CareerChoices India
← Back to finder

Banaras Hindu University

NIRF #6

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Stream
university
Category
top100
NIRF rank
#6 in university
Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Fees, seats, cut-offs and admission rules change every year. Always verify on the institution's official website or the relevant state counselling portal before applying.

About Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University is a top100 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Among the highest-ranked university institutions nationally (NIRF #6). DU, BHU, JNU, Ashoka — arts, humanities, economics, psychology, journalism. Students shortlisting university colleges in Uttar Pradesh usually weigh programme fit, total cost, hostel options and recent placement or clinical exposure — not the headline rank alone.

Admissions & entrance exams

  • Common entry routes for University programmes like those at Banaras Hindu University: CUET (UG), NCHMCT JEE, NDA. Exact eligibility (subjects, minimum %, category relaxations) is set by the exam authority each year.
  • Category tag in our database: “top100”. This usually hints at ownership (government / private / deemed) and which counselling portal lists the institute — confirm on the official site.
  • All India Quota vs home-state quota can change cut-offs dramatically for Banaras Hindu University. Download the latest prospectus and seat matrix rather than relying on last year’s social-media screenshots.
  • For a wider view of the Universities (General Degrees) pathway (courses, typical fees band, scholarships), see our Universities (General Degrees) stream hub linked below.

Fees & scholarships

  • DU / BHU / JNU: ₹5 – 30 K / yr (indicative band for University — verify for Banaras Hindu University specifically).
  • Ashoka / Krea / OP Jindal (Liberal Arts): ₹5 – 10 L / yr (indicative band for University — verify for Banaras Hindu University specifically).
Browse scholarship starting points →

Placements & outcomes

Placement and internship outcomes at Banaras Hindu University depend on branch, batch size and market cycle. For Universities (General Degrees), ask the training & placement cell for the last three years’ median package, core vs non-core split, and top recruiters — compare with other NIRF-ranked peers in Uttar Pradesh. Top-ranked institutes often publish audited placement reports; if numbers are missing, treat that as a question to ask before accepting a seat.

Verify before you apply

  • Official website URL and whether admissions are handled in-house or via a central counselling body.
  • Accreditation status (NBA for engineering branches, NMC for medical, BCI for law, etc.) for the specific programme you want.
  • Hostel availability, mess charges and refund policy if you withdraw after allotment.
  • Cut-off trends for your category in the last two counselling rounds (not just the opening rank).
  • Migration / exit rules if you plan a branch change after year one.

Universities (General Degrees) pathway

Courses, typical fees, key exams and career routes for the universities (general degrees) stream — useful context beyond this single college page.

Open Universities (General Degrees) stream hub →

FAQs

Is Banaras Hindu University good for university in Uttar Pradesh?
Banaras Hindu University is NIRF-ranked #6 among university institutions, which makes it a credible name to research. Compare it with two or three alternatives in Uttar Pradesh on programme accreditation, fees, location and your entrance exam score before locking a preference list.
Which exams are needed for admission to Banaras Hindu University?
Most University aspirants targeting institutes like Banaras Hindu University prepare for: CUET (UG), NCHMCT JEE, NDA. Some seats may also come through state quotas or institute-level tests — read the current prospectus.
How do I estimate fees at Banaras Hindu University?
Use the college prospectus for Banaras Hindu University plus the fee bands on our University stream hub as context. Include hostel, exam fees and caution deposit in your four-year budget, not tuition alone.
Should I pick Banaras Hindu University over a lower-ranked college closer to home?
Rank (#6) is one factor. If Varanasi means higher living costs or travel, weigh brand value against branch availability, alumni in your target industry, and whether you can achieve the same career goal from a nearer institute.

Related reading

Other university colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Top university colleges (NIRF)

From the blog

All articles