Students shortlisted for BHU LLB 2026 counselling must carry a specific set of original documents for seat acceptance and physical reporting, with the process expected to begin from July 3, 2026.

Banaras Hindu University manages its LLB counselling through the official portal at bhuet.samarth.edu.in. The process has two stages — online document upload during seat acceptance and physical verification at BHU Law School, Varanasi. Missing even one mandatory document at the time of reporting can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat, so students must prepare their complete document set well in advance.

  • Counselling begins around July 3, 2026 — keep all documents ready at least one week before the reporting date.
  • Documents are required in two stages: online upload during seat acceptance and originals at physical reporting.
  • Category certificates must be issued by a competent government authority and must be valid at the time of counselling.
  • All graduation semester or year mark sheets are mandatory for the 3-year LLB program.
  • Carry at least two sets of self-attested photocopies of every document during physical reporting.
Direct Link — BHU LLB 2026 Counselling Portal (ACTIVE)
bhuet.samarth.edu.in — BHU Entrance Test Counselling Portal

BHU LLB 2026 Counselling Overview

BHU LLB 2026 counselling is conducted by Banaras Hindu University for admission to the 3-year LLB program at BHU Law School, Varanasi. The counselling process is managed through the samarth portal and is expected to begin from July 3, 2026 based on the academic schedule. Students who have qualified the entrance examination will be called for counselling based on merit and seat availability in the allotted round.

Stage Activity Expected Timeline
Stage 1 Online seat acceptance and document upload July 2026 (expected)
Stage 2 Seat acceptance fee payment via portal July 2026 (expected)
Stage 3 Physical reporting with original documents July–August 2026 (expected)
Stage 4 Document verification and admission confirmation July–August 2026 (expected)

Complete Document Checklist for BHU LLB 2026 Counselling

The following table covers all documents required for BHU LLB 2026 counselling. Students must carry originals and at least two sets of self-attested photocopies during physical reporting at BHU Law School.

S.No. Document Purpose
1 BHU LLB 2026 Allotment Letter (printout) Proof of seat allotment
2 Admit Card (CUET PG 2026 or BHU PET 2026) Identity verification at reporting
3 Score Card or Result (CUET PG 2026 or BHU PET 2026) Eligibility proof
4 Class 10 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate Date of birth proof
5 Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate Senior secondary qualification proof
6 All Graduation Semester or Year Mark Sheets Undergraduate qualification proof
7 Graduation Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate Degree completion proof
8 Character Certificate from last attended institution Conduct verification
9 Migration Certificate from last attended university University transfer clearance
10 Transfer Certificate (TC) Release from previous institution
11 Aadhaar Card or valid Government Photo ID Identity proof
12 Recent Passport-size Photographs (colour, white background) Admission form and university records
13 Anti-Ragging Affidavit (signed by student and parent or guardian) Mandatory statutory undertaking
14 Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) — if applicable Reservation benefit claim
15 PwD Certificate from Chief Medical Officer — if applicable Disability reservation benefit
16 Gap Year Affidavit on stamp paper — if applicable Explanation of academic break

Documents for Online Seat Acceptance

During online seat acceptance on bhuet.samarth.edu.in, students must upload scanned copies of specific documents. File size and format requirements stated on the portal must be strictly followed — typically PDF or JPEG files under 2 MB each. Blurry or illegible scans are rejected by the system.

  • Scanned copy of the BHU LLB 2026 Allotment Letter
  • Scanned copy of Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Scanned copies of all graduation mark sheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Scanned copy of category certificate if claiming reservation benefit
  • Recent passport-size photograph in the format specified on the portal
  • Scanned copy of Aadhaar Card or Government Photo ID

After uploading documents, students must pay the seat acceptance fee online. Failure to pay the fee within the specified deadline results in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, and the seat moves to the next eligible student on the merit list.


Documents for Physical Reporting

After completing online seat acceptance, students must report in person to BHU Law School, Varanasi for physical document verification. All original documents must be carried along with at least two sets of self-attested photocopies.

