University Name

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

University Type

Central University

Established

1916

Motto

Vidyaya Amritam Ashnute (Knowledge bestows immortality)

Location

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | IoE | AIU | NAAC | NIRF | NMC | DCI | AICTE | BCI | PCI | ICAR | NCTE | INC | VCI |

Notification Date

March 20, 2026 (Released)

Application Start

March 20, 2026

Application Last Date

April 15, 2026 (Provisional)

Online Entrance Exam

N/A (Admission now via NET/JRF/GATE scores)

Entrance Exam Result

N/A (National score verification)

Interview Date

May 2026 (Tentative)

Final List Selected Candidate

June 2026 (Tentative)

Last Date of Admission

June 30, 2026

Online

Entrance Test (CUET-PG / University-based as per latest UGC rules)

Shortlisting based on entrance score

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final merit based on combined performance

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Marksheet

Graduation Marksheet & Certificate

Master’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Migration Certificate

Research Proposal / SOP

Agricultural Economics

Agronomy

Entomology & Agricultural Zoology

Genetics & Plant Breeding

Horticulture

Mycology & Plant Pathology

Plant Physiology

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Dairy Technology / Food Technology

Agricultural Engineering / Farm Engineering

Institute of Science

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Botany

Zoology

Geology

Geophysics

Statistics

Computer Science

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Molecular & Human Genetics

Bioinformatics

Environmental Science / Applied Microbiology

Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS)

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Pharmacology

Pathology

Microbiology

Forensic Medicine

Community Medicine

General Medicine

Surgical Oncology

Psychiatry

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontics

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Kayachikitsa

Shalya Tantra

Shalakya Tantra

Prasuti Tantra

Kaumarbhritya

Dravyaguna

Agad Tantra

Rasa Shastra

English

Hindi

Sanskrit

Bengali

Marathi

Telugu

Tamil

Kannada

Urdu

French

German

Russian

Chinese

Japanese

Arabic

Persian

Ancient Indian History

Culture

Philosophy

Linguistics

Library & Information Science

Journalism & Mass Communication

Corporate Communication.

History of Art

Museology

Physical Education

Economics

History

Political Science

Psychology / Clinical Psychology

Sociology

Social Work

Peace Research

Law

PhD in Commerce

Management

Education

Applied Arts

Painting

Plastic Arts (Pottery & Ceramics)

Textile Design

Performing Arts

Veda

Vyakarana

Sahitya

Jyotish

Dharmashastra

Jain-Bauddha Darshan

Environmental Science & Technology.

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,500

Registration Fee

₹2,000

Security Deposit

₹4,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹4,500

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹25,000

Exam Fee

₹ 1,000

DRC Fee

₹1,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹5,000

Extension Fee

₹ 2,000

Viva Fee

₹ 2,000

Name

Registrar, Banaras Hindu University

Account Number

Varies by Department/Category (Primary: SBI Collect)

IFSC

SBIN0000211

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

BHU, Varanasi

MICR Code

221002003

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation