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BHU UET 2023: The NTA has announced the exam dates for CUET UG 2023.
BHU Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET) exam was previously conducted by NTA on behalf of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). However, the BHU UET entrance exam is replaced now by the CUET UG entrance exam.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi Undergraduate Entrance Test (UET) Exam
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BHU UET
Courses Offered
| General Courses | Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Commerce, Institute of Science and Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnana |
| Professional Courses | Faculty of Education |
| Other Professional Courses | Institute of Agricultural Science – Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Performing Arts, Faculty of Visual Arts |
| Vocational Courses | Faculty of Arts. |
| Note | All the courses mentioned Information Bulletin are for 3 years (6 semesters) with the exception of B.A, B.Com, B.Sc (under general courses) and B.Ed (under professional courses) which are of 2-years (4 semesters) and B.P.Ed. (under other professional courses) which is for 2-year (4 semesters). |
Eligibility Criteria
B.A. (Hons.) Arts, B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences, B.F.A. & B.Voc
Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
For B.A. Hons. (Economics)
The student must have offered Mathematics as one subject at High School Examinations.
B.Com. (Hons.)/ B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management
Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination with Commerce/ Economics/ Maths/ Computer/ Sc./ Finance/ Financial Markets Management/ Vocational courses (related to Commerce) as one of the subjects securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and must have passed in the concerned subject (as supported by the Certificate issued by the Examining body).
B. Sc. (Hons.) Maths Group
Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects Physics, Maths plus any one of the following: Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Geography and must have passed in each of the concerned three subjects (as supported by the Certificate issued by the Examining body)
B. Sc. (Hons.) Bio Group
Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects Physics, Chemistry plus any one of the following: Biology, Geology and Geography and must have passed in each of the concerned three subjects (as supported by the Certificate issued by the Examining body).
Shastri (Hons.)
Passed Madhyama Examination of BHU/Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri/Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 50% marks in the aggregate and (b) Sanskrit must be one of the subjects in the concerned examination and candidate should have passed in this subject also.
Passed one year certificate course in Sanskrit of BHU after passing 10+2 examination with 50% marks in aggregate both in 10+2 examination and certificate examination are also eligible.
Age for B.A., B.com, B.Sc. & Shastri (Hons.)
Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2020 (applicant should be born on or after 1st July of 1998)
B.Ed.
Candidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/ Humanities/Commerce,
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification equivalent thereto are eligible for admission to the programme.
B. Sc (Hons.) Agriculture/B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, if he/she has passed 10+2 OR equivalent examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the subjects Physics, Chemistry Plus any one of the following Biology, Maths or Agriculture. Must have passed in each of the concerned three subjects (as supported by the certificate issued by the examining body).
Age – Not to be less than 16 years and not more than 25 years on 1st July‟ 2020 (applicant should be born on or after 1st July 1995 and on or before 1st July, 2004)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
B.V.Sc. & A.H., if he/she has passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or the Indian School Certificate Examination or Intermediate exam (or equivalent exam) in Science from a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (which shall include a practical test in these subjects) and English securing at least 50% (SC/ST-40%) marks in aggregate and must have passed each of the aforesaid subjects individually.
Age – Not to be less than 17 years and not more than 25 years on 1st July‟ 2020 (applicant should be born on or after 1st July.‟ 1995 and on or before 1st July, 2003).
For L.L.B Hons. in Bachelor of Laws Course
Candidates must have a B.A / B.Sc. / B.Com / Shastri Degree, with 50% marks in the core subjects. OR should possess any equivalent degree which is recognized by BCI.
For B.A. L.L.B Hons Course
Minimum marks in qualifying exam is 50% for General category applicants, 45% for OBC and 40% for SCs & ST candidates.
For B.P.Ed Course
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 50% marks.
For B.P.A
Passed 10+2/ Graduate/Postgraduate Degree/Vocal Music (Hindustani, Dhrupad)/Instrumental Music (Sitar/Violin/Flute/Tabla & Mridangam)/Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam) as one of the subjects in any of the above courses and the candidate is passed in this subject also/ 3-Year Diploma in Vocal Music (Hindustani, Dhrupad)/ Instrumental Music (Sitar/Violin/Flute/Tabla & Mridangam) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam) Examination of BHU OR equivalent Exam
Admission Procedure
- The admission of a candidate in a course will be done only when he/she satisfies all the eligibility requirements, appears in the UET, qualifies in the Entrance Test and completes all formalities required for admission in the course.The admission of a candidate in a course will be done only when he/she satisfies all the eligibility requirements, appears in the UET, qualifies in the Entrance Test and completes all formalities required for admission in the course.
- The admissions shall be made strictly on the basis of merit index in the PET, availability of seats in the course, as per rules given in this Information Bulletin and rules framed by the University from time to time.
Exam Pattern
| Type of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. |
| Duration for B.A., LL.B., B.A.LL.B., B.P.Ed. & BPA | 120 minutes |
| Duration for B.Com, B.Sc. & B.Ed | 150 minutes |
| Type of Questions | MCQ |
Test centres
PET-2020 will be conducted only in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in following 200 cities across the country:
| Andaman and Nicobar (1) | Andhra Pradesh (17) | Arunachal Pradesh (1) |
| Assam (5) | Bihar (12) | Chandigarh (1) |
| Chhattisgarh (5) | New Delhi (1) | Goa (1) |
| Gujarat (7) | Haryana (9) | Himachal Pradesh (4) |
| Jammu & Kashmir (3) | Jharkhand (5) | Karnataka (12) |
| Kerala (8) | Lakshadweep Island (01) | Madhya Pradesh (10) |
| Maharashtra (20) | Meghalaya (1) | Mizoram (1) |
| Nagaland (2) | Odisha (7) | Puducherry (1) |
| Punjab (9) | Rajasthan (8) | Sikkim (1) |
| Tamil Nadu (10) | Telangana (4) | Tripura (1) |
| Uttar Pradesh (19) | Uttarakhand (4) | West Bengal (8) |
Application Process
The Application Form for PET 2020 is available on the BHU‟s entrance test portal www.bhuonline.in
The online application process will have the following six stages:
Step 1: Registration on the Portal [www.bhuonline.in]-
Step 2: Filling up Identification details
Step 3: Online Application Form Entry and Course Selection
Step 4: Uploading of photographs and signature
Step 5: Payment of Application Processing/ Entrance Test Fee
Step 6: Printout of Application Form for the record of candidates
Application Fee
| For SC/ST/PWD Candidates | Rs.300.00 |
| For Others Candidates | Rs.600.00 |
| If candidates wanted to apply for more than one course under PET 2020, the application fee charged from them for the subsequent paper will be given below. | |
| For SC/ST/PWD Candidates | Rs.200/- |
| For Others Candidates | Rs.400/- |
Mode of Payment
- Online payment through Credit Card/ Debit Card through the Payment Gateway available on the Entrance test portal.
- Payment of Entrance Test Fee in Cash through “Challan” in any branch of HDFC Bank (facility will be available only.
Admit Card
- Candidates can download the ADMIT CARD from the BHU Entrance Test Portal (www.bhuonline.in) around one week prior to the date of conduct of test by providing the unique registration ID allotted to them/ email id registered at the time of online submission of application form.
- If a candidate is unable to download the Admit Card till 03 days before the date of the Test, he/she should contact the Office of the Controller of Examinations, BHU, Varanasi on Help Desk Phone Number and email id. available on Entrance Test Portal.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
Contact Details
Address: Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Rd,
Varanasi,
Uttar Pradesh 221005
Phone: 0542 236 8938