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Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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BHU Quick Updates

TS Dost 2024 counselling seat allocation results for round 1 are announced on June 6. Candidates applied for Kakatiya University UG Courses Like BA, B.Com., BBA, B.Sc, BSW can check their results on the official website @ https://dost.cgg.gov.in/. Also Candidates who are willing to participate in Round 2 counselling can register till June 13, 2024.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), formerly known as Central Hindu College, is a central university in Varanasi, India. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest residential university in Asia and one of the oldest universities with the status of “Institutes of National Importance” by the UGC. It is also one of the 12 institutions from India in BRICS Universities League, a consortium of leading research universities from BRICS countries. BHU comprises 2 campuses, 5 Institutes, 16 Faculties, and 135 departments offering more than 350 courses at UG, PG, and Research levels. 

With more than 35,000 students and 1800+ faculty members, BHU attracts students from all over the world. The teacher-to-student ratio at BHU is 18:1. BHU has been consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in India by NIRF and it holds NAAC ‘A grade’ accreditation. BHU has also established MOUs with over 40 national and international universities for student-faculty exchange programs, joint research projects, seminars, etc. Emerging as one of the top universities for placements, BHU students have even bagged a salary package of INR 1 crore per annum.

BHU CUET PG Cutoff 2024 (Released)

BHU CUET PG Round 01 cutoff is out now. The minimum cutoff score for admission to BHU PG courses (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, B.Ed, M.Ed, LLB, LLM, M.Tech, MPA, MFA) for non-bhu (C1) general category students is given in the table below: 

Courses CUET PG Cutoff 2024 (Minimum Score)
M.Sc Plant Biotechnology 243
M.Sc Geology 238
M.Sc Applied Microbiology 236
M.Sc Horticulture 222
M.Sc Forensic Science 220
MA Hindu Studies 218
L.L.B. (Hons.) 208
B.Ed Language 203
MA Public Administration 201
MA Psychology 200
B.Ed Special Education Languages 200
M.Lib.I.Sc 199
MA Political Science 199
L.L.M. 195
MA Rural Development 194
M.Sc Agriculture 193
MCA 192
MA Sociology 191
M.A. Mass Communication 188
M.Sc Biochemistry 188
MA Anthropology 186
M.Sc Mathematics and Computing 185
B.Ed Science 184
M.Sc Computer Science 181
MA Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy 181
M.Sc Physics 176
B.Ed Special Education Sciences 176
MA Statistics 175
MA Linguistics 174
MA Manuscriptology 170
M.Sc Statistics and Computer Applications 170
MA Hindi 169
M.Sc Chemistry 166
B.Ed Special Education Mathematics 162
M.Sc Botany 161
MA Archaeology 160
MA Mathematics 159
M.Sc Computational Science 156
B.Ed Maths 155
MA Energy Economics 153
MA French 151
M.Ed 150
M.Sc Zoology 147
MA Economics 143
M.Sc Biostatistics 142
MA Geography 142
B.Ed Special Education Social Sciences and Humanities 142
MA Museology 140
M.Sc Geophysics 136
M.Tech Food Technology 135
M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation 131
M.Ed Special Education 129
M.Tech Dairy Technology 127
MA Education 124
M.Com 123
MA Sanskrit 121
MA English 119
MA History and Heritage Management 118
M.Sc Environmental Science 115
M.Sc Agroforestry 113
MA History 112
MA German 104
M.Tech Soil Water Conservation Engineering 90
MA Telugu 80
MA Indian Philosophy and Religion 76
MA Pali 51
MA Nepali 48
MA Philosophy 48
MA Bengali 46
MA Jyotish 44
MA Home Science 44
M.Sc Bioinformatics 38
MA History of Art 27
MA Vyakarana 22
MA Arabic 15
MA Urdu 10

BHU Highlights

Particulars BHU Highlights 2024
Establishment year  1916
University Type Central University
Campus size 1,300 acre
Location Varanasi, India
Recognition & Approval By UGC, AIU
NAAC Accreditation A Grade
NIRF Ranking (2023) - 5th under the 'University' category
- 8th under the 'Overall' category
- 11th under the 'Medical' category
No. of Faculties 16
No. of Departments 135
Total Students 35,000+
Male-Female Ratio 57:43
Total Faculty 1800+
Student-Teacher ratio 1:18
Official Website bhu.ac.in

BHU Rankings

BHU is ranked by various national and international agencies/organizations every year. The university has been consistently ranked among the top universities in various categories. BHU rankings by multiple agencies/organizations are as follows: 

Ranking Body  Year  Ranked at 
NIRF 2023 5th in University Category
4th in Agriculture Category
11th in Overall Category 
8th in Medical Category
18th in Dental Category
Times Higher Education 2024 601-800 in World University Ranking

