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 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) |
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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 |
Particulars | BHU Highlights 2024 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 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) | ||
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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 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:
Read More: BHU Results
The University provides financial help to deserving students under the Students’ Welfare Fund. Mentioned below are the details for the same:
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 |
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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 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 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 |
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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?
Ques: What kind of extracurricular activities BHU provides?
Ques: Does BHU have any international collaboration?
Ques: What are the cultural events arranged by BHU?
Ques: What is the function of the International center at BHU?
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:
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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MBA 10 Courses | ₹5,514 - 50,007 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 4 May - 03 Jun 2024 | |
B.Pharm 1 Course | ₹10,369 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 Pass | - | |
Diploma 29 Courses | ₹1,700 - 3 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 10+2 | - | |
B.Sc {Hons.} 13 Courses | ₹2,842 - 15,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024 | |
Ph.D 141 Courses | ₹3,900 - 8,368 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | - |
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Scholarship provided by the college.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers various scholarships to meritorious and economically weaker students. BHU scholarships are offered in terms of free meals, rewards, and tuition fee waivers to deserving students. It is also extended to MBA courses with good academic standing.
BHU also offers scholarships to international students. It is to attract international students and diversify the population. Students who already have other scholarships from different agencies are not eligible for BHU scholarships. Further details like BHU scholarship eligibility, application forms online, and financial aid amount are discussed in the article below.
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In order to avail BHU Scholarship, students must fulfill the following criteria:
Eligible Students | Scholarship Benefits |
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Blind Students BHU scholarship | BHU scholarship provides free dinner and lunch under the Annadaan Yojana. An additional INR 5,000 is given to 20 students annually to cover the study-related costs |
Economically Weak Students | Free meals (lunch and dinner) at BHU for at least 7 months of the academic year to 50 students. 100 poor students will get INR 2,000 annually under this scholarship. |
Merit-based BHU scholarship | First-rank holders are granted a one-time remuneration of INR 4,000 as a reward. Second rank holders are granted INR 3,000 (once) as a reward at Banaras Hindu University. |
Physically challenged students | 25 Physically handicapped students are granted a one-time remuneration of INR 4,000 per student. |
MBA program toppers | MBA students who have topped the first year exams are rewarded INR 10,000 under the Pyare Lal - Prem Vati Memorial Scholarship. |
Best academics BHU Scholarship | Students with excellent academics or given the S. N. Ranade Scholarship. The rewards vary as per the performance of the students. |
International Students BHU scholarship | International students admitted after March 21, 2022 in BHU will get a one-time remuneration of INR 6,000 per month. |
Participation rewards | Candidates who participate in any of the national-level meetings, symposiums, or events will have their sleeper class rail fares reimbursed (research scholars are not eligible). |
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As mentioned above, there are numerous BHU scholarships. Students need to know about their eligibility for financial aid. Students need to focus on the following points while applying:
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To apply for BHU scholarship, students must get the application form from the administration or on the official website. Further, make sure the form is duly filled. Then, send the form to the given address below.
Address: Shri Pradip K Thakur, Duty. General Manager & I/C (Steel) & Hony Secretary, BHU Alumni Association, Basement, CET, SAIL, Shyamali Colony,
P.O.-Doranda
Ranchi-834002.
Note: Keep in mind that only well-grounded and updated documents will be accepted for the scholarship. Once the students are shortlisted, they will be interviewed. Upon selection, students will be called for an interview. Therefore, students must carry identity proof along with the hardcopy of original documents attached. Then based on the interview and the documents submitted, the student will receive the scholarships.
These are the few documents that a student has to submit while applying for the BHU scholarship:
While attaching these documents, students need to make sure that the certificates are renewed and valid. The most convincing student profile is more likely to get financial aid.
In total 15% of the total seats are reserved for international students. The high-ranking university has initiated the international scholarship to attract an international student population and diversify the classrooms.
BHU has student exchange programs open across the borders. The decreasing number of international students in Banaras Hindu University has alarmed the need for a scholarship. International students will get INR 6,000 as a one-time remuneration. The student has to be enrolled in BHU after March 21, 2022. Lastly, they should have valid proof of admission while applying for the compensation.
Ques. Is there any BHU scholarship?
Ans. Banaras Hindu University offers numerous scholarships to students on merit and need basis. There are scholarships for physically challenged students, economically weak/BPL, international students, rank holders and more. The BHU scholarship is a combination of monetary and other aid. For example, economically weak students get free meals for at least seven months of their program. While on the other hand blind students and other physically challenged students get INR 5000 to INR 4000 annually. Similarly, physically handicapped students get free dinner and lunch under the Annadaan Yojana.
Ques. How much is the BHU scholarship?
