Banaras Hindu University 2025-26: Admission, Fees, Courses, Facilities, Eligibility, Placements etc.

Banaras Hindu University was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with the cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. Formerly this university was known as Central Hindu University. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and Ministry of Education (MOE) and accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade.

BHU offers various UG/PG Courses including BSc, BTech, BA, MA, MSc, MTech, and PhD among others, offered in various streams such as Arts, Technology, Management, Science, etc. Admission in this university is based on merit in CUET PG, and CUET UG exams conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Throughout this article, you will get all information about Banaras Hindu University like courses offered, facilities, eligibility criteria etc.

Highlights

The table below shows the important highlights of Banaras Hindu University. Let’s have a look.

ParticularsDetails
NameBanaras Hindu University (BHU)
Former Name Central Hindu University
LocationVaranasi, UP
University TypePublic Research University
Establishment1916
Campus Size1300 acres
NIRF rankings 2024– 4 (Agriculture and Allied Sectors)
– 5 (Universities)
Number of courses350+
Student Count15,000+
Entrance ExamBHU UET, BHU PET, BHU RET, BHU BSc Nursing Exam, BHU BPT, Pre-Medical Test, CUET UG/PG
Hostel FacilitiesYes
Official websitewww.bhu.ac.in

Facilities

These are some facilities offered by Banaras Hindu University to their students who are interested in studying or are already studying at BHU.

Central FacilitiesMedical
Computer CentreClassrooms
Central LibraryLaboratories
Sports SectionResidential
Institute Management SystemHostel

UG Courses

The university offers a diverse range of Undergraduate (UG) courses across various disciplines. Here in this section, we have mentioned all the undergraduate courses of BHU, Candidates can check below.

Course NameDuration
Department of Psychology3 Years
Department of Linguistics4 Years
Agriculture Journalism3 Years
AIHC & Arch.3 Years
Arts3 Years
BA3 Years
BA Compulsory Language3 Years
BA LL.B.5 Years
BA (Hons) Arts3 Years
BA (Hons)3 Years
BAMS – First Year – Rachana Sharir1 Year
B.A/B.Sc. (Hons.)3 Years
B. Com. (Hons.)3 Years
B. Com. (Hons.) FMM3 Years
B. Pharma (Ay.)4 Years
B. Sc.3 Years
B.Sc Nursing3 Years
B. Sc. (Ag.) Hons.4 Years
B. Sc. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY2 Years
B. Sc.(Hons)3 Years
B. Tech. 4 Year
B. Voc. FPM3 Year
B.A/B.Sc3 Year
B.Com (Hons)3 Year
BDS3 Year
B.Mus (Sitar,Violin,Flute,Tabla)3 Year
B.P.A3 Year
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)5.5 years
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)2 Years
Bachelor of Textile Design4 Years
Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husband4 Years
BAMS5.5 years
Bengali Minor Elective Courses3 Year
HISTORY3 Year
History of Visual Arts & Design4 Year
LL.B. (HONOURS)3 Year
MD1 Year
One Year Bridqe Course1 Year

UG Diploma Courses

Below are the UG Diploma courses offered by Banaras Hindu University. Check the list below.

Course NameDepartmentDuration
1 Year Bridge Course in FrenchDepartment of French Studies1 Year
2 Year Diploma in FrenchDepartment of French Studies2 Year
2 yrs Part-time Diploma in TourismFaculty of Arts2 Year
ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN SPANISHDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
Bhojpuri and District StudiesDepartment of Bhojpuri Adhyayan Kendra2 Year
Bhojpuri and District Studies-Full TimeDepartment of Bhojpuri Adhyayan Kendra2 Year
Diploma Course in EnglishDepartment of English2 Year
Diploma in ChineseDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
Diploma in InstrumentalDepartment of Instrumental Music3 Year
DIPLOMA IN ITALAN LANGUAGEDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
Diploma in JapaneseDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
Diploma in PaliDepartment of Pali And Buddhist Studies2 Year
DIPLOMA IN POLISH LANGUAGEDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
DIPLOMA IN RUSSIANDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
DIPLOMA IN SPANISHDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
Diploma in Tourism ManagementDepartment of Tourism2 Year
DTMFaculty of Arts2 Year
HINDUSTANI VOCAL MUSICDepartment of Vocal Music3 Year
Jyotish and VastushastraDepartment of Jyotish2 Year
KarmkandaDepartment of Veda1 Year
KARNATAK VOCAL MUSICDepartment of Vocal Music3 Year
Apada PrabandhanDepartment of Sangyaharan1 Year
Upshami Chikitsa –Palliative CareDepartment of Sangyaharan1 Year
VEDIC MATHEMATICSVedic Vigyan Kendra1 Year
VEDIC SCIENCEVedic Vigyan Kendra1 Year
P.G. Dip. in Remote Sensing and GISDepartment of Geography1 Year
Six Months Certificate Course in C.P.R. and training of First AidDepartment of Sangyaharan
6 months
TWO YEAR U.G. DIPLOMA IN ARABIC RE-DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH(CBCS)Department of Arabic
2 Years

Post Graduate Courses

BHU offers vast range of PG Courses. Here in this section, we have mentioned all Postgraduate courses offered by Banaras Hindu University in the table below.