QS World University

2024
199 in Asia
34 in Southern Asia
1001-1200 in Top Global Universities

BHU Courses and Fees

BHU offers UG, PG, and Research programs across Humanities, Social Science, Technology, Medicine, Science, Fine Arts, and many more. The university is known for its Fine Arts, Science, Technology, and Medicine courses. Flagship courses at BHU are BA (Hons), B.Sc, MBBS, and M.Sc. The table below lists some of the popular courses along with their fees, eligibility, and selection criteria:

Cours Course Details Selection Criteria
BA (Hons.) Duration - 3 Years
Eligibility - 10+2 or equivalent Examination with minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
Fees - INR 8,960
CUET UG
B.Com. (Hons.) Duration - 3 Years
Eligibility - 10+2 or equivalent Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
Fees - INR 8,960
CUET UG
B.Sc. (Hons.) Duration - 3 Years
Eligibility - Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
Fees - INR 11,300
CUET UG
B.Ed./ B.Ed. (Special) Duration - 1 Year
Eligibility - Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Fees - INR 5,670
CUET PG
B.Tech Duration - 4 years
Eligibility - 10+2 in science stream with minimum 75% marks (65% marks for SC/ST)
Fees - INR 3.02 Lakhs
CUET UG
MBBS Duration - 5 Years
Eligibility - 10+2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English and a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate (for OBC [non-creamy layer]/SC/ST 40% marks, 45% for PC in General Category 
Fees - INR 80,000
NEET UG followed by counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
B.Pharm Duration - 4 Years
Eligibility - 10+2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English and a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate (for OBC [non-creamy layer]/SC/ST 40% marks, 45% for PC in General Category
Fees - INR 48,240
CUET UG
BA.LL.B (Hons.) Duration - 5 Years
Eligibility - 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks (for OBC - 45% marks & SC/ST - 40% marks)
Fees - INR 3 Lakhs
CUET UG
LL.B Duration - 3 Years
Eligibility - Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 pattern exam) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBCs and 40% for SCs & STs)
Fees - INR 10,050
CUET PG
MA Duration - 2 Years
Eligibility - B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
Fees - INR 8,290
CUET PG
M.Sc. Duration - 2 Years
Eligibility - B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects
Fees - INR 12,490
CUET PG
M.Ed. Duration - 1 Year
Eligibility - 50% marks or an equivalent grade in any of the following programmes: (i) B.Ed. (ii) B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., (iii) B.EI.Ed. (iv) D.EI.Ed. with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree (with 50% marks in each) or any equivalent grade
Fees - INR 6,980
CUET PG
M.Com Duration - 2 Years
Eligibility - B.Com. Degree with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate
Fees - INR 4,257
CUET PG
MBA Duration - 2 Years
Eligibility - Graduate degree under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate, from a recognized university
Fees - INR 100,000
CAT/ BHU PET (Agri-Business & Financial Management)
MCA Duration - 3 Years
Eligibility - BCA/ B.Sc Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
Fees - INR 3.60 Lakhs
CUET PG
M.Tech. Duration - 2 years
Eligibility - B.Tech./BE/B.Sc. in the relevant subject from a recognized University
Fees - INR 1.20 Lakhs
CUET PG
M.Pharm. Duration - 2 Years
Eligibility - Graduation with 50% aggregate marks in B.Pharm from the recognised Institute or University
Fees - INR 42,320
GPAT followed by Personal Interview
M.Phil. Duration - 1 Years
Eligibility - Post graduate degree in any disciplines of Social Sciences/humanities with minimum 55% marks at qualifying examination
Fees - INR 3,256
BHU RET
Ph.D Duration - 3 Years
Eligibility - Post graduate degree in any disciplines of Social Sciences/ Humanities with minimum 55% marks at qualifying examination
Fees - INR 22,268
BHU RET

BHU Admission 2024

BHU admission process is completely online. Candidates seeking admission to UG and PG courses at BHU must appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), conducted by the NTA. BHU accepts national-level entrance exams such as CAT, NATA, and NEET for admission to MBA, B.Arch, and MBBS/BDS programs, respectively. The final selection is done through a counselling process conducted by the university. Registration for admission at BHU usually starts in the month of May or June every year. Aspirants can apply online on the official website of the university @bhuonline.in.

