Central University

BHU (Banaras Hindu University): Courses, Admission 2026, Placements & Scholarships

BHU · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

NIRF Rank #5 in Universities in India (2025)
Established
1916
Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

About BHU

BHU at a glance

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is an internationally reputed central university located in the holy city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 1916 by the visionary nationalist leader Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, alongside eminent personalities like Dr. Annie Besant, BHU was established under the Parliamentary legislation BHU Act 1915. It stands as one of the largest residential universities in Asia, housing over 30,000 students from across the globe.

The main campus spans over 1,300 acres with well-planned avenues, grand heritage buildings, advanced research laboratories, and extensive green cover. BHU comprises 6 institutes, 16 faculties, 140+ academic departments, and multi-disciplinary centers offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Medicine, Agriculture, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. Admissions across undergraduate and postgraduate streams are conducted through CUET (UG) and CUET (PG) exams administered by the NTA.

Vision

  • To foster a world-class center of learning and research that combines modern scientific and technological education with India’s rich cultural heritage and human values, empowering students to serve society and humanity globally.

Mission

  • To generate new knowledge through cutting-edge research across diverse disciplines including arts, humanities, science, technology, agriculture, and medical sciences.
  • To promote inclusive higher education and build intellectually competent, ethically sound, and socially responsible global leaders.
  • To cultivate interdisciplinary research collaborations, community engagement, and innovative solutions tailored to national and global needs.

Rankings

Where this institute places in the ranking lists we track.

Rank List Year Score
#4 NIRF Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Agriculture & Allied Sciences
2025 68.95
#5 Top 51 Vocational Studies Colleges
Vocational & Skill Careers
2025 —
#6 Top 91 Commerce Colleges
Commerce, Finance & Economics
2025 —
#6 NIRF Medical
Medical, Dental & AYUSH
2025 70.05
#6 NIRF Universities 2025 67.28
#6 NIRF Medical 2025 (offers nursing programmes)
Nursing & Midwifery
2025 70.05
#9 Top 50 Design & Fine Arts Colleges
Design & Fine Arts
2025 —
#10 NIRF Overall 2025 68.71
#10 NIRF Sustainable Development Goals 2025 —
#15 NIRF Dental
Medical, Dental & AYUSH
2025 60.14
#16 Top 50 Law Colleges (Non-NLU)
Law & Legal Studies
2025 —
#16 Top 50 Economics Colleges
Commerce, Finance & Economics
2025 —
#16 NIRF Research Institutions 2025 58.28
#20 Top 90 Computer Applications Colleges
Computer Science & IT
2025 —
#60 NIRF Management
Business Management
2025 52.14

Rankings and institute details are compiled from publicly available sources and official publications, and we make every effort to keep them accurate and current. Figures can change or be revised after publication, so please confirm anything you rely on with the institute's official website or the ranking body before making a decision.

Courses & fees

What this institute offers, and what each qualification costs.

95 qualifications

MCom

Master Degree
Fee not published

MBA

Master Degree
Fee not published

M.P.Ed

Master Degree
Fee not published
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M.Ed.

Master Degree
Fee not published

MA

Master Degree
Fee not published

MDS

Master Degree
Fee not published

M.Pharm

Master Degree
Fee not published

MCA

Master Degree
Fee not published

M.Sc

Master Degree
Fee not published

BCom

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

B.L. Law

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

LL.B. Law

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

B.P.Ed

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

BA

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

BPA

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

B.Ed.

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

BSc (PCM)

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

MBBS

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

BDS

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

B.Pharm

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

BAMS

Bachelor Degree
Fee not published

Course lists and fees are compiled from the institute's own published material and are indicative only. Fees change between admission phases and often exclude hostel, examination and other charges, and scholarships can change what you actually pay. Confirm the current figure and the eligibility for any programme with the institute's official website before applying.

Placements

As reported by the institute, most recent year first.

2026

Students placed
1,250
Top recruiters Google Amazon Microsoft Deloitte Ernst & Young (EY) PwC KPMG Infosys Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Wipro Reliance Industries ICICI Bank Axis Bank HDFC Bank State Bank of India (SBI) Vedantu Federal Bank ITC Limited Nestlé India Amul

Placement season 2025-26 as reported by the Training and Placement Cell (TPC), BHU: Over 1,250 students secured placements across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Agriculture, and Law with participations from over 200 premier corporate and public sector organizations.

