BHU PG Admissions 2025: Check Registration, Eligibility, Courses, Pattern, Syllabus & Other Exam Events
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2025 ( CUET-PG )
Registration - 2 Jan '25 - 1 Feb '25
Candidates aiming for admissions to the PG programmes offered at Banaras Hindu University need to appear in CUET PG 2025 exam. Candidates can read this Shiksha article to get all the information regarding PG programmes offered at Banaras Hindu University, Eligibility criteria, application form, exam pattern, syllabus and complete admission process.
BHU CUET PG 2025 Admissions
For admission to postgraduate programmes offered at Banaras Hindu University, all candidates must register for CUET PG 2025. In NIRF, Banaras Hindu University has been consistently ranked among the top universities of India and it has also been recognised as an Institution of Eminence in the country by the Ministry of Education, a recognition given only to five Public Sector Universities of the nation. BHU offers 118 PG programmes through the CUET PG exam for the academic cycle 2025-2026.
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The details regarding evaluation and preparation of merit list of BHUPET 2025, conducted by NTA CUET PG contains the following details:
Candidates will be selected for admission offered at BHU courses in order of merit on the basis of marks secured in the CUET PG conducted by the NTA provided he/she fulfils the minimum eligibility criteria and minimum qualifying marks in the test. Minimum qualifying marks in an Entrance Test conducted by the NTA for such courses shall be determined as follows:
Q: What is the age limit to apply for CUET PG examination?
Q: How many subjects can candidates choose for the CUET PG exam?
Candidates can choose up to three subjects for the CUET PG exam. However, they can also select one subject per exam session. So, if a candidate chooses three subjects, they will have to take the exam three times. It is important to note that the eligibility criteria for different courses may vary. For example, some courses may require candidates to have a specific undergraduate degree in a particular subject. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria for the courses they are interested in before applying for the CUET PG exam.
Here are some tips for choosing subjects for the CUET PG exam:
- Consider your interests and strengths.
- Think about the courses you are interested in pursuing after the exam.
- Check the eligibility criteria for the courses you are interested in.
- Talk to your academic advisor or other trusted mentors for guidance.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the MSc courses offered by Banaras Hindu University?
The following table brings the eligibility criteria for Postgraduate Science Courses of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) :
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MSc Forensic Science | (i) Any Science graduate under 10 2 3 pattern securing minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate and having Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics, Forensic Science, Geography, Geophysics and Geology as main subject (combination of at least three of the subjects) at the Under Graduate level. OR (ii) Any graduate having MBBS/BDS/BTech/BE/BPharm degree securing minimum 50 percent marks in aggregate. |
| MSc Chemistry | BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. |
| MSc Computer Science | BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Honos subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. |
| MSc Mathematics | BSc (Hons)/B A (Hons)/BSc/B A under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate considering all the three years of BSc/B A Courses). The candidate must have studied Mathematics Hons. or studied subject Mathematics in the all the three years at Graduate level. For BSc (Hons)/BSc only Science subjects and for BA (Hons)/B A all subjects except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) mark sheet. |
| MSc Physics | BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. |
| MSc Environmental Sciences | A minimum of 50 percent marks (equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons)/BSc (10 2 3) as well as at 10 & 10 2 examinations. |
| MSc Botany | BSc (Hons) Botany |
| MSc Zoology | BSc (Hons) Zoology |
- For Candidates belonging to General/ OBC categories: Not less than 35% of the marks obtained by the topper of the concerned categories in the concerned Entrance Tes.
- For Candidates belonging to SC/ ST categories: Not less than 25% of the marks obtained by the topper of the concerned categories in the concerned Entrance Test.
Inter-Se Ranking
In case of equal index in BHU CUET PG (for all courses), the following criteria shall be adopted for inter-se ranking:
- Preference shall be given to the candidates who have higher aggregate percentage of marks at the Qualifying Examination. (in cases where candidates with graduation/post-graduation such as M.A. in Linguistics and M.A. in Mass Communication are eligible, the inter-se-ranking will be decided on the basis of percentage of marks in aggregate at graduation level).
- In case the aggregate percentages of the marks at the Qualifying Examination are also equal then preference shall be given to a candidate who has higher marks in the concerned subject (wherever applicable). In MCA: In case the aggregate percentages of the marks at qualifying examination are also equal, then the candidates having Mathematics at Bachelor’s level shall be considered first. If there are several such candidates, then preference shall be given to a candidate who has higher percentage of marks in Mathematics at Bachelor’s level, and if these are also equal, then at Intermediate or +2 level. Lastly, candidates having Mathematics at +2 level but not at Bachelor’s level will be considered similarly.
