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BHU Scholarships 2025 - Details, Eligibility, Amount, Application Process, How to apply

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Updated on - Aug 20, 2025 08:45 PM IST

BHU Scholarships 2025

BHU provides scholarships under categories such as merit-based, means-based, endowment scholarships, and specific schemes for international students and reserved categories. Here are some key scholarships offered at BHU:

Scholarship NameEligibilityScholarship Amount
Merit-based BHU ScholarshipFirst-rank holders in their respective programs; second-rank holdersINR 4,000 (one-time) for first-rank holders; INR 3,000 (one-time) for second-rank holders
Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipUndergraduate students (25% of total UG students) with academic merit and family income below INR 1 LPAUp to INR 2,000 per year for a maximum of 100 students
Post-Matric ScholarshipSC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below INR 2.5 LPATuition fee waiver and maintenance allowance (varies by category)
Mandava Foundation Fund ScholarshipMeritorious BHU students with financial needINR 25,000 per year (100 scholarships available)
Scholarship for International StudentsForeign nationals enrolled in UG/PG programs at BHUINR 6,000 per month, renewed annually based on satisfactory performance
Madan Mohan Prasad ScholarshipOne Class 10 student at Central Hindu Boys SchoolINR 5,000 per year
Bimla ScholarshipOne Class 10 student at Central Hindu Girls SchoolINR 5,000 per year
Faculty of Education ScholarshipOne student in the Faculty of Education (specific eligibility not detailed)INR 5,000 per year
SERB-National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)Ph.D. holders pursuing postdoctoral research at BHUINR 55,000 per month (approx.)
DST-SERB International Travel Support (ITS) SchemeBHU researchers presenting papers at international conferencesTravel and registration fee support (amount varies)
  • Eligibility Criteria: Most scholarships require students to maintain a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying exams, with specific income limits for means-based scholarships (e.g., INR 1–2.5 LPA for Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means). International student scholarships are available for 15% of reserved seats.
  • Application Process: Students can apply through the BHU Scholarship Portal or via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for schemes like Post-Matric scholarships. Applications typically require academic records, income certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
  • Pratidana Initiative: In 2024, BHU introduced three new scholarships under the Pratidana Initiative, targeting students in the Faculty of Education, Central Hindu Boys School, and Central Hindu Girls School, each offering INR 5,000 annually.
  • Endowment Scholarships: BHU offers additional endowment scholarships funded by alumni and donors, such as the Mandava Foundation Fund, which supports 100 students annually.
  • IIT BHU Scholarships: For students at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), separate Merit-cum-Means and endowment scholarships are available, covering up to 25% of UG students with tuition fee concessions and financial aid.

How to Apply

  1. BHU Scholarship Portal: Register on the official BHU scholarship portal (accessible via www.bhu.ac.in) and submit required documents like mark sheets, income certificates, and ID proofs.
  2. National Scholarship Portal (NSP): For Post-Matric and other government-funded scholarships, apply through www.scholarships.gov.in.
  3. International Students: Contact the BHU International Centre for application details and submit academic records and proof of nationality.
  4. Deadlines: Application deadlines vary but are typically announced in July–August for the academic year. Check the BHU website or contact the scholarship office for 2025 deadlines.
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Sohini Bhattacharya, Content Team

-Answered on Aug-20-2025

Dear Student,

Some of the best low-fee medical colleges offering a Diploma in Anaesthesia or Operation Theatre Technology course are AIIMS Rishikesh, Maulana Azad Medical College, Christian Medical College, and Armed Forces Medical College. 

Thank you!

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Jayita Ekka, Content Team

-Answered on July-21-2025

Dear student,

Looks like you will NOT be able to claim PwD reservation during BHU registration if you did not declare it in your CUET application form.

BHU's undergraduate admissions are based solely on CUET UG score. The reservation policies, including PwD, are applied based on the information provided in the CUET application itself. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts CUET, generally states that the information provided in the online application form, including category status, will be treated as final. Corrections are usually only permitted during a specific correction window.

This is because when you register for BHU's CSAS (also known as Common Seat Allocation Portal), the university pulls data from your CUET scorecard. Any discrepancies in crucial information like 'category status' can lead to issues with your application for reserved seats. BHU's admission process states that candidates must appear in CUET and then register on the BHU CSAS portal, with reservations applied as per the CUET data.

But to get better clarity, you may contact BHU at this email id - admission.help@bhu.ac.in

Or call on #91-9236049577 between 10 am till 5 pm (Monday to Saturday)

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Apoorva Bali, Content Team

-Answered on July-05-2025

Hi,

Yes, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers nursing programs, and admission is offered through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Depending on the course, BHU either conducts its own entrance exam or uses CUET scores as part of the admission procedure for nursing programs. To get accepted you must first apply for CUET using the official registration portal for the process. After passing the CUET exam, apply to BHU's nursing program by completing the university's application form, which may include additional requirements such as interviews or counselling sessions.

I hope this is helpful!

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Samiksha Rautela, Content Team

-Answered on July-05-2025

Dear Student,

NEET scores are accepted for BSc Nursing admission at BHU.

Thank You

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Tiyasa Khanra, Content Team

-Answered on May-06-2025

Dear Student, In order to become eligible for admission to PhD in Management in BHU, you must pass any of the following qualifying examinations with at least 60% in the aggregate or equivalent grade point average or First Class:

  • Master's degree in Business Management (M.B.M.), Management Studies/ Management Sciences (M.M.S.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business Administration (M.I.B.A.), International Business (M.I.B.), M.B.A. (Agri-Business)

                                                                                    OR

  • Two years postgraduate diploma in Management from any one of the Indian Institutes of Management (I.I.Ms)/ or First Class in two year full time PGDM declared equivalent to Master's Degree in Management by AIU/accredited by AICTE/UGC or Xavier Labour Relations Institute (X.L.R.I.), Jamshedpur or Management Development Institute (M.D.I.), Gurgaon or Institute of Management and Technology (I.M.T.), Ghaziabad or Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (I.I.F.T.), New Delhi or International Management Institute (I.M.I.), New Delhi or School of Management Sciences, Varanasi and Lucknow or First class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant/Cost and Works Accountant/Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies.

You can seek admission to the Doctoral Program in Management to BHU in two ways:

  • Qualifying the Common Research Entrance Test conducted by the Controller of Examinations, BHU every year for admission to its doctoral programmes
  • Direct Admission for individuals qualifying NET-JRF of UGC (CRET Exempted Category) based on their qualifying scores
  • Additionally, if you are a working professional, you will also be considered for admission under this Category as Part Time Research Scholar.

The university does not release separate application forms for CRET and direct admission. However, you are required to mention it on the application form if you are eligible for direct admission (RET Exempted) and submit it to the Controller of Examinations before the deadline announced by the University. Finally, you must submit the application fee for the PhD in Management at Banaras Hindu University, which is INR 14,716 for the 1st year and INR 22,320 for the 2nd year.

Thank You

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