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Banaras Hindu University, previously known as Central Hindu College, is a prestigious public central university in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the university is famous for its rich history, sprawling 1300-acre campus, and diverse academic courses. It has been approved by NAAC, given an "A" grade by the UGC, and is a member of the AIU. The NIRF Ranking 2024 of BHU is 5 and 11 in university and overall categories, respectively. It ranked 1001-1200 in the 'University' categories by the QS World University Ranking 2025.
BHU offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across multiple fields, such as Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Agriculture. With over 30,000 students living on campus, it is Asia's largest residential institution. 6 institutes, 14 faculties, 140 departments, four multidisciplinary centres, a constituent college for women, and three-component schools are all part of the BHU-affiliated colleges. The BHU fee structure ranges from Rs 1,982 to Rs 46,97,700 per year, depending on the course.
Admission to various UG courses at BHU is based on CUET UG scores. It accepts CUET PG scores for courses like MA, MSc, MCA, M.P.Ed., MFA and LLM. The university accepts CAT scores for admission to MBA and MBA in International Business courses. As per BHU placement statistics 2024, the highest and average package for the MBA course was Rs 23.5 LPA and Rs 11.1 LPA, respectively. Get to know the complete details of Banaras Hindu University in the following sections.
Course Name | Short Eligibility | Fees | Apply Now |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid CAT score | ₹30,767 - 90,000 | |
M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) | Higher secondary education (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Qualified in NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) | ₹10,369 | |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | 10+2 examination from a recognized board, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 50% in these subjects | ₹2,381 - 25,520 | |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 50%, age criteria set by the university | ₹122 - 15,220 | |
B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university, minimum aggregate marks as per official cutoff, studied Commerce as one of the main subjects in qualifying examination, required cutoff score in entrance examination | ₹22,000 | |
B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | Higher secondary education (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in these subjects | ||
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Studied law as a subject in undergraduate program or possess a degree in any other discipline recognized by the Bar Council of India. | ₹750 | |
Diploma | 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent, minimum aggregate score may vary, specific subject requirements as per the course | ₹3,000 - 30,000 | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Required subjects studied as per specialization, Cutoff marks met in entrance examination | ₹3,557 - 70,000 | |
B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Studied at least one school subject at the graduation level. | ₹4,006 | |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Relevant subject studied at the undergraduate level | ₹2,582 - 30,000 | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent qualification, Minimum qualifying marks of 60% or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 for general category, Minimum qualifying marks of 55% or CGPA of 5.0 out of 10 for SC/ST candidates, Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline | ₹50,000 | |
Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate score, Specific subject prerequisites as specified by the respective department | ₹9,530 - 85,000 | |
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com.) or equivalent qualification, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, 5% relaxation for reserved categories | ₹3,307 | |
Certificate | 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying examination | ₹14,000 - 25,000 | |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject at the intermediate (10+2) level or as a subsidiary subject at the bachelor's level, Minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent grade, Minimum aggregate requirement of 45% for SC/ST categories | ₹11,890 | |
M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Minimum 60% marks for General category, Minimum 54% marks for OBC candidates, Minimum 45% marks for SC/ST candidates, Qualify in BHU-PET. | ||
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum 55% score, Qualify in BHU Research Entrance Test (RET) or any national-level entrance examination (UGC-NET or GATE), M.Phil. degree or cleared JRF examination (UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ICMR/DBT) exempt from RET. | ₹8,368 | |
M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) with a minimum aggregate score of 50%, Teaching experience of at least two years in a recognized educational institution, B.A. or B.Sc. degree with a minimum of 50% marks, Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) or equivalent qualification, At least two years of teaching experience. | ₹4,406 | |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master's degree, Qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship, Passed M.Phil. entrance test | ₹3,256 | |
B.A. + LL.B. | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate score of 50%, studied English as a compulsory subject | ₹11,410 | |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | LL.B. degree from a recognized university, minimum aggregate score of 50%, qualified BHU LL.M. entrance examination | ₹5,664 - 10,830 | |
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) | MBBS degree, Compulsory rotating internship, Permanent registration certificate from the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council, Qualify in the NEET-PG examination | ₹12,520 - 14,326 | |
B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English as core subjects, minimum aggregate of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC), completed age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission | ₹10,369 | |
M.S. (Master of Surgery) | MBBS degree from a medical college recognized by the Medical Council of India, one-year rotating internship after MBBS, qualifying percentile in the NEET-PG exam | ||
