CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification & Age Limit

Overview: Are you looking forward to joining Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for your UG degree through CUET? Then, checking CUET BHU eligibility criteria 2026 must be your topmost priority for admission to your desired course.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) suggests some basic eligibility criteria that are common for all, regardless of their courses, college, state, and university. However, for UG courses at BHU, you must satisfy specific CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria prescribed by the university, such as: 

• Your age for specific courses should not be over 22 years on 1st July 2026. 
• You must have scored 50% as the minimum aggregate in the 10+2 or equivalent exam. 

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BHU Eligibility Criteria for CUET 2026

Admissions to UG courses at Banaras Hindu University are based on your performance in the CUET entrance exam.

The CUET BHU eligibility criteria are categorised 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 CUET eligibility criterion mentioned above, you will be ineligible for admission to BHU.

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

• You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board.
• Must have scored 50% as the minimum aggregate in the 10+2  exam or equivalent exam.

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 for BA Courses

B. A. (Hons) Social Sciences

Before proceeding with the CUET application form 2026, you must check whether you have satisfied the BHU eligibility criteria.

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for Section 1 - 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 2026, which means you must have been born on or after 02 July 2003. 

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 Shastri (Hons.)

• 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 2026. 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.

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BHU CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for BA. LL.B (Hons)

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

Qualification: As per CUET eligibility criteria for BHU, 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 course completion.
5. 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. 

Minimum qualifying marks: 50% of total marks in the General category, 45% in the case of OBCs and 40% in the case of SCs and ST.

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 for B.A.(Hons.) Arts

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for Section 1- Language Test in Hindi or English and Section 3 - General Test. 
• Qualification: You must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam. For B.A. Major in Economics with minors in Mathematics/ Statistics, you must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at High School Examinations.
• 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 2026, which means you must have been born on or after 02 July 2004. 

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 for B.Sc Courses

B.Sc (Hons) Maths Group

If you are seeking admission to the 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 per the CUET exam pattern.
• 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 2026.

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
• 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 2026.

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 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 2026.

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech & B.Com Courses

BHU is one of the best B.Tech universities through CUET. The BHU eligibility criteria for CUET B.Tech. in Dairy Technology or Food Technology is: 

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Section 2.
• Qualification: Passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics OR Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology with English
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have scored 50% aggregate marks
• Age limit: Not to be less than 17 years and not more than 25 years on 1st July 2026

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria for 2026 for B.Com (Hons)/B.Com (Hons) FMM

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have appeared for Accountancy and Business Studies from Section 2 and General Test.
• 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 2026.

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CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 for B.Voc. Courses

B.Voc in (Fashion Technology & Apparel Designing) or (Modern Office Management) or (Hospitality & Tourism Management) or (Medical Lab Technology) or (Retail & Logistics Management)

• Required subjects in CUET: You must opt for Section I A: Language Test - (English or Hindi) and Section III: General Test.
• 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 2026.

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria for B.Voc. in Food Processing & Management

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

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 2026.

CUET BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026 for BFA & BPA Courses

• Required subjects in CUET: You must opt for Section II: Fine Arts/Visual Arts for BFA and Performing Arts for BPA courses for BHU Admission through CUET.
• Minimum qualifying marks: Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam, securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
• Age limit: You must be at least 22 years old on 1 July 2026 for BFA courses and 35 years old on 1 July 2026 for BPA courses.
• Criteria for preparation of Merit list: 1. Score of Section II + 2. Practical Test: To be conducted at the university level after the NTA declares the results.

Key Takeaways

You must understand the CUET BHU eligibility criteria and fulfil the requirements accordingly. Remember: 

• There are over 15 UG & Integrated courses in various streams. 
• Passing 10+2 with 50% is essential to qualify for admission to your desired course.
• A clear idea of minimum marks and specific age criteria enables you to choose and apply accordingly.
• You must appear for the subjects mapped to your chosen program to be eligible for admission.
• By knowing the exam pattern, you must attempt CUET mock tests for mapped subjects to satisfy eligibility requirements.