BHU BA LLB: Admission 2026, Fees, CUET Cutoff, Eligibility, Syllabus & Placements

BHU BA LLB (Hons) is a 5-year integrated UG law programme offered by the Department of Law (Faculty of Law), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). In NIRF 2025, BHU is ranked 6th in the University category and 10th Overall.

BHU BA LLB admission happens through CUET UG scores via BHU's own CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. Eligibility requires Class 12 with any stream and 50% aggregate, plus a valid CUET UG score. The total 5-year fee for BHU BA LLB is INR 3,61,500. In 2025, the BHU BA LLB (Hons.) CUET UG cutoff was closed at 66 out of 800 scores for the General category.

BHU BA LLB Highlights 2026

The table below covers all key facts about the BHU BA LLB 2026 programme type, duration, fees, BCI approval, entrance exam, and portals.

Source: BHU Official Website (bhu.ac.in); NIRF 2025
 

BHU BA LLB admission 2026-27 is based on CUET UG 2026 scores, followed by BHU CAP-UG counselling at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. CUET UG 2026 registration closed on 26 February 2026; the exam runs from 11–31 May 2026.

Source: NTA CUET UG 2026 schedule (exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG); BHU CAP-UG 2025 pattern (bhucuet.samarth.edu.in). 2026 dates are tentative — verify on bhu.ac.in.

BHU BA LLB fee is INR 36,150 per semester for the 5-year integrated programme. The total course fee over 5 years is INR 3,61,500. Below is the complete BHU fees structure 2026:

Fee Concession: SC/ST students with family income below INR 1 Lakh/year are eligible for 100% tuition fee waiver under GoI rules. OBC/General students with an income between INR 1–5 Lakh/year are eligible for a 1/3rd fee reduction. Apply through BHU's Students Welfare Section after admission.

BHU BA LLB eligibility requires passing Class 12 from any stream with 50% aggregate and English as a compulsory subject, plus a valid CUET UG score. Students from Arts, Commerce, or Science all qualify.

• Qualifying Examination: Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) from a Board recognised by BHU, with English as a compulsory subject. Candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply provisionally.
• Minimum Marks: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require a minimum of 45% as per BHU norms (verify exact threshold in the BHU UG Admission Bulletin 2026 on bhu.ac.in).
• CUET UG: A valid CUET UG 2026 score is mandatory. For BHU BA LLB (Hons.), candidates must select the relevant CUET domain subject(s) as required by BHU.
• Age: No upper age limit under CUET UG norms for BHU BA LLB. Minimum age is 20 years as on 1 July of the admission year.
• No Prior Law Study Required: Applicants need not have studied Law in Class 12. Any stream is acceptable.

Source: BHU UG Admission Bulletin 2025 (bhu.ac.in); Bar Council of India norms.

BHU BA LLB admission is based entirely on CUET UG scores through BHU's own CAP-UG counselling portal. There is no group discussion, personal interview, or writing test for the BA LLB at BHU. BHU BA LLB admission is purely merit-based on CUET score and category.

• Appear for CUET UG 2026: Register on exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG and select the domain subject relevant for BHU BA LLB — typically Legal Studies (409) or as per BHU's official CUET subject requirement list.
• Download CUET UG Result: After NTA declares results, download your CUET scorecard.
• Register on BHU CAP-UG Portal: Visit bhucuet.samarth.edu.in when BHU opens registration. Register using your NTA Application Number.
• Pay BHU CAP Registration Fee: Pay INR 500 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) or INR 250 (SC/ST/PwBD) online.
• Fill and Lock Preferences: Select B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at BHU Varanasi. Lock preferences before the deadline.
• Check Seat Allotment: BHU releases allotment results across multiple rounds. Log in to check your allotment.
• Accept Seat and Pay Fees: Accept the allotted seat and pay the first-year fee within 2–3 days.
• Document Verification and Reporting: Report to the Faculty of Law, BHU, with original documents for verification and enrolment.

BHU BA LLB application requires qualifying CUET UG 2026 (exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG) and then applying on BHU CAP-UG at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in after results. Below is the BHU BA LLB application process:

• Visit the official BHU website (bhu.ac.in) and click on "Apply Online" — this redirects to bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
• Complete the registration process by entering your NTA CUET Application Number, email ID, and mobile number. Create a secure password.
• Log in and fill in all personal, academic, and category details in the BHU BA LLB application form.
• Upload all required documents: Class 12 marksheet, CUET UG scorecard, category certificate, photograph, and signature in the specified format (JPEG/PDF, as per portal specifications).
• Pay the BHU application/registration fee of INR 500 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) or INR 250 (SC/ST/PwBD) online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Select B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) as your course preference. List all available options (regular seat, paid seat if available) in order of preference.
• Click "Lock & Submit" after reviewing all entries. Preferences cannot be changed after locking.
• Keep a hard copy/PDF printout of the completed BHU BA LLB application form for future reference.
• Check allotment results post the counselling date. Accept the allotted seat and pay the annual fee to confirm admission.

