Banaras Hindu University organizes an entrance exam to provide undergraduate courses and Post Graduate courses in various disciplines. The entrance exam for UG courses is BHU UET and the exam for Postgraduate courses is BHU PET. In this article, we will discuss BHU entrance exam details like Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern, etc.
BHU Important Dates 2024
| Events | Dates | |
| UET | PET | |
| Online Application Form Release Dates | February | February |
| Last date of online application form submit | March | March |
| Admit Card date Release | 4th week of April | 2nd week of May |
| BHU Date Exam | May | May |
| Result Date Declaration | 3rd week of May | Last week of May |
| Counselling date Starts | 1st week of July | 1st week of July |
BHU 2024 Application Form
You can follow these steps to fill the application form online-
- Visit the official website of BHU and click on the apply button- http://bhuonline.in/
- The application form will be opened, fill the form with accurate information and click on the Next button
- After that, you have to upload the digital photograph, signature, and other documents
- Now Click on the submit button, a new screen with all the information filled will appear, review the application and check for all the details again
- Now pay the fee online using Net banking, credit card, or debit card
- Your application is filled, take a printout of the application and payment receipt for future use
Documents required for BHU 2024 Application Form
The following are the documents that are necessary for filling the BHU application form-
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- Latest Scanned photo passport size
- 10 and 12 certificates scanned
- Graduate/ Marks Sheet
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Aadhaar card number and a scanned copy
BHU Application Fee
The application fee depends on the criteria that the candidate belongs to. The following are the fee that is associated with the respective categories-
| Category | Programmes | Application Fee |
| General / General – EWS / OBC | All courses (Except Shastri Hons.) | Rs.600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | All courses (Except Shastri Hons.) | Rs.300/- |
| General / General – EWS / OBC | Shastri (Hons) | Rs.400/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Shastri (Hons) | Rs.200/- |
| General / General – EWS / OBC | Add on Course | Rs.300/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Add on Course | Rs.150/- |
BHU Courses
The following are the list of courses in BHU which is a follow-
Undergraduate course
- B. A. (Hons.) Social Sciences
- B. A. (Hons.) Arts
- B. Sc. (Hons.) Maths Group
- B. Shastri (Hons.)
- B.Com. (Hons.)/ B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Bio Group
- LL.B. (Hons.) (Bachelor of Laws)
- BHU B. Ed. (Bachelor of Education)
- B.F.A. (Bachelor of Physical Education)
- B.P.A.
- B.P.Ed ( Bachelor of Performing Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- BHU BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law)
Post graduate course
- Aacharya in Various Stream/ M.A. in Linguistics/ M.A. in Nepali/ M.A. in Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR)/ M.A. in History of Art/ M.A. in Pali/ M.A. in Economics, History+, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology/ M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics/ M. Sc. Geology/ M. Sc. in Health Statistics/ M.A. in Mass Communication/ MBA
- M.A. in Arabic, French, German, Marathi, Persian, Russian, Chinese, Telugu
- M.Com
- M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science
- MA in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History, Archalegoy, Philosophy, Geography, Statistics, Home Science, Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Agriculture or Other AG Streams
- M.Sc. in Molecular & Human Genetics
- MCA
- M.F.A. in Painting,
- B.F.A.
- MPA
- M.Ed.
- M.P.Ed
BHU Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the BHU entrance exam 2024 are as follows-
BHU Undergraduate Courses
| Courses | Mandatory Subjects in 10+2 |
| B.A. (Hons) Arts | Any stream |
| B.A. (Hons) Social Sciences | Any Stream |
| B.A. (Hons) (Economics) | Mathematics as one subject during high school |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Maths Group | Physics, Maths plus any one of the following: Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Geography |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Biology Group | Physics, Chemistry plus any one of the following: Biology, Geology and Geography |
| Shastri (Hons) | Sanskrit |
| B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) | Hindi / Sanskrit English, Science (Physics and/or Chemistry), Biology (Zoology and/or Botany), Mathematics, Economics, History (or AIHC & Arch.), Geography, Political Science (or Civics), Home Science, Statistics, Commerce, Education and Computer Science |
| B.Ed (Special Education) | Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Science (Physics and/or Chemistry), Biology (Zoology and/or Botany), Mathematics, Economics, History (or AIHC & Arch.), Geography, Political Science (or Civics), Home Science, Statistics, Commerce, Education and Computer Science |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Ag. / B.sc (Hons) Ag. RGSC | Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| LL.B. (Hons.) (Bachelor of Laws) | Any Stream |
| B.A.LL.B. (Hons) | Any Stream |
| B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education) | Any Stream |
