BHU PG 2026 offers approximately 8,126 seats across 118 postgraduate courses in 16 faculties and 136 departments at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Admission to BHU PG programs in 2026 is based on CUET PG 2026 scores for most courses, while MBA admission uses CAT 2025 scores followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The Combined Allotment Program (CAP-PG) 2026 governs seat allotment, with counselling rounds expected from June 27, 2026. Knowing the seat matrix helps you gauge competition and plan your application strategically.
- Total seats: approximately 8,126 across all PG programs
- Largest programs: MA Languages (1,668 seats) and MA Social Sciences (1,506 seats)
- Reservation follows Government of India norms: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%
- 5% horizontal PwD reservation is applied across all vertical categories
- CAP-PG 2026 counselling expected to begin: June 27, 2026
| Direct Link to BHU PG 2026 Admission Portal (Active) — bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in |
BHU PG 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is one of India’s largest residential central universities. BHU PG 2026 offers seats in over 118 programs spanning MA, MSc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, LLM, BEd, MEd and other specialisations across 16 faculties and 136 departments. Seats are available under two fee structures: government-funded (regular) seats and self-financed (paid) seats. Paid seats form approximately 15% of total intake in most courses and carry a higher fee than regular seats.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total PG Seats (approx.) | 8,126 |
| Total PG Programs | 118+ |
| Faculties | 16 |
| Departments | 136 |
| Admission Basis | CUET PG 2026 (most programs); CAT 2025 for MBA |
| Allotment System | Combined Allotment Program (CAP-PG) 2026 |
| Official Portal | bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in |
BHU PG 2026 Course-wise Seat Distribution
The seat distribution across major program categories for BHU PG 2026 is listed below. Humanities and Social Sciences programs account for the largest share of seats, followed by Science programs. Each faculty runs multiple specialisations; the figures represent the combined intake within each stream.
| Program / Stream | Seats (Approx.) | Key Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| MA – Languages | 1,668 | Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, German, French |
| MA – Social Sciences | 1,506 | Political Science, Sociology, History, Economics, Psychology |
| MSc – Pure and Applied Sciences | 969 | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology |
| MA/MSc – Interdisciplinary | 708 | Geography, Statistics, Computational Science |
| MA – Literature and Fine Arts | 434 | Comparative Literature, Visual Arts, Performing Arts |
| MSc – Agricultural Sciences | 339 | Agronomy, Genetics, Soil Science, Horticulture |
| MBA | 316 | Management (CAT 2025 + GD/PI) |
| BEd | 315 | Education (subject-specific teacher preparation) |
| M.Com | 273 | Commerce and Business Studies |
| LLM | 92 | Constitutional, Criminal and International Law |
| MCA | 82 | Computer Applications (57 regular + 25 paid seats) |
| Other Programs (MEd, MFA, MPH, etc.) | ~1,424 | Education, Fine Arts, Public Health and allied specialisations |
IIT (BHU) MTech program seats are managed separately and are not included in the table above.
BHU PG 2026 Category-wise Seat Reservation
All centrally-funded seats at BHU PG 2026 follow Government of India reservation norms. Seats are divided vertically among UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS categories. A horizontal 5% reservation for PwD students is applied within each vertical category.
| Category | Reservation (%) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| UR – Unreserved (General) | 40.5% | Vertical |
| OBC-NCL (Other Backward Class – Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Vertical |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Vertical |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% | Vertical |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% | Vertical |
| PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 5% of each vertical category | Horizontal |
- OBC-NCL applies only to Non-Creamy Layer students. Creamy Layer OBC students must apply under the UR category.
- EWS certificate must be valid for financial year 2025–26 and issued by a competent government authority.
- PwD reservation is horizontal: 5 seats in every 100 within each vertical category are for students with benchmark disabilities, over and above the base intake.
- Supernumerary seats for BHU employee wards are separate from the sanctioned intake and do not reduce seats available to other students.
How BHU PG 2026 Seats Are Allotted
BHU uses the Combined Allotment Program (CAP-PG) 2026 to allocate seats based on CUET PG 2026 scores, category and course preferences. Students must register for counselling separately after results are declared.
- Register on the BHU CUET PG portal at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in and pay the counselling registration fee.
- Fill in your course preferences in order of priority during the choice-filling window.
- Seat allotment is based on your CUET PG 2026 score, category and preference order.
- Accept the allotted seat, pay the admission fee and report for document verification within the stipulated period.
- Students not allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate in subsequent rounds as per the schedule on the portal.
Counselling registration fee: ₹300 per program for UR / OBC-NCL / EWS students and ₹150 per program for SC / ST / PwD students.
BHU PG 2026 Counselling Key Dates
BHU PG 2026 CAP-PG counselling is expected to begin around June 27, 2026. Check bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in regularly for updated dates and official notifications.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Result Declaration | June 2026 (expected) |
| CAP-PG 2026 Counselling Registration Opens | June 27, 2026 (expected) |
| Seat Allotment – Round 1 | July 2026 (expected) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | To be notified on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in |
BHU PG 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are available in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. BHU PG 2026 offers approximately 8,126 seats across 118 postgraduate programs in 16 faculties and 136 departments at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Ques. Which BHU PG program has the highest number of seats in 2026?
Ans. MA in Languages has the highest seat count with approximately 1,668 seats, followed by MA in Social Sciences with around 1,506 seats.
Ques. What is the OBC reservation percentage in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. OBC-NCL students get 27% reservation in BHU PG 2026. This applies only to Non-Creamy Layer students. Creamy Layer OBC students must apply under the UR (Unreserved) category.
Ques. Are there paid seats in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. Yes, most BHU PG programs include a paid (self-financing) seat category forming approximately 15% of total intake. MCA, for example, has 25 paid seats out of 82 total. Paid seats carry a higher fee than regular seats.
Ques. How does PwD reservation work in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. PwD reservation is horizontal, meaning 5% of seats within each vertical category (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) are reserved for students with benchmark disabilities. These seats are over and above the base category intake and do not reduce seats available to other students.
Ques. Is CUET PG 2026 mandatory for all BHU PG programs?
Ans. CUET PG 2026 scores are required for most BHU PG programs. MBA is the exception — it uses CAT 2025 scores followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by BHU.
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