Banaras Hindu University - A reality Check

I'm currently persuing BA(hons) Geography from Faculty of Arts. I had interest in geography since class 10. Therefore, I chosen this course. Curriculum doesn't prepare us, we have to prepare ourselves. My suggestion would be that some more younger professors need to be there. Exams are generally easy and their cycle is also good

I'm a student of first semester, so I have not done any internship. Also, I don't have any information regarding them. But I'll surely try to know about them in future, take experience from them, and develop myself.

The fees is very affordable, it's about only Rs. 2300 per year, which is very less. The hostel fee for residing in only Rs. 4875 per year, which is, again, very affordable. But the mess fee is about 3000 per month, which is not so affordable. There are no other or extra fee than the above mentioned fees. The fees for all the categories in my course is same. Most of the students get UP scholarship here, around 8000 per year.

Fests like Deepotsav are good attractions here. Freshers party was average. Library is the best. It has collection of more than 15 lakh books. And so much space to study. All the facilities are good. Many sports competitions are organised every year month. There are a lot of clubs here, and anyone can join them according to their interest.

Infrastructure is very good. We got a bed, almirah and table. Meal quality depends on mess. Our mess is good. Just after getting enrolled in university, hostel is alloted as per merit and distance. Overall, hostel life is good

I applied for Lucknow University and Delhi University. But I chose BHU because it's a central university with good environment and also, it's easy to afford. I can't afford to live in Delhi. I made in all the colleges that I applied for, but chose this based on a practical analysis. Admission process is through CUET Exam. You just have to be 12th pass with atleast 75% in boards.

The faculty to student ratio is about 1:50 in our college. The professors are supportive. Reaching them is moderately easy. At times, it's difficult to approach them. I like Arts Faculty, Science faculty, and IIT because these have so many extra co curricular activities organised. There's no such faculty that I don't like. Exams are generally easy to pass for everyone. We have only mid semester and end semester exams. Course curriculum is moderately relevant.

There is a Shivaji Gym which is very big. Many libraries are present. Timing is around 8 to 5. Famous hangout places include Vishwanath temple (VT) and Bharat kala bhavan (Museum). Yes, locality is completely safe , even at night