Banaras Hindu University
(BHU)Last Updated: Jul 26, 2026
Established
1916
Campus Size
1300.00 Acres
Total Students
30,000
Faculty
2,000
Student-Faculty
15:1
BHU Cutoff 2025 - CUET, NEET & Program-Wise Admission
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is India's largest residential university with 30,000+ students across 140+ departments. Admissions use CUET UG (for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BFA), CUET PG (for MA, M.Sc), NEET UG (for MBBS at IMS-BHU), CAT (for MBA at FMS-BHU), and IIT JAM (for M.Sc at IIT BHU). Note: IIT BHU (Indian Institute of Technology) has separate JEE Advanced-based admissions and is covered under our IIT listings, not here.
CUET UG 2024 Cutoff - Popular Programs
| Program | CUET Score (out of 800) | Category | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Economics | 660-700 | General | High |
| BA (Hons) Political Science | 640-680 | General | High |
| B.Sc (Hons) Physics | 650-690 | General | High |
| B.Com (Hons) | 670-710 | General | Very High |
| BA (Hons) English | 620-660 | General | Moderate-High |
| B.Sc Agriculture | 600-640 | General | Moderate |
| BFA (Fine Arts) | Skill test + CUET | General | Moderate |
NEET UG Cutoff - IMS-BHU (MBBS)
| Category | NEET Closing AIR (2024) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,000-4,000 | 660-670 |
| OBC | 8,000-12,000 | 630-645 |
| SC | 20,000-30,000 | 595-610 |
| ST | 50,000-70,000 | 560-575 |
| EWS | 5,000-7,000 | 645-655 |
IMS-BHU MBBS cutoff (AIR ~3,000-4,000) is competitive - on par with MAMC Delhi and top state medical colleges. BHU also offers BDS, BAMS (Ayurveda), and B.Sc Nursing through NEET.
CAT Cutoff - FMS-BHU (MBA)
| Program | CAT Percentile | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 80-88 percentile | 60 |
| MBA (Agri-Business) | 70-78 percentile | 30 |
BHU vs Other Central Universities - Cutoff Comparison
| University | UG Cutoff (Top Course) | Medical Cutoff | MBA Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| DU | 730-745/800 CUET | N/A | 95+ CAT (FMS DU) |
| BHU | 670-710/800 CUET | NEET AIR 3000-4000 | 80-88 CAT |
| JNU | CUET PG 95-98%ile | N/A | 70-78 CAT |
| Jadavpur | WBJEE Rank 500-2000 | N/A | N/A |
| Anna | TNEA Rank 2000-5000 | N/A | 70-80 CAT |
BHU JEE Main Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 18,500 | 52,000 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 9,000 | 22,000 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 18,000 | 55,000 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | ST | 22,000 | 70,000 |
BHU GATE Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 480.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 432.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 320.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | ST | 320.00 |
BHU NEET UG Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 45,000 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 85,000 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 210,000 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | ST | 280,000 |
BHU CAT Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 95.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 85.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 75.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | ST | 70.00 |
Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks and scores listed for BHU are based on previously published data from the relevant entrance exams and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs vary each year based on applicant pool and seat availability. Verify current cutoffs from the institute's official website or the respective exam authority's official website.