BHU UET BA (Hons), Shastri (Hons) 2023: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET) exam was previously conducted by NTA on behalf of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). However, the BHU UET entrance exam is now replaced by the CUET UG entrance exam. CUET UG is a multidisciplinary exam conducted by the NTA in multiple phases; each phase may have more than one test date. The exam will be conducted as an online, computer-based test (CBT). The candidate has to option to appear in multiple subjects or paper combinations.

Last year, CUET exam was conducted over a window of 30 days, with more than 15 lakh candidates taking the exam. This year, the number of test-takers for CUET UG 2023 will be higher as the Universities Grant Commission has asked all private universities to accept CUET scores for admissions from academic year 2023-2024 onwards.

Latest Updates:

• May 30: CUET 2023 Exam Day Live Updates
• May 30: CUET Admit Card 2023 Third Phase Live Updates
• May 30: CUET 2023 Phase 4 City Intimation Slip to be Out Tomorrow, Know Where and How to Download
• May 29: NTA Releases CUET UG 2023 Exam Dates for Manipur Candidates 
• May 29: CUET UG 2023 Records 69.3% Attendance Until Now: UGC Chief

Get all notifications for BHU CUET 2023 here

BHU UET 2023 admit card for phase 3 exams has been released in online, and candidates can download it on using candidate login details at cuet.samarth.ac.in. The admit card mentions CUET UG 2023 exam date, time, and exam center details. Apart from that, exam-related instructions are also provided on it. Candidates may please note that the admit cards will not be sent by post.

On the day of the exam, candidates have to carry the printed BHU CUET admit card 2023 with the following things:

• Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in
• A simple transparent Ball Point Pen
• Additional photograph, to be pasted on Attendance Sheet
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
• Personal transparent water bottle
• ID Proof
• Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or their photograph and signatures shown in the admit card, the candidate may immediately approach the Helpline between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. In such cases, candidates would appear in the Examination with the already downloaded admit card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

The application form for BHU UET 2023 has been closed now. The application window was reopened from April 9 to 11, 2023, for those who did not register for CUET 2023 (accepted by oever 200 universities) during the first window. The application could be filled in online mode at CUET.SAMARTH.AC.IN. Candidates had to complete the entire process online and once the application number is generated it must be kept safe. The application number is used for all further logins.

Steps to apply for BHU UET 2023 are as follows:

• Step 1: Register Online using your own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down the system-generated Application Number.
• Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application Number.
• Step 3: Upload legible scanned images of:
• a recent photograph (in jpg/ jpeg file, size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background
• candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb)
• Step-4: Pay the prescribed fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Wallet and keep proof of fee paid for future reference.
• Step-5: Download the confirmation page generated.

BHU UET 2022 application fee:

In case the candidate fills up the application form for more than one course under BHU Entrance Test 2022 (UET), the Application Processing Fee/Entrance Test Fee payable by them for each subsequent application (after first application) shall be charged as per reduced rates given below:

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• Courses and fee structure of BHU
• CUET 2023 - Eligibility, Dates, Application Process and More
• CUET 2023 Application Process - Direct link to apply
• All about Banaras Hindu University

The eligibility criteria to apply for BHU UET 2023 varies from course to course. Candidates can check below.

The admission process for BHU UET 2023 includes the following steps:

 

• Fill in the application form for CUET UG 2023: The application process is online. It can be completed by registering, filling in details, uploading scanned images and paying the application fee.
• Download the admit card: Next, the registered candidates have to download the admit card. The admit card will bear the date, time and venue of the entrance test.
• Appear in CUET UG 2023: The candidates will have to appear for the exam as per the details given on the admit card. The exam will be conducted by NTA.
• Check the result: Candidates have to then check their results. The scorecard of CUET UG will be uploaded online under the respective logins of the candidates.
• Counselling: The admissions shall be made strictly on the basis of merit index in the UET, availability of seats in the course, etc. The admission will be done by the Admission Committees of the respective departments. The concerned Head of the Department/Coordinator will issue electronic call letters to the candidates for counselling. Candidates have to report to the counselling venue to complete the process.

Also Read: BHU admission process

The BHU UET is held for the following courses:

BHU CUET exam is held across multiple test centres across the nation. More than 500 test cities in India, and 15 outside India are CUET 2023 test centres. Candidates can enter their preference of test cities while applying for CUET 2023. Candidates have to provide 4 choices of BHU CUET test centres in order of preference. NTA shall allocate exam centres in the city selected by the candidates in the online application form. The details of the exam centre like address and reporting time is provided with the BHU CUET admit card 2023. The test centres are as follows:

Check all test centres for CUET 2023 here

The BHU UET syllabus varies from course to course. The syllabus includes the topics from where questions will be framed in the test. Check below the topics for BHU UET 2023 course-wise.

LLB (Hons) & BA LLB (Hons)

• General Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Legal Aptitude
• Mental Ability

BA (Hons) in Arts and BA (Hons) in Social Sciences

• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• General Mental Ability
• Reasoning
• Numerical Ability
• Language Comprehension

BCom (Hons) / BCom (Hons) in financial Market Management

• Accountancy
• Statement Analysis
• Financial Market Management
• Economics
• Money and Banking
• Basic Mathematics
• Computer
• Business Organization
• Business Management
• Current Economic Affairs

BSc (Hons) in Mathematics Group

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

BSc (Hons) in Bio Group

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Shastri (Hons)

• Hindi
• Sanskrit

BSc (Hons) A. / BSc (Hons) Ag RGSC

• Mental Ability
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Botany
• Zoology
• Agriculture

BEd (Bachelor of Education) & B.Ed (Special Education)

• Teaching Aptitude
• Reasoning
• Current Education Scenario
• Science
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences
• Humanities

BPEd

• General Studies
• Aptitude
• Sports General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Physical Studies Test

BPA In Vocal Music / Sitar / Flute / Violin / Table / Indian Classical Dance / Kathak / Bharatnatyam

• Vocal Instrument ( Sitar, flute, Violin)
• Instrument (Tabla)
• Dance (Kathak and Bharatnatyam)

BFA

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Commercial Art
• Applied Art
• Pottery
• Ceramics
• Textiles

BVoc in Food Processing & Management / Medical Lab Technology

• General Awareness
• General Mental Ability
• Numerical Ability
• Basic knowledge of Human body
• Cells and Tissues
• Digestive System
• Food and its role in health
• Production of food and raw materials
• Basic Human systems
• Day to day emergency
• Common diseases

BVoc in Retail and Logistics Management / Hospitality and Tourism

• Mental Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Language

Like the syllabus, the exam pattern of BHU UET also varies from curse to course. Candidates can check the course-wise exam pattern for BHU UET 2023 below:

• Mode of the exam: The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. However, if a need arises due to logistic and administrative reasons, the examinations may be conducted in hybrid (tablets) / pen and paper mode also.
• Medium: The exam will be held in English and Hindi medium except for those that have been identified to be using only / either English or Hindi. The question paper for BA LLB (Hons) will be in English only.
• Marking scheme: In all the papers, +4 will be given for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Paper pattern for BA (Hons) Arts and BA (Social Sciences):

• There shall be one Paper of 120 minutes carrying 480 marks containing 120.
• The standard will be of +2 Examinations or equivalent. 

Paper pattern for B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag and ) B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag.- RGSC

• There shall be one paper of 120 minutes (Two hours) duration carrying 400 marks.
• There will be 200 multiple-choice questions based on +2 examinations or equivalent.
• The paper shall comprise the following five sections:

Paper pattern for LLB

• There shall be one Paper of 120 minutes (Two hours) duration carrying 600 marks
• There will be 150 multiple-choice questions.
• These questions shall be based on General Awareness and Current Affairs, Common Legal Knowledge, Aptitude and Mental Ability.
• The Paper will also include two sets of multiple choice questions on Language comprehension, one each in Hindi and English, where the candidate is required to answer either the Hindi language set or the English language set but not both.

Paper pattern for BA LLB (Hons)

• There shall be one Paper of 120 minutes (Two hours) duration carrying 600 marks.
• There will be 150 multiple-choice questions.
• These questions shall be based on General Awareness and Current Affairs, Common Legal Knowledge, Aptitude and Mental Ability.
• The Paper will also include multiple choice questions on English comprehension.

Paper pattern for BPEd

• There shall be one paper comprising 100 multiple-choice questions
• The duration will be 90 minutes (one and half hours)
• Total marks will be 400 marks.
• 40 Questions shall be based on General Studies, Aptitude Test, Current Affairs and General Knowledge about Sports.
• Physical Fitness Test (modified AAHPER fitness test) of 400 marks will be conducted by External Examiners appointed by Controller of Examinations, at the Department of Physical Education, BHU at Varanasi only for shortlisted candidates.

Paper pattern for BVoc courses

• There shall be one paper containing 150 multiple-choice questions.
• The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes.
• Total marks on the paper will be  600 marks.
• The standard will be of +2 Examinations or equivalent.

