Banaras Hindu University's Main Campus offers a notable faculty-to-student ratio that enhances personal interaction and learning experiences. The faculty is approachable and supportive, although class regularity could be improved. Placement opportunities vary significantly across departments. Some departments offer high placement rates and packages up to 2 crore, while others, like MA Psychology, see under 20% of students placed. Only Organizational Psychology students can access campus placements, with others relying on local internships.
The university provides cultural exchange programs with countries like Japan and China. Despite limited placements, students can engage in internships and research projects, generally unpaid. Education at BHU is highly affordable; tuition for courses like MA Psychology ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 rupees annually. Combined with hostel fees, the yearly cost is around 10,000 rupees. Hostel fees, including electricity, are approximately 6,000 rupees per year, while monthly food expenses are about 3,500 rupees.
Financial aid is accessible through on-campus jobs and government scholarships, including the UP Scholarship, which can cover or exceed tuition fees. Although a fee hike policy was retracted after protests, service charges of about 800 rupees per semester are levied for various free student services. Tuition fee increases are infrequent, and a mandatory government course costs an additional 1,000 rupees. Students can apply for both state and national scholarships.
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