BHU Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

BHU cutoff 2024 will be released soon for all UG and PG programs based on CUET examination. Candidates can check the couse-wise expected cutoffs for admissiont to UG courses such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BTech, BALLB in the tabelow given below: 

BHU UG CUET Cutoff Marks 2024 (Expected)
Courses FMC MMV
B.Com (Hons) Financial Markets Management 556.637
B.Com (Hons) 540.442
B Sc (Hons) Agriculture 524.755
BA LLB (Hons) 490.314
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics 457.82 443.245
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics 441.888 427.012
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics 457.903 454.609
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology 428.713 421.75
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography 427.111 418.426
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science 502.868 471.934
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry 434.943 432.089
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology 516.852 488.746
B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology 514.899 514.418
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology 484.554 453.27
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography 485.338 478.923
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry 492.175 465.862
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany 492.584 476.277
BTech in Food Technology 471.649
BTech in Dairy Technology 470.716
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Statistics 300.248 266.093
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Sociology 275.938 263.008
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Psychology 283.596 276.183
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Political Science 296.657 276.812
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Mathematics 303.923 267.905
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-History 293.398 273.653
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Geography 302.083 277.658
B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences-Economics 296.187 273.669
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Urdu 242.838 222.986
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Statistics 287.547 281.625
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Sanskrit 257.895 241.241
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Philosophy 269.847 245.497
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Mathematics 283.888 275.967
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Hindi 265.059 249.182
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-Geography 284.78 268.12
B.A. (Hons.) Arts-English 281.064 264.693

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BHU Results

BHU declares semester-wise results for each course online on its ‘Result Portal’. Students who have appeared for the exams can check and download results for both theory and practical exams from the official website. Check the following steps for the same:

  • Visit the official website of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU Online) 
  • Select the type of course (UG or PG) given in the result box 
  • Select the course
  • Enter your roll number
  • Download the result

Read More: BHU Results

BHU Scholarships

The University provides financial help to deserving students under the Students’ Welfare Fund. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

  • 50 poor students shall be provided Lunch and Dinner under “Free Meal Facility” for at least 7 months. In the case of female hostellers, they will be reimbursed the actual Mess charges.
  • 20 blind students shall be entitled to get Free Lunch and Dinner and also an amount of INR 5000 per annum under “Annadaan Yojana”.
  • First and Second Rank holders will be awarded a Cash Prize of INR 4000 and INR 300 respectively.
  • An amount of INR 2000 per annum shall be granted as Financial Assistance to the students belonging to poor family background. This will be subject to a maximum of 100 students.
  • A one time grant of INR 4000 per student shall be provided to the Physically Handicapped students for their entire course tenure, subject to a maximum of 25 students.
  • Sleeper Class Rail Fare will be reimbursed to the students, other than research scholars, who participate in any national level seminar/symposia/conference.
  • A maximum of INR 5000 shall be provided as Financial Assistance for organizing Seminars/Workshops, at the Faculty/Institute level, which should be beneficial to the students, subject to a maximum of 10 Seminars/Symposia/Workshops per annum.

BHU Placements

The recruitment programs conducted at the BHU campus are taken care of by a dedicated Placement Coordination Cell. The objective of the placement cell is to help the students from different professional programs to get placed within top companies. Every year almost 90% of the students get recruited by reputed firms.

BHU MBA placements 2024 concluded with 181 offers from 65 recruiters. The batch of 165 students recorded the highest package of INR 23.5 LPA and an average package of INR 11.1 LPA.

Particulars Placements Statistics 2024
No. of Companies visited 65
Total Students 165
Offers 181
Highest CTC INR 23.5 LPA
Average CTC INR 11.1 LPA

Check the top recruiters participating in BHU placement drives from the table below:

DHL Infosys Arcil ICICI Bank
Tech Mahindra Amazon Wipro ZEE Media
Bosch Polaris IDBI Hilton
Idea HDFC Concentrix PRADAN
Coal India Ltd Concentrix IBM Global Process iCRM

Read More: BHU Placements

BHU Campus & Facilities

BHU has three campuses, the main university campus is spread over 1,300 acres of land which is located on the southern edge of Varanasi. The university has more than 72 hostels offering accommodation to nearly 12000 students and is equipped with all the amenities including internet. The main campus of BHU has the largest tertiary referral hospital in the region with a bed capacity of more than 900. There’s an archaeological museum on the campus which is best known for its collection of Indian paintings, but also includes archaeological artifacts, textiles and costumes, Indian philately as well as literary and archival materials. The other campus, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus is located in Barkachha in the Mirzapur district about 60 km (37 mi) southwest of the main campus. Facilities offered at the BHU campus include library, Wi-Fi classrooms, Sports Complex, Labs, Health Care, etc.

BHU Campuses & Colleges

BHU offers various general, professional, special, and vocational programs on its campus and 4 other privileged colleges. BHU campuses and colleges are given in the table below:

BHU Campuses Type
Faculty in the Main Campus, Banaras Hindu University (FMC) Male (M) & Female (F)
Mahila Mahavidyalaya in the Main Campus, BHU (MMV) Only Female (F)
Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC) Male (M) & Female (F)
BHU Colleges
Arya Mahila Post Graduate College (AMPG) Only Female (F)
DAV Post Graduate College (DAVPG) Male (M) & Female (F)
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya (VKM) Only Female (F)
Vasanta College for Women Only Female (F)

BHU Notable Alumni

BHU is an alma mater to some of the world's most influential personalities. A few of the top alumni members of the university are given below.

