Reader's Digest - Ritika prepared devotedly for the CUET Exam 2023 and had a golden chance of clearing it. However, she couldn't get admission to her dream college because she was ineligible to appear for the exam. Read this blog post to know the course-wise eligibility criteria, age limit, and educational qualifications for admission into BHU. NTA has already released the CUET 2023 exam dates officially! Before the application forms are released, ensure you check and satisfy the CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023.

Are you looking forward to joining Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for the undergraduate course? Then, checking eligibility criteria must be your topmost priority. 

In the official notification, National Testing Agency (NTA) suggests some basic eligibility criteria which are common for all regardless of their courses, college, state, and university. 

Those interested in applying for UG courses at BHU must satisfy specific criteria prescribed by the university. The university offers various courses, and the eligibility criteria vary for each program.

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to BHU through CUET are as follows:

• You must have scored 50% as the minimum aggregate in 10+2 examinations or equivalent examinations.
• You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam.
• Your age should be no more than 22 years as of 01 July 2023, which means you must have been born on or after 02 July 2001.

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CUET 2023 Important Update: Did you know the CUET 2023 dates have been released? NTA issued a public notice on 15 December for CUET, NEET, and JEE Mains aspirants notifying the important CUET 2023 Exam Dates for the next academic year. Application process to begin from 1st week of February.

(Banaras Hindu University) BHU Eligibility Criteria for CUET 2023

As said above, admissions to UG courses at Banaras Hindu University are solely based on your performance in the CUET entrance exam 2023.

The CUET BHU eligibility criteria are categorized into four parameters as explained below:

• Age Limit
• Educational Qualification
• Minimum Qualifying Marks
• Required Subjects in CUET

If you do not satisfy even a single eligibility criterion mentioned above, you are ineligible for the admission process at BHU. 

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B. A. (Hons) Social Sciences

Before proceeding with the CUET application form 2023, you must check whether you have satisfied the BHU eligibility criteria.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for Section 1A - Language Test in Hindi or English and Section 3 - General Test for admission to BHU. 
• Qualification: You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have at least 50% aggregate marks in class 12.
• Age limit: Your age should be no more than 22 years as of 01 July 2023, which means you must have been born on or after 02 July 2001. The university prepares the merit list based on the combined score of section 1A and section 3.

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Shastri (Hons)

Those who are seeking admission to Shastri (Hons) program at Banaras Hindu University must satisfy the following criteria:

• BHU subject combination for CUET: You must have chosen the Sanskrit subject from Section 2 in the CUET entrance exam.
• Qualification: You must have passed the Madhyama Examination of BHU/Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri/Intermediate or class 12 or equivalent exam with Sanskrit as a mandatory subject.
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have secured 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
• Age limit: Your age should be below 22 years as of 01 July 2023. Those who have passed a one-year certificate course in Sanskrit at BHU after passing the 10+2 examination with 50% aggregate marks can also apply for the exam.

Check: CUET City Intimation Slip 2023

BHU CUET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for BA. LL.B (Hons)

Aspirants seeking admission to BA. LL.B. (Hons.) at Banaras Hindu University must appear for the CUET (UG) 2023 exam.

Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for a Hindi or English language paper from Section 1A, a Legal Studies subject from Section 2, and a Section 3 General Aptitude test.

Qualification:

As per BHU criteria for CUET, you must have completed/are appearing in the following:

1. Class 12 or
2. Equivalent (Such as 11+1, “A” level in Senior School Leaving Certificate course) examination from a recognized University of India or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board (or)
3. Equivalent constituted or recognized by the Union or by a State Government. (or)
4. You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam from an equivalent institution from a foreign country recognized by the Government of that country to issue a qualifying certificate on successful completion of the course.

Those who have obtained 10+2 or graduation/ post-graduation through the Open Universities System without any essential qualification for pursuing such studies shall not be eligible for admission to a 5-year BA. LL.B. (Hons.) at BHU. 

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Com (Hons)/B.Com (Hons) FMM

If you are interested in choosing B.Com (Hons)/B.Com (Hons) FMM at BHU, you must make sure to satisfy the below BHU eligibility criteria: 

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have appeared for Accountancy and Business Studies from Section 2 and the general aptitude test to be eligible for the admission process.
• Qualification: You must have completed class 12 or equivalent exam with Commerce/Economics/Mathematics/Computer Science/Finance/Financial Markets Management/Vocational Courses (related to commerce) as one of the mandatory subjects.
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and must have passed the concerned subject.
• Age limit: Your age should not be more than 22 years as of 01 July 2023.