Course NameDuration
Acharya2 Years
Ayurveda Vachaspati 3 Years
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Biochemistry3 Years
ENTOMOLOGY1 Year
Environmental Sciences (Env. Tech.)2 Years
History of Arts2 Years
L L.M. (One Year)1 Year
LL.M.2 Years
M.A2 Years
M.D/(Ayurved)3 Years
M. Pharma (Ay.)2 Years
M. Phil. Subn Studies1 Year
M.Sc2 Years
M. Voc.2 Years
M.A2 Years
M.D/M.S(Ay.)1 Year
M.Ed.2 Years
M.F.A. in Textile Design2 Years
M.Mus (Sitar,Violin,Flute,Tabla)2 Years
M.P.A2 Years
M.Sc.(Tech.) Geophysics3 Years
M.Tech2 Years
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness) – MBA (AB)2 Years
Master of Business Administration (International Business) MBA (IB)2 Years
Master of Computer Application2 Years
Master of Computer Science2 Years
MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY3 Years
Master of Library & Information Science2 Years
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)2 Years
Master of Tourism & Travel Management (MTTM)2 Years
Masters in Conflict Management & Development2 Years
MFA – Master of Fine Arts2 Years
MPMIR2 Years
P.G.Diploma in Sangyaharan2 Years
PGDHS1 Year
PGDJMC1 Year

PG Diploma Courses

Below are the PG Diploma Courses offered by BHU. Check the list of courses below.

Course NameDepartmentDuration
Agni Karma & Jalauka VacharanDepartment of Shalya Tantra2 Year
CHROMOSOMAL & MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS (PGDCMD)Centre for Genetic Disorders
1 Year
Dental HygienistFaculty of Dental Sciences2 Year
Dental MechanicFaculty of Dental Sciences2 Year
Gender & Women’s StudiesCentre for Women’s Studies and Development1 Year
Japanese StudiesCentre for the Study of Nepal1 Year
Kshar KarmaDepartment of Shalya Tantra2 Year
Maternal Health Care(PGDMHC)Department of Prasuti Tantra2 Year
Neonatal & Child CareDepartment of Kaumarbhritya & Bal Roga2 Year
Agnikarma JalaukacharanDepartment of Shalya Tantra2 Year
Vikiran Evam ChhayaDepartment of Shalya Tantra2 Year
Diploma in TeluguDepartment of Telugu2 Year
DIPLOMA IN RUSSIANDepartment of Foreign Languages2 Year
Diploma in SpectroscopyDepartment of Physics1 Year
PGDCSDepartment of Journalism & Mass Communication1 Year
Diploma in Medical Laboratory TechnologyDepartment of Pathology2 Year
DIPLOMA IN ARABIC RE-DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH(CBCS)Department of Arabic
2 Year
Vikiran & ChhayaDepartment of Shalya Tantra2 Year

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission into the university’s undergraduate programs candidates need to meet eligibility criteria set by the BHU University. We have listed the eligibility criteria in the table below.

CoursesEligibility
B.APassed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
B.ComPassed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with Commerce/ Economics/ Maths/ Computer/ Sc./Finance/Financial Markets Management/Vocational courses (related to Commerce) as one of the subjects securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
B.ScPassed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate In the subjects Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Geography.
B.EdCandidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor‟s Degree and/or in the Master‟s Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/ Humanities/Commerce, Bachelor‟s degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal
Husbandry
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H., if he/she has passed Higher Secondary (10+2) in Science from a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
LL.BB.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com./ Shastri (at least 10+2+3 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years.
B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education)Bachelor‟s Degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the Inter-College/Inter-Zonal/District/School competition in Sports and games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India or (b) Bachelor Degree in Physical Education with 45% marks.
B.P.A. ( Bachelor of Performing Arts)(a) Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination OR a Graduate/ Postgraduate Degree and (b) Vocal Music (Hindustani, Dhrupad)/Instrumental Music (Sitar/Violin/Flute/Tabla & Mridangam)/Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam) as one of the subjects in any of the courses OR Passed 3-Year Diploma in Vocal Music (Hindustani, Dhrupad)/ Instrumental Music (Sitar/Violin/Flute/Tabla & Mridangam) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam).
B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
Bachelor of Vocation ProgrammeA candidate shall be eligible for admission to B.Voc. (Retail Management & Logistics Management), if he/she has passed 10+2 or equivalent, in any stream securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.

