BHU PG 2026 offers admission across more than 100 postgraduate programs, with total seat intake estimated at approximately 3,200 to 3,500 seats, distributed as per Government of India reservation norms — UR 40.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, and ST 7.5%.
Banaras Hindu University accepts CUET PG 2026 scores for MA, MSc, M.Com, MBA, LLM, M.Ed, and other PG programs. The official seat matrix is published in the information brochure on the Samarth portal. Data below is based on 2025 seat figures and is expected to remain similar for 2026.
- Admission is based on CUET PG 2026 scores for most programs.
- Reservation follows GoI norms: UR 40.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5%.
- A 5% horizontal PwD reservation applies within each category.
- BHU also offers supernumerary NRI seats in select programs above the regular intake.
- First seat allotment is expected around June 30, 2026 on the Samarth portal.
| Direct Link — BHU PG 2026 Official Portal (Seat Matrix and Brochure) | bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in |
BHU PG 2026 Total Seat Intake at a Glance
Based on the 2025 brochure, BHU’s total PG intake was approximately 3,200 to 3,500 seats across all faculties. The 2026 count is expected to be similar. The table below gives a faculty-wise summary based on 2025 data.
| Faculty / School | Approximate Seats (2025 Data) |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | ~360 |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | ~224 |
| Faculty of Science | ~310 |
| Faculty of Commerce | ~180 |
| Faculty of Law | ~60 |
| Faculty of Education | ~80 |
| Faculty of Performing Arts | ~140 |
| Faculty of Visual Arts | ~90 |
| Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan (SVDV) | ~160 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Programs | 400+ |
| Estimated Total | ~3,200 – 3,500 |
BHU PG 2026 Department-Wise Seat Matrix
The tables below list expected seats for popular BHU PG programs based on 2025 data. All figures are indicative; confirm from the official 2026 brochure on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in.
Faculty of Arts
| Program | Total | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | EWS | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology | 28 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| MA English | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MA Hindi | 60 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| MA Linguistics | 20 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MA Medieval and Modern Indian History | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MA Philosophy | 28 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| MA Sanskrit | 48 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| MA Urdu | 28 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Program | Total | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | EWS | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Economics | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MA Political Science | 48 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| MA Psychology | 28 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| MA Sociology | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MSc Geography | 28 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| MSc Home Science | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Faculty of Science
| Program | Total | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | EWS | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Biochemistry | 20 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MSc Botany | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| MSc Chemistry | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MSc Computer Science | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| MSc Mathematics | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MSc Physics | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| MSc Statistics | 28 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| MSc Zoology | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Education
| Program | Total | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | EWS | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Com | 60 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| MBA | 60 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| LLM (1-Year) | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| LLM (2-Year) | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ed | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
BHU PG 2026 Category-Wise Reservation Breakdown
BHU follows Government of India reservation norms for all programs. The table below shows seat distribution for programs with 40 and 60 total seats — the two most common intake sizes.
| Category | Reservation % | Seats (40-Seat Program) | Seats (60-Seat Program) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 40.5% | 16 | 24 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | 11 | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | 6 | 9 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | 4 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 100% | 40 | 60 |
Fractional seats are rounded per the convention stated in the official brochure. For exact category-wise counts per program, refer to the official information brochure on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in.
PwD and Supernumerary Seats at BHU PG 2026
BHU provides a 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across all categories. PwD seats are carved from within each category’s allocation, not added above the total intake.
- Students apply within their own category’s PwD sub-quota (UR-PwD, OBC-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD, EWS-PwD).
- BHU offers supernumerary seats for NRI and foreign national students in select programs, over and above regular intake.
- Defense or ECA supernumerary seats, where applicable, are listed separately in the program-specific brochure entry.
Key Dates for BHU PG 2026 Seat Allotment
The schedule below is based on the 2025 timeline and is expected to follow a similar pattern for 2026. All dates are indicative; the official schedule will be notified on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Result | May 2026 (expected) |
| BHU PG Online Registration Opens | May – June 2026 (expected) |
| Choice Filling and Locking | June 2026 (expected) |
| First Seat Allotment List | Around June 30, 2026 (expected) |
| Fee Payment and Document Verification | July 2026 (expected) |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 (expected) |
BHU PG 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What is the total number of seats in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, BHU PG 2026 is expected to offer approximately 3,200 to 3,500 seats across all departments. The exact count will be confirmed in the official information brochure on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in.
Ques. What is the OBC reservation percentage in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students get 27% reservation in BHU PG 2026. For a 40-seat program this translates to approximately 11 OBC-NCL seats.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for SC and ST students in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. BHU reserves 15% of seats for SC students and 7.5% for ST students. For a 40-seat program, SC students get around 6 seats and ST students get around 3 seats.
Ques. Is there a PwD reservation in BHU PG 2026?
Ans. Yes. BHU provides 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities within each category. PwD students compete within their own category’s PwD sub-quota and are not counted as a separate category above the total intake.
Ques. When will BHU PG 2026 seat allotment be announced?
Ans. The first seat allotment for BHU PG 2026 is expected around June 30, 2026, based on previous year trends. Students should check bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in regularly for the official announcement.
Ques. Does BHU offer supernumerary seats for NRI students in PG programs?
Ans. Yes. BHU offers supernumerary seats for NRI and foreign national students in select PG programs. These are over and above the regular intake and are listed separately in the official information brochure.
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