BHU UG Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Released at admission.bhu.ac.in; Check Last Date to Confirm Seat

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released the Undergraduate Round 1 cutoff 2026. The cutoff is on the official portal at admission.bhu.ac.in. BHU also declared the CAP-UG seat allotment on August 1, 2026.

Allotted candidates must submit the admission fee online. The last date to pay is August 3, 2026 at 23:59 hours. Failure to pay in time will cancel the allotted seat.

The cutoff has been published course-wise and category-wise. It covers the C1 (BHU Quota) and C2 (Non-BHU Quota) categories. Admission is based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 scores.

BHU UG Admission 2026 - CUET Cutoff Scores by Department & Category

BHU UG Round 1 2026 Key Details

Programmes Covered Under the Cutoff

BHU offers UG admission across many faculties. These include Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, and Sanskrit Studies. The Round 1 cutoff covers all UG programmes listed on the portal.

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics, History, English, Sanskrit, and Philosophy.
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, and Botany.
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and B.Com. in Financial Markets Management.
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture.
• B.Vocation programmes in Fashion, Food Processing, Hospitality, and Retail Management.
• Shastri (Honours) programmes in traditional Sanskrit disciplines.

Understanding the BHU UG Cutoff Structure

BHU releases the cutoff for each programme and quota separately. Category-wise cutoffs cover UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD applicants. Candidates can filter results to see the cutoff for their profile.

The cutoff shows the minimum score for the last allotted seat. It varies by campus, programme, and category. Popular programmes usually have higher cutoffs than niche ones.

How to Check BHU UG Round 1 Cutoff 2026?

Candidates can view the course-wise and category-wise cutoff on the portal. The steps to check the cutoff are given below.

• Visit the official cutoff page at admission.bhu.ac.in/en/cutoff/UG/2026.
• Select the programme, category, and quota from the filters.
• The cutoff CUET marks and merit rank will appear.
• Download and save the cutoff for future reference.

How to Confirm the Allotted Seat?

Round 1 allotted candidates must complete fee payment on the Samarth portal. The full process is described below.

• Log in to bhucuet.samarth.edu.in using your registered credentials.
• Open the seat allotment result to view your allotted programme.
• Click on the admission fee payment link.
• Pay the fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
• Download the payment receipt and keep it for records.

Candidates opting for the upgrade choice in later rounds must pay again. If the fee is not paid on upgrade, both allotments will auto-cancel. This applies per the official BHU notice.

What Happens After Round 1?

The BHU CAP-UG process runs across multiple rounds. Vacant seats after Round 1 will move to Round 2. Round 2 is expected in the second week of August 2026.

Candidates who miss the Round 1 fee deadline will lose the seat. They can still participate in Round 2 through the Samarth portal.

Action Plan for Candidates

• Log in to bhucuet.samarth.edu.in and check your Round 1 allotment.
• Verify the allotted programme, campus, and category on the portal.
• Keep your CUET UG scorecard and identity documents ready.
• Pay the admission fee before August 3, 2026 at 23:59 hours.
• Decide whether to freeze the seat or opt for upgrade.

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