BHU Alumni Designation
Manoj Tiwari Member of the Lok Sabha
Colin Turnbull British-American Anthropologist
Mohamed Ayub Indian Politician
Mahendra Nath Pandey Member of the Lok Sabha
Krishan Kant Former Vice President of India

BHU FAQs

Ques. What are the reservation criteria for SC/ST students at BHU? 

Ans. Banaras Hindu University or BHU gives reservations to deserving students from the reserved categories. The reservation policy is as follows: 

  • In each course, 15% and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, respectively. A 27% of candidates from the OBC category (excluding those from the creamy layer) will be given preference in various courses.
  • Female candidates are granted 15% of the total seats in M.P.Ed. If any of these seats become available, they will be filled based on merit by male candidates.
  • Physically Challenged Candidates will be given 3% of the seats. Visually Impaired (1%), Hearing Impaired (1%), Orthopaedically Handicapped (1%), and others.

Ques. Can I get admission in BHU without an entrance exam?

Ans. No, Banaras Hindu University or BHU does not admit students based on merit. On the contrary, students have to appear for National level entrance exams such as NEET UG, CUET UG, CUET PG, CAT, GPAT, NTA PhD and more to get admission into the renowned Institution. Additionally, to get admission into any PhD program or M.Phil course, students must appear for the University Research Entrance Test or BHU RET. Some of the courses also require a personal interview from BHU department authorities.

Ques. How can I get admission in BHU after 12th?

Ans. BHU or Banaras Hindu University admits students into its undergraduate and postgraduate programs based on CUET scores. Students can be admitted into BHU after 12th by appearing in the national-level entrance examination. Once the CUET results are out, BHU releases merit lists on its official website to announce the shortlisted candidates in its UG or PG degree. 

Moreover, students who wish to pursue MBBS or BAMS must appear in the NEET exam and follow the counseling conducted by the medical counseling committee to secure a seat at the national university. 

Ques. Which applicants are exempted from the PHD entrance test at BHU?

Ans. BHU conducts the Banaras Hindu University Research Entrance Test (Bhu-RET) for PhD programs for specializations wherein the NTA PhD does not conduct the doctorate level exam. However, applicants who have qualified for exams such as UGC/CSIR/ICMR/ICAR/DBT and other Government Testing Agencies/ other National Level Tests are exempted from BHU- RET. The university level PhD exam is held for subjects like

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agronomy
  • Water management 
  • Dairy Technology 
  • Plant Pathology 
  • Entomology 
  • Plant Physiology and more. 

Ques. How much score is required in CUET for BHU?

Ans. BHU admits students in undergraduate courses, based on CUET scores. The National University releases cut-off lists after the NTA results are out. According to the results and the registration, BHU announces cut-off marks with the list of shortlisted candidates. The 2023 cut-off mark for BA Honours for a general student is 170. Similarly, for B.Sc (H) Mathematics 168 is the cutoff mark. Students can go through the detailed cut-off lists here.

Ques. Is 12th marks important for BHU?

Ans. Banaras Hindu University or BHU does not consider class 12 marks while giving admission to a candidate. However, the aspirant must've passed 10 + 2 with the required eligibility criteria for their desired course. The admission is given based on the marks scored in the entrance test and the personal interview (wherever applicable). 

Ques. What is the age limit for BHU admission? 

Ans. BHU has an age limit for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The age criteria vary from course to course. The basic age limit is not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after July 2, 2001). However, some courses such as BSc Hons. Agriculture has age criteria of 16 to 25 years as of July 2023. It is best to read the eligibility criteria before applying for admission into the national level University. 

Ques. Does BHU offer diploma/certificate courses?

Ans. Yes, Banaras Hindu University, or BHU offers diplomas, certificates, and full-time degrees to students. The certificate program lasts up to 6 months and the diploma on the contrary is one year long. These academic programs are offered under the Institute of Management Studies. The programs offered are mentioned below

  • MBA
  • MBA International Business
  • PGDBA
  • PGDCHM
  • MBA AB
  • Certificate Program in Healthcare Management
  • Diploma In Leisure and Hospitality
  • Diploma In Microfinance and Entrepreneurship. 

Ques. How are students selected for the BHU MBA program?

Ans. BHU offers a regular MBA and a specialization in International Business. The admission into both specializations is based on the academic performance of class 10th, and 12th, CAT scores, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Candidates must enter class 10th and 12th aggregate final marks because it will constitute 20% of the combined merit of the candidate. The following is the division of marks: 

  • Academic Scores - 20%
  • CAT scores - 50%
  • Personal Interview - 30%

Ques. Does BHU offer scribe facilities for PwD students?