Paper pattern for BCom (Hons) and BCom (Hons) - Financial Markets Management - Main Campus/RGSC 

• There shall be one Paper of 150 minutes (Two and half hours) duration
• The total marks will be 600 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions
• 06 questions from computer basics and
• 09 questions from Current Economic Affairs
• 15 questions will be asked from each of the following sections:

1. Accountancy
2. Financial Statement Analysis
3. Financial Markets
4. Economics
5. Money and Banking
6. Elementary Mathematics [Profit & Loss; Simple and Compound Interest; Time & Distance; Ratio and Proportions; Powers & Exponents;10 questions from Arithmetic and expressions; equation with one variable; Algebraic Formulae; Basic Applications of Algebra; 05 questions from Algebra]
7. Business Organization
8. Business Management
9. Business Environment

Paper pattern for  BSc (Hons) Mathematics,  B.Tech. in Food Technology, B.Tech. in Dairy Technology, andBVoc in Computer Applications

• There shall be one Paper of 150 minutes (Two and half hours) duration
• Total marks will be 600 marks containing
• Total questions will be 150 multiple choice questions based on +2 examinations or equivalent.
• The Paper shall comprise three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, each containing 50 questions.

Paper pattern for BSc (Hons) Biology

• There shall be one Paper of 150 minutes (Two and half hours) duration
• There will be 150 MCQs of 600 marks.
• Questions will be based on +2 examination or equivalent.
• The Paper shall comprise three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Biology, each containing 50 questions.

Paper pattern for BEd and BEd – Special Education

• There shall be one paper of 150 minutes (Two and half hours) duration
• There will be 100 MCQs carrying 400 marks
• MCQs will be divided into the following two parts – (a) 30 MCQs on teaching aptitude, reasoning, current educational scenario; (b) There will be four subject groups. The candidate will be required to appear in the group for which he/she has given an option in the application form on the basis of his/her eligibility. Each group will have 70 MCQs.

Paper pattern for BPA

• There shall be one written Paper of 120 minutes (Two hours) duration
• There will be 100 multiple-choice questions each in Vocal, Instrumental-(Sitar, Flute and Violin), Instrumental-(Tabla), Dance-Kathak and Dance-Bharatnatyam.
• Total marks will be 400 marks

The theory test will consist of:

1. Section A: Common paper of 40 MCQs for all the disciplines i.e. Vocal, Instrumental (Sitar/Violin/Flute/Tabla), Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam).
2. Section B: Subject-specific paper of 60 MCQs for all the disciplines i.e. Vocal, Instrumental non-percussion (Sitar/Violin/Flute) & Percussion (Tabla), Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam). 

Paper pattern for BFA

• There shall be one theory paper.
• The Theory Paper shall comprise 50 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks. 
• The duration of the exam will be 1 hour.
• Questions shall be on general awareness in Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Commercial Art/Applied Art, Pottery, Ceramics and Textiles)
• There will be a Practical Examinations of a total of 400 marks

Paper pattern of Shashtri (Hons)

• There shall be one paper of 90 minutes (One and half hours) duration
• There will be 100 MCQs of 400 marks.
• These questions will be based on Knowledge of Hindi and Sanskrit Languages of Madhyama/10+2 or equivalent examination standard.

The NTA will publish the provisional  BHU UET 2023 answer key on the official website. Candidates will also be given an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer keys with online payment of INR 200/- per the “Non-refundable” question challenged.

The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be displayed and declared. The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be entertained. The answers in the final answer key will be used for the computation of BHU UET 2023 scores.

The result for BHU CUET will be uploaded under the respective login of the candidates as scorecards at cuet.samarth.ac.in. No scorecard is dispatched to the candidates and the candidates are advised to download their scorecards from the website, bhuet.nta.nic.in only. There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of results. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. For multi-shift papers, raw marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts/sessions will be converted to NTA Score (percentile).

Candidates have to use the application number and date of birth/password to log in and download their scorecards.

The counseling of BHU CUET 2023 will be conducted by the Admission Committees of the respective departments. The selected candidates based on BHU CUET 2023 are issued the e-call letter. The e-call letter is to be downloaded by the candidates by logging into bhuonline.in. Information on the issue of call letters will be sent to the candidates on their registered e-mail ids/mobile numbers.

As per the time and date on the call letter candidates have to reach the counseling venue. After counseling, the admission fee is to be paid by the candidates who have received the provisional admission letter. Candidates must submit the proof of payment of admission fee to the Counseling Centre/Venue in charge the next day to confirm their admission in BHU.

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