BHU M.Sc: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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M.Sc at BHU is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 49 specializations. The most popular specializations include Forensic Science, Plant Biotechnology, Zoology.

The total M.Sc Fees at BHU for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 6,000 - 1.9 Lakhs. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1,000 - 1.9 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the BHU M.Sc program, candidates must have passed Graduation with 50% + BHU PET (or equivalent). M.Sc admissions at BHU are offered based on BHU PET. The overall BHU BHU PET Cutoff rank 2021 is 98 - 800 for General category students. Check BHU M.Sc Cutoff Here

Read the section below for further details on BHU M.Sc admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Master of Science [M.Sc] 
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BHU M.Sc Fees

BHU M.Sc Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 6,000 - 1.9 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 31.3% (~₹45) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 3,000 - 95,000 per year.

The total M.Sc fees covers-

  • Total tuition fee of ₹ 1,000 - 1.9 Lakhs
  • Total other fee of ₹ 11,490

The hostel fees for BHU is 10,750.

Based on 3 reviews and 16.28 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular M.Sc specialisation is Forensic Science, Plant Biotechnology, Zoology.

  • M.Sc Forensic Science total fees is ₹ 1.68 Lakhs
  • M.Sc Plant Biotechnology total fees is ₹ 1.9 Lakhs
  • M.Sc Zoology total fees is ₹ 8,000

Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fees₹ 4,000 - 1.9 Lakhs
other fees₹ 4,875 - 19,500
total fees₹ 8,875 - 2.1 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

BHU M.Sc Admission 2026

Students must have Graduation with 50% + BHU PET to be eligible for M.Sc admission at BHU.

BHU M.Sc Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to BHU M.Sc program was August 11 - August 16, 2025.


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BHU Master of Science [M.Sc]: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 61 Reviews

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Applied Microbiology, known for its comprehensive curriculum and affordable education. Admission requires a relevant bachelor's degree and passing the CUET PG exam, with a general cut-off around 150. The admission process is detailed, involving several rounds of allotments. Despite no fee benefits for SC/ST candidates, the university's reputation and robust curriculum attract many students. The total fee for courses like M.Sc.

in Environment Science is approximately ‚Ç?87,114, while others, such as M.Sc. Tech in Geophysics, are around ‚Ç?2,500, excluding hostel and mess charges. BHU offers various scholarships, including merit-based and national scholarships, ensuring broad accessibility. Faculty at BHU are experienced and globally recognized, providing personalized attention and fostering a strong research culture, particularly in physics and microbiology. However, the placement rate is relatively low, with less than 25% of students securing jobs annually, and starting salaries ranging from 3-5 lakhs per annum.

The university compensates for this with plenty of research opportunities, internships, and collaborations with esteemed institutions, including IIT BHU. Students are encouraged to pursue internships and higher studies for better career prospects, taking advantage of the university's extensive network and resources in research and government organizations. Overall, BHU's M.Sc program in Applied Microbiology offers a solid education foundation, with its strengths lying in research and academic excellence, despite the need for improved placement support.

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BHU Seat Intake 2026

There are 925 M.Sc seats in BHU. These include 40 seats of Forensic Science, 37 seats of Plant Biotechnology, 64 seats of Zoology.

ParticularsNumber of Seats
Forensic Science40
Zoology64
Applied Microbiology40
Environmental Science40
Food Science And Technology25
Computer Science32
Mathematics49
Chemistry96
Physics96
Statistics62
Geology54
Botany64
Biochemistry27
Statistics And Computer Applications49
Environment Science And Technology40
Food Science And Nutrition25
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology37

BHU M.Sc Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, BHU ranks #5 out of 53 colleges in India. According to 3 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the M.Sc program at BHU is rated 3.3/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1812.538/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

BHU is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

  • #4 out of 40 under NIRF Ranking 2025.

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#5 out of 53 (2025)
#2nd Uttar Pradesh
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I got a Scholarship from the Govt of India which is called the ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship. If you got a good rank in all India exams then govt of India will give you a Scholarship. Apart from this, all the research scholars can get University scholarships under the UGC scheme.
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kajal saroj
Feb 25, 2025 16:59
Is bachelors of naturopathy and yogik science is available in BHU?? Is there any entrance exam for it please tell me
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Sweta Kumari
Feb 26, 2025 22:23

Yes, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) program. This is a 4.5-year undergraduate course focused on naturopathy and yoga, followed by a mandatory 1-year internship. The applicants must have qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG, as BHU considers NEET scores for admission to this program

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mavyn mathew
Apr 11, 2023 18:06
Hello, could you please let me know when will Ph.D. admission start for Commerce?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 15, 2023 17:35

BHU is yet to release the admission notice for the Ph.D in Commerce program. The admission process generally begins in the months of April and May every year. The admission notification as well as the application portal will be released on the university’s website. 

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hansika negi
Mar 30, 2023 22:35
Is bachelor of naturopathy and yogic science is available in BHU?? i want to know about that course!!!is there any entrance exam for it??
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Sinbad Chongtham
Mar 31, 2023 16:17

Yes, BHU offers Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science program. You can apply for admission in this program after passing Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board taking PCB subjects. Admission is offered based on the merit of NEET followed by counseling.

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riya das
Mar 29, 2023 12:19
How do i apply for bsc nursing
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Sinbad Chongtham
Mar 31, 2023 16:51

The Banaras Hindu University will release the application portal on its website. You must submit your application using the online portal. You can apply for the B.Sc Nursing program if you have passed Class XII examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board taking PCB subjects.

