Banaras Hindu University organizes Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) exam to provide Postgraduate courses in various disciplines. To get admission into the university associated with the BHU, the candidates must pass an entrance test. BHU also organizes the BHU UET entrance examination for candidates seeking admission for graduate courses. In this article, we will discuss BHU PET entrance exam details like Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern, etc.
BHU PET Important Dates
Events | Exam Date (Tentative) |
Online Application Form Available | 2nd week of February |
Final date to submit the Application form | Last week of March |
Admit Card | 1st week of May |
BHU PET 2024 Exam Date | 12th to 30st May |
Result | 1st week of june |
Counselling process | 2nd to 3rd week on June |
BHU PET 2024 Application Form
You can follow these steps to fill the application form online-
- Visit the official website of BHU PET 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 PET 2024 Application Form
The following are the documents that are necessary for filling the BHU PET application form-
- Latest Scanned photo passport size
- 10 and 12 certificates scanned
- Graduate Degree/ Marks Sheet
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Aadhaar card number and a scanned copy
BHU PET 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 | Application Fee |
General | Rs.500/- |
OBC | Rs.200/- |
SC | Rs.250/- |
ST | Rs.100/- |
BHU PET Courses
The following are the list of courses in BHU PET which is a follow-
- M.Sc in Health Sciences
- M.Sc in Bioinformatics
- M.Sc in Molecular and Human Genetics
- M.Sc (Maths, Statistics), M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry), M.Sc (Tech), Geophysics
- M.Sc in Applied Microbiology
- M.Sc in Environmental Science
- M.Sc (M.Tech) Geology and M.Sc in Petroleum Geosciences
- M.Sc in Statistics and Technology
- M.Sc in Computational Science and Application in Signal Processing
- M.Sc in Forensic Science
- M.Sc in Food Science & Technology
- M.Sc in Plant Biotechnology
- MA in Arts and Social Sciences
- MCA
BHU PET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the BHU PET entrance exam 2024 are as follows-
- Candidate must be a citizen of India
- Candidates who have completed or appearing in final year graduation or equivalent examination with Minimum marks of 50% and 45% in case of OBC category and exempted for SC /ST Category
- There is no age criteria for admission into BHU for Postgraduate courses
BHU PET Examination Pattern
The following are the examination pattern for BHU PET-
Courses | Time Duration | Maximum Marks | Number of Questions | |
M.Sc in Health Sciences | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Bioinformatics | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Molecular and Human Genetics | 2 hours | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc (Maths, Statistics), M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry), M.Sc (Tech), Geophysics | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Applied Microbiology | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Environmental Science | 2 hours | 360 | 100 | |
M.Sc (M.Tech) Geology and M.Sc in Petroleum Geosciences | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Statistics and Technology | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Computational Science and Application in Signal Processing | 150 minutes | 450 | 150 | |
M.Sc in Forensic Science | 120 minutes | 360 | 300 | |
M.Sc in Food Science & Technology | 120 minutes | 360 | 120 | |
M.Sc in Plant Biotechnology | 120 minutes | 360 | 120 | |
MA in Arts and Social Sciences | 2 hours | 360 | 120 | |
MCA | 2 hours | 360 | 120 | |
M.Lib.I.Sc | 120 minutes | 360 | 120 | |
Syllabus for BHU PET
The following are the syllabus of the BHU PET entrance examination-
Course/Specialization | Syllabus |
For M.A. in Linguistic/ Nepali/ Arabic/French/German/ Marathi/Persian/Telugu/ Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR) / History of Art/ Pali/ Sanskrit | Current Affairs and General Knowledge; Language Proficiency in Concerned Language; Logical Quantitative and Analytical Abilities and Aptitude (inferences from percentages, tables, graphs, etc.) |
For M.A in Economics/History/Political Science/Sociology/Psychology | Multiple-choice questions will be based on Social Sciences such as Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Rural Development, Management, Biology and Cultural Studies. |
For M. Com | Questions based on the Qualifying Examination. |
For M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Geology/ Zoology/Botany/Computer Sciences/Biochemistry/Geophysics | Multiple-choice questions on Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Biology, Chemistry and based on the concerned subject. |
M.Sc. In Computer Science | Questions on Basic Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science. |
M.Sc. in Biochemistry | Questions based on Biochemistry and Chemistry |
M.Sc. (Tech) in Geophysics | Questions on Geophysics, Mathematics and Physics |
M.Sc. In Geology | Multiple choice questions on Geology of the qualifying exam. |
M.Sc. In Botany/ Zoology | Multiple choice questions on Biology, Botany and Zoology |
M.Sc. In Statistics | Multiple-choice questions on Mathematics and Statistics |
For Language and Linguistic Courses | Multiple choice questions on Language Proficiency, Basic Grammar, Standardization of the concerned language, Technical words, Translation, etc. |
BHU PET 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 PET Result from the official website of Banaras Hindu University.
BHU PET Examination Center
The following are the examination center for BHU PET-
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 PET Admit Card
The admit card for Banaras Hindu University PET 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 PET to follow the guidelines mentioned on the Admit card.
BHU PET 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 PET Counselling
Counselling is a process where the candidates who have passed the Entrance examination finalize their admission to the PET 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
- Graduate Degree/ Marks Sheet
- Migration/ transfer/ character certificate from the last attended institution
- SC/ST/OBC Category certificates (if any)
FAQ’s
The BHU exam is typically conducted between April and June each year dates can vary so always check the website.
Yes, But BHU has some age limit criteria for UG and PG courses Like above 22 years old candidate are not eligible to apply.
Candidate must not carry digital devices like mobile phones, calculators, pagers, and digital watches.
Yes, BHU entrance exam has negative marking.

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