| B.P.A. ( Bachelor of Performing Arts) | Vocal Music (Hindustani, Dhrupad)/ Instrumental Music (Sitar/Violin/Flute/Tabla & Mridangam)/ Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam) |
| B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) | Any Stream |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Retail & Logistics Management | Any Stream |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Hospitality & Tourism Management | Any Stream |
| Bachelor of Vocation (Fashion Designing & Event Management) | Any Stream |
| Bachelor of Vocation (Modern Office Management) | Any Stream |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Food Processing & Management | Any Stream |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Lab. Technology | Any Stream |
Post Graduate Courses
| Courses | Graduation Degree |
| Aacharya in Various Stream/ M.A. in Linguistics/ M.A. in Nepali/ M.A. in Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR)/ M.A. in History of Art/ M.A. in Pali/ M.A. in Economics, History+, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology/ M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics/ M. Sc. Geology/ M. Sc. in Health Statistics/ M.A. in Mass Communication/ MBA | 50% Marks in any discipline |
| M.A. in Arabic, French, German, Marathi, Persian, Russian, Chinese, Telugu | 50% Marks with PG Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Related Subject |
| M.Com | 50% Marks with Commerce |
| M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science | 50% Marks one of the Subject in Graduation Level |
| MA in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History, Archalegoy, Philosophy, Geography, Statistics, Home Science, Mathematics | 50% Marks one of the Subject in B.A. Level |
| M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Agriculture or Other AG Streams | 50% Marks one of the Subjects in Graduation Level |
| M.Sc. in Molecular & Human Genetics | 50% Marks or MBBS / B.Pharma |
| . MCA | 50% Marks with Mathematics Subject in Intermediate Level |
| M.F.A. in Painting, Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile Design | Passed B.F.A. in the subject concerned (10+2+4 pattern or 10+5 pattern) with 50% Marks |
| MPA in Musicology | Gradation in Related Stream with 50% Marks |
| M.Ed. 2 Years | Graduate Degree with B.Ed 50% Marks |
| M.Ed. Special 1 Years | Graduate Degree with B.Ed Special 50% Marks |
| M.P.Ed. | B.PEd Degree with 50% Marks |
BHU Examination Pattern
BHU organizes three different courses UET, PET and RET for Undergraduate, Post Graduate and Research course respectively. The medium of the question paper would be in English & Hindi language and a total of 2 hours will be provided to complete the examination.
Undergraduate Courses
The following are the examination pattern for BHU UET-
| Courses | Time Duration | Maximum Marks | Number of Questions |
| B. A. (Hons.) Arts | 2 hours | 450 | 150 |
| B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences | 2 hours | 450 | 150 |
| Common Test for B. Com. (Hons.)/B. Com. (Hons.)-Financial Markets Management | 2 and a half hours | 450 | 150 |
| B. Sc. (Hons.): (Bio group) | 2 and a half hours | 450 | 150 |
| B. Sc. (Hons.): (Math group) | 2 and a half hours | 450 | 150 |
| Shastri (Hons.) | One and a half hours | 300 | 100 |
| Common Test for B. Sc. (Ag.)/B. Sc. (Ag.)-RGSC | 2 hours | 300 | 200 |
| LL. B. (Hons.) (06 Semesters-3 Years) | 2 hours | 450 | 150 |
| B.A. LL. B. (Hons.) (10 Semester-5 Years) | 2 hours | 450 | 150 |
| B. P. Ed. (Bachelor of of Physical Education) [04 Semester- 2 Year] | One and a half hours | 100 | 300 |
Postgraduate Courses
The following are the examination pattern for BHU PET-
| Courses | Time Duration | Maximum Marks | Number of Questions |
| M.Sc in Health Sciences | 150 | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Bioinformatics | – | 450 marks | 70 |
| M.Sc in Molecular and Human Genetics | 2 hours | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc (Maths, Statistics), M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry), M.Sc (Tech), Geophysics | 150 minutes | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Applied Microbiology | 150 minutes | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Environmental Science | 2 hours | 360 marks | 90 |
| M.Sc (M.Tech) Geology and M.Sc in Petroleum Geosciences | 2 hours | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Environment Science and Technology | 150 minutes | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Statistics and Technology | 150 minutes | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Computational Science and Application in Signal Processing | 150 minutes | 450 marks | 150 |
| M.Sc in Forensic Science | 120 minutes | 360 marks | 80 |
| M.Sc in Food Science & Technology | 120 minutes | 360 marks | 120 |
| M.Sc in Plant Biotechnology | 120 minutes | 360 marks | 120 |
| MA in Arts and Social Sciences | 2 hours | 360 marks | 120 |
| MCA | 2 hours | 360 marks | 120 |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | 120 minutes | 360 marks | 120 |
Syllabus for BHU
BHU UET
The following are the syllabus of the BHU entrance examination-
B.A. (Hons) in Arts and B.A. (Hons) in Social Sciences
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Reasoning
- Numerical Ability
- Language Comprehension
B.Com. (Hons)/B.Com. (Hons) in financial Market Management
- Accountancy
- Statement Analysis
- Financial Market Management
- Economics
- Money and Banking
- Basic Mathematics
- Computer
