Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University is among the institutions in India that have been awarded the "Institution of Eminence" status by the Ministry of Education. Commonly referred to as BHU, this central university is recognized by the UGC, holds an NAAC "A" Grade, and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), which signifies degree equivalence with other AIU member institutions. Below are some key highlights:

• Popular Programmes: The university provides over 400 UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate courses through its constituent institutes, including IIT BHU, Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU), and Institute of Management Studies (previously known as FMS BHU). BTech and MBA are the flagship courses at Banaras Hindu University.
• Rankings: According to the NIRF Rankings 2025, the university was placed at #6 in both the ‘University’ and 'Medical' categories, #10 in the 'Overall' category, and #60 in the 'Management' category. IIT BHU was ranked #10 in the ‘Engineering’ category of the NIRF Rankings 2025.
• Total Tuition Fees: The BTech fees at IIT BHU range from INR 2.66 lakh to INR 8 lakh. MBA fees vary from INR 10,230 to INR 2.42 lakh, depending on the category and family income of the candidates. The BHU MBA fee for 2026 is approximately INR 1.2 lakh, making it one of the most affordable MBA institutions.

Refer to the BHU MBA Admission Brochure 2026 for more information.

• Placements: According to the IIT BHU placement data updated until Feb 2, 2026, the overall average package is INR 29 LPA, with the highest salary package reaching INR 1.67 Crore per annum. The median package during MBA placements in 2026 was INR 9.2 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 10.1 LPA.
• Entrance Exams: Admission to most UG and PG courses at the University is based on CUET (UG/ PG) scores, followed by the Common Allotment Program (CAP) conducted by the university. Other accepted entrance exams include JEE Advanced (for BTech), NEET UG (for MBBS), CAT (for MBA), and more.

Refer to the BHU Admission Criteria 2026 for eligibility and selection criteria for popular BHU courses.

• Cutoffs: The BHU CUET UG cut-off 2026 and BHU NEET UG cut-off 2026 will be updated here once available. For BTech admission at IIT BHU, the closing rank during Round 3 of JoSAA counselling 2026 ranged from 1,436 to 14,208 for the General AI category.
• The main campus of the University is situated in Varanasi, with a second campus located in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, known as Rajiv Gandhi South Campus.
• BHU-Affiliated Colleges: Affiliated colleges include Arya Mahila Post Graduate College, DAV Post Graduate College, Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, and Vasanta College for Women.

The courses offered by BHU encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, allowing candidates to choose based on their qualifications and academic needs. Available programs at Banaras Hindu University include B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.A. LL.B., among others. Students have the option to select any course and specialization. For details on Banaras Hindu University courses and fees, please refer to the table below: