BHU Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

BHU admission to its diploma, UG and PG courses is done either on the basis of entrance exam or merit in the qualifying exam. BHU accepts scores of national entrance exams like CAT/ MAT/ XAT for MBA, NEET for MBBS, CUET for UG and PG courses. The university also conducts its own entrance exams for admission to various courses such as BHU UET for UG, and BHU PET for PG admission. Apart from this, BHU admission to other courses is done on the basis of qualifying exam scores. The college accepts 10th/ 12th score for diploma admission, 12th scores for UG admission and UG scores for PG admission. The detailed BHU admission process can be checked below:

Some Frequently Asked Questions about BHU Admission:

1. Are BHU admission open?

Yes, BHU admission is open for UG and PG courses. For UG, admission is based on CUET. And for PG, admission is done through Combined Allotment Program.

2. Are BHU forms out for UG?

Yes, BHU forms are now available for UG admission. The admission is conducted on the basis of CUET.

3. Why BHU is not in CUET PG 2025?

BHU is still in CUET PG. Even though the admission is conducted through Combined Allotment Program for PG courses, BHU still accepts CUET PG score for admission.

4. BHU how to get admission?

BHU admission is done either on the basis of entrance exam or merit in the qualifying exam. It accepts scores of CAT/ MAT/ XAT for MBA, NEET for MBBS, CUET for UG and PG courses. The university also conducts its own entrance exams for admission to various courses such as BHU UET for UG, and BHU PET for PG admission.

5. When BHU CAP will start?

BHU CAP will start in July every year. Usually it starts in the last week of July.

BHU conducts admissions around April-May every year. The dates of admission also depend on respective entrance exams. The important dates related to BHU admission have been listed below:

BHU accepts various entrance exams for admission to its UG and PG courses. The list of entrance exams for BHU admission is as follows:

Admission to all UG programs at BHU is based exclusively on CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) administered by the NTA. BHU uses the Combined Allotment Programme (CAP-UG) for seat distribution.

BHU UG Admission Eligibility Criteria:

BHU UG Admission Reservation Policy:

• SC: 15%, 
• ST: 7.5%, 
• OBC-NCL: 27%, 
• EWS: 10%, 
• PwBD: 5%, as per Government of India norms.

BHU Undergraduate (UG) Admission Process 2025

1. Entrance Test

Admission to all UG programs at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is through the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG) – 2025] administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

2. Check Eligibility

Thoroughly review the eligibility criteria for your desired UG program from the BHU Undergraduate Information Bulletin (UGIB-2025) before proceeding.

3. Application Process

• Register for CUET (UG)
• Visit the NTA portal and register for the CUET (UG) exam.
• Obtain CUET (UG) Score
• After the entrance exam, wait for your CUET (UG) score from NTA.
• Register on BHU CAP-UG 2025 Portal
• Go to BHU’s Combined Allotment Program portal (CAP-UG 2025)
• Register using your NTA Application Number.

4. Upload Required Documents

Upload the following documents:

• 10th marksheet
• 12th marksheet
• Birth certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Other relevant documents as specified by BHU.

5. Pay Registration Fee

Pay the non-refundable registration fee:

• Rs 500 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category
• Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwBD category.

6. Select Preferences

Choose your preferred courses and colleges during the registration process.

7. Counselling & Seat Allotment

• After registration, participate in online counselling and seat allotment rounds via the BHU portal.
• Seats are allotted based on your CUET scores and preferences.

8. Final Admission

• Accept the seat offer.
• Complete admission by paying the required fees and submitting all final documents.

Admissions to PG programs at BHU are conducted through CUET-PG or GAT-B, as applicable. BHU uses CAP-PG for seat allotment.

BHU PG Admission Eligibility Criteria

BHU PG Admission Special Cases

• MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) admissions require NEET MDS; CUET-PG is not applicable
• For programs under IMS-BHU or FVAS-BHU and other specialized domains (e.g., medicine, engineering), separate entrance tests like NEET, JEE Advanced, or GATE may apply.

BHU Postgraduate (PG) Admission Process 2025

Entrance Test

• Admission is through CUET (PG) 2025 or GAT-B, as required for the chosen course, administered by NTA.
• BHU must be selected as a preference during the entrance test registration, and you must appear for the relevant test.

Application Steps

• Register on the BHU Combined Allotment Program portal for PG (CAP-PG 2025) once entrance results are declared.
• Upload essential documents such as educational certificates, category certificate, passport-size photograph, admit card/rank card, caste certificate (if applicable), and domicile certificate.
• Pay the registration fee (typically Rs 500 for spot rounds).

Counselling and Seat Allocation

• Participate in the online counselling process and submit your program/college preferences.
• Seat allocation is based on entrance test scores and submitted preferences.
• Candidates who missed previous rounds, did not get seats, or had admissions cancelled can apply for spot rounds.

Final Admission

• Accept the allotted seat, pay the admission fee, and submit documentation for verification online.