SC students are expected to need a CUET PG score of 130–175 and ST students 65–145 out of 300 for BHU PG 2026 seat allotment, based on 2025 official closing cutoffs.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) prepares category-wise merit lists using CUET PG scores for all its postgraduate programs. The 2026 seat allotment is expected in June–July 2026 after CUET PG results are released. SC and ST students benefit from reserved seats and relaxed cutoffs under the central government reservation policy. The degree of cutoff relaxation varies sharply by program — highly competitive science programs show a narrow gap between General and SC or ST cutoffs, while programs with broader applicant pools show much larger relaxation.
- BHU PG 2026 reserves 15% seats for SC and 7.5% seats for ST students in every program under the central government norms.
- CUET PG 2025 SC cutoffs at BHU ranged from 143 (M.Sc. Mathematics) to 266 (M.Sc. Biotechnology) out of 300.
- ST cutoffs in 2025 ranged from as low as 72 (M.Sc. Physics) to 263 (M.Sc. Biotechnology) out of 300.
- BHU MBA — BHU’s largest PG program — has a total intake of 316 seats, meaning approximately 47 SC seats and 23 ST seats are available.
- Allotment results and category-wise cutoffs will be published at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in once announced.
| Direct Link — BHU PG 2026 Seat Allotment Portal (ACTIVE ON ALLOTMENT DATE) — bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in |
BHU PG 2026 SC and ST Reservation Policy
BHU follows the Government of India reservation norms for all centrally funded postgraduate programs. Separate merit lists are prepared for each category using CUET PG scores, and reserved seats are filled from those category-specific lists. The full reservation breakdown for BHU PG 2026 is:
| Category | Reservation (%) | Age Relaxation | Certificate Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% | 5 years | SC caste certificate from competent authority |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% | 5 years | ST caste certificate from competent authority |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | 3 years | OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate |
| EWS | 10% | — | EWS income and asset certificate |
| PwBD | 5% (horizontal) | 10 years | Disability certificate from medical board |
SC and ST students who score above the General category closing cutoff are counted in the General merit list. This frees their reserved seats for the next eligible SC or ST student on the reserved category list, ensuring no reserved seat goes unused due to high-scoring SC or ST students occupying General slots.
BHU PG 2025 SC and ST Cutoff: Program-wise Data
The table below shows Round 1 closing cutoff marks for SC and ST categories at BHU PG 2025, based on official published data. All scores are out of 300 CUET PG marks. Performing arts programs (BPA, MFA) use a different exam with a higher maximum score and are not included here.
| Program | General Cutoff (2025) | SC Cutoff (2025) | ST Cutoff (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 248 | 161 | 123 |
| MCA | 204 | 153 | 100 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | 270 | 266 | 263 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 208 | 139 | 72 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 179 | 143 | 150 |
| LLB (Hons.) | 213 | 171 | 134 |
| M.Ed | 213 | 172 | 175 |
Two programs in 2025 showed an unusual pattern where ST cutoffs exceeded SC cutoffs — M.Sc. Mathematics (ST 150 vs SC 143) and M.Ed (ST 175 vs SC 172). This happens when a large pool of high-scoring ST students competes for fewer reserved seats than SC students, driving the ST closing cutoff higher. For most programs, SC cutoffs fell 30–90 marks below the General cutoff, while ST cutoffs fell 30–140 marks below.
M.Sc. Biotechnology was the outlier: its SC cutoff of 266 and ST cutoff of 263 were nearly identical to the General cutoff of 270, reflecting a highly competitive program where many SC and ST students score exceptionally high.
BHU PG 2026 Expected SC and ST Cutoff and Reserved Seats
The expected cutoffs below are projections based on 2025 BHU PG official data. Actual 2026 figures will shift depending on CUET PG 2026 difficulty, the number of SC and ST applicants per paper, and changes in BHU seat intake. All figures are expected ranges only.
| Program | Expected General (2026) | Expected SC (2026) | Expected ST (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 240–255 | 154–170 | 115–130 |
| MCA | 195–212 | 145–162 | 92–108 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | 263–278 | 258–273 | 255–270 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 200–216 | 130–146 | 65–80 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 172–188 | 135–150 | 142–158 |
| LLB (Hons.) | 205–220 | 163–178 | 126–142 |
| M.Ed | 205–220 | 163–178 | 167–182 |
The table below shows the approximate number of SC and ST reserved seats at BHU PG 2026. MBA seat count is based on confirmed 2025 intake of 316; other figures are estimates based on typical BHU program sizes.
| Program | Total Seats (Approx.) | SC Seats (15%) | ST Seats (7.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 316 | ~47 | ~23 |
| MCA | 50–60 | 7–9 | 3–4 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | 40–50 | 6–7 | 3 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 40–60 | 6–9 | 3–4 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 40–60 | 6–9 | 3–4 |
| LLB (Hons.) | 40–60 | 6–9 | 3–4 |
These are the main factors that shift SC and ST cutoffs from one year to the next:
- Total number of SC or ST students who appeared in CUET PG for a given subject paper
- Overall CUET PG 2026 difficulty for that paper compared to 2025
- Whether BHU increases or reduces total intake for a specific program in 2026
- Carryover of unfilled seats from Round 1 to subsequent allotment rounds (cutoffs ease in later rounds)
BHU PG 2026 SC ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected SC category cutoff for BHU PG 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 official closing data, SC students can expect cutoffs of 154–170 for MBA, 145–162 for MCA, and 130–146 for M.Sc. Physics out of 300. M.Sc. Biotechnology is an exception where the expected SC cutoff is 258–273, nearly the same as the General category.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for ST students in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. ST students receive 7.5% of total seats per program. For MBA with 316 seats, around 23 ST seats are available. For most M.Sc. and professional programs with 40–60 seats, ST students can expect 3–4 reserved seats per program.
Ques. Is the ST category cutoff always lower than the SC cutoff at BHU PG?
Ans. Not always. In 2025, M.Sc. Mathematics (ST 150, SC 143) and M.Ed (ST 175, SC 172) showed ST cutoffs higher than SC cutoffs. This occurs when a large pool of high-scoring ST students competes for fewer seats than SC students, pushing the closing cutoff above the SC level.
Ques. What documents do SC and ST students need for BHU PG 2026 seat allotment?
Ans. You will need a valid SC or ST caste certificate issued by a competent government authority, your CUET PG 2026 scorecard, graduation marksheets, class 10 and 12 certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph. BHU will publish the complete document checklist in the official 2026 prospectus at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in.
Ques. When will BHU PG 2026 SC and ST seat allotment be announced?
Ans. BHU PG 2026 seat allotment is expected in June–July 2026 after CUET PG results are declared. SC and ST students should check their allotment status on the official portal at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in.
Ques. Can an SC or ST student be allotted a General category seat at BHU PG 2026?
Ans. Yes. If your CUET PG score meets the General category closing cutoff, BHU will place you in the General merit list. Your reserved category seat is then passed to the next eligible SC or ST student. This does not reduce the total number of reserved seats available to your category.
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