Banaras Hindu University provides a wide range of programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. With a total of 610 courses, BHU covers various fields such as Agriculture, Science, Arts, and Management. Some of the courses offered include BSc Hons, PhD, MSc, MBA, BA Hons, MA, BTech, BSc Nursing, and BCom Hons. Among these, BSc Hons, PhD, and MSc are the most popular courses offered by BHU.

  • Among the various specialisations, Agriculture and Computer Science are the most preferred in the BSc Hons program at BHU.
  • BHU BSc Hons Fees for Agriculture is INR 90,000 for the entire duration of the course.
  • BHU MSc Fees for Forensic Science is INR 1.68 Lakh.
  • BHU PhD Fees for Law is INR 11,240 for the entire course duration.

BHU Application Fees range from INR 500 to INR 2,000 for admission in UG, PG or PhD courses.

BHU Top Courses 2026

Given below are the top courses offered by Banaras Hindu University in 2025:

Course Eligibility & Selection Criteria Total Fee
BSc (Hons.) 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate + CUET UG score INR 12,000 - INR 4 Lakhs
MSc B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern, securing minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Science subjects + CUET PG score INR 6,000 - INR 1.90 Lakh
PhD PG degree in any discipline of Social Sciences/Humanities with minimum 55% marks at qualifying examination + BHU RET/UGC-NET score and Interview INR 11,240 - INR 33,055

BHU Fees

BHU BSc Hons Fees 2026

Banaras Hindu University offers BSc Hons as a 4-year full-time program with 15 specialisations. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a valid CUET UG score.

Among all the specialisations, Agriculture, Computer Science, and Psychology are the most popular at BHU. The total fee for different specialisations is listed below:

Specializations Total Fee
(INR)
Agriculture 90,000
Psychology 13,800
Geology
Computer Science 16,000
Zoology
Mathematics
Statistics
Botany
Chemistry 24,000

BHU BSc Hons Year-wise Fees Comparison

BHU BSc Hons fees for different specialisations vary every academic year. The year-wise comparison of total fees for various specialisations is as follows:

Specializations Total Fee
(2026)		 Total Fee
(2025)
Agriculture INR 90,000 INR 80,000
Psychology INR 13,800 INR 6,900
Computer Science INR 16,000 INR 16,000
Zoology INR 16,000 INR 16,000
Mathematics INR 16,000 INR 16,000
Statistics INR 16,000 INR 16,000
Chemistry INR 24,000 INR 12,000
Botany INR 16,000 INR 20,000
Geology INR 13,800 INR 6,900

BHU UG Fees 2026

Banaras Hindu University offers undergraduate programs in various domains, including Arts, Science, and Commerce. The table below shows UG courses and specialisations offered by BHU and their total fees:

Course Duration
(in Years)		 Specialization Total Fees
(INR)
BA (Hons.) 3 Political Science 10,350
Economics
English
Geography
Philosophy
Sociology		 6,900
BTech 4 Food Technology 4.80 Lakhs
Dairy Technology 6.40 Lakhs
BCom (Hons.) 3 General 6,900
Finance 96,900
BAMS 5 - 1.24 Lakh
BALLB (Hons.) 5 - 7.23 Lakhs
BSc (Nursing) 4 - 3 Lakhs
BEd 2 Maths
Special Education
Science		 10,000
BPharma 4 - 2 Lakhs
BVoc 4 Medical Laboratory Technology
Hospitality & Tourism		 1.69 Lakh
3 Computer Application 1.24 Lakh
LLB (Hons.) 3 - 12,000
MBBS 5 Years 6 Months - 2.74 Lakhs
BPA 3 Dance
Vocal		 6,900
BDS 3 - 1.7 Lakh

BHU MSc Fees 2026

BHU provides a 2-year full-time MSc program available in 49 specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations include Forensic Science, Plant Biotechnology, Zoology, Psychology, and Bioinformatics.