Ans. BHU provides a scribe for persons with benchmark disability. The candidate has the option to bring their own scribe by requesting the admin office or controller of examination. Students can also request for a crime by the Banaras Hindu University itself. In order to avail of the facility, students must have enclosed the disability certificate or similar proof of disability at the time of admission and examination. 

Ques. How is the BA course at BHU?

Ans. The BA program of Banaras Hindu University is good. The Arts faculty of BHU has the best professors in the language department. The most preferred language course in BA is German as it has the best placements in the whole Arts department.

Ques. What are the facilities offered to students at BHU?

Ans. The facilities offered at BHU are as follows:

  • Hostel: There are as many as sixty hostels run by the university and as many as nine thousand two hundred and eighteen students, if not more, can be accommodated. BHU has separate hostels for boys and girls.
  • Computer center: It can be accessed by students and faculty members who wish to browse the internet in order to get ahead with their academic work. Data analysis software products are installed on most of the computers as are emailing facilities and of course access to Microsoft Office.
  • International center: Banaras Hindu University has an international center. This center takes care of the needs and requirements of the foreign nationals who are studying at the University. In some ways, it serves as a grievance cell for them.

Ques. How to crack the BHU entrance exam?

Ans. BHU entrance exams are different for different programs. For UG program admissions, The college accepts CUET UG and for PG program admissions, the college accepts CUET PG scores.

The syllabus for both exams depends on the concerned subject of the qualifying exam. Students must prepare well by practicing the previous question papers and a little bit of knowledge of general awareness.

Ques. To which university is BHU compared with?

Ans. BHU is usually compared with Delhi University (DU), and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as all these are central universities. BHU is considered to be better among them because THE WEEK has ranked BHU at 2nd position, while DU stands at 3rd position and AMU has been ranked at 6th position. Also, BHU is Asia’s largest residential university.

Ques. How are the placements in FMS BHU?

Ans. The placements at FMS BHU also known as IM BHU include companies such as Canara Bank, IDBI Bank, Bank of Baroda, HCL, Network 18, IFB, Oracle, Wipro, etc.

Profiles offered to the students are in the fields of Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Business Consulting, IT consulting, Agri-Business, Industrial Relations, and Corporate HR.

The highest salary package offered to students was INR 38 LPA and the average salary package remains at INR 11.3 LPA, during the 2023 placement drive.

Ques: Which is better, JNU, or BHU?

Ans: Between JNU & BHU, both the universities have world rankings for their academic performance & excellence. Both the universities have experienced, well-qualified & highly educated faculty members. BHU provides a wide range of courses compared to JNU. But India's notable individuals are alumni of JNU. JNU is ranked 2nd position by NIRF, 2023 in the university category & BHU found its position at 5th. 

Ques: What kind of extracurricular activities BHU provides? 

Ans: BHU provides several extracurricular activities such as Mountaineering, NSS, NCC, etc. For the all-around growth of students, BHU arranges these activities. It also helps to develop other interests apart from the studies. At the mountaineering center, the students are trained for primary mountaineering & advanced mountaineering. The NSS team of the university aims at spreading social awareness among the students and making them socially responsible.


Ques: Does BHU have any international collaboration?

Ans: Yes, MoUs are signed between BHU & international universities for academic collaborations. BHU has academic collaborations with international universities such as University at Buffalo, USA, University of Western Ontario, Canada, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Griffith University, Australia, and a lot more with which. 
 

Ques: What are the cultural events arranged by BHU?

Ans: BHU arranges multiple cultural events so that students can enjoy their studies and don’t get bored from campus life. BHU organizes Inter Faculties Cultural events, Youth festivals every year & students participate in these festivals. 
 

Ques: What is the function of the International center at BHU?

Ans: The International Centre of BHU was established to deal with all matters related to Foreign Nationals that are Collaboration with Foreign Universities/ Institutions, Foreign scholars visiting India as Visiting Lecturer/ Professor, Alumni Association of Foreign Students, Admission of Foreign Students, etc
 

Ques. Is BHU a top University? 

Ans. BHU is one of the top 10 universities in India. On the global front, BHU ranked 1001-1200th in QS World University Rankings 2023. The university is UGC approved and accredited by the NAAC with an A grade.

Ques. Is BHU a part of IIT?

Ans. BHU is a central university consisting of many faculties and departments. The two institutions share the same campus but BHU is not a part of IIT. IIT BHU is now separate from BHU and works as a separate autonomous institution and works independently according to the IIT rules and regulations.

Ques. What is BHU famous for?

Ans. The university is one of the eight public universities to be declared as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. Varanasi is known as the 'Hub of Education and BHU is also known as the 'Capital of Knowledge'. Students at BHU explore, learn and enhance their knowledge. BHU campus is full of greenery and students witness a variety of flora and fauna all around.

