Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi, Uttar PradeshPublic / GovernmentHumanities & social sciences

UGC approvedPCI approved

929programs
NIRF#4
Est.1916
4.2(2,247 reviews)
₹8LPA median

About Banaras Hindu University

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya founded Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916. It is a central university in Varanasi, approved by the UGC, and it belongs to the AIU. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, BHU stands fifth among universities.

Courses run from diploma to doctoral level, including PG diploma programmes. Streams include medicine and allied sciences, hospitality and tourism, science, commerce and education. Undergraduate admission is through CUET-UG scores, and postgraduate admission through CUET-PG scores. Diploma and PG diploma admission is based on performance in the previous qualifying examination.

Fees are paid through the BHU Samarth portal. Hostels are separate for boys and girls. Other campus spaces include sports and gym complexes, an auditorium and a library, and a placement cell works with students on career development. Scholarship schemes are also available.

Courses & fees

929 courses across 41 programmes

All 929 courses

Programmes at Banaras Hindu University
Programme	Level	Courses	Duration	Seats	Fees
B.A	UG	28	3 to 4 yrs	1,205	₹11,892 to ₹57,200
B.A. (Hons)	UG	448	3 to 4 yrs	177	₹2,400 to ₹1,92,000
M.A	PG	74	2 yrs	4,070	₹5,164 to ₹1,26,000
B.E. / B.Tech	UG	32	4 to 5 yrs	1,953	₹3,20,000 to ₹8,00,000
B.Sc	UG	41	3 to 4 yrs	1,762	₹600 to ₹2,40,000
B.Voc	UG	6	3 yrs	372	₹11,886
B.Com	UG	4	3 to 4 yrs	348	₹1,29,200
LL.B	UG	1	2 yrs	286	₹1,02,000
BFA	UG	6	4 yrs	196	₹2,49,200
B.Ed	UG	12	2 yrs	191	₹8,000 to ₹35,000

Popular courses

B.A. (Hons.) in Arts
UGHumanities & social sciencesUP 12th +2
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
286
Fee
₹57,200
B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET +3
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
193
Fee
₹57,200
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
96
Fee
₹2,49,200
B.Voc. in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
62
Fee
₹11,886
B.Voc. in Banking, Insurance and Retailing
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
62
Fee
₹11,886
B.A. (Hons.) in Aihc and Archealogy
UGHumanities & social sciencesCUET
Duration
3 yrs
Seats
56
Fee
-

Admissions

Details

Entrance exams accepted

CUET
CAT CUET
CUET PG
CUET BHU UET
CUET NEET BHU UET
BHU UET
BHU PET
BLAT

How to apply

BHU admission relies mainly on CUET UG for undergraduate courses, CUET PG for postgraduate courses, NEET for medical courses and CAT for MBA. Applicants register online and follow merit based allotment.

Cutoffs 2026

Closing rank, general category

All cutoffs

DM in CardiologyNEET SS100
DM in EndocrinologyNEET SS90
DM in GastroenterologyNEET SS95
DM in NephrologyNEET SS85
DM in NeurologyNEET SS90

Rankings

All rankings

NIRFMedicine & Health Sciences · 2025#6
NIRFBusiness & Management Studies · 2025#10
NIRFScience · 2025#10
NIRFDental · 2025#15
NIRFMBA/PGDM · 2025#60

Placements

Details

Median package: ₹8 LPA
Average package: ₹10 LPA
Highest package: ₹38 LPA

Top recruiters

IBM
Infosys
Wipro
SBI Life
TATA AIG Insurance
Mphasis
Genpact
Deloitte
KPMG
Croma
IFFCO Kisan
Federal Bank

