Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 2026 Overview

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About Banaras Hindu University

History and Background

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was founded by Madan Mohan Malviya in the year 1916 by the name Kashi Hindu Vishvidyalaya. Madan Mohan Malviya was a freedom fighter and a visionary who wanted to bring the social and educational reform in India. To execute his vision, he had chosen the city of Banaras which is presently known as Varanasi. Madan Mohan Malviya was awarded the highest civilian award ’Bharat Ratna’ posthumous.   Banaras Hindu University Affiliated Colleges: Four colleges are affiliated to the BHU. The list is given below-   Arya Mahila Degree College Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya D.A.V Degree College Vasant College for Women   Banaras Hindu University Courses: BHU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses in various disciplines . Some of which are given below-   Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.PE) Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) Bachelor of Law (LLB) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor of Science Agriculture (B.Sc Agri.) Postgraduate Courses Masterof Arts (M.A) Master of Physical Education (M.PE) Master of Education (M.Ed) Master of Commerce (M.Com) Master of Science (M.Sc) Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) Master of Performing Arts (MPA) Master of Law (LLM) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Doctor of Medicine (M.D) Master of Surgery (M.S) Doctor of Medicine-Ayurveda (M.D Ay.) Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Master of Science Agriculture (M.Sc Agri.) Doctoral Courses (Ph.D) Doctor of Science (D.Sc) Doctor of Law (LLD) Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) Banaras Hindu University Institutes and Faculties: There are various Institutes and Faculties under BHU. The list is given below-   Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU) Institute of Science Institute of Management Studies Institute of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Medical Sciences Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development Faculty of Arts Faculty of Law Faculty of Commerce Faculty of Education Faculty of Performing Arts Faculty of Visual Arts Faculty of Social Sciences   Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU), Varanasi commonly called as IIT-BHU was earlier known as Banaras Engineering College and was operated by the authorities of the Banaras Hindu Univesity, Later in the year 2012, the institution was designated as Indian Institute of Technology by the Government of India. It offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Master of Technology (M.Tech) courses to the students.   Banaras Hindu University Admissions: The admissions to the BHU for Undergraduate courses, Postgraduate courses and Doctoral courses are made through Undergraduate Entrance Test (UET), Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) and Research Entrance Test (RET) respectively. The BHU conducts all the three tests. The admissions to the IIT-BHU is made on the basis of the JEE Advanced Score. The exam is carried out by the CBSE, and on the basis of merit based on the scores, the preferred branch is allocated to the candidate.   Banaras Hindu University Placements: The companies like Ansal, ICICI, IBM, Wipro come to the campus to hire students for various job profiles from different disciplines and courses. CollegeSearch brings you the BHU Placement records for the average, and the highest salary offered.   Facts about the Banaras Hindu University: Once the well-known scientist Albert Einstein desired to serve in the BHU and wrote a letter to Madan Mohan Malviya for the same. There is the famous temple of Lord Shiva called Vishwanath Temple inside the campus of BHU. The Temple is crowded with the people and is known for tourism and spirituality. There is a museum inside the campus called Bharat Kala Bhavan, which has artefacts that are unique and hard to find anywhere else. Some artefacts are from the Indus Valley Civilization. BHU has a cyber library.

Campus and Location

Established in 1916. Located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Affiliation and Recognition

Affiliated to the BHU.

Official website[email protected]2368938, 2307220, 67Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Courses and Programmes Offered

B.Pharm and M.Pharm Programmes

- Bachelor of Pharmacy – 4 years · B.Pharm profile

BA Programmes

- B.A – 3 years – MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. · BA profile

BCom Programmes

- Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com.) – 3 years – MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with Commerce/ Economics/ Maths/ Computer Sc./Finance/Financial Markets Management as one of the subjects securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and must have passed in the concerned subject · BCom profile

BEd Programmes

- B.Ed – 2 years – Graduate under at least 10+2+3 pattern [including Shastri] with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate considering all the subjects in three years except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The applicant must have at least one School subject* at the graduation level as a main subject**. OR M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./Acharya securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. The applicant must have at least one school subject* at the graduation or post-graduation level as a main subject**. * · BEd profile

BSc Programmes

- B.Sc (Agriculture) – 3 years · BSc profile

- B.Sc Nursing – 3 years – MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects.

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) – 3 years

LLB Programmes

- LLB (Hons) – 3 years – MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com./ Shastri (at least 10+2+3 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do under at least 10+2+3 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of admission to LL.B. Course securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate considering all the subjects in the three years (aggregate being calculated as mentioned above). "(Note- As per directive of the Bar Council of India, the candidates who have obtained 10+2 or Graduation/Post-graduation through Open Universities system directly without having any basic qualifications for prosecuting such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses)". · LLB profile

LLM Programmes

- Master of Law (LLM) – 2 years · LLM profile

- Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights – 2 years

- Post Graduate Enviromental Law, Policy and Management – 2 years

MA Programmes

- Master of Arts – 2 years · MA profile

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Programmes

- Master in Music – 2 years · Master of Fine Arts (MFA) profile

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA – 2 years – Bachelor degree under 10+2+3 pattern/ a degree in Agriculture, Technology, Medicine, Education or law/ a post graduate degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from any University/Institution recognized by AIU/AICTE. For SC/ST candidates 45% mark is required. · MBA / PGDM profile

- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Adminstration – 2 years

MBBS Programmes

- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5 years – Passed Intermediate Science/Pre-Medical Course/12 year of 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% in case of SC/ST candidates) in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination may also apply. · MBBS profile

MCA Programmes

- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – A pass in a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level · MCA / MCM profile

MCom Programmes

- Master of Commerce – 2 years · MCom profile

MD Programmes

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – 3 years · MD profile

MEd Programmes

- Diploma in Early Childhood Care in Education – 2 years · MEd profile

MSc Programmes

- Master of Science(M.Sc.) – 2 years · MSc profile