BHU CUET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Sc (Hons) Maths Group

If you are seeking admission to B.Sc (Hons) Maths Group at BHU, you must satisfy the following criteria.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have chosen Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Section 2 in the NTA CUET exam.
• Qualification: Completed class 12 or equivalent exam with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects plus one optional subject from Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Geography.
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have secured 50% aggregate marks in class 12 and have passed each of the three subjects mentioned above.
• Age limit: Your age should not exceed 22 years as of 01 July 2023.

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Sc (Hons) Biology Group

You must satisfy the following CUET BHU eligibility criteria for admission to the (Hons) Biology Group.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Section 2 in the Common Universities Entrance Test.
• Qualification: You must have passed class 12 or an equivalent exam with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects plus one optional subject from Biology, Geology, and Geography.
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have scored 50% aggregate marks in class 12 and passed each of the above mentioned subjects.
• Age limit:  Your age should be no more than 22 years as of 01 July 2023, which means you must have been born on or after 02 July 2001.

BHU CUET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture

Required subjects in CUET: You must have appeared for any of the following three subject combinations from Section 2 in the CUET exam.

• Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (or)
• Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or)
• Physics, Chemistry, and Agriculture

You are not eligible for the admission process at BHU if you do not opt for any of the subject combinations mentioned above.

• Qualification: Completed 10+2/Intermediate examination in Agriculture or Science (with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology) or equivalent exam from the recognized university.
• Minimum qualifying marks: A minimum score of 50% is required in the qualifying examination.
• Age limit: Your minimum age should be above 16 years, and your maximum age below 25 years as of 01 July 2023, which means you should have been born on or after 02 July 1997 and on or before 02 July 2006.

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Tech in Dairy Technology

Suppose you want to choose B.Tech in Dairy Technology at Banaras Hindu University, you must satisfy the following BHU eligibility criteria.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics from Section 2 in the NTA CUET exam.
• Qualification: You should have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) (or) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) with English as a compulsory subject from the recognized university or board.
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have secured 50% aggregate marks or equivalent GPA in class 12 to be eligible for admission.
• Age limit: You should be below 23 years as of 01 July 2023, which means you should have been born on or after 02 July 1999.

BHU CUET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for BFA

The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages.

Candidates seeking BFA admission in BHU must appear for CUET (UG) 2023.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must opt for Section II: Fine Arts/Visual Arts for admission to BHU.
• Candidates who will not appear in Section II Fine Arts/Visual Arts will not be considered for admission to BHU.
• Minimum qualifying marks: Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
• Age limit: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
• Criteria for preparation of Merit list: Score of Section II + 2. Practical Test: To be conducted at the University Level after the declaration of results by NTA.

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.A. (Hons) Arts

Candidates seeking admission to B.A. (Hons) Arts in BHU must appear for CUET (UG) 2023.

The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages.

Minimum qualifying marks: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Age limit: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).

Required subjects in CUET: You are required to opt for the following for admission to BHU:

• Section I A: Language Test - (English or Hindi)
• Section III: General Test

Note - Candidates who will not appear in Section I A Languages (English/Hindi) and Section III General Test will not be considered for admission to BHU.

Only such students who have offered Economics, Mathematics and Statistics as a subject combination in I to IV semesters will be allowed for B.A. (Hons.) in Economics.

Ten seats will be available at the Economic honours level for such students.

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for B.Voc in Catering Technology & Hotel Management

The entrance test for this program is a common test for all languages.

Candidates seeking admission to B.Voc in Catering Technology & Hotel Management in BHU must appear for CUET (UG) 2023.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must opt for Section I A: Language Test - (English or Hindi) and Section III: General Test for admission to BHU.
• Note - Candidates who will not appear in Section I A Languages (English/Hindi) and Section III General Test will not be considered for admission to BHU.
• Minimum qualifying marks: Passed 10+2/Intermediate examination in any stream or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
• Age limit: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).

BHU CUET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Other Courses

Refer to the table below to see the course-wise criteria for the remaining courses:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
B.Voc in Computer Applications	Passed 10+2/Intermediate examination in Science, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects Physics, Maths plus any one of the following:  Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science, and Information Technology must have passed each of the three subjects, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.  AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
B.Voc in Retail & Logistics Management	Passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
B.Voc in Hospitality & Tourism Management	Passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
B.Voc (Fashion Technology & Apparel Designing)	Passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
B.Voc (Modern Office Management)	Passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
B.Voc in Food Processing & Management	Passed 10+2/Intermediate examination in Science or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.  AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).
B.Voc in Medical Lab Technology	Passed 10+2/Intermediate examination in Science or level 4 NSQF certificate or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate. AGE: Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2001).

Check: BHU Admission through CUET 

Summing Up - We hope that this blog post resolved all your doubts about the CUET BHU eligibility criteria. For more blogs on CUET, click here. Happy Reading!

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