Scholarships

All scholarships

Banaras Hindu University Scholarships 2025
The state and the central government provide for students to cover the cost of their admissions, tuition and monthly expenses. Students belonging to economically weaker sections also have the facility to apply for schemes under the govt. Check below details of Banaras Hindu University scholarships
Scholarship
Scholarship
1. Only 50 poor bonafide students of the university shall be provided Lunch and Dinner under "Free Meal Facility" at Rs.10/- per diet at "Annapoorna Bhojnalaya", BHU for at least 07 months (i.e. w.e.f. 2nd October till the end of their respective examinations). In the case of female hostellers, they will be reimbursed the actual Mess charges for the aforementioned period. 2. All the blind students shall be entitled to get Free Lunch and Dinner under "Annadaan Yojna" of Shri Vishwanath Temple and also an amount of Rs.5000/- per annum per head as financial assistance to a maximum of 20 blind students will be provided. 3. First and Second Rank holders will be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs.4000/- and Rs.3000/- respectively. 4. An amount of Rs.2000/- per annum shall be granted as Financial Assistance to the students who are having poor family background, subject to a maximum of 100 students. 5. A one time grant of Rs.4000/- per student shall be provided to the Physically Handicapped students for their entire course tenure, subject to a maximum of 25 students. 6. Sleeper Class Rail Fare will be reimbursed to the students, other than research scholars, who participate in any national level seminar/symposia/conference. 7. A maximum of Rs.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.
Scholarship
Scholarship
The Institute offers Merit-cum-Means scholarships to 25% undergraduate students. Besides, there are several endowment scholarships offered by the Institute. Some other facilities are also provided to the undergraduate students in the form of Institute free studentship, scholarship, reimbursement of mess charges and pocket allowances to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. All the students (non-sponsored) admitted to M.Tech./M.Pharm. programmes are provided financial Assistance equivalent to the Junior Research Fellowships. The Institute offers a large number of Junior/Senior Research Fellowships to students admitted to PhD programmes. Efforts are being made to offer scholarships to all eligible candidates admitted to PhD. Programmes. For more information, kindly visit: https://iitbhu.ac.in/deans/doaa/academic/scholarship

Banaras Hindu University reviews

All 2,247 reviews

4.2/ 5

Based on 2,247 student reviews

ADITYA AKASH
Discontinued (5 June 2025)B.A. (Hons.) in Arts
5.0
About Banaras Hindu University B.A. (hons) Arts.
In BHU, there are many opportunities for placement, also for the arts student, Ajim Premchand foundation and many companies offer internship and many jobs.
Feb 2018Read more
Udit prakash
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
5.0
Our college has amazing facilities and faculty members.
The highest salary package offered was 8.4 LPA and the minimum was 3.6 LPA. Top recruiters were Pradan NGo, Dayal, JU Agriculture, Gramophone, etc.
Apr 2023Read more

Frequently asked questions

What is the process for BHU Varanasi MBA admissions?

For BHU Varanasi MBA admissions, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, appear and qualify for the CAT, apply for MBA admission on the BHU Varanasi official website, participate in the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) based on the CAT cutoff, and then get their documents verified and pay the BHU MBA fee if selected.

Which documents are needed for confirming Banaras Hindu University admissions?

The documents required for confirming Banaras Hindu University admissions include Class 10th and Class XII certificates and mark sheets, graduation/post-graduation mark sheets, admit card for the PET entrance exam, provisional seat allotment letter, migration certificate (if applicable), category certificate (if applicable), sports quota certificate (if applicable), and photographs.

How does the BHU Varanasi PG admission process work?

BHU Varanasi PG admission process involves candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, applying for CUET-PG conducted by the NTA, being shortlisted based on CUET-PG scores and ranks, participating in CUET-PG counselling, and finally, getting their documents verified and paying the BHU Varanasi course fee if assigned a seat.

What is the procedure for BHU Varanasi admissions for PhD courses?

For BHU Varanasi admissions to PhD courses, candidates need to visit the Entrance Test Portal at bhuonline.in, fill out personal and academic details, scan and upload the required documents, and pay the application fee, which is Rs. 300 for SC/ST/PC candidates and Rs. 600 for others.

How can candidates apply for BHU Varanasi admissions for UG courses?

To apply for BHU Varanasi admissions for UG courses, candidates must visit the official website of CUET, register, fill out the required details, scan and upload the necessary documents, pay the application fee online, and then submit the application.

Facilities

Details

Alumni Associations
Auditorium
Banks/ATMs
Boys Hostel
Cafeteria
Classrooms
Convenience Store
Girls Hostel
Guest Room/Waiting Room
Gym
Hostel
I.T Infrastructure
Infrastructure Overview
Laboratories
Library
Medical Facilities
Other Facilities
Parking Facility
Sports
Computer Lab
Dance Room
Moot Court (Law)
Music Room
Transport

Contact & location

Email: [email protected]
Website: bhu.ac.in
Address: Banaras Hindu University, Ajagara
City: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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About Banaras Hindu University

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Cutoffs 2026

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Banaras Hindu University reviews

About Banaras Hindu University B.A. (hons) Arts.

Our college has amazing facilities and faculty members.

Frequently asked questions

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About Banaras Hindu University

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Banaras Hindu University reviews

About Banaras Hindu University B.A. (hons) Arts.

Our college has amazing facilities and faculty members.

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location