- Business Organization
- Business Management
- Current Economic Affairs
B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics Group
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
B.Sc (Hons) in Bio Group
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Shastri (Hons)
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
B.Sc. (Hons) Ag. / B.sc (Hons) Ag. RGSC
- Mental Ability
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Agriculture
B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) & B.Ed (Special Education)
- Teaching Aptitude
- Reasoning
- Current Education Scenario
- Science
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
LL.B. (Hons) & BA LL.B. (Hons)
- General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Legal Aptitude
- Mental Ability
B.P.Ed
- General Studies
- Aptitude
- Sports General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Physical Studies Test
BPA In Vocal Music / Sitar / Flute / Violin / Table / Indian Classical Dance / Kathak / Bharatnatyam
- Vocal Instrument ( Sitar, flute, Violin)
- Instrument (Tabla)
- Dance (Kathak and Bharatnatyam)
B.F.A
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Commercial Art
- Applied Art
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Textiles
B.Voc in Food Processing & Management / Medical Lab Technology
- General Awareness
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Basic knowledge of Human body
- Cells and Tissues
- Digestive System
- Food and its role in health
- Production of food and raw materials
- Basic Human systems
- Day to day emergency
- Common diseases
B.Voc in Retail and Logistics Management / Hospitality and Tourism
- Mental Ability
- Quantitative Aptittude
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Language
BHU PET
M.A. in Linguistic/ Nepali/ Arabic/French/German/ Marathi/Persian/Telugu/ Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR) / History of Art/ Pali/ Sanskrit
- Current Affairs
- General Knowledge
- Language Proficiency in Concerned Language
- Logical Quantitative
- Analytical Abilities and Aptitude
M.A in Economics/History/Political Science/Sociology/Psychology
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Rural Development
- Management
- Biology
- Cultural Studies
M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Geology/ Zoology/Botany/Computer Sciences/Biochemistry/Geophysics
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Geophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer
M.Sc. In Computer Science
- Basic Statistics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
M.Sc. in Biochemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
M.Sc. (Tech) in Geophysics
- Geophysics
- Mathematics
- Physics
M.Sc. In Geology
- Geology
- Question from qualifying exam
M.Sc. In Botany/ Zoology
- Biology
- Botany
- Zoology
M.Sc. In Statistics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
For Language and Linguistic Courses
- Language Proficiency
- Basic Grammar
- Standardization of the concerned language
- Technical words
- Translation
BHU Result
The Exam result will be released within a month or two after the examination is conducted. Along with the result, a cut-off will also be released which is the minimum marks required for the candidates to pass the examination for admission. You can check the BHU Result from the official website of Banaras Hindu University.
BHU Examination Center
The following are the examination center for BHU UET-
| Anadaman & Nicobar | Andhra Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Assam | Bihar | Chandigarh |
| Chattisgarh | New Delhi | Goa |
| Gujarat | Haryana | Himachal Pradesh |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jharkhand | Karnataka |
| Lashadweep Island | Madhya Pradesh | Maharashtra |
| Meghalaya | Mizoram | Nagaland |
| Odisha | Puducherry | Punjab |
| Rajasthan | Sikkim | Tamil Nadu |
| Uttarakhand | West Bengal | Tripura |
| Telanagana | – | – |
BHU Admit Card
The admit card for Banaras Hindu University 2024 is released once the exam date is closing usually, 2-3 weeks before the examination. You can download the admit card from the official website. It is important for the candidates participating in the BHU to follow the guidelines mentioned on the Admit card.
BHU cut-off
The cut-off mark is the minimum mark required for the candidates to pass the exam. The cut-off marks vary year to year and depend on multiple factors like the number of students participating, the toughness of the exam, and much more.
Banaras Hindu University Counselling
Counselling is a process where the candidates who have passed the Entrance examination finalize their admission to the course. In this event, you have to visit the venue on the notified date with the necessary documents and confirm your seat. You have to select the college that you want to choose as well. Make sure you have at least 2 Xerox copies of the documents mentioned below-
Documents Required for Counselling
The following are the document that you have to carry when visiting the counselling session-
- Class 10 /high school or its equivalent examination certificate
- Class 12 marks sheet/ grade sheet or equivalent qualifying
- 10 recent color photographs
- Migration/ transfer/ character certificate from the last attended institution
- SC/ST/OBC Category certificates (if any)
- Admission fee payment at the cash counter of the admission venue either in cash or through bank demand draft (DD) from a nationalized bank
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