Ques. Does BHU provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, BHU provides scholarships and financial assistance to meritorious and students from weaker financial background. The students need to fill the BHU scholarship registration form to avail the scholarships.

Ques. What is the mode for applying for admissions at BHU?

Ans. The mode of submitting the application for BHU admissions is online only. Candidates seeking admission to various courses offered by the university can apply through the official website - bhu.ac.in.

Ques. Does BHU offer placement opportunities?

Ans. Yes, BHU conducts placement drives for students. BHU is known for offering good placements to its students. The highest placement offered in 2024 was for INR 23.5 LPA during BHU MBA placement drive. 431 students got placements out of 3,465 during the UG placement 2024 and the median package offered in 2024 was for INR 7 LPA. The median packages offered for the UG placements during the years 2020 and 2019 were 6.5 and 6 LPA.

Ques. Does BHU offer any relaxation in eligibility criteria?

Ans. Yes, BHU provides relaxation in the eligibility criteria as follows:

For SC/ST candidates, there is no minimum requirement for minimum percentage of marks in the aggregate in the qualifying examination for all courses except LLB./B.A. LLB. (Hons.). However, they must clear the CUET exam. Such candidates require 40% of aggregate marks for LLB./B.A. LLB. (Hons.). The OBC and PWD candidates there is a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination in minimum eligibility requirements.

Ques. Does BHU provide Hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, BHU provides accommodation facilities for male, female and international students. There are separate hostels for girls and boys and each hostel has basic facilities such as kitchen, Mess, laundry service, recreation room, water purifiers etc.

Ques. How many campuses does BHU have?

Ans. BHU has two campuses in India. The main campus is located in Varanasi and the second campus is known as the RG South campus, located at Barkachha. The main campus consists of 6 institutes, 14 faculties and 140 departments.

Ques. Is BHU a Government or a private university?

Ans. BHU is a public central university funded by the central government. It is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 30,000 students residing in the campus.

Ques. Is BHU a private or government university?

Ans. Banaras Hindu University is a public institute and is declared an Institute of Eminence by the government of India. BHU is the largest residential university in Asia and is one of the 12 institutions from India in the BRICS University League. It offers several courses in the fields of arts, commerce, science, law, medical science, linguistics, and many more. 

Ques. Is BHU under IIT?

Ans. The Banaras Engineering College affiliated to BHU was founded in 1919. It later became the Institute of Technology (IT-BHU). Since this institute was consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in the country, it was designated as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU) in 2012 by an Act of Parliament. 

Ques. What is BHU famous for?

Ans. Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed institute of learning. The university is also ranked among the premium universities in India in the fields of engineering, research, and medicine. Additionally, it is best known for its scholarships, placements, infrastructure, faculty, and excellent educational facilities. 

Ques. What is the hostel fee at BHU?

Ans. The hostel allotment at BHU is done based on merit cum distance formula developed by the university. Its hostel fee depends on the course you select and is payable every semester. Basically, the hostel fee at Banaras Hindu University ranges between INR 4875 to INR 5375 for Indian students. Whereas, for foreign students, the hostel fee is INR 20,900 per semester.

Ques. Which branch is the best at IIT BHU?

Ans. IIT BHU is one of the top engineering institutes of India. It offers engineering courses in various disciplines. Some of its best branches of study include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. These programs are the most in-demand courses of IIT BHU and are equally competitive. 

Ques. What is the highest package at BHU?

Ans. The highest package for MBA stood at INR 23.5 LPA in 2024. The highest package recorded at Banaras Hindu University was INR 35 LPA in 2023. Its highest package recorded a 50% increase as compared to the previous year. Moreover, its average package has also gone up to INR 11.4 LPA from INR 9.7 LPA. Various reputed companies like MakeMyTrip, CafeCoffeeDay, DHL, Berger Paints, IBM, Wipro, Genpact, etc visited the campus to conduct recruitment. 

Ques. What are the fee payment methods at BHU?

Ans. The application fee at BHU must be paid online via any of the online payment instruments listed by the university. Following are the online fee payment methods at BHU:

  • Netbanking 
  • Credit cards like American Express, Visa, Dinners Club Card
  • Debit cards like Union Bank of India Debit Card, State Bank of India Debit Card
  • NEFT
  • Cash cards, etc. 

Ques. What relaxations are given to reserved categories at BHU?

Ans. Reserved category students of Banaras Hindu University are given certain relaxations during admissions. SC/ST students are exempted from minimum aggregate marks in the last qualifying examination and are given a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. While OBC/PC students are given a 5% relaxation in the minimum aggregate of the qualifying examination and are given a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit. 

Ques. Which course has the best placement at BHU?