B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education) | 10+2 education from a recognized board or university, minimum aggregate of 50%, participated in sports at the school, college, district, or state level, age limit of 25 years for general category candidates, age limit of 30 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates | ₹8,330 | |
M.S. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study from a recognized university, minimum qualifying percentage varies by department and specialization, entrance examination score, GATE score, NET score | ₹14,326 | |
M.D.S. (Master of Dental Surgery) | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) degree, one-year rotating internship program | ₹14,326 | |
M.Lib. (Master of Library Sciences) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, final year bachelor's program eligibility, clear BHU Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) | ₹12,730 | |
B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50%, qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) | ₹10,369 | |
B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Fine Arts as a subject in qualifying examination | ₹6,250 | |
M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) | MBBS degree from a recognized medical college or university, completed internship, permanent registration from the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any State Medical Council, age criteria set by the university. | ₹14,326 | |
M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education) | Bachelor's degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent, minimum aggregate of 50% marks, valid score in BHU Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) | ₹17,620 | |
M.H.R.D.M. (Master in Human Resources Development Management) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent grade | ||
M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts) | Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or an equivalent discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies | ₹3,157 - 1,00,000 | |
Bachelor of Performing Arts - BPA | 10+2 examination or equivalent qualification, minimum aggregate score of 50%, background or aptitude in the performing arts | ₹2,407 | |
Master of Performing Arts - MPA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, relaxation of 5% in minimum aggregate score for SC/ST categories. | ₹15,000 | |
B.N.Y.S. (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50%, at least 17 years old at the time of admission | ||
M.F.M. (Master of Financial Management) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, studied Mathematics or Statistics at the 10+2 level or as part of undergraduate program | ₹9,530 | |
M.P.M. (Master of Personnel Management) | Bachelor's degree (10+2+3) in any discipline, Minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, 5% relaxation for SC/ST category | ₹30,767 | |
M.F.M. (Master of Fashion Management) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in Common Admission Test (CAT), Valid score in Management Aptitude Test (MAT) | ₹1,00,000 | |
B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music) | 10+2 education from a recognized board or university, studied music as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination, clear the BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test (UET) | ||
M.Mus. (Master of Music) | Bachelor's degree in Music (B.Mus. or equivalent), Minimum of 50% aggregate marks in undergraduate program | ||
M.F.T. (Master of Foreign Trade) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, 5% relaxation for reserved categories, qualifying score in BHU Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) | ₹10,230 |
BHU offers a total of 45 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and PhD levels in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Arts, Science, and Agriculture. Some of the popular courses include B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BA LLB, B.Com, B.Ed, BA, B.Sc, M.E./ M.Tech, MD, MCA, M.Pharma, LLM, M.Ed, and more. The entrance exams accepted by BHU are CUET (for B.Com, BA, B.Sc, LLB), CAT (for MBA), NEET UG (for MBBS, BDS), NEET PG (for MD), CUET PG (for M.Sc, MA, M.Com, LLM), and more. When applying for admission for BHU courses, candidates must check which entrance exams are applicable for which courses and then apply accordingly.
Course | Duration | Annual Fee | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc | 3 Years | Rs 2,380 to Rs 25,500 |
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B.Ed | 1 Year | Rs 3,860 |
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MBBS | 5 Years | Rs 10,400 |
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BDS | 3 Years | Rs 10,400 |
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MCA | 3 Years | Rs 11,900 |
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MBA | 2 Years | Rs 30,800 |
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MS | 3 Years | Rs 14,300 |
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M.Tech | 2 Years | Rs 50,000 |
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M.Pharma | 2 Years | Rs 42,320 |
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Event | Date |
CAT 2024 | November 24, 2024 |
NEET PG 2024 | August 11, 2024 |
CUET UG 2024 Result | July 2024 |
The process for BHU admission has been discussed in the steps below.
Step 1: Apply for the entrance exam applicable to the course you’re seeking admission to.
Step 2: Appear for the entrance exam and qualify for it.
Step 3: If you meet the required cutoff, you will be called to participate in the counselling which may include GD and PI.
Step 4: Based on your academic qualification, entrance exam score, and performance in counselling, you will be shortlisted for admission.
Step 5: After you have been allotted a seat, you need to report to the institute, pay the admission fees, and complete all the formalities.
BHU has a dedicated training and placement cell that is responsible for conducting activities for personality development, including aptitude, logical reasoning, learning and improving communication skills, mock interviews, and much more. The BHU Varanasi placement cell also conducts workshops, industry visits, seminars, group discussions, etc., to familiarise students with the corporate culture, which helps enhance their professional skills.
Some of the major companies participating in the BHU placement include Chegg, Parle Biscuits, Pragya, Anthroplace Consulting, Astro Research Society, Tech Mahindra, Idea, Coal India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bisleri International, Enerstrong Technology Pvt Ltd, Gopi Line Education Services, Hindustan Unilever, Phoenix Medical Systems, Bosch, Polaris, IDBI Bank, Zee Media, Concentrix, etc. Check the BHU placement reports provided below.