PG Course Eligibility Criteria

We have listed the eligibility criteria for postgraduate courses in the table below.

CoursesEligibility
FACULTY OF SANSKRIT VIDYA DHARMA VIJNANAShastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
M.AB.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
M.ComB.Com (Hons.)/ B.Com./B.Com.(Hons.)-FMM under (10+2+3) Pattern Securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.Com. level.
M.ScB.Com (Hons.)/ B.Com./B.Com.(Hons.)-FMM under (10+2+3) Pattern Securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.Com. level.
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Dairy Technology10+2+4 years undergraduate degree is essential OR Candidates with B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. OR B.Tech (Dairy Technology) OR B.Sc./B.Sc.Ag.(Dairy Technology)/Dairying/Dairy Science OR B.Sc (Food Technology/Food Science)/B.Tech (Food Technology), OR B.Sc/B.Tech. (Specialization in Post-Harvest Engineering/Technology)
M.F.A. in Painting, Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile DesignPassed B.F.A. in the subject concerned (10+2+4 pattern or 10+5 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
MPA in Vocal Music (Hindustani, Dhrupad)/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute & Tabla)B.Mus./BPA in Vocal Music with 50% marks OR B.A. (Hons.), B.A. under 10+2+3 pattern in the concerning subject applying with g a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical, Music must be the Hons. The Subject at B.A.(Hons.)/a subject studied in all three parts at the graduate level.
MPA in Dance: Kathak/Bharat NatyamB.Mus./BPA in Dance in Indian Classical Dance (Kathak/Bharat Natyam) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical.
M.Ed. (Master of Education)Candidates seeking admission to the M.Ed. programme should have obtained at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in any of the following programmes: (i) B.Ed. (ii) B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., (iii) B.EI.Ed. (iv) D.EI.Ed. with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree (with 50% marks in each) or any equivalent grade.
M.AGraduate Degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduate level.
M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education)Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) with 50% marks in the aggregate. OR Four years Bachelor of Physical Education (Professional) Degree securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
LL.M. (Master of Laws)3-Year LL.B. after Graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or five years LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern recognised by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in LL. B. Degree.
MCA (Master of Computer Applications)Bachelor‟s Degree under 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate, (including all subjects studied at Bachelor’s level.
MBABachelor‟s Degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Fee Structure

This section will provide detailed information about Banaras Hindu University Fee Structure for the courses offered by the university. Candidates can check the exact fee structure details for Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral course fees.

UG Fees

CoursesFee Per Year
B.P.Ed3,420/-
B.Com3,420/-
B.F.A3,420/-
B.MuS.3,420/-
B.A (All Subjects)3,420/-
B.Sc. (Hons)4,400/-
B.Sc (Agriculture)4,070/-
L.L.B3,850/-
L.L.M4,870/-
B.Ed.5,670/-
Shastri4,940/-
Acharya5,590/-
BAMS/BNYS25,020/-
BDS25,020/-
B.Pharma25,020/-
B.Sc. Nursing5,970/-

PG Fee Structure

CourseFee Per Year
M.A4,620/-
M.A. (Arts) & Social Sciences4,120/-
M.F.A4,620/-
M.Com4,620/-
M.Sc. (Geophysics)6,720/-
M.Sc. Health Statistics20,300/-
M.Sc (Agriculture)6,720/-
M.SC6,720/-
M.C.A23,920/-
MBBS25,020/-
M.Mus4,160/-
M. P. Ed.4,600/-
M. Lib.5,320/-
M.Ed6,550/-
M.B.A45,760/-
MD/MS/MDAY/MSAY/MDS/DM/MCH/M.Pharma Ay. /PDCC.42,320/-

Placement Statistics

Check out the average salary and Highest Package different companies offer to Banrash Hindu University Students.

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)
Highest packageINR 23.5 LPA
Average packageINR 11.1 LPA
Offers made181
Total recruiters65+
Total Students165
Top recruitersCognizant, Genpact, Adani Wilmar, Tata, Mahindra

Contact Details

Banrash Hindu University
Address: 
Ajagara, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005

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