Ans. The MBA course at Banaras Hindu University has reported the best placement in the year 2023. The highest package offered to an MBA student was INR 38 LPA, whereas the average package stood at INR 7.19 LPA. Some of the top recruiters who conducted MBA placements at BHU were IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Deloitte, Nestle, Mahindra, KPGM, Berger Paints, and Amazon.

Ques. Should sports quota students mandatorily participate in sports competitions at BHU?

Ans. Students who have availed sports quota at BHU are required to continue participating in sports sessions conducted at the university. It is mandatory for the Sports Quota admitted students to report for the sports practice during practice sessions of the game/event. Admission of such students may be canceled in the case of not attending sports practice for the team going to participate in competitions.

Ques. What are paid seats at BHU?

Ans. There is a provision for supernumerary “paid seats” (not exceeding 15% of the total number of seats) in certain courses of BHU. However, no such provision is available for special courses. These seats are reserved for students who were unable to get admission to BHU due to a very small difference in their rank. To avail of these seats, candidates will be required to pay an extra fee. 

Ques. What specializations are offered in the M.A course at BHU?

Ans. Multiple specializations are offered in the M.A course at Banaras Hindu University. Some of these are M.A in Arabic, Hindi, ALHC & Arch, economics, history, sociology, social work, conflict management and development, home science, public administration, personnel management and industrial relations, geography, etc. 

Ques. How is the library at BHU?

Ans. BHU has a Central Library system having more than 15 lacs volumes apart from subscriptions to more than 15000 online journals, 50000 ebooks, databases, and a huge collection of digitized rare manuscripts. In addition, BHU has a fully air-conditioned Cyber Library with a seating capacity of over 200. Also, a newly created air-conditioned Periodical Hall provides 60 cabins for the use of faculty members and research scholars.

Ques. Which are the women's colleges of BHU?

Ans. Banaras Hindu University has some of the most premium women's colleges in India. Some of the best women's colleges at BHU are Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Vasanta College for Women, Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, and Arya Mahila Mahavidyalaya. All these colleges offer different undergraduate and postgraduate courses to their female students. 

Ques. Is BHU hostel admission based on entrance exams?

Ans. The hostel allotment at BHU is done based on merit cum distance formula developed by the university. The allotment of hostel rooms for first-year students is made by giving 80% weightage for marks secured in the entrance examination and 20% for the distance between the place of residence. Moreover, the attendance of the hostel inmates is also tracked and uploaded on the student portal from time to time. 


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Banaras Hindu University - [BHU]: 67 answered questions

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Amita Santra

15 Nov 22

Although BHU has the best faculty and management, many students tend to leave BHU after a few days. They feel isolated and homesick. Also, the teachers have a lot of political influence. The administration does not let you take a stand for yourself. A lot of inter students riots take place here.

Also, BHU has a sustaining hierarchy and preferential treatment that seeps down to the education part as well. Ex-students become professors without external exposure. So they bring much lesser value in terms of ethics, fair marking, and admission system.

I think these are some minor reasons why students keep leaving BHU after admission.

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Payal Gupta

16 Feb 23

Firstly, the hostel fees at BHU vary from course to course. So all I can do is give you a rough estimate through the information I got from my sister who pursued B.Sc from BHU.

Hostel Fees

  • 1st semester stood: INR 2666
  • 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th semester: INR 1290 (regular fee and hostel fee both)
  • 3rd, 5th, and 7th: INR 3190 (regular fee and hostel fee)

Mess Charges: 

  • INR 40 for a simple diet
  • INR 60 for special
  • INR 80 for chicken

Usually, there are 2 diets a day and on Sundays, there is only one diet. But the Sunday meal is special so it is counted as a double diet. So the approximate price stands at INR 80-100 per day.

If you skip the meal or go home then you can tell Mess Maharaj and you won’t be charged.

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Tajas Mishra

19 Jul 22

BHU cutoff for the BSc Maths group is around 224 (general category). Here is the cutoff for 2020-21. 

Category  FMC MMV
General 224 203
OBC 207 194
SC 127 112
ST 82 78
EWS 209 189
PC 22 12
EMP 6 8

Try to score above 200, to get a shortlist. Naturally, the cutoff varies each year.

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Abhishek Nigam

15 Nov 22

There are 2 types of seats in BHU:

  • Regular seats

  • Paid seats

For the regular seats you need to pay minimal fees.

For the paid seats, you have to pay an additional fee apart from the regular fee. 

If your rank is near the cutoff, then BHU offers paid seats to give you a second chance provided that you pay an additional fee. There are around 10% paid seats in every faculty.

You have to apply separately at the time of counseling. Attend the counseling session to fill in your choice of combination. If your name appears in the list of 10% of students you can get admitted to the university after paying the fees and additional amount.

This amount gets revised every year. Visit the university’s official website for more information.

