Banaras Hindu University Admission 2026 is conducted through separate routes for different programmes. UG admission for courses such as BA and B.Sc is based on CUET UG through the BHU Central Admission Portal, while IMS BHU medical seats are allotted through NEET UG counselling by MCC. MBA admission is based on CAT 2025 followed by GD and PI. The UG commitment fee is INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

BHU Admission Portal 2026: admission.bhu.ac.in

Admission Update:
  • UG (BA, B.Sc, B.Com and others): Round 1 allotment was declared on August 1, 2026. The next rounds are being conducted through bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
  • MBBS and BDS (IMS BHU): NEET UG result was declared on July 16, 2026. MCC Round 1 registration was open from August 5 to August 12, 2026.
  • MBA and MBA-IB: GD-PI ended in March 2026. Admission for the 2026-28 batch is in progress.
  • BHU is a central university. MCC allots every MBBS and BDS seat, including the institutional quota. BHU IMS does not have a UP state quota.
  • BHU BALLB Hons admission is through CUET UG, not CLAT. Students must apply through the BHU CAP-UG portal.
  • After allotment acceptance, the UG commitment fee is INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS students. It is INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD students.
  • For M.Sc and related life sciences PG courses, BHU uses GAT-B scores. Most other PG courses use CUET PG scores.

Direct Admission at BHU: Banaras Hindu University has no management quota. Seats in UG, medical, MBA, and PG programmes are filled only through merit-based and centralised admission processes.

BHU Important Dates 2026

Event Date
BHU UG further rounds To be announced at admission.bhu.ac.in
Next MBA cycle through CAT 2026 November 2026 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BHU UG Admission 2026

BHU UG admission 2026 is offered for 3,867 seats in five faculty streams. The seat breakup is Arts 1,841, Science 1,152, Commerce 609, Agriculture 205, and Veterinary 60. Admission to these seats is done through CUET UG 2026 scores on the BHU Central Admission Portal. Class 12 marks are considered only when a tie has to be resolved.

BHU UG Eligibility Criteria

Students must pass Class 12 in the relevant subjects and take the CUET UG papers that match the BHU programme they want to join.

Programme Minimum Eligibility Selection Basis
BA Hons and BA LLB Hons Class 12 pass in relevant humanities subjects CUET UG score
B.Sc Hons (Sciences) Class 12 with relevant science subjects (PCM or PCB) CUET UG score in science domain
B.Com Hons Class 12 with Mathematics or Commerce subjects CUET UG score
B.Sc (Agriculture) Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agriculture CUET UG score

BHU UG Selection Criteria

The merit list for UG admission is prepared only from the CUET UG 2026 normalised score. If two students have the same score, Class 12 percentage is used as the tiebreaker. Reservation is applied as per central government rules.

  • Students have to appear in CUET UG domain subjects that match their chosen BHU course.
  • The commitment fee after allotment acceptance is INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
  • BHU BALLB Hons is part of the CUET UG admission process and does not use CLAT scores.

Key Insight: Students aiming for BALLB Hons at BHU must take the required CUET UG language and domain papers. CLAT is not the admission route for this programme, and registration on the BHU CAP-UG portal is compulsory.

How to Apply for UG at BHU?

  1. Register for CUET UG 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in and take the required domain papers.
  2. After the CUET result, complete registration on the BHU CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
  3. Enter course preferences and submit the form by July 25, 2026.
  4. Check the Round 1 allotment on August 1, 2026 and pay the commitment fee.
  5. Finish document verification at the allotted department or college.

BHU MBBS and BDS Admission 2026

IMS BHU offers 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats for 2026-27. Since BHU is a central university, MCC conducts allotment for 100% of seats, including the institutional quota, through mcc.nic.in. BHU IMS seats are not included in UP state quota counselling.

BHU MBBS and BDS Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 and must qualify NEET UG 2026. They must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.

Category Class 12 Minimum Selection Basis
General and EWS 50% in PCB aggregate NEET UG 2026 score via MCC counselling
SC, ST, and OBC-NCL 40% in PCB aggregate NEET UG 2026 score via MCC counselling
PwBD 45% in PCB aggregate NEET UG 2026 score via MCC counselling

BHU MBBS and BDS Selection Criteria

IMS BHU does not hold a separate entrance test or interview for MBBS and BDS. MCC allots seats according to NEET UG rank and the choices filled by students.

  • Central government reservation applies: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, and PwBD 5% horizontal reservation.
  • All 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats are under MCC counselling. Students must register only at mcc.nic.in.
  • UP state NEET counselling is not used for BHU IMS seats.

Key Insight: BHU IMS MBBS fees are subsidised at a central university rate of INR 33,000 per year. Admission is possible only through MCC counselling based on NEET UG rank.

How to Apply for MBBS at BHU?

  1. Register for NEET UG 2026 at nta.ac.in and appear for the exam.
  2. After the NEET result, register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
  3. Pay the MCC registration fee and add BHU IMS in the choice list.
  4. Lock choices by August 13, 2026 and check the Round 1 allotment on August 17, 2026.
  5. Report to IMS BHU with original documents during the reporting period to confirm the seat.