  • All original documents as listed in the complete checklist above
  • Two sets of self-attested photocopies of every document
  • Printout of the online seat acceptance confirmation page
  • Printout of the seat acceptance fee payment receipt
  • Completed and signed admission form, if available for download from the portal
  • Anti-ragging affidavit signed separately by both student and parent or guardian

Students whose documents do not match the information filled during registration, or who fail to produce any mandatory document, may have their admission cancelled on the spot. Original documents are returned after verification; self-attested photocopies are retained by the university.


Category-Wise Additional Documents

Students applying under reserved categories must carry the relevant additional certificate as listed below. Category certificates must be issued by a competent Central Government or State Government authority and must be valid at the time of counselling.

Category Document Required Issuing Authority
SC or ST SC or ST Caste Certificate Tehsildar, SDM, or District Magistrate
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) OBC-NCL Certificate issued in the current financial year Tehsildar, SDM, or District Magistrate
EWS Income and Asset Certificate for the current financial year Tehsildar, SDM, or District Magistrate
PwD PwD Certificate specifying disability percentage (40% or above) Chief Medical Officer or Government Hospital Board
Kashmiri Migrant Kashmiri Migrant Certificate District Magistrate or Divisional Commissioner

OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be for the current financial year (2025–26). Certificates issued in a previous financial year will not be accepted. Students must apply for a fresh certificate well before the counselling date if the existing one has expired.


Document Preparation Tips

Preparing documents early avoids last-minute errors and delays at the reporting desk. Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth verification experience:

  • Arrange documents in the order listed in the official checklist — this speeds up the verification desk process.
  • Self-attest every photocopy with your full name, signature, and date — university-attested copies are not required at the reporting stage.
  • Scan all documents at 300 DPI or higher for online upload — blurry or partial scans cause rejection.
  • Apply for Migration Certificate and Transfer Certificate from your graduation university immediately — these can take 2–4 weeks to process.
  • The anti-ragging affidavit must be printed on plain paper and signed separately by the student and the parent or guardian.
  • Keep a digital backup in PDF format of all scanned documents stored on your phone or email for quick access during reporting.
  • Check that your name spelling, date of birth, and category match exactly across all documents — any mismatch must be corrected before reporting day.

BHU LLB 2026 Counselling Documents FAQs

Ques. What documents are required for BHU LLB 2026 counselling?

Ans. Students need the BHU LLB 2026 allotment letter, admit card, score card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, all graduation mark sheets, graduation degree or provisional certificate, character and migration certificate, transfer certificate, Aadhaar card, category certificates if applicable, recent photographs, and a signed anti-ragging affidavit.

Ques. Is the Migration Certificate mandatory for BHU LLB 2026 admission?

Ans. Yes, the Migration Certificate from the last attended university is mandatory for BHU LLB admission. Students must apply for it from their graduation university well in advance as the process can take 2–4 weeks.

Ques. Does the OBC certificate need to be from the current financial year for BHU LLB 2026 counselling?

Ans. Yes. The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued in the current financial year (2025–26). A certificate from a previous financial year is not accepted. Students should obtain a fresh certificate before the counselling date if the existing one has expired.

Ques. How many passport-size photographs should I carry for BHU LLB 2026 physical reporting?

Ans. Carry at least 6–10 recent passport-size colour photographs with a white background. The exact number required will be specified in the official reporting notice issued on bhuet.samarth.edu.in.

Ques. What happens if I fail to carry a document during BHU LLB 2026 physical reporting?

Ans. Missing any mandatory original document during physical reporting may result in denial of admission or seat cancellation. BHU does not generally allow students to submit missing documents later, so all originals must be available on the reporting date.

Ques. Where do I report for BHU LLB 2026 physical document verification?

Ans. Physical reporting takes place at BHU Law School, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. The specific venue, counter timings, and reporting schedule will be communicated through the official counselling notice on bhuet.samarth.edu.in.