Aligarh Muslim University are frequently compared options. All three are UGC-recognised central universities using CUET for mainstream UG admission.
| Parameter | BHU Varanasi | Delhi University (DU) | AMU Aligarh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1916 | 1922 | 1920 |
| NIRF 2025 Overall | 10 | 15 | Top 30 |
| Campus | 1,300-plus acres, single residential campus, Varanasi | Multi-campus across Delhi (North, South) | 700-plus acres, single residential campus, Aligarh |
| UG Seats (approx.) | 3,867 seats across 5 faculty streams | 71,624 seats across 69 colleges | Large intake across faculties and colleges |
| Medical Education | IMS BHU - 100 MBBS seats (NIRF Medical #6) | No MBBS. Allied health at colleges | JNMC AMU - MBBS seats through MCC |
| Law Admission | BALLB Hons via CUET UG | BALLB Hons via CLAT (60 seats) | 5-year law programme |
| MBA Fee | INR 1,91,678 (2 years) | INR 5,01,640 (FMS Delhi, 2 years) | Comparable central university rate |
| Residential Character | Fully residential, campus township | College-based, urban dispersed | Fully residential, campus township |
BHU offers a fully residential campus experience with strength across arts, science, agriculture, and medicine on a single large campus. DU provides access to Delhi’s urban and professional ecosystem with the widest UG programme portfolio in India, plus FMS Delhi for MBA. AMU offers a comparable residential central university experience with STEM and humanities strength in western UP. A candidate choosing between them should weigh campus lifestyle (residential vs urban), programme depth, and location relative to home state.
BHU FAQs
Ques. Is CUET mandatory for BHU UG admission 2026?
Ans. Yes. All mainstream UG admissions at BHU including BA Hons, B.Sc Hons, B.Com, BALLB Hons, and Agriculture use CUET UG 2026 scores. Candidates must also separately register on the BHU CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in after CUET results. Class 12 marks carry zero weight in the merit list.
Ques. Does BHU use CLAT for law admission?
Ans. No. BHU BALLB Hons is included in the CUET UG process, not CLAT. Aspirants for BHU law programmes must appear in CUET UG and register on the BHU CAP-UG portal. CLAT registration is not required or relevant for BHU law admission.
Ques. How do I get MBBS admission at BHU IMS?
Ans. IMS BHU offers 100 MBBS seats. All seats are allocated through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET UG rank. Register for MCC counselling, fill BHU IMS in choice filling, and report with original documents if allotted. Do not apply through UP state NEET counselling for BHU IMS seats - those seats are under MCC only.
Ques. What is the BHU NIRF ranking 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, BHU is ranked 10th in the Overall category in India. In specific categories, IMS BHU is ranked 6th in the Medical category and the Faculty of Agriculture is ranked 4th in the Agriculture category.
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at BHU IMS?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at BHU IMS for the 5.5-year programme is INR 1,68,695 under the central university fee structure. This is among the lowest MBBS fees for any institute in India, given the heavy central government subsidy. A strong NEET UG rank is the only route to a seat here.
Ques. What is the BHU MBA admission process?
Ans. BHU MBA admission uses CAT score (50%), Academic Record (20%), Group Discussion (15%), and Personal Interview (15%). Total intake is 136 seats across MBA and MBA (International Business). GD and PI are conducted offline at the Varanasi campus in March. Graduation with minimum 50% marks is required for General and EWS candidates. The next cycle runs on CAT 2026.
Ques. Is BHU a residential university?
Ans. Yes. BHU is a fully residential university with a 1,300-plus-acre self-contained campus in Varanasi. The campus includes student hostels for men and women, a hospital, markets, sports facilities, and academic departments. Many students live on campus throughout their programme, though hostel allocation is subject to availability.
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