Q. Is BHU a central university?

A. Yes, BHU is a central university. Formerly known as Central Hindu College, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a central university that is recognised by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A-Grade by the NAAC. It is also a member of the AIU. BHU is ranked 3 and 10 in the ‘University’ and ‘Overall’ categories by the NIRF 2021.

Q. Which is better, KGMU or BHU?

A. As per NIRF, KGMU Lucknow has an overall rank of 2 and BHU has secured the third rank. Both the Universities have decent placements record along with highly experienced faculties, and well-built infrastructure.

Q. How many campuses does BHU has?

A. BHU has two campuses, including the main campus located in Varanasi. The second campus, known as RG South campus is located at Barkachha.

Q. Are IIT BHU and BHU the same?

A. No, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a university as a whole, consisting of 6 institutes, 14 faculties and 140 departments, out of which, IIT BHU is an autonomous institute that is a part of its campus.

Q. What is the hostel fee of BHU?

A. The average hostel fee for a BHU student is around INR 3,000 per annum and the mess charges are INR 80 per day. Apart from this, refundable caution money of Rs 2,500 for the hostel and INR 2,000 for the mess is charged during admissions.

Q. Can I get admission to BHU without an entrance exam?

A. No, candidates are not eligible to get admission to BHU without an entrance examination. The admission to various courses conducted through entrance exams and eligibility to appear for the same vary from course to course.

Q. How can I apply to BHU for admission?

A. Candidates willing to seek BHU admission need to fill the application form in online mode by visiting its official website. For UG courses, candidates need to fill BHU UET application form and BHU PET for PG courses. However, for PhD admission, BHU RET application form has to be filled.

Q. What courses are offered at BHU?

A. Banaras Hindu University offers 352 courses across 16 streams at UG, PG and PhD level. At the UG level, BHU offers BA, BCom, BSC and LLB among others. Under its PG wing, it offers MA, LLM, MCom, MSc, MBA and MPharma among others.

Q. Does BHU offer placement services?

A. Yes, BHU has a well-functioning placement cell that attracts eminent recruiters every year. More than 90% of the students are placed every year from each course. The average salary package of BHU students ranges between Rs 15- 20 LPA while the highest package even reaches Rs 1 crore.

Q. Does BHU offer scholarships?

A. Yes, Banaras Hindu University offers several scholarships to needy and meritorious students. To avail of these scholarships, interested students need to fill the BHU scholarship registration form.

Q. Is BHU campus ragging-free?

A. Banaras Hindu University has a policy of zero tolerance for ragging within and outside the campus.