BHU MBA Admission 2026

BHU Institute of Management Studies admits students to MBA and MBA (International Business). The total intake is 136 seats, with 118 regular seats and 18 paid seats. Selection is based on CAT 2025, followed by GD and PI at Varanasi.

BHU MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students must hold a recognised graduation degree. General and EWS candidates need at least 50% marks, while SC and ST candidates need at least 45% marks.

Category Graduation Requirement Entrance Exam
General and EWS Minimum 50% marks in graduation CAT 2025 (mandatory)
SC and ST Minimum 45% marks in graduation CAT 2025 (mandatory)

BHU MBA Selection Criteria 2026

The final score is calculated from CAT 2025, academic record, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. CAT carries 50% weightage, academic record carries 20%, Group Discussion carries 15%, and Personal Interview carries 15%. GD and PI are held offline at Varanasi.

  • CAT score has the largest share in the final merit list at 50%.
  • The 18 paid seats have higher fees, but the selection method is the same as regular seats.
  • Work experience is not compulsory, but it may be discussed during the PI.

How to Apply for MBA at BHU?

  1. Register for CAT 2025 at iimcat.ac.in. For the next cycle, registrations open on August 3, 2026.
  2. After CAT results, apply through the BHU admission portal at admission.bhu.ac.in.
  3. Attend the offline GD and PI at the Varanasi campus in March.
  4. Check the merit list on the BHU portal and confirm the seat before the deadline.

BHU PG Admission 2026

BHU PG admission 2026 includes MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM, and other two-year programmes. CUET PG scores are used for most PG courses through the BHU CAP-PG portal. GAT-B scores are used for life sciences and selected M.Sc programmes.

BHU PG Eligibility Criteria

Students must complete graduation in a relevant discipline. Course-wise subject and marks rules apply, and the final allotment depends on the required CUET PG or GAT-B score.

Programme Group Minimum Eligibility Entrance Exam
MA, M.Com, LLM, and most PG Graduation in relevant discipline CUET PG
M.Sc (Life Sciences) Graduation in life science subjects GAT-B

BHU PG Selection Criteria

For PG courses, BHU prepares allotments only from CUET PG or GAT-B scores, depending on the programme. Students must register on the BHU PG portal at admission.bhu.ac.in after the results are declared.

How to Apply for PG at BHU?

  1. Register for CUET PG 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in, or register for GAT-B for life sciences courses.
  2. After results, complete registration on the BHU CAP-PG portal at admission.bhu.ac.in.
  3. Fill department and programme preferences and submit the application.
  4. Accept the allotment and complete document verification at the department.

BHU Scholarships

BHU students may apply for central government scholarships and university-level support schemes. The main options are given below.

  • Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS): This is for students who score in the 80th percentile or above in Class 12. UG students receive INR 10,000 per year. Applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC): This central government scheme supports tuition and maintenance costs. Students apply through scholarships.gov.in.
  • BHU Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: The university awards this to students from different faculties who show financial need and good academic performance.
  • National Overseas Scholarship: SC and ST students pursuing higher education can apply for this scheme through the Ministry of Social Justice.

BHU Admission FAQs

Ques. Do students need CUET UG for BHU UG courses in 2026?

Ans. Yes. BHU uses only CUET UG 2026 scores for UG admission in 2026-27. Class 12 marks do not carry merit weightage, though students must register separately on the BHU CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in after CUET results.

Ques. Is CLAT accepted for BHU BALLB Hons?

Ans. No. BHU BALLB Hons is admitted through CUET UG. Students must appear in CUET UG and then register on the BHU CAP-UG portal. CLAT registration is not required for BHU law admission.

Ques. What is the admission route for MBBS at BHU IMS?

Ans. IMS BHU has 100 MBBS seats. MCC allots all seats, including the institutional quota, through counselling at mcc.nic.in on the basis of NEET UG score. Students do not have to apply through a UP state counselling body. MCC Round 1 registration was open from August 5 to August 12, 2026.

Ques. How are students selected for BHU MBA?

Ans. BHU MBA selection uses CAT 2025 with 50% weightage, Academic Record with 20%, Group Discussion with 15%, and Personal Interview with 15%. The intake is 136 seats, including 118 regular and 18 paid seats. GD and PI take place offline at Varanasi, and General and EWS candidates need at least 50% marks in graduation.

Ques. Can students get direct admission through management quota at BHU?

Ans. No. BHU is a central university and does not offer management quota seats in any programme. UG, medical, MBA, and PG admissions are based on merit and centralised counselling or portal-based processes.

Ques. How many UG seats are available at BHU?

Ans. BHU has 3,867 UG seats for 2026-27. The distribution is Arts 1,841, Science 1,152, Commerce 609, Agriculture 205, and Veterinary 60. CUET UG scores and the BHU CAP-UG portal are used for allotment.

Ques. Are final-year students allowed to apply to BHU?

Ans. Yes. Students appearing for Class 12 can take CUET UG and apply for BHU UG courses. Admission may be provisional until the final marksheet is submitted by the department deadline. Final-year graduation students can also apply conditionally for PG admission.

Ques. Which entrance test is needed for BHU M.Sc Life Sciences?

Ans. BHU accepts GAT-B, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Biology, for M.Sc and related life science programmes. CUET PG is not used for these particular courses. Students must register for GAT-B separately and then apply on the BHU admission portal after results.