Particular | Details |
Highest Package | Rs 23.5 LPA |
Average Package | Rs 11.1 LPA |
Total Students | 165 |
Total Offers Made | 181 |
Total Recruiters | 65+ |
To get admission, students have to clear the BHU cutoff which is the minimum mark required to be selected for counselling. The cutoff varies for different courses and is determined by a number of factors such as the number of test-takers, difficulty level of the exam, previous year’s cutoff, number of seats available, reservation policy, and more. The cutoff is released after the results of the accepted entrance exams are out. If you are seeking admission, check the BHU cut off for 2024 for different courses below.
Course | Cutoff 2024 |
M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology | 228 |
M.A. in Sanskrit | 217 |
M.A. in Political Science | 216 |
M.A. in Sociology | 239 |
M.A. in Psychology | 270 |
MBBS
MBBS in General Medicine (Medical)BDS
BDS in Dental Surgery (Dental)Banaras Hindu University is highly regarded both in India and globally. It consistently secures positions within the top universities nationally, according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Internationally, the university also garners recognition, frequently appearing in rankings such as the QS World University Rankings. Check out the current BHU ranking provided in the table below.
Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
QS World University Rankings 2025 | Overall | 1001-1200 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 | Agriculture and Allied Sectors | 4 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 | University | 5 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 | Medical | 6 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 | Overall | 11 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 | Management | 48 |
IIRF Ranking 2024 | Overall | 3 |
IIRF Ranking 2024 | Management | 26 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Overall | 11 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Management | 56 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Medicine & Health Sciences | 8 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Dental | 18 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Agriculture | 4 |
The BHU campus is spread across an area of 1300 acres. It is a lush green campus, well equipped with all the necessary facilities like hostels, library, sports complex, cafeteria, hospital, auditorium, swimming pool, gymnasium, shopping complex, ATM, post office, etc. BHU infrastructure is well maintained with new, improved addition of screening rooms, AV centres, auditoriums, laboratories and indoor & outdoor sports facilities.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Prof. C.N.R. Rao | Faculty of Science | Professor | Ph.D. |
Dr. Annie Besant | Faculty of Arts | Professor | Ph.D. |
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya | Founder | Founder | B.A., LL.B. |
Some of the most notable Banaras Hindu University alumni are:
Alumni Name | Occupation |
Lalji Singh | A scientist popularly known as the “Father of Indian DNA fingerprinting”. |
Jagadish Shukla | A popular meteorologist and distinguished professor at George Mason University in the US. |
Jayant Narlikar | A Padma Bhushan recipient, an astrophysicist and emeritus professor at the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics. |
Saket Kushwaha | An educationist, agricultural economist and the vice-chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University. |
BHU offers a wide range of scholarships through the Students' Welfare Fund to provide financial assistance to deserving students. The scholarships include free meals, rewards, and tuition fee waivers and are also available for MBA courses to students with good academic standing. The online scholarship form can be found on the official BHU website. Check the details of the BHU scholarships below:
Dear Student, Yes, you can apply for an undergraduate course in agriculture at Banaras Hindu University even if you didn't have agriculture as a subject in higher secondary. The eligibility for the agriculture course through CUET requires a student to have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics, which you have fulfilled with your PCB stream. The admission process involves filling out the application form for CUET, appearing for the entrance test, and, based on your score, you will be called for counselling, where you can opt for the agriculture course at Banaras Hindu University.
Hello Arti,
Yes, at Banaras Hindu University, a four-and-a-half-year-long Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science (BNYS) programme. The programme is delivered in regular mode, on campus. To secure admission to the BNYS programme at BHU, you must have passed the 10+2 qualifying exam from a recognised board and also have taken the NEET UG entrance examination. Based on the merit secured in both, admission will be granted.
Hope this was helpful. Feel free to ask for any more queries.
Yes, Banaras Hindu University offers a 5.5 years Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Sciences (BNYS) course in full-time mode. The course is of 4.5 years + 1 year of mandatory internship. You can get admission in BNYS course at BHU Varanasi based on NEET UG scores. There are 30 seats available in the BNYS course. The university also offers various other medical, dental and nursing courses such as BSc Nursing, BDMS, MBBS etc. All courses are offered in full-time mode.
Yes, if you want to take admission in Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Sciences (BNYS) offered by BHU Varanasi then you need to qualify the NEET exam. The duration of the BNYS course is 5.5 years and the mode of study is full-time. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with physics, chemistry and biology as subjects and also with an aggregate score of 50% marks in order to be eligible for the Banaras Hindu University BNYS course. The total seat intake of the course is 30.