Ans. BHU scholarship amount varies depending upon the type of scholarship a student is applying for. The minimum scholarship amount that students can expect is INR 4,000. Moreover, it ranges from INR 4,000 and goes up to INR 10,000 annually in different BHU scholarships. Different scholarships include free meals, one-time remunerations, etc.
Ques. Who is eligible for the BHU scholarship?
Ans. Students from the physically challenged population, financially weak section, and meritorious students are eligible for the BHU scholarship.
Additionally, students with a good academic record, 75% attendance and good discipline may apply for the benefit. The student’s family income from all sources must be below 1 lakh per annum, to avail BHU scholarship.
Ques. Is there any BHU scholarship for UG students?
Ans. There is a BHU scholarship for UG students for first and second-rank holders. Students with the desired merit are given cash prizes of INR 4,000 and 3,000 respectively. Also, students who perform well in academics are rewarded under the S. N. Ranade Scholarship.
Ques. What is the total fees of MBBS in BHU?
Ans. An MBBS degree allows one to practice medicine in India and membership in the medical fraternity. Banaras Hindu University offers the program with the best facilities. The MBBS costs INR 1,34,000 in total at.
Ques. Is there any paid seat in the BHU scholarship?
Ans. BHU scholarship is based on merit and need basis. The paid seats in the high-ranking university have a reservation of 5-10 seats per course. However, these seats are restricted to those applicants who are slightly short on the entrance cut off marks.
Ques. What is the cost of a paid seat in the BHU scholarship?
Ans. At Banaras Hindu University there are some reserved seats for paid applicants. Students who could not score well in their entrance exams may choose to pay an extra fee in the admission process. However, only slight differences in the cut-off and the students ranking will be considered for this. On the contrary, the BHU scholarship schemes are for the needy and deserving students. It is on merit and need basis only.
Ques. Is it easy to get hostel in BHU scholarship?
Ans. Students can get hostel facilities with the BHU scholarship. The university gives hostels to 50% of the population, with a good entrance exam result. Students can apply for BHU scholarship while living in hostels. They must pass the eligibility criteria.
Ques. What is a full free BHU scholarship?
Ans. A full free scholarship is when the student does not have to pay anything to study. The BHU scholarship provides free meals to economically fragile communities with valid proof. Moreover, students with a good academic record may get lucky with the monetary reward, under the S.N. Ranade scholarship scheme.
Ques. Does BHU or DU provide scholarships to PhD scholars?
Ans. Yes, DU and BHU provide a regular stipend to all the students pursuing their Ph.D. It is a facility from the University Grants Commission. There isn't a BHU scholarship for the PhD program because UGC provides every student with a stipend. Moreover, students can not apply for two scholarships simultaneously. This stipend ranges from INR 7,000 to 8,000 per month.
Ques. BHU is famous for its scholarships, but why?
Ans. BHU scholarship is one of the attracting factors of the top-ranking university. It is inclusive of the poor, physically disabled and academically strong students. The grants are notable and students benefit from them every year. Banaras Hindu University takes merit and need into consideration during candidate selection.
Ques. Can a poor student read in BHU?
Ans. Students belonging to the below poverty line (BPL) can apply for BHU scholarship. To support their application, students have to attach a valid certificate to prove their financial situation. Poor students do not have to worry about the education expenses. They will get 2 free meals per day for at least 7 months. Furthermore, 100+ students will get INR 2000 annually to cover the cost of books, education expenses.
Ques. Can blind students get BHU scholarship?
Ans. Blind students can get BHU scholarship upon application. It is because of the university’s physically challenged scholarships. 25 physically challenged, including blind students get grants upto INR 4,000 per year under the scheme. They will have to follow the same application process like a regular student. Also a disability certificate is mandatory while applying.
Ques. Is there BHU scholarship online form?
Ans. There is no BHU scholarship online form available. Students must visit the admin office to get the scholarship form. Fill it with correct details and attach the supporting documents and submit it at the earliest.
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.
The paid seats system is a system for students who wanted to get admission to Banaras Hindu University but were unable to secure the qualifying ranks. In such a case, he/she can choose to pay the extra fee which is called the Paid seat system. These seats are available up to 5-10 seats in all courses and are reserved as paid seats. This is for those students who got a good rank but missed the campus seat with a very less difference in index.
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Paid seats cost extra fees in addition to the semester fees. For example, if your course fee is Rs. 2000 and your paid seat fee is Rs. 25000 so the total fees for the semester will be INR 27000 but the fees for next semester will be the same as a regular seat.
For more information, consider checking the notice board regarding the fee structure for further reference
There are two ways for a BA degree from BHU. One through the faculty of Arts and another one through the faculty of Social Sciences.
