LL.B. (Hons.) 

at Faculty of Law, Varanasi

The seat allotment process at the Faculty of Law BHU is done on the basis of merit in CUET-PG. Candidates have to participate in the counselling round to secure a seat. There are a total of 286 seats for the LLB (Hons) programme. This seat count is a per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The Faculty of Law BHU LLB (Hons) course aspirants are required to apply for CUET-PG exam. To submit the application successfully, candidates need to pay the application fee amount. Below table mentions CUET-PG application fee for each of the category:

The university provide placements support to the candidates. As per the NIRF report 2023, a total of 25 candidates were placed out of 180. Moreover, the median package offered to the placed candidates stood at INR 8.5 LPA. In 2021, the median package offered was INR 8 LPA.

Candidates need to pass BA/ BSc/ BCom./ Shastri with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University LLB (Hons). As per directive of the Bar Council of India, aspirants who have obtained Class 12 or graduation/ Post-graduation via open Universities system directly without having any basic qualifications for pursuing such studies are not eligible for admission in Law Courses.

The total tuition fee for Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University LLB (Hons) is INR 7,700. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The fee for LLB (Hons) is quite less in comparison to other government law universities and candidates can expect a good ROI. The average package offered to LLB (Hons) students is INR 8 lakh.

Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University offers admission to candidates in UG courses based on their CUET-UG score. For PG programmes, aspirants need a valid score in CUET-PG. The selection for PG Diploma course is based on the merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam. Once the entrance exam results are out, candidates need to register for BHU counselling and provide their course preference. Aspirants are allotted seat based on their CUET rank.

BHU offers scholarships to students pursuing a course from Faculty of Law. The university offers financial assistance to meritorious students. Below is some of the Faculty of Law BHU scholarships:

• Pyare Lal - Prem Vati Memorial Scholarship worth INR 10,000 is offered to the student enrolled in the MBA course who tops the first-year exams
• First and second rank holders are awarded a cash prize of INR 4,000 and INR 3,000, respectively
• An amount of INR 2,000 per annum is granted as assistance to students with a poor family background (to a maximum of 100 students)

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Banaras Hindu University's Faculty of Law for B.A. LL.B admission typically conducts its own entrance examination known as the BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test (UET). The UET is the primary admission criteria for various undergraduate programs, including B.A. LL.B, offered by the university.

While the UET is the standard entrance test, Banaras Hindu University may consider Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) scores as part of the admission process. However, the weightage given to HSC scores and other eligibility criteria can vary, and it's essential for prospective students to check the specific admission guidelines provided by the Faculty of Law for the academic year in question.

Candidates aspiring to pursue B.A. LL.B at Banaras Hindu University should regularly visit the official university website or contact the admission office for the most accurate and updated information regarding the admission process, including the acceptance of HSC scores. The university's admission policies may undergo changes, and direct communication with the university authorities is the most reliable way to obtain current and precise details about the admission requirements for B.A. LL.B.

In summary, while the BHU UET is the primary entrance examination, the acceptance and consideration of HSC scores may be part of the holistic admission criteria. It is advisable for candidates to refer to the latest official notifications or contact the university for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the admission process for B.A. LL.B at Banaras Hindu University.

CUET PG 2025 exam schedule and dates for the examination is yet to be released by NTA, national tetsting agency and also by UGC Chairman, Mamidala.

As per the previous year's trends, Mamidala, UGC Chairman on September 19, 2023, shared a tweet mentioning the CUET PG exam dates and event schedule for the CUET PG 2024 admission process. Based on the former information provided by the UGC Chairman and NTA, the examination conducting body it is anticipated that CUET PG 2025 exam notification or schedule for the academic session 2025-2026 will be announced in the last week of September 2024.

For further clarification related to the examination dates and other instructions, the Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA for the latest updates.