Last Updated: April 2026
Banaras Hindu University admitted 11,540 undergraduate students in its 2025-26 cycle through CUET, with cut-off percentiles ranging from the 99.0+ band for B.Tech IIT-BHU programmes to the 80-85 band for niche language and Vedic studies courses. For CUET 2027 aspirants targeting BHU, the institution has confirmed continued reliance on CUET-UG, CUET-PG, and IIT-JEE Advanced for the IIT-BHU integrated tracks. This guide is a complete bhu cuet admission 2027 playbook covering eligibility, top courses, expected cut-offs, application timeline, hostel details, and admission process.
About BHU
Banaras Hindu University, founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is one of Asia’s largest residential universities, spread across 1,300 acres in Varanasi with the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha (Mirzapur). It hosts 14 faculties, 3 institutes (IIT-BHU, IMS-BHU, IAS-BHU), 6 inter-disciplinary centres, and over 30,000 students.
BHU Admission via CUET — Snapshot
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| UG Total UG seats (across faculties) | ~10,000+ |
| UG Selection | CUET-UG score (single window) |
| PG Selection | CUET-PG score |
| IIT-BHU Selection | JEE Advanced + JoSAA |
| IMS-BHU MBBS | NEET-UG + AIQ counselling |
| Application Window 2027 (expected) | March-April 2027 |
| CUET-UG 2027 (expected) | May 2027 |
| BHU Counselling | July-August 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online via NTA + BHU Samarth portal |
| Application Fee (UG) | ~₹800 (Gen) / ₹400 (SC/ST/PwD) |
Eligibility Criteria
For UG Programmes (via CUET-UG)
- Class XII pass with minimum 50% (45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board
- Subject-specific eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons) Maths needs Maths in Class XII; BA(H) Sanskrit needs Sanskrit at Class XII or 10+2 equivalent (some courses relax this)
- Age: typically no upper age limit for UG (verify in 2027 prospectus)
- Valid CUET-UG 2027 score
For Shastri (4-year UG honors in Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnana Sankaya)
- Class XII (or Madhyama / Uttar Madhyama from a Sanskrit Board) with Sanskrit as main subject
- CUET-UG (Sanskrit / KTPI / domain subject) — refer 2027 prospectus
IIT-BHU UG (B.Tech / IDD)
- JEE (Advanced) qualified rank within JoSAA cut-off; CUET not required
IMS-BHU MBBS
- NEET-UG qualified; not via CUET
Top BHU Courses — Cut-offs, Seats, Fees, Duration
| Course | Faculty | Seats | 2026 Cut-off (Gen, est.) | Fees (per year, est.) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Economics | Social Sciences | 78 | 96.5+ percentile | ₹6,500 | 4 years (NEP) |
| BA (Hons) English | Arts | 96 | 94.0+ | ₹6,500 | 4 years |
| BA (Hons) Political Science | Social Sciences | 110 | 92.5+ | ₹6,500 | 4 years |
| BA (Hons) Sociology | Social Sciences | 96 | 89.0+ | ₹6,500 | 4 years |
| BA (Hons) History | Social Sciences | 110 | 91.0+ | ₹6,500 | 4 years |
| B.Com (Hons) | Commerce | 320 | 94.0+ | ₹7,500 | 4 years |
| BBA (FIA / IB) | Mgmt Studies | ~45 each | 97.0+ | ₹40,000 | 3 years |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Maths Group | Science | 225 | 94.5+ | ₹7,500 | 4 years |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Bio Group | Science | 225 | 92.0+ | ₹7,500 | 4 years |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science | Science | ~50 | 97.5+ | ₹15,000 | 4 years |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture | Agriculture | 120 | 89.0+ | ₹15,000 | 4 years |
| BFA | Visual Arts | 100+ | Practical + CUET 80+ | ₹8,000 | 4 years |
| BPA (Performing Arts) | Performing Arts | ~60 | Practical + CUET 80+ | ₹8,000 | 4 years |
| Shastri (Hons) Sanskrit | SVDV | ~250 | 85+ (Sanskrit) | Free | 4 years |
| LLB (3-yr) | Law | 278 | 92+ (CUET-PG eq. for grad-LLB) | ₹8,000 | 3 years |
| B.Pharm | IIT-BHU | 50 | JEE Adv ~7000-9000 rank | ₹2.5L | 4 years |
| B.Tech / IDD (IIT-BHU, all branches) | IIT-BHU | ~1300 | JEE Adv 100-7500 (branch-wise) | ₹2.5L | 4-5 years |
| MBBS | IMS-BHU | 100 | NEET 99.99+ percentile | ₹19,500/yr | 5.5 years |
| BDS | IMS-BHU | 50 | NEET 99.6+ percentile | ₹19,500/yr | 5 years |
| BAMS (Ayurveda) | Faculty of Ayurveda | 50 | NEET 95+ | ₹15,000/yr | 5.5 years |
Cut-offs shown are 2026 indicative bands; 2027 cut-offs may shift. Fees are approximate; verify with official BHU prospectus.