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Vishal Kumar

15 Nov 22

The BSc (Maths) entrance exam is BHU is one of the easiest exams. You can score fairly good marks by just going through your 12th-grade Maths, Physics, and Chemistry books. Study Chemistry from NCERT book. A thorough study of the following chapters will get you good marks:

  • Biomolecule

  • Polymer

  • Animes

  • Chemistry in everyday life

The questions in the entrance exam are mostly based on direct concepts or formulas.

As far as the number of marks necessary is concerned, there is no fixed digit. But at least attempt 70 questions without mistakes. This means you need to score at least 210 marks out of 450. However, this number keeps changing based on the pattern of the question paper.

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Sakshi Tripathi

15 Nov 22

BHU and AMU are sister concerns. Both institutes carry forward the same legacy so I don’t think they are comparable. 

People usually want to believe that these biased universities will divide Hindus and Muslims and worsen their relations. But that’s not the case.

Both universities are loyal to their cause- Education. 

As an AMU student, my sister loves her university. She has never visited BHU but she is sure BHU students love their university equally as well. 

So I don’t think the two universities stand a chance of comparison when they both are equally good.

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Anumita Sinha

13 May 22

To say, one of these is better than the other will be an oversimplification. You should choose BHU or DU based on the course you are interested in. Here is a streamwise comparison of DU and BHU. 

Arts - For English and Economics, DU is better. BHU courses are better for Sanskrit, Hindi, Geography, and Philosophy. For the rest of these subjects, these institutes are at a similar level. 

Science - BHU is slightly ahead for most of the science stream. 

Commerce - For commerce courses, DU is definitely better. 

Engineering - It won’t be fair to compare IIT BHU with DU. The former is way ahead of the latter. 

Management - FMS is a tier 1 B-School and arguably the best non-IIM school in the country. IMS BHU ranks nowhere near FMS. 

Law - For law degrees, DU has a slight advantage because of its location. 

Medical - IMS BHU is one of the best medical institutes in the country. 

Academics are more or less the same at BHU and DU. However, big names like St. Stephens, SRCC, LSR, etc. are a little ahead of BHU in terms of teaching quality. BHU offers better research facilities, especially for science courses. DU is way ahead of BHU in terms of corporate jobs and civil services. 

BHU offers a better campus experience compared to DU. But if we talk about location, choosing a metropolitan city, Delhi will be more advantageous. You will have greater exposure and opportunities

The video comprises a comparative analysis of both universities

If you are getting into one of the top colleges at DU. You should go for it. If you are getting an average college, it’s still better to prefer DU for Commerce, Economics and English. BHU science faculty is good. If you are interested in a Science degree, you can choose BHU. 

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Ashok Sinha

19 Jul 22

BHU offers an enviable hostel life. The hostels are within walking distance from class, library, hospital, playground, gym, and pool. There are 24*7 WiFi facilities available on campus. BHU hostel fees are nominal. Students are required to pay around INR 4500 per year. 

Many events and festivals are celebrated in the hostel. What makes the BHU hostel experience more special is the people. You will get to share your experience with people from different social backgrounds. Memories of arranging events together, the adrenaline rush of the night before examination, 2 am walks on the campus, you will get to make many such unforgettable memories. 

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Sneha Kumari

10 Nov 22

Banaras Hindu University or BHU is not just better but it’s the best for UPSC preparation. There are many examples of students passing the UPSC exam from this university. One such example is Sachin Kumar. He was a student of MA (Political Science) and managed to top the CAPF exam without any extra tuition. His delegation combined with the university’s quality education helped him climb the ladder. 

I have mentioned some pros of the university to explain why you should go for BHU:

  • Hostels- The best thing about BHU has to be its amazing hostels with great facilities and surrounded with lush green beauty. The ambiance is perfect for the preparation of any kind of exam. The AND hostel is one of the best. The hostels are extremely affordable around INR 80 per month.

  • Facilities- Every resident of the hostel can easily access the classes, food, playground, gym, pool, and other facilities. Free Wi-Fi facility is also available 24/7.

  • Social activities- The hostels at BHU celebrate all the festivals which bring together students from different communities. This helps develop an emotional bond and makes hostel life memorable.

All in all, BHU is the right choice for UPSC preparation. You will not regret your decision.

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Sumit Chetri

29 Aug 22

BHU offers a vibrant campus life. Many cultural events and extra-curricular activities take place around the academic year. You will hardly find a day without any such activities happening on campus. 

The campus is huge and lush green. BHU offers excellent facilities to students such as the university library, many cafeterias, various clubs, etc. Food offered at the mess is average. IIT offers better food in comparison. Bus services are available for students. Having a personal bi-cycle, scooter, or bike will be helpful, in commuting. 

The academics offered by BHU are good and the professors are helpful. The examinations are easy in general but you will have to put in extra effort, to secure good placements. 

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