Premier Institution Government Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh NIRF #5 (Universities, 2024) NAAC Grade A++ ID: AISHE: U-0500 VERIFIED

Banaras Hindu University

BHU Varanasi

Asia's largest residential university, founded by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, offering programs spanning sciences, humanities, law, medicine, and agriculture.

Institutional Overview
Location & Jurisdiction: Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
AISHE National Identifier: U-0500
Management & Governance: Central Government
Affiliating University / Parent: Banaras Hindu University
Established: Year 1916
Statutory Recognition: Central University / MoE
Accreditation: NAAC (Grade A++)
Data Authority Source: Ministry of Education - AISHE Directory
Last Verified: October 2026

Academic Programs Offered

11 Offerings

Programs officially conducted at Banaras Hindu University. Click any course to explore all institutions across India offering the same discipline.

UG Regular
B.Sc (Mathematics/Physical Sciences)
Specialization: Science
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG Regular
B.Sc (Physics/Physical Sciences)
Specialization: Science
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG Regular
B.Sc Agriculture
Specialization: Agriculture
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG Regular
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
Specialization: Commerce
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG Regular
BA Economics
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG Regular
BA Political Science
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG Regular
BA LLB (Integrated Law)
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
PG Regular
M.Sc Mathematics
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
PG Regular
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
National Entrance (CUET / JEE / NEET / CAT) / Merit
Eligibility: Refer statutory norms
UG 3-4 Years
B.Sc (Chemistry/Life Sciences)
Specialization: Science
Merit / State Counseling
Eligibility: 10+2 / Qualifying Degree in relevant stream
UG 3 Years
LL.B.
Specialization: Law
Merit / State Counseling
Eligibility: 10+2 / Qualifying Degree in relevant stream

Admission Information & Process

Admissions at Banaras Hindu University are governed by statutory guidelines. Depending on the discipline, entry is conducted via national/state examinations or merit-based state counseling.

General Admission Pathway

Entrance exams commonly accepted include CUET-UG/PG, JEE Main, NEET-UG, CAT, CLAT, or state counseling boards.

Official Cycle Notifications

Exact annual application deadlines, fee circulars, and counseling schedules are published on the official institution portal.

Verify current admission notices directly at the source: Open Official Portal