Candidate must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks and qualify CUET PG exam to be eligible for admission. The total fee for different specialisations is listed below:

Specializations Total Fees
(INR)
Forensic Science 1.68 Lakh
Plant Biotechnology 1.90 Lakh
Psychology 6,000
Zoology 8,000
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Bioinformatics 30,000
Applied Microbiology 88,000

BHU PG Fees 2026

BHU offers postgraduate programs in various domains, including Management, Science, and Arts. The table below shows PG courses and specialisations offered by Banaras Hindu University and their total fees:

Course Duration
(in Years)		 Specialization Total Fees
(INR)
MBA 2 General
Finance
HR Management
International Business
Marketing
Risk and Insurance
Foreign Trade
Operations Management
Financial Management		 1.06 Lakh
Agribusiness 2.20 Lakhs
MA 2 Archaeology 10,328
Economics
Political Science
English
Mass Communication
Geography
History
Linguistics		 6,000
Rural Development 66,000
Home Science 8,000

BHU PhD Fees 2026

Banaras Hindu University offers PhD programs in multiple specialisations, namely Law, Commerce, Science, and Management. The table below shows PhD specialisations offered by BHU and their total fees:

Specialisations Total Fee
(INR)
Law 11,240
Commerce
Political Science
Psychology		 33,055

BHU Modes of Payment

BHU accepts payment through online and offline modes. Given below are the payment modes through which students can pay fees & charges at BHU:

  • Net Banking - Direct Debit to Bank Accounts
  • Credit Cards
  • NEFT
  • Debit Cards

BHU Hostel Fees 2026

Given below is the detailed hostel fee structure of BHU for UG, PG, and PhD courses:

BHU Hostel Fees

BHU HelpDesk

Given below are the contact details of BHU, through which interested candidates can resolve their queries:

  • Admission helpline - 085745 87668/07525 968974/07525 968975/078448 39863
  • Application/Result updates - bhuonline.in
  • Website - bhu.ac.in

BHU Scholarships 2026

BHU offers a range of scholarships to support academically strong and financially disadvantaged students. These scholarships are merit-based and need-based. Given below are the BHU Scholarships and their eligibility criteria:

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount
(INR)
Blind Students BHU scholarship
(Annadaan Yojana)		 For 20 blind students
(Providing free dinner and lunch)		 5,000 per year
Economically Weak Students Free meals (lunch and dinner) at BHU for at least 7 months of the academic year to 50 economically weak students 2,000 per year
Merit-based BHU scholarship For high-ranking holders in the qualifying examinations
(one-time)		 4,000 (First Rank)
3,000 (Second Rank)
Physically challenged students For 25 physically handicapped students 4,000
(one-time)
PG Scholarship
(Pyare Lal - Prem Vati Memorial Scholarship)		 MBA students who have topped the first year exams 10,000
International Students BHU scholarship For International students 6,000 per month

BHU Vs JNU Vs AMU Fee Comparison

BHU fee for UG, PG, and PhD courses is significantly more than JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University). The table below contains BHU’s total fees comparison with other institutes, namely JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) and AMU (Aligarh Muslim University), for UG, PG, and PhD courses etc.:

Course BHU JNU AMU
BSc (Hons.) INR 12,000 - INR 4 Lakhs INR 881 INR 21,000 - INR 3.59 Lakhs
BA (Hons.) INR 6,900 - INR 12,000 INR 938 INR 18,285 - INR 90,000
PhD INR 11,240 - INR 33,055 INR 986 INR 27,885
MSc INR 6,000 - INR 1.9 Lakh INR 577 INR 2.67 Lakhs
MBA INR 1.06 Lakh - INR 2.2 Lakhs INR 12 Lakhs INR 24,000 - INR 30,000
MA INR 4,000 - INR 1.26 Lakh INR 577 INR 18,000 - INR 32,000
BTech INR 4.8 Lakhs - INR 6.4 Lakhs INR 5.51 Lakhs INR 66,000 - INR 6 Lakhs

BHU Courses & Fees 2026 FAQs

Ques. Are there any additional charges apart from tuition fees at BHU?

Ans. Apart from the tuition fee, BHU also collects other charges, including admission fees, library fees, lab usage fees, and miscellaneous development charges, depending on the chosen course.

Ques. What are the popular courses offered at BHU?

Ans. BHU offers a wide variety of programs, but some of the most popular ones include BA Hons, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MBA, and BAMS. Students across India apply to BHU mainly for its affordable fee structure and quality education in disciplines like Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management.

Ques. Does BHU provide any scholarships?

Ans. BHU offers several scholarships to meritorious and financially weak students. These may cover partial or full tuition fees, and are available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level courses.

Ques. Are course materials included in BHU course fees?

Ans. No, course materials like books and stationery are not covered in the tuition fees at BHU. However, some departments do provide access to digital resources, reading rooms, and libraries at no extra cost.