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riya das
Mar 29, 2023 12:18
Does we have to appear for cuet for course bsc nursing BHU
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Sinbad Chongtham
Mar 31, 2023 16:53

BHU does not offer admission to its B.Sc Nursing program based on CUET. Admission to this program is based on the merit of NEET UG followed by counseling.

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chitra khare
Mar 23, 2023 01:02
Can I get admission in PhD mathematics on the basis of csir net exam
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Sinbad Chongtham
Mar 23, 2023 15:29

If you have qualified for CSIR NET, you will be exempted from appearing in the BHU RET. You can directly attend the personal interview session conducted by the university. Admission will be offered based on your performance in the PI.

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aditi bhartiya
Sep 30, 2022 17:37

Does BHU provide MA in Psychology? If not then how to do specialization?

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Ashish Ramtari
Oct 1, 2022 09:11

Yes, Banaras Hindu University MA Psychology to the students. The total fee of the course is INR 8,290. Admission to the course is based on CUET PG examination scores.

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phuntsok dolma
Sep 30, 2022 14:09
how do I apply for BNYS course in BHU?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 30, 2022 15:45

To apply for admission in the BNYS program of BHU, you must have passed Class XII examination in Science stream from a recognized board. Admission will be granted based on the merit of CUET UG followed by counseling. If you have taken CUET UG 2022, you can register and participate in the counseling.

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shashi verma
Sep 27, 2022 21:21
I want to get admission in Bsc (statistics).. plz guide me with the procedure
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 30, 2022 15:52

The Banaras Hindu University does not offer B.Sc Statistics program. The university offers Statisctics program only at the PG and Doctoral levels. 

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novoneel chakraborty
Sep 7, 2022 01:34
About the placements after msc agronomy please it's urgent?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 7, 2022 17:04

BHU offers good placement opportunities for its students including M.Sc Agronomy students. The placement cell of the university organizes placement programs from time to time in which reputed companies participate and offers exciting packages. You can check the placement statistics of the university from BHU Placements.

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priyanshu yadav
Sep 6, 2022 12:35
I want to get admission in B pharmacy in bhu how I can apply please help me Currently in Maharashtra
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 7, 2022 17:12

To get admission in the B.Pharma course you must have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks taking English and PCB subjects. Admission is granted now based on CUET UG.

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sakshi
Aug 17, 2022 23:05
is bhu offers correspondence study for bsc Hons in mathematics
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Ashish Ramtari
Aug 20, 2022 13:54

Banaras Hindu University does not offer any distance education courses including B.Sc. Honours to the students. The university offers B.Sc. Honours in Mathematics in regular mode.

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milind singh patel
Aug 4, 2022 18:51
taken phd in library information science
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Mudit Mann
Aug 5, 2022 10:09

If you want to take admission in Ph.D. in library and information science then you must have a master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university. Admission will be done through an entrance examination. 
 

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shilpa pandey
Jul 26, 2022 11:59
Which exam should I give for admission in BEd maths ....can u please help me to find out the colleges name who conduct one year BEd course.
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jul 27, 2022 16:50

To get admission to the B.Ed courses of BHU you must take CUET PG. Admission will be granted based on the merit of CUET PG and personal interview. The duration of the B.Ed program of BHU is two years. Also the general duration of B.Ed courses is two years.

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smriti
Jul 23, 2022 23:44
Can anyone get phd admission in Bhu without filling its phd entrance exam form , on the basis of Csir net exam?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jul 27, 2022 17:07

Yes, if you have qualified for CSIR NET exam, you will be exempted from appearing in the BHU RET. However, you must have to go through the personal interview. You can read more about the admission procedure from Ph.D Admission at BHU.

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jyoti
Jul 14, 2022 12:30
I want to take admission to my daughter in Ph.d. Botany. please guide.
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jul 14, 2022 16:21

To get admission to Ph.D courses of BHU you must have a master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks. Admission is based on BHU RET scores and personal interview.

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parvathy a
Jul 1, 2022 20:41
Is there any entrance exam for admission to MSc Geophysics in BHU?????
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Ashish Ramtari
Jul 6, 2022 11:27

You need to appear for the CUET PG examination and have to pass it with valid scores for taking admission to Banaras Hindu University M.Sc. Geophysics. Read Also: Banaras Hindu University Admission 2022

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priyanshu kumar
Jun 30, 2022 14:56
Sir does BHU offer ba honrs. In sociology.
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Ashish Ramtari
Jul 6, 2022 11:35

Banaras Hindu University does not offer BA Honors in Sociology. Instead of this course, the university offers BA Honors in Social Sciences. Admission to the course is done on the basis of the CUET UG examination.

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juri rabha
Jun 20, 2022 16:38
Hello, I want to take admission for the course of PG in Psychology in BHU. Can you let me know the eligibility criteria ?
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Jaspreet Kaur
Jun 22, 2022 02:44

The minimum eligibility set for the Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Psychology requires one to have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology or any other equivalent degree in psychology from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. 

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parul kain
Jun 14, 2022 03:29
I want to take admission in msc environmental sciences. What is the eligiblity criteria
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Jaspreet Kaur
Jun 22, 2022 01:40

The minimum eligibility set for the Master of Science [M.Sc] in Environmental Science requires one to have a bachelor’s degree in science from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for the general category and 45% aggregate marks for the reserved category. 

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