Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced that from the academic year 2023-23, admissions to various undergraduate programs at the university will be made through the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET). 

Earlier, admissions to BHU were based on the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UET). 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. Hence, you must ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects, and general test as per the respective program in the CUET entrance exam.

Note that National Testing Agency (NTA) will not hold any responsibility for selecting the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2023 for different programs.

Banaras Hindu University Eligibility Criteria after 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 is categorized under four parameters as explained below:

• Age limit
• Educational qualification
• Minimum qualifying marks
• Required subjects in CUET

You are not eligible for the admission process at BHU if you do not satisfy any one of the criteria mentioned above.

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

Before proceeding with the CUET applications form 2023, you must check whether you have satisfied the BHU eligibility criteria or not.

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. Otherwise, you are not eligible for the admission process.

Qualification: You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

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Minimum qualifying marks: You will require 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 2000.

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:

• Required subjects in 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 a minimum of 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.

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

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

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

Qualification:

You must have completed/are appearing in class 12 or 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 equivalent constituted or recognized by the Union or by a State Government. (or)

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 for the purpose of issuing of qualifying certificate on successful completion of the course.

However, those who have obtained 10+2 or Graduation/Post-graduation through the open Universities System directly without having any basic qualification for pursuing such studies shall not be eligible for admission to a 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at BHU. 

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

If you are interested to choose 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 in the concerned subject.
• Age limit: Your age should not be more than 22 years, as of 01 July 2023.

BHU 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 a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in class 12 and have passed in each of the concerned three subjects mentioned above.
• Age limit: Your age should not exceed 22 years as of 01 July 2023.

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

You must satisfy the following CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria for getting admission to (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 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 have passed in each of the concerned three subjects mentioned above.
• 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 2000.

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

Required subjects in CUET: You must have appeared for any one 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 in 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 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 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 a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent G.P.A. 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 be born on or after 02 July 1999.

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