Placement figures are as published by the institute and are not independently verified by us. Please confirm current figures with the institute.

Scholarships & financial aid

6 schemes published by this institute. Most are applied for with the admission form.

Student Welfare Fund (Financial Assistance)

Need-based
₹5,000max benefit

Financial assistance up to Rs 5,000 per annum for needy students

Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Who is eligible

Awarded to economically disadvantaged students whose annual family income is below the prescribed limit. Applications are verified by the Dean of Students Welfare (DSW).

Full scheme on the institute's site

Pyare Lal Radharani Scholarship

Merit-cum-Means
₹2,400max benefit

Monthly stipend of Rs 200 per month for selected meritorious students

Postgraduate and professional course students
Who is eligible

Awarded to meritorious and financially needy students enrolled in professional and postgraduate courses based on academic performance.

Full scheme on the institute's site

Blind Students Welfare & Free Messing Scheme

Special Assistance

Free messing facility plus annual financial allowance

Visually impaired students
Who is eligible

Provided to visually impaired and blind students registered at BHU, providing 100% free boarding/messing charges along with annual financial aid.

Full scheme on the institute's site

SC/ST and PwD Fee Concessions

Category-based
100% fee waiver

100% tuition fee exemption and hostel concessions

SC, ST, and PwD students
Who is eligible

Admissible to all registered SC, ST, and PwD category students upon production of valid category and income certificates as per government regulations.

Full scheme on the institute's site

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes

Government

Central and state government post-matric and merit scholarships

All eligible UG, PG and Research students
Who is eligible

Students apply online via scholarships.gov.in. Applications are processed and verified by BHU Scholarship Cell for onward Ministry approval.

Full scheme on the institute's site

BHU Research Fellowship & UGC-NET JRF

Fellowship
₹37,000max benefit

Monthly stipend ranging from Rs 8,000 (Non-NET) up to Rs 37,000 (JRF) plus HRA

Full-time Ph.D. research scholars
Who is eligible

Full-time Ph.D. research scholars receive monthly stipends under UGC/CSIR-NET JRF or BHU Non-NET institutional fellowship scheme subject to satisfactory progress.

Full scheme on the institute's site

Scholarship schemes, slabs and seat counts are as published by the institute and change from one admission cycle to the next. Awards are usually conditional and several cannot be combined. Confirm what you qualify for with the institute's official website before you rely on it.

Frequently asked questions

Admission to BHU undergraduate programmes (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, B.A. LL.B.) is based on scores obtained in CUET (UG) conducted by NTA followed by BHU seat allocation counselling.

Postgraduate admissions (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., LL.M., M.Tech) are conducted through CUET (PG) examination conducted by NTA followed by central counselling.

Yes, BHU offers B.Tech in Food Technology and Dairy Technology under the Institute of Agricultural Sciences. (Note: IIT BHU is an independent institute located on the same campus).

Admission to MBBS and BDS at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU) is done through NEET (UG) scores and MCC central counselling.

Admission to MBA and MBA (Agribusiness) at the Institute of Management Studies (FMS BHU) is based on CAT scores followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

BHU provides financial assistance from the Student Welfare Fund, Pyare Lal Radharani Scholarship, Blind Students Welfare scheme, and SC/ST fee concessions.

Yes, SC, ST, and PwD students receive a 100% tuition fee exemption upon submitting valid category and income certificates.

Yes, BHU is a premier residential university with over 70 hostels for male and female students across different faculties. Allotment is merit-based.

RET stands for Research Entrance Test, conducted by BHU for admission to Ph.D. programmes for candidates who do not hold NET JRF or equivalent fellowships.

Yes, Banaras Hindu University is a premier Central University established in 1916 by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya under the BHU Act 1915.

Banaras Hindu University is consistently ranked among the top universities in India, holding NIRF Rank #5 in the University category in 2025.

BHU is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - 221005, India. The main campus spreads across 1,300 acres near the banks of the Ganges.

Contact & Location

Banaras Hindu University, Ajagara, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Urban
www.bhu.ac.in
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