Application Process — Step by Step
- Register on NTA-CUET portal (typically Feb-March 2027) — fill personal, academic, choose 6 domain subjects + 1 General Test + 1-3 languages.
- Pay CUET-UG fee (₹800-1,000 Gen; concessions for SC/ST/PwD).
- Appear in CUET-UG (May 2027 expected).
- Result declaration (June 2027 expected).
- BHU Samarth registration opens (June-July 2027); upload CUET score, fill course preferences.
- Merit list released; document verification at BHU campus or designated centre.
- Counselling rounds (typically 3 rounds + spot round).
- Pay admission fee and report to allotted faculty for hostel registration.
Hostel Details — On-Campus Living
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys’ hostels | Approximately 67 hostels including Birla, Brahmacharya Ashram, CV Raman, Dhanrajgiri, Madhav, Trivani, Vivekananda |
| Girls’ hostels | Approximately 18 hostels including Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Triveni, Geetanjali, Bhagini Nivedita |
| Capacity | ~10,000+ residents |
| Type | Single, double, triple rooms; AC and non-AC blocks |
| Annual Rent | ₹6,000-15,000 (course/block dependent) |
| Mess | Veg / non-veg / regional options; ~₹3,500-5,000/month |
| Facilities | Wi-Fi, library, gym, common rooms, 24×7 medical |
| Allotment | Merit + first-year preference + warden discretion |
| International Hostel | For foreign students (separate quota) |
Reservation Policy
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%
- EWS: 10%
- PwBD: 5% (horizontal)
- Foreign students: separate quota up to 15% in select courses
Important Programmes Unique to BHU
- Shastri (4-year UG) in Veda, Vyakarana, Sahitya, Jyotisha, Dharmashastra, Sankhya-Yoga, Mimamsa-Vedanta — at SVDV faculty, no tuition fee, hostel subsidised.
- BA (Hons) Yogic Science at SVDV.
- BBA in Financial Markets / International Business at FMS-BHU.
- B.Sc. (Hons) Statistical Computing — niche programme.
- BFA / BPA (Music & Dance) — practical-driven.
- BAMS, BUMS at faculties of Ayurveda and Unani.
Internal Resources
Browse CUET 2027 courses, the CUET 2027 hub, and free study material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the CUET cut-off for BHU UG courses 2027?
A: Course-dependent. Top courses (BA Eco, B.Com Hons, BBA-FIA, B.Sc. CS) cross 96-97 percentile. Mid-tier courses fall in the 89-94 band. Niche courses (some languages, Vedic) may go as low as 80.
Q2: Is there a separate BHU entrance exam (BHU-UET)?
A: No. BHU-UET was discontinued from 2022. Admission is exclusively through CUET-UG (and CUET-PG for masters).
Q3: Are hostels guaranteed for first-year students?
A: Generally yes for outstation students based on merit + distance, but not guaranteed for all. Female students get higher priority due to safety norms. Apply on the BHU hostel portal as soon as admission is confirmed.
Q4: Does BHU accept JEE Mains?
A: BHU faculty B.Sc. uses CUET. IIT-BHU B.Tech uses JEE Advanced (via JoSAA). JEE Mains alone does not give direct BHU admission.
Q5: What is the fee for IIT-BHU B.Tech?
A: Approximately ₹2.5 lakh per year tuition (subject to revision). Hostel + mess add ~₹50,000-70,000/year.
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