- In case the candidates have equal marks in the above stated examinations, then the candidate senior in age shall be given preference.
BHU PG Admissions 2025: Reservation Criteria
The University provides reservation to different categories of students as per the Government of India Rules and as per the decision of Academic/Executive Council. Reservation is available as per the following description:
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Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes:
Seats shall be reserved for Scheduled Caste (15%) and Scheduled Tribe (7.5%) candidates in each Course. Admission against these seats will be made provided the candidate has passed the Qualifying Examination and appeared in the Central University Combined Entrance Test conducted by NTA.
- Every SC/ST candidate shall have to submit a self-attested copy of the Caste Certificate mentioning that the candidate belongs to SC/ST community. The Caste/ Tribe of the candidate must be listed in the appropriate Govt. of India schedule. Such certificates shall be subject to verification from the concerned District Magistrate. The following are empowered to issue the certificate. Certificate from any other person/authority shall not be accepted in any case.
(a) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Addl. Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy Collector/1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ City Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner.
(b) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Addl. Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate.
(c) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
(d) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
(e) Administrator/Secretary to the Administrator/ Development Officer (Lakshadweep Islands).
Other Backward Classes (OBCs):
- 27% reservation to candidates belonging to OBC category (excluding under creamy layer) will be provided in different courses. The authorities to issue the OBC certificate are the same as in case of
SC/ST. - To be eligible for admission under OBC quota, the caste of the candidate must be listed under OBC Category of the list of Central Govt. Further the OBC certificate should clearly mention that the candidate is not under creamy layer.
- If an OBC candidate seeks admission under some other category (for example: PWD/Employee Ward etc.) the candidate should satisfy the minimum eligibility requirement for that category.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs)
In accordance with MHRD, Government of India, 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections shall be provided in admission during the Academic Session 2025-25. The EWSs certificate duly issued by the competent authority with regard to fulfilment of the following criteria as per Government of India norms of the prospective candidate(s) claiming admission under this category for admission to various PG courses:
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MSc Life Science course at JNU?
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MSc Life Sciences | Bachelor's (BSc or BTech or equivalent) in Biological, Physical or Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology under the 10 2 3 pattern of education with at least 55 percent marks. (All OBC category (non creamy layer) candidates are eligible to 10 percent relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination in relation to open category. The SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination.) |
Q: How can I apply to universities for admission based on my CUET PG 2024 scores?
To apply to universities for admission based on your CUET PG 2024 scores, you will need to follow these steps:
- Check the eligibility criteria for the universities and courses you are interested in. Each university will have its own eligibility criteria, so it is important to check this carefully before applying.
- Visit the website of each university and register for the admission process. This will typically involve creating an account and filling out an application form.
- Upload your CUET PG scorecard and other required documents. The required documents may vary from university to university, so be sure to check the specific requirements for each university you are applying to.
- Pay the application fee. The application fee will also vary from university to university.
- Submit your application. Once you have completed all of the steps above, you can submit your application.
Q: Can you suggest a government university/college in Delhi that I can get with 90 marks in CUET PG EWS category?
Score of 90 marks in CUET PG, considering you are under the EWS category, your admission will be based on several factors. Given below are some of the Government Universities/Colleges in Delhi you may opt for:
1. University of Delhi
Programmes offered: Under its constituent colleges, the University of Delhi offers a large number of postgraduate programs.
Admission: CUET PG admissions in various courses are offered in different colleges and departments at DU, each differing regarding cut-offs for a particular course or department.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru University
Programmes: JNU offers a wide range of postgraduate courses through its schools.
Admission: It also offers many of the programs that CUET PG was used as an entry criterion for. Cut-offs for EWS candidates may be marginally lower than those of the general category.
Q: What is the CUET PG eligibility criteria for MBA?
To be eligible for CUET PG 2025 MBA courses, candidates must fulfill the following requirements.
- Age Limit: There is no specific age limit for appearing in the CUET PG 2025 exam.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. However, they must meet the age criteria set by the specific university they intend to apply to. (Minimum aggregate per cent- 50%)
Q: What miscellaneous information about eligibility criteria that CUET PG aspirants should be aware of?
For admission in Universities through CUET (PG)-2025, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc. of the respective University shall be applicable.
As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the eligibility criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.
The persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWS for the
benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources, i.e., salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application. Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:
(i) 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
(ii) Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
(iii) Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
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CUET-PG Notifications
For appearing in the CUET PG examination there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the
bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2025 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (PG) 2025
examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission.
As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs