Banaras Hindu University admission 2026 is handled through different entrance and counselling routes for each course group. UG courses such as BA and B.Sc use CUET UG scores through the BHU Central Admission Portal, while MBBS and BDS seats at IMS BHU are filled through NEET UG counselling by MCC. MBA admission is based on CAT 2025, followed by GD and PI.

Students must use the correct portal for their course. BHU does not offer direct admission or a management quota for UG, medical, MBA, or PG programmes. The UG commitment fee after allotment is INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS students, and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD students.

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

Admission Update:
  • UG (BA, B.Sc, B.Com and others): Round 1 allotment was released on August 1, 2026. The next rounds are continuing through bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
  • MBBS and BDS (IMS BHU): NEET UG result was announced 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 underway.
  • BHU is a central university, so MCC allots every MBBS and BDS seat, including institutional quota seats. BHU IMS does not come under the UP state quota.
  • BHU BALLB Hons admission is also through CUET UG. CLAT is not used, and students must apply on the BHU CAP-UG portal.
  • After accepting a UG allotment, students pay a commitment fee of INR 2,500 under General, OBC, and EWS categories, and INR 500 under SC, ST, and PwD categories.
  • GAT-B applies to M.Sc and related life sciences PG courses. CUET PG applies to most other PG courses.

Direct Admission at BHU: Banaras Hindu University fills UG, medical, MBA, and PG seats only through merit and centralised admission processes. It has no management quota.

BHU Important Dates 2026

BHU UG Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
Further Rounds (Tentative) To be announced at admission.bhu.ac.in

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

BHU MBBS and BDS Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
Round 2 and Stray Vacancy Round (Tentative) September 2026

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

BHU MBA Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
Next MBA Cycle (CAT 2026) November 2026 (Tentative)

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

BHU PG Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
BHU PG Spot Rounds Ongoing as of August 2026

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

BHU UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, BHU has 3,867 seats for 2026-27 across Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, and Veterinary streams. The seat split is Arts 1,841, Science 1,152, Commerce 609, Agriculture 205, and Veterinary 60. Admission is done through CUET UG 2026 scores on the BHU Central Admission Portal. Class 12 marks matter only if a tie has to be settled.

BHU UG Eligibility Criteria

For UG admission, students must pass Class 12 with the subjects needed for the chosen course. They must also appear in the correct CUET UG domain papers for that programme.

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

BHU prepares UG allotments only from the CUET UG 2026 normalised score. Class 12 percentage is not used for merit, except when two students have the same score. Central government reservation rules apply to all categories.

  • Students must take CUET UG papers that match the BHU course they want.
  • The commitment fee after allotment is INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS students, and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD students.
  • BHU BALLB Hons is part of the CUET UG admission process and is not based on CLAT.

Key Insight: Students aiming for BALLB Hons at BHU need CUET UG language and domain papers. CLAT does not give admission to BHU law, 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 BHU CAP-UG registration at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
  3. Enter course preferences and submit the form by July 25, 2026.
  4. View 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 counselling for 100% of these seats, including institutional quota seats, through mcc.nic.in. UP state NEET counselling does not allot BHU IMS seats.

BHU MBBS and BDS Eligibility Criteria

Students must qualify NEET UG 2026 and pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. They must also 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 or BDS. Seats are allotted through MCC counselling according to NEET UG rank and the choices filled by students.

  • Reservation follows central government rules: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, and PwBD 5% horizontal reservation.
  • All 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats come under MCC, so students must register only at mcc.nic.in.
  • Students should not use UP state NEET counselling for BHU IMS seats because those seats are not included there.

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

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 during choice filling.
  4. Lock choices by August 13, 2026 and check Round 1 allotment on August 17, 2026.
  5. Report to IMS BHU with original documents within the reporting period to confirm the seat.

BHU MBA Admission 2026

The Institute of Management Studies at BHU offers MBA and MBA (International Business). The total intake is 136 seats, made up of 118 regular seats and 18 paid seats. For the 2026-28 batch, selection uses CAT 2025 scores, followed by GD and PI in Varanasi.

BHU MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students need a recognised graduation degree to apply for MBA at BHU. The minimum required marks are 50% for General and EWS students, and 45% for SC and ST students.

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

BHU makes the final MBA merit list from four parts: CAT 2025 score 50%, academic record 20%, group discussion 15%, and personal interview 15%. GD and PI are held offline at Varanasi.

  • CAT has the largest share in the final score, with 50% weightage.
  • The 18 paid seats have higher fees, but the admission process is the same as regular seats.
  • Work experience is not compulsory, but it may be considered 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 courses. CUET PG scores are used for most PG courses through the BHU CAP-PG portal. For life sciences and selected M.Sc courses, BHU uses GAT-B scores instead.

BHU PG Eligibility Criteria

The basic requirement for PG admission is graduation in a related discipline. Each course may also have its own subject and marks conditions. Final allotment is based on CUET PG or GAT-B, depending on the programme.

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

PG allotment is made only from CUET PG or GAT-B scores, as required for the course. After the results are declared, students must register on the BHU PG portal at admission.bhu.ac.in.

How to Apply for PG at BHU?

  1. Register for CUET PG 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in, or register for GAT-B when applying for life sciences.
  2. After results, fill the BHU CAP-PG form at admission.bhu.ac.in.
  3. Add programme and department preferences and submit the application.
  4. Accept the seat allotment and complete document verification in the department.

BHU Scholarships

BHU students can apply for central government scholarships as well as university-level financial support. The main schemes are given below.

  • Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS): This is for students who score at 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 scholarship to students from different faculties who show financial need and strong academic performance.
  • National Overseas Scholarship: This scheme is for SC and ST students going for higher education. Applications are made 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. After CUET results, students must also register separately on the BHU CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.

Ques. Is CLAT accepted for BHU BALLB Hons admission?

Ans. No. BALLB Hons at BHU is filled through CUET UG, not CLAT. Students must appear for CUET UG and complete registration on the BHU CAP-UG portal. CLAT registration is not needed for BHU law admission.

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

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

Ques. How are students selected for the BHU MBA programme?

Ans. BHU MBA selection is based on CAT 2025 50%, academic record 20%, group discussion 15%, and personal interview 15%. The institute has 136 seats, including 118 regular seats and 18 paid seats. GD and PI take place offline in Varanasi. General and EWS students need at least 50% marks in graduation.

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

Ans. No. BHU is a central university and does not provide management quota seats in any programme. UG, medical, MBA, and PG admissions are done through merit-based and centralised processes.

Ques. How many UG seats are offered 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 for BHU admission?

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

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

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