BHU (Banaras Hindu University) conducts an annual entrance exam for both undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants. Regarded as one of the largest residential universities in Asia, BHU paves the way for thousands of aspirants seeking admission in UG and PG courses like B.Sc, B.Com, B.Ed, B.F.A, B.A, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, M.F.A, and M.Ed, apart from some language courses. Both the UET (Undergraduate Entrance Test) and the PET (Postgraduate Entrance Test) are conducted in the computer-based test mode. Thereafter, the selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the merit obtained in the entrance exam. BHU releases cut offs in the form of opening and closing ranks for the respective courses and eligible candidates may attend the counselling afterwards, as per their entrance rank.
BHU recently postponed the UET and PET exams which were scheduled to take place on 26th April and 10th May 2020 respectively. The decision is taken due to the extension of the national COVID-19 lockdown. The extension of the exam dates would proportionally influence the extension of dates for other important events like result date, cut off dates and counselling process. The cutoffs for the UET and PET 2020 are scheduled to be released in the 1st week of July 2020 (as of now).
BHU Entrance Cutoff – Admission Process
- BHU entrance cutoff is the rank and score range that candidates have to secure in order to be eligible for participating in the counselling and further admission process.
- BHU declares the cutoffs in the form of opening and closing ranks for all the courses separately.
- Aspirants must rank above the closing rank of their respective course and affiliated college of their preference, to stand a chance of getting an admission.
- After the declaration of the cutoff lists, candidates may fill the registration for counselling and opt for their preferred choice of courses.
- Eligible candidates are further called for the counselling process.
- After the seat is allotted, candidates must visit the college for document verification and approval of the seat.
- Eligible candidates may finally pay the admission fee and secure admission.
BHU Entrance Cut off – Determining Factors
The BHU admission entrance cut off is affected by various factors. Some of the most prominent ones are:
- Number of candidates appearing for the exam.
- Number of candidates securing qualifying marks in the exam.
- Number of seats available for the respective courses.
- Cut off trends in the previous years.
- Difficulty level of the exam.
BHU Entrance Cutoff (PET) – Expected Cutoff Score (2020)
M.Com
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range |
| General | 290 – 320 |
| Other Backward Classes | 260 – 280 |
| Scheduled Caste | 120 – 140 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 75 – 100 |
M.A English
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range |
| General | 530 – 600 |
| Other Backward Classes | 185 – 220 |
| Scheduled Caste | 55 – 80 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 38 – 58 |
M.Sc Physics
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range |
| General | 265 – 280 |
| Other Backward Classes | 90 – 105 |
| Scheduled Caste | 36 – 55 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 30 – 44 |
M.A Hindi
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range |
| General | 875 – 900 |
| Other Backward Classes | 265 – 280 |
| Scheduled Caste | 76 – 90 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 27 – 38 |
M.Sc Botany
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range |
| General | 95 – 110 |
| Other Backward Classes | 39 – 49 |
| Scheduled Caste | 25 – 39 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 16 – 30 |
Note- The cutoffs mentioned above are expected cutoff score range (PET) for the year 2020. The estimates are evaluated on the basis of previous year cut offs.
BHU Entrance Cutoff (UET) – Cutoffs for 2019 (Closing Ranks)
B.A (Hons)
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1061 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1241 |
| Scheduled Caste | 528 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 225 |
| Physically Handicapped(OH) | 195 |
B.A (Hons) Social Sciences
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1504 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1106 |
| Scheduled Caste | 474 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 294 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 228 |
B.Sc Mathematics
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 2300 |
| Other Backward Classes | 850 |
| Scheduled Caste | 395 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 231 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 148 |
B.Com (Hons)
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1227 |
| Other Backward Classes | 695 |
| Scheduled Caste | 405 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 251 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 148 |
BHU Entrance Cutoff (UET) – Cutoffs for 2018 (Closing Ranks)
B.A (Hons) Arts
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1568 |
| Other Backward Classes | 965 |
| Scheduled Caste | 623 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 296 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 71 |
B.A (Hons) Social Sciences
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1629 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1323 |
| Scheduled Caste | 499 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 290 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 241 |
B.Sc Mathematics
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1319 |
| Other Backward Classes | 707 |
| Scheduled Caste | 481 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 273 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 156 |
B.Com (Hons)
| Category | Closing Ranks |
| General | 1231 |
| Other Backward Classes | 723 |
| Scheduled Caste | 367 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 233 |
| Physically Handicapped (OH) | 123 |
BHU Entrance Cutoffs – FAQ’s
Q. How do I get to know about the release of BHU UET Cutoffs?
You must regularly keep a check on the notifications available at the official website of Banaras Hindu University. The authority of the entrance exam will soon announce the official date for the release of cutoffs, which will be duly updated on this page.
Q. What are the factors which determine the BHU UET cutoff?
Following are the factors which determine the BHU UET cutoff –
- Number of candidates appearing for the exam
- Number of candidates securing qualifying marks in the exam
- Number of seats available for the respective courses
- Cutoff trends from previous year
- Difficulty level of the exam
Q. Can I fill the registration for the counselling of BHU UET through offline mode?
No. You can only fill the registration form for the counselling of BHU UET through the online mode. You must visit the official website of BHU and tap on the link mentioning ‘Registration for Counselling’ to complete this process.
Q. Is the selection process for UG and PG courses at Banaras Hindu University different?
The selection process for UG and PG courses at Banaras Hindu University is quite similar. You must clear the entrance tests like UET and PET, and selection will be based on the merit obtained in both the entrance tests.
Q. What documents should I carry on the day of BHU counselling for UG course?
On the day of BHU counselling, you must carry all the prescribed personal and academic documents to the college. Some of the mandatory documents you must carry are – 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, Identity proof, copy of BHU application form, copy of BHU counselling registration letter and your result/scorecard.