The following subjects sone under a BA Social Science (Hons.) in BHU:
Faculty of Arts-
Economics
History
Political Science
Sociology
Psychology
Mathematics
Statistics
Geography
Tourism and Travel Management
Faculty of Social Sciences-
Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology
Arabic
Archaeology and Museology
Applied Statistics
Bengali
Chinese
Dance
Education
English
French
Geography
German
Hindi
Home Science
History of Art
Japanese
Linguistics
Marathi
Music Instrumental
Music Vocal
Nepali
Office Management and secretarial practice
Pali
Persian
Philosophy
Physical Education
Painting
Psychology
Russian
Sanskrit
Statistics
Telugu
Tamil
Travel and Tourism Management
Urdu
BHU LLB Course is better than most Indian Colleges. Some of its salient features are:
Fee is higher than the 3-year course
Tough competition as limited seats are available
It’s a self-financed course
Ranked amongst the 8-10 Law Colleges of India
The amenities at BHU- Infrastructure, Faculty, Exposure, Security all add to its wonderful experience
Massive lush green campus
Placements-
The placements at BHU are above average. You might get to work in law firms, practicing in courts under a senior lawyer. Other corporate sectors or legal advisory jobs are also available. Many BHU students also prefer pursuing Judiciary.
My cousin was a student at IIT BHU in Varanasi. She shared her experience as to why she thinks it’s not a good branch for Mechanical Engineering.
The professors are under qualified here. They have little knowledge about their own subjects and teach only bookish concepts. The classes are boring.
Students attend classes merely for attendance. This is because even if you score good marks, you might fail if your attendance is less than 75% in that particular subject.
The numerical answers are not checked through the stepwise method. That is your method to solve has no value if your answer is wrong.
Professors here are not well versed with the relative grading system. This affects the CGPA of many students.
Placements are mediocre here. Only non core sectors like coding and analytics get placement opportunities. The salaries offered are also very low.
Labs are not equipped with modern tools. The students get no practical exposure.
The conclusion from her experience was that the professors in Mechanical Engineering at Varanasi IIT are bringing down the results of students terribly.
At BHU, MBA is a good option as it provides a lot of quality placement opportunities. But your own efforts to acquire knowledge of the corporate world matter the most. You cannot just complete a course and expect to be placed at an MNC. You have to be ambitious and put in maximum effort.
Some key points to be considered if you want to avail good placement opportunities are:
BHU holds seminars at both national and international levels. By attending these, you can upgrade your resume for the better.
If you are pursuing MBA Financial Management you must complete NISM (SEBI) and NCFM (NSE) Certifications which will give you practical knowledge of the share market.
In this tech-savvy era, even MBA students should be well versed in Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint Presentation, and Tally.
Creating an impressive CV requires- at least 2 internships at reputed companies, certifications from NISM, NCFM, NPTEL, SWAYAM and participation in national seminars.
Practice well for the interview
Make the best use of your free time. Do as many internships as possible. Gaining a lot of experience will help you in the long run and you won’t regret investing your free time.
BHU MBA course is as valuable as that of any other college. You are bound to get excellent results if you invest maximum time and effort in the same.
My sister’s friend could not score a good rank in engineering but was lucky enough to get a seat in BHU UET for Maths Hons.
She shared her experience that this was the best decision of her life as she felt unique. She made a lot of memories and befriended many talented people.
She lived her college life to her fullest extent. From hostels to backlogs, she experienced all the fun. Despite creating hundreds of memories, today her batchmates are in IITs, 10% in IISc Banglore, 15% in IISERs, and 10% in IIMs. The others are booming in their own fields.
I will not suggest you to join RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur because of a number of reasons
I would suggest you choose premier institutes for LLM such as - BHU, AMU, DU, NLSIU, NUJS, NALSAR.
The “Institute of Management Studies” which was previously known as FMS, or Faculty of Management Studies, and a “Faculty of Commerce”, offers MBA with different specializations.
MBA in Agribusiness is affiliated with IM-BHU or the Institute of Management Studies but it runs in the south campus of BHU which is in Barkachha. Candidates have to appear for the PET entrance exam for admission.
Yes, BHU is one of the top universities for pursuing an MBBS degree. The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS-BHU), Varanasi, was ranked 6th by India Today, 7th by IIRF, and 2nd by Outlook in 2023 in the field of medicine. Admissions to this course are based on marks obtained in NEET UG. The university has three main faculties including medicine, dental sciences, and Ayurveda. BHU MBBS is offered under the faculty of medicine and is a full-time five-year undergraduate course.
IMS BHU has a huge campus with various facilities like a hospital, hostels, a post office, sports fields, and playgrounds. A hospital is located on the campus for hands-on experience for its medical students. This institute also offers good placement opportunities and reports a salary package of INR 15 LPA and INR 13.5 LPA for its undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs.
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