BHU PET Counselling 2026: Registration Open till June 4, Preference Filling and Seat Allotment

BHU PET 2026 Counselling is conducted by Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, for admission to postgraduate (PG) programmes based on CUET PG 2026 scores. The online counselling registration window is currently live from May 19 to June 4, 2026, on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in — students must complete registration and preference filling before the June 4 closing deadline.

• BHU PET 2026 Counselling is managed by Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi — one of India’s largest central universities, established in 1916.
• Admission is offered to programmes including MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, LLM, MFA, MPA, MCA, and dozens of other PG courses across BHU’s faculties and departments.
• Registration and preference filling are live now (May 19 – June 4, 2026) on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in; the first merit list is expected in June 2026.
• Counselling registration fee: ₹300 per programme for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹150 per programme for SC/ST/PwBD students — both non-refundable.
• Registering for counselling is mandatory — your CUET PG 2026 score alone does not guarantee a seat at BHU; you must complete the full counselling process.

Reservation of Quotas for BHU PET Counselling 2026

As a centrally funded institution, Banaras Hindu University follows the Central Government’s reservation policy for seat allocation in BHU PET 2026 Counselling. Reservation benefits are granted only on submission of valid, current-year certificates from the competent authority at the time of document verification — no reservation benefit is provided without documentary proof.

Additional important points on reservation:

• The OBC-NCL certificate must be in the Central Government format and issued for the current financial year 2025–26. State-format OBC certificates are not accepted at BHU.
• Students who belong to OBC but fall in the creamy layer will be treated as UR/General for counselling purposes — no OBC-NCL reservation benefits will be applied.
• PwBD reservation is horizontal, meaning 5% of seats within each vertical category (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) are reserved for PwBD students.
• EWS students must submit a valid income and asset certificate in Central Government format for FY 2025–26 at the time of document verification.
• Supernumerary seats for BHU employee wards are over and above the sanctioned intake — they do not reduce seats available to other students in the general pool.

How to Apply for BHU PET Counselling 2026?

The BHU PET 2026 Counselling registration window is currently live and closes on June 4, 2026. All eligible students must complete the five steps below to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process. The full process is online at bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in — no offline applications are accepted.

Before starting, keep the following ready: your CUET PG 2026 application number and scorecard, a valid email ID and active mobile number, your graduation marksheets, and your category certificate if applicable. Decide your programme preferences in advance so you can fill them accurately once registration is open.

Step 1: Register on the Official Portal

Visit bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in and click "New Registration" or "Counselling Registration". Enter your CUET PG 2026 Application Number, date of birth, and registered mobile number. An OTP will be sent to your mobile for verification. After OTP validation, create a strong password for your counselling account. Note your login credentials carefully — you will need them at every stage of the process, from filling preferences to checking allotment results and accepting your seat.

Step 2: Pay the Counselling Registration Fee

Log in to your counselling account and navigate to the fee payment section. Pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The fee is ₹300 per programme for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS students and ₹150 per programme for SC/ST/PwBD students, as applicable to the programmes you wish to apply for. Always download and save the payment receipt — your registration is not complete until the payment is confirmed on the portal. No offline payments or fee waivers are accepted.

Step 3: Fill and Lock Your Programme Preferences

After fee payment, navigate to the "Preference Filling" or "Choice Filling" section. You will see the full list of BHU PG programmes available for your CUET PG 2026 subject. Select and arrange programmes in order of preference — your most desired programme must be at position 1. Fill at least 10–15 programme preferences to maximise your chances of seat allotment across all counselling rounds. You may add, remove, or reorder preferences at any time before the June 4, 2026 deadline. Once the window closes, your locked preferences are final and cannot be revised under any circumstances.

Step 4: Check Seat Allotment Results

After the preference-filling window closes on June 4, 2026, BHU will process allotments and publish the first merit list (Round 1) on the portal — expected in June 2026. Log in to your account on the notified date and check your allotment status. The portal will display the programme and department allotted to you, your rank, and the category under which the seat has been allotted. If you are satisfied with the allotment, proceed immediately to accept the seat within the deadline — unaccepted allotments are automatically cancelled at the close of the response window.