The following documents are required for the BHU BA LLB document verification process.

• Class 10 (High School) mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 (Intermediate) mark sheet and passing certificate — must show a minimum 50% aggregate with English
• CUET UG 2026 scorecard (download from exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG)
• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last institution attended
• Character Certificate from the last institution attended
• Passport-size photographs — minimum 6 copies
• Category certificate: OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS certificate (from the competent State Government authority)
• PwBD certificate from a notified Medical Authority (if applicable)
• Income certificate (for fee waiver or scholarship claims)
• Aadhaar card or government-issued photo ID
• Anti-ragging affidavit (submitted at physical reporting)

BHU BA LLB admission is based on CUET UG 2026, conducted by NTA. The earlier BHU-UET (University Entrance Test) for law has been replaced by CUET from 2022. There is no CLAT or AILET requirement for BHU BA LLB — those are for NLUs and NLU Delhi, respectively. BHU BA LLB uses CUET UG scores only.

Source: NTA CUET UG 2026 Bulletin (exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG); BHU UG CUET Eligibility PDF 2025 (bhu.ac.in). Verify exact domain subject code for BA LLB on the official BHU eligibility document.

BHU BA LLB CUET cutoff 2025 was released across 6 regular allotment rounds by BHU CAP-UG. The cutoff ranges from 366-374 scores for the general category and 318-307 for the SC category students. Below is the Banaras Hindu University round-wise cutoff for BHU BA LLB:

The BHU BA LLB syllabus follows the Bar Council of India (BCI) prescribed curriculum for 5-year integrated law programmes. The first two years integrate BA subjects with foundational law; years 3–5 cover core substantive and procedural law, with electives in Year 5.

Source: Bar Council of India 5-Year LLB Curriculum; Faculty of Law, BHU (bhu.ac.in). Exact semester structure may vary — refer to BHU Law Faculty's official syllabus on bhu.ac.in.

BHU BA LLB students at a central university can access institutional fee waivers, government scholarships, and national-level law education fellowships. Given the very low fee, even modest scholarships make the programme largely free.

Source: BHU Students Welfare Section (bhu.ac.in); NSP (scholarships.gov.in); UP Scholarship Portal (scholarship.up.gov.in).

Banaras Hindu University is ranked 6th in the University category and 10th overall by NIRF 2025. Below is the BHU BA LLB ranking 2025:
 

Source: NIRF 2025 (nirfindia.org); QS World University Rankings 2025; BHU UG Bulletin 2025.

BHU BA LLB  placements report 2025 has not been released yet, but as per the NIRF 2025 report, the median package for BHU UG 5-year programmes (which includes BA LLB ) was INR 16 LPA for 2024 placements. A total of 67 out of 191 UG 5-year graduates were placed. Below is the complete BHU BA LLB  placement report 2025:

BHU BA LLB semester examination results are published on the official BHU result portal. The Faculty of Law conducts semester exams for all 10 semesters — odd semesters in November–December and even semesters in April–May. Results are declared within 45–60 days of the last exam.

• Result Portal: Visit bhu.ac.in → Examination → Results. Select Faculty of Law / BA LLB (Hons.) category. Log in with your Enrolment Number and date of birth.
• Grade System: BHU follows a 10-point CGPA system. Minimum 40–50% in each paper to pass (verify exact pass mark with the Faculty of Law). Practical subjects (Moot Court, Legal Aid) are graded separately.
• Moot Court: Mandatory participation in moot court (internal and external moots) — performance is graded and counts toward the final degree. BHU participates in national and international moot court competitions.
• Revaluation: Apply through the BHU Examination Section within 15–20 days of result declaration. Revaluation fee and process notified on bhu.ac.in.
• Backlog Policy: Arrears must be cleared in the next available odd/even semester exam. The LL.B. degree is awarded only after clearing all 10 semesters. The mandatory Moot Court and Internship reports must also be submitted and accepted.
• AIBE Registration: After the final year, graduates must pass the AIBE (All India Bar Examination) conducted by BCI to enrol with the Bar Council and practise independently. BHU BA LLB prepares students directly for AIBE through its curriculum coverage.