BHU Important Dates 2026

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BHU UG Admission 2026

Banaras Hindu University fills UG seats through CUET UG 2026 scores on the BHU Central Admission Portal. The 2026-27 UG intake is 3,867 seats, divided across Arts (1,841), Science (1,152), Commerce (609), Agriculture (205), and Veterinary (60).

Class 12 marks do not decide the merit list for UG admission. They are used only if a tie needs to be resolved.

BHU UG Eligibility Criteria

Students must pass Class 12 in the required subject group and must appear for the correct CUET UG domain papers for the BHU programme they want.

BHU UG Selection Criteria

BHU prepares UG allotments only from CUET UG 2026 normalised scores. Central government reservation rules are followed for all categories.

• Students must take CUET UG papers that match the subject needs of their chosen BHU course.
• The allotment acceptance fee is INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS students, and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD students.
• BHU BALLB Hons comes under CUET UG admission. CLAT is not accepted for this course.

Students aiming for BALLB Hons at BHU must take the required CUET UG language and domain papers and then complete registration on the BHU CAP-UG portal.

How to Apply for UG at BHU?

1. Register for CUET UG 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in and take the relevant domain papers.
2. After the CUET result, complete BHU CAP-UG registration at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
3. Add programme preferences and submit the form by July 25, 2026.
4. Check the Round 1 allotment released on August 1, 2026 and pay the commitment fee.
5. Finish document verification at the allotted department or college.

BHU MBBS and BDS Admission 2026

Banaras Hindu University admits medical students at the Institute of Medical Sciences through NEET UG 2026 and MCC counselling. IMS BHU has 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats for 2026-27.

MCC allots 100% of seats, including the institutional quota, through mcc.nic.in. BHU IMS does not take students through UP state NEET counselling.

BHU MBBS and BDS Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, qualify NEET UG 2026, and be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.

BHU MBBS and BDS Selection Criteria

NEET UG rank and MCC choice filling decide MBBS and BDS allotment at BHU IMS. The institute does not hold a separate entrance test or interview.

• Reservation follows central government rules: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwBD (5% horizontal).
• All 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats are filled through MCC. Registration must be done only at mcc.nic.in.
• UP state NEET counselling does not include BHU IMS seats, so students should not use it for BHU medical admission.

BHU IMS MBBS fee is subsidised at the central university rate of INR 33,000 per year. A strong NEET UG rank is the only route to these seats.

How to Apply for MBBS at BHU?

1. Register for NEET UG 2026 at nta.ac.in and appear for the exam.
2. Once the NEET result is out, register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
3. Pay the MCC registration fee and add BHU IMS while filling choices.
4. Lock choices by August 13, 2026 and check the Round 1 allotment on August 17, 2026.
5. Report to IMS BHU with original documents during the reporting period to confirm admission.

BHU MBA Admission 2026

Banaras Hindu University offers MBA and MBA (International Business) through the Institute of Management Studies. Admission for these courses is linked to CAT 2025, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview at Varanasi.

The total MBA intake is 136 seats, with 118 regular seats and 18 paid seats.

BHU MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students need a recognised graduation degree. General and EWS applicants must have at least 50% marks, while SC and ST applicants need 45% marks in the qualifying examination.

BHU MBA Selection Criteria 2026

BHU makes the final MBA merit list from CAT 2025, academics, GD, and PI. The score breakup is CAT 2025 (50%), Academic Record (20%), Group Discussion (15%), and Personal Interview (15%).

• CAT has the largest share in the final score with 50% weightage.
• The 18 paid seats have higher fees, but the admission process is the same as regular seats.
• Work experience is not compulsory, though it may be discussed during the PI.

How to Apply for MBA at BHU?

1. Register for CAT 2025 at iimcat.ac.in. For the next cycle, registrations open on August 3, 2026.
2. After CAT results, apply through the BHU admission portal at admission.bhu.ac.in.
3. Attend the offline GD and PI at the Varanasi campus in March.
4. Check the BHU portal for the merit list and confirm the seat before the deadline.

BHU PG Admission 2026

Banaras Hindu University PG admission 2026 includes MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM, and other two-year courses. Most courses use CUET PG scores through the BHU CAP-PG portal.

For life sciences and selected M.Sc programmes, BHU accepts GAT-B instead of CUET PG.

BHU PG Eligibility Criteria

Students must have a graduation degree in a relevant subject. Course-wise subject rules and minimum marks requirements apply, and final admission depends on CUET PG or GAT-B score.

BHU PG Selection Criteria

BHU gives PG seats only on the basis of CUET PG or GAT-B score, depending on the course. After results are declared, students must register through the BHU PG portal at admission.bhu.ac.in.

How to Apply for PG at BHU?

1. Apply for CUET PG 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in, or register for GAT-B for life sciences courses.
2. After the result, complete registration on the BHU CAP-PG portal at admission.bhu.ac.in.
3. Choose programmes and departments in order of preference and submit the application.
4. Accept the allotted seat and complete document verification at the department.

BHU Scholarships

Banaras Hindu University students may apply for central government scholarships and university-level financial support. The main schemes are listed below.

• Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS): Students who score in the 80th percentile or above in Class 12 can apply. UG students receive INR 10,000 per year. Applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in.
• Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC): This central government scheme supports tuition and maintenance costs. Students apply through scholarships.gov.in.
• BHU Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: The university awards this scholarship to students from different faculties who have financial need and strong academic performance.
• National Overseas Scholarship: SC and ST students pursuing higher education can apply for this scheme through the Ministry of Social Justice.