Step 5: Accept Your Seat and Report to BHU

To confirm your seat, pay the required admission or seat acceptance fee on the portal within the deadline for that round. After payment, download your allotment letter and admission fee receipt. On the document verification and reporting date notified by BHU, physically report to your allotted department/faculty with all original documents and self-attested photocopies. Failure to report by the specified date without prior written intimation to the department will result in cancellation of your provisional admission. Final admission is confirmed only after successful document verification by the university.

How to Fill and Lock Preferences — Step-by-Step Guide

Preference filling is the most consequential step in BHU PET 2026 Counselling. The programme you receive depends entirely on your CUET PG 2026 rank, your category, and the order of preferences you lock before June 4, 2026. Follow this guide carefully to fill and lock your choices correctly.

Step 1: Log In to Your Counselling Account

• Visit bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in and click "Student Login".
• Enter your CUET PG 2026 Application Number and the password created during registration.
• Complete OTP or captcha verification and click "Login".

Step 2: Navigate to the Preference Filling Section

• From your dashboard, click "Preference Filling" or "Choice Filling".
• The portal will display all programmes available for your CUET PG 2026 subject group.
• Use the filter options — by faculty, department, or programme name — to browse the full list.

Step 3: Add and Arrange Your Preferences

• Click on each programme you wish to apply for and add it to your preference list.
• Use the drag-and-drop feature or the up/down arrows to arrange programmes in strict order of priority — the programme you want most must be at position 1.
• Add at least 10–15 programmes across different faculties to maximise your chances in all allotment rounds.
• You may add, remove, or reorder preferences freely before the June 4, 2026 deadline.

Step 4: Review Your Preference List

• Carefully review the complete final order of every programme in your list before locking.
• Confirm that your most preferred programme is at position 1 and less preferred options are lower.
• Include a realistic mix — high-competition programmes at the top and programmes where your rank has a strong chance lower down — to create a reliable safety net.

Step 5: Lock Your Choices

• Once satisfied with your list, click "Lock Choices" or "Submit Preferences".
• A confirmation pop-up will appear — read it carefully before clicking "Confirm".
• Download and save the locked-choices confirmation receipt from the portal immediately after locking.
• Choices are final after locking and cannot be modified after June 4, 2026 under any circumstances.

The allotment algorithm works in your favour when you fill more preferences — it tries each preference in descending order and allots the highest one for which your rank and category qualify. Filling fewer choices reduces your chances of receiving any allotment.

BHU PET Counselling Documents Required 2026

You must carry all documents listed below in original, along with self-attested photocopies, when reporting to your allotted department for document verification. Incomplete documentation may result in cancellation of your provisional admission. Prepare and organise your document folder well before your reporting date — last-minute document issues are the leading cause of admission cancellations at BHU.

• CUET PG 2026 Admit Card (downloaded from the NTA portal)
• CUET PG 2026 Scorecard / BHU PET 2026 Rank Card
• BHU PET 2026 Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded from bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in after allotment)
• Counselling Registration and Fee Payment Receipt
• Class 10 Marksheet and Board Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet and Board Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree — All Semester/Year Marksheets (all six semesters or all three years, as applicable)
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate from your graduation university
• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last institution attended
• Migration Certificate (if your graduation is from a university other than BHU)
• Character Certificate from the Head of Institution of the last institution attended
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) — issued by a competent authority; OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be for FY 2025–26 in Central Government format
• Income and Asset Certificate — mandatory for EWS students; for FY 2025–26
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate — if applicable; issued by a Medical Board or carry valid UDID card
• BHU Employee Relationship Proof — if claiming the BHU employee ward quota
• Aadhaar Card or other valid Government-issued Photo ID (Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
• 6–8 recent passport-size colour photographs
• Anti-Ragging Affidavit (signed by student and parent/guardian; format downloadable from bhu.ac.in)
• Medical Fitness Certificate — as required by specific faculties (e.g., Faculty of Physical Education, Faculty of Medicine)

Note: Students admitted provisionally (final-year students awaiting results) must submit their final-year marksheet within the deadline set by BHU. If the final marksheet shows marks below the minimum eligibility, provisional admission will be cancelled and any fees paid may not be refunded.

How Much Money is Needed for BHU PET Counselling 2026?

BHU PET 2026 Counselling involves two categories of fees: a non-refundable counselling registration fee paid during the current registration window (before June 4, 2026), and programme admission fees payable after seat acceptance. Planning your finances in advance will help you meet each payment deadline without delay.

Non-Refundable Fees

The counselling registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances — whether or not you receive a seat, accept the allotment, or ultimately join BHU. It must be paid online through the portal before June 4, 2026.

Note: The fee is charged per programme filled as a preference. Verify the exact fee structure for your chosen programmes on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in before making payment — always retain the payment receipt as proof of registration.

Refundable / Adjustable Fees

After receiving a seat allotment, students who accept their seat must pay the programme admission fee. A portion of this fee may be refundable depending on when you withdraw, following UGC’s progressive refund policy. If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the refund amount depends entirely on how early you withdraw relative to the start of the academic session — the later you withdraw, the lower the refund.

Under UGC’s standard refund guidelines: withdrawal before the start of the academic session entitles you to up to 90–100% of the deposited amount (less processing charges); withdrawal after the session starts attracts progressively lower refunds. Always verify the current-year refund schedule on bhu.ac.in before deciding to withdraw.

Round-Wise Seat Allotment for BHU PET Counselling 2026

BHU PET 2026 Counselling seat allotment is conducted in multiple rounds. In each round, available seats are matched to students based on their CUET PG 2026 rank, category, and locked programme preferences — processed in strict order of preference. Seats vacated by students who decline their Round 1 allotment are added to the pool for Round 2, and so on.

Key points about round-wise allotment:

• Your locked preferences (submitted before June 4, 2026) are used across all rounds — you do not need to resubmit preferences for Round 2 or the Spot Round.
• In each round, the algorithm tries to allot you the highest programme in your preference list for which your rank and category qualify — working down your list until a seat is found or the list is exhausted.
• Seats freed by students who do not accept their Round 1 allotment become available in Round 2, improving chances for students with lower preferences or ranks.
• Not paying the acceptance fee or not reporting within the deadline for any round results in automatic cancellation of your allotment for that round.
• The Spot Round is not guaranteed — it is held only if vacancies remain after all regular rounds and may be conducted online or in person as announced by BHU.

Accept, Upgrade, or Withdraw — What Should You Do?

After each round of BHU PET 2026 Counselling, you must make a decision about your allotted seat within the specified deadline. The three options — Accept and Confirm, Accept and Seek Upgrade, or Withdraw — carry very different consequences. Make your decision thoughtfully and within the deadline.

Critical points before you decide:

• Always accept your current-round seat before exploring an upgrade. If you do not accept your Round 1 seat and receive no allotment in Round 2, you lose your opportunity entirely — with no refund of the counselling registration fee.
• If you accept your Round 1 seat and subsequently upgrade to a better programme in Round 2, any admission fee already paid is typically adjusted against the new programme — verify the adjustment policy on the official portal for 2026.
• Withdrawing after paying the seat acceptance fee entitles you to a refund as per BHU’s and UGC’s progressive refund schedule — the earlier you withdraw relative to the session start, the larger the refund percentage.
• Students who neither accept nor withdraw within the deadline are treated as having declined their seat — the allotment is cancelled and they become ineligible for subsequent rounds.
• If you withdraw from counselling, the non-refundable counselling registration fee is not returned under any circumstances.

Note: BHU’s specific upgrade, freeze, and withdrawal rules and deadlines for each round of 2026 counselling will be published in the round-specific notification on bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in. Always read the round notification before taking action — do not rely solely on third-party sources for deadline information.