BHU Admissions through CUET 2024

Q: What is the age limit to apply for NTA CUET exam 2025 at BHU?

There is no age limit to apply for the NTA CUET exam at BHU. However, your age should be below 22 years to be eligible for the admission process.

Q: Are drop outs eligible for admissions at Banaras Hindu University?

Yes. Drop outs can also apply for admission at Banaras Hindu University. However, they should satisfy the criteria regarding age limit and education qualification.

Q: Will the CUET BHU Eligibility criteria be the same for all courses?

No. The CUET Eligibility criteria will vary for each program at BHU. Each course has its own subject, age and minimum mark requirements, so you must check the eligibility for your desired course at BHU.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to apply for B.A. (Hons) Social Sciences at BHU?

You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam with 50% aggregate marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Also, your age should be no more than 22 years as of 1st July 2025.

Q: Is there any minimum qualifying marks for BHU admissions through CUET?

Yes. You must have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination to get admission to BHU. However, there can be a relaxation for reserved categories for some courses.

Q: Can I get admission in BHU through CUET?

Yes, Banaras Hindu University uses CUET scores for admission into various programs offered at the university.

Q: What is a good score in CUET for BHU?

The expected CUET cutoff for Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2024 is divided into different groups: General Category: 500 and above; OBC (Other Backward Class): 400 and above; SC (Scheduled Caste): 300 and above.

Author : Paakhi Jain

August 13, 2024

Overview: Is Banaras Hindu University on your list to pursue higher education after 12th grade? Check out this comprehensive guide on BHU admissions through CUET for over 5500 seats and take the first step towards your career.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of the top educational institutions in the nation, as recognized by the Ministry of Education. The BHU admissions through CUET have increased the university's popularity for its 100+ UG courses.

The admission portal was active from July 19th - August 5th, 2024.
The 100+ UG courses offer specializations in various streams such as Science, Commerce and Arts.

BHU Admissions Through CUET 2024: Highlights

BHU has adopted Combined Allotment Program for Under Graduation courses [CAP (UG) – 2024]. The admission process at BHU through the CUET exam has 6 steps, namely,

Step 1- Taking the CUET exam after fulfilling the eligibility criteria
Step 2- Fill out the BHU UG Course Registration Form
Step 3- Seat Allocation & Admissions
Step 4- Offer Acceptance
Step 5- Upgrade to the first preferred subject choice or seat-locking
Step 6- Issue of Admission Letter & fee payment

Based on the rank obtained by you in the exam, you will be allocated seats in your preferred UG program offered by the university.

Admissions will be granted based on fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed for the desired program of study.
The BHU counselling admission deadline will be on the official website after the registration deadline is over.
To ensure a smooth admission process, ensure you fulfil the BHU admission through CUET eligibility.

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BHU Admissions Through CUET 2024: Step-by-Step Process

Visit the official website or use the link given below.
Scroll down and click on the "Click for registration" button.
Read the instructions and agree to have read them.
Towards the right-hand side, click on the option "New Registration".
Start filling out your application form with information such as your NTA application number, name, DOB, Gender, Parents' names, and Email ID.
Create a BHU Portal password and Captcha information and sign up.
Your email ID will have a verification link for logging in to BHU.
Use the link in the email and start filling in the information, such as your details, Educational details, Selection of the desired program, Uploading a photo and signature, Document Upload and Bank account details.
Fill your CUET exam scores.
Pay the BHU admission through CUET fees, as mentioned.
Check the preview process and submit your application.

Documents Required for BHU Admissions through CUET 2024

Once the CUET results are declared, the BHU CUET registration window is open for around 20 days, during which you must fill in your CUET result score on the BHU admission portal. Soon after, the BHU counselling process will be conducted for 8-9 days.

The list of documents required during the counselling process are:

1. Matriculation Certificate
2. Mark Sheet of 12 or qualifying exam
3. Caste certificate (ST/ SC/ OBC/ EWS) and income certificate (SC/ST) issued by the appropriate authority (if applicable)
4. PwD Certificate (if applicable)
5. BHU Employee certificate (if any)
6. Certificate of admission under sports quota
7. A scanned copy of the recent colour photo
8. A scanned copy of the signature

BHU Admissions through CUET 2024 Fees

Once the results are announced, you must fill the registration form to be eligible for further admission. The application fees for the university are as follows:

Category	CAP (UG)-2024 Registration Fee (non-refundable)
UR/OBC-NCL/EWS	Rs 500
SC/ST/PwBD	Rs 250

Popular Courses offered at BHU Admissions through CUET 2024

Check out the CUET UG courses for which you are eligible to apply at the university:

Degree	Program/ Course offered
B.A. (Hons.)	B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences


Shastri (Hons.)/B.A. in different majors	Shastri (Hons.)/B.A. in Shastri



B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)


B.Sc. (Hons.)	B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics


B.Sc. (Hons.)	B.Sc. (Hons.) Biology

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Agriculture	B. Sc (Hons.) Ag. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. -RGSC - (Under Special Course of Study)

B.Tech.	B.Tech. in Food Technology OR Dairy Technology

B.Com. (Hons.)/B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management	B.Com. (Hons.)/B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management - (Under Special Course of Study)

B.A. (Hons.)	B.A. (Hons.) in Arts

The CUET BHU Merit List for all the above-mentioned courses will be released soon. Before the results, the provisional and final answer keys were announced. You must check your score and finalize the courses per their cut-off marks.

Other Courses offered at BHU Admissions through CUET 2024

Degree	Program/ Course offered
B.P.A. ( Bachelor of Performing Arts)	BPA in Instrumental Sitar/Flute/Violin/Tabla




B.P.A. (Bachelor of Performing Arts)	BPA in Indian Classical Dance – Kathak/Bharatnatyam




B.P.A. (Bachelor of Performing Arts)	BPA in North Indian Classical Vocal




B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)	B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

Bachelor of Vocation Programmes	Bachelor of Vocation Programmes in Marketing and IT & Tourism & Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Vocation Programmes	Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Lab. Technology


Bachelor of Vocation Programmes	Bachelor of Vocation Programmes in Computer Applications & Fashion Technology & Apparel Design


Bachelor of Vocation Programmes	Bachelor of Vocation (Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship / Food Processing Management ) & (Catering Technology & Hotel Management)


Bachelor of Vocation Programmes	Bachelor of Vocation (Banking, Insurance and Retailing) & Retail & Logistics Management & Modern Office Management

To be eligible for the Undergraduate programs of BHU, you must check the BHU admission through CUET eligibility criteria for the desired program.

BHU Admissions through CUET 2024: Reservation Policy

Per the official notification, a certain percentage of reservations is provided if you belong to a reserved category such as OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD.

Check out the table below to learn the CUET reservation policy for your category:

Category	Reservation Percentage
OBC category(Non-creamy layer)	27%
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.5%
Economically Weaker Sections	10%
Persons with Disability (PwD)	5%

Key Takeaways

The BHU admissions through CUET is a complex and lengthy process that requires careful consideration before completing the application form.
The university offers more than 100 UG courses, thus the selection must be based on your interests and career goals.
The first step in the admission process is taking the test, followed by the result declaration and CUET counselling.
The reservation policy is implemented per the policies set by authorities for each category.

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