Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, one of the top Institution of Eminence in the country honored by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, was created by an Act of Parliament – BHU Act 1915 and innovated by the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, along with a group of other luminaries, in 1916. The university comprises 5 Institutes, 16 Faculties (aqueducts) 140 Departments, 4 inter-disciplinary centers, a constituent council for women and 3 constituent seminaries.
It covers a vast range of subjects pertaining to all branches of humanities, social wisdom, technology, drug, wisdom, fine trades and performing arts. Scholars from different backgrounds are enrolled then. About 2000 preceptors and nearly 7000 non-teaching staff are part of the University. Scholars from as numerous as 48 countries also come to study then. The University has taken a leadership part in promoting new ideas, the spirit of integration of the world and cultivate intellect and culture.
Enrollment process of Banaras Hindu University:
National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Entrance Test – 2026 for admission to the Under-Graduate (UET) and Post-Graduate (PET) Programmes for the academic session in CBT mode, as per details given below. Candidates who ask to appear in BHU Entrance Test may apply online on the website https://bhuonline.in/ and the details of Course Code, Eligibility Criteria, Course Structure etc are available on the Information Bulletin.
Campaigners may apply online only at https://bhuonline.in/ during the period specified over. Before applying for BHU Entrance Test, campaigners are advised to check the eligibility criteria needed. By the University for a asked Programme. The test figure is also needed to be paid online through payment gateway using Debit card/ credit cards, internet banking, UPI or Paytm (for details please relate to the Information Bulletin). Those campaigners who are appearing in the final examination of the qualifying/ instrument are also eligible to apply.
Banaras Hindu University Courses & Future Scope:
Courses Offered by BHU
BHU provides a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Medical programs across multiple disciplines.
Undergraduate Courses (UG)
Popular UG programs include:
- B.A (Hons) – Arts, Social Sciences
- B.Sc (Hons) – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
- B.Com (Hons)
- B.Tech (through IIT-BHU)
- MBBS (through IMS-BHU)
- B.FA (Fine Arts)
- LLB (Law)
Postgraduate Courses (PG)
- M.A – Humanities & Social Sciences
- M.Sc – Science streams
- M.Com
- MBA (through Faculty of Management Studies)
- M.Tech
- LLM (Law)
Professional and Specialized Courses
BHU also offers career-focused programs such as:
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Medical (MBBS, MD, MS)
- Dental (BDS, MDS)
- Agriculture (B.Sc Agriculture, M.Sc Agriculture)
- Education (B.Ed, M.Ed)
Unique Features of BHU Courses
- Interdisciplinary Learning – Students can explore multiple fields.
- Strong Faculty Base – Highly qualified professors and researchers.
- Massive Campus – One of the largest residential campuses in Asia.
- Research Opportunities – Advanced labs and funded projects.
- Cultural Diversity – Students from all over India and abroad.
