Is CUET UG mandatory for all BHU UG admissions in 2026?

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What CUET UG score is needed to get into BHU?

In 2026, BHU CUET UG Round 1 cutoffs for the General AI category ranged from 73 to 217 across programmes. High-demand courses like B.Sc (Hons) and BA English require scores at the higher end. Check bhucuet.samarth.edu.in for subject-wise cutoffs after the merit list is released.

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What CAT percentile is needed for IMS BHU MBA shortlisting?

The CAT 2025 shortlisting cutoff for IMS BHU MBA (General category) was 85 percentile overall with a minimum 50 percentile required in each section. The final admission composite uses CAT 50%, Academic Record 20%, and GD-PI 30%.

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The 3-year LLB at BHU (286 seats) admits through CUET LLB 2026 scores. The 5-year BA LLB (74 seats) admits through CUET UG 2026. Both programmes are at the Faculty of Law, BHU, in Varanasi.

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BHU PhD admission requires a Masters degree with 55% (General/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwD). UGC-NET and JRF holders go directly to the department interview. Final merit is 70% entrance score plus 30% interview. Apply on bhuonline.in.

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Government schemes via NSP cover most students: CSSS (merit-based), Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (tuition + maintenance), Merit-cum-Means for minority students, and Top Class Education Scheme for eligible SC students (tuition, hostel, books). BHU's own Student Welfare Fund provides one-time grants and emergency aid for students in acute financial need.

BHU Ph.D Psychiatry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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The Ph.D. (Psychiatry) programme at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is a full-time, on-campus doctoral research programme offered through the Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS-BHU). The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and focuses on advanced research in mental health disorders, neuropsychiatry, addiction medicine, psychopharmacology, community psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and psychotherapy. The total course fees are approximately Rs. 33,055 for the entire duration. Admission is through UGC/CSIR NET (JRF or NET mode) or through direct admission for candidates holding MD/DNB in Psychiatry or allied Medical Sciences. BHU is ranked #6 in India in the NIRF Medical Rankings 2025, and the Department of Psychiatry at IMS-BHU is one of the leading psychiatry departments in North India, with a dedicated inpatient unit, outpatient services, and a de-addiction centre.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session have been completed (first cycle concluded by February 10, 2027), and the second cycle commenced on February 12, 2027. The Faculty of Medicine admission (Advertisement No. CoE/Medicine/Ph.D./2026/10) saw online registration from December 3-16, 2026, interviews from January 5-16, 2027, and result/offer letter publication from January 24 to February 5, 2027. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, a fresh notification is expected around November-December 2027, based on the previous year's pattern.

Key Points

Ph.D. (Psychiatry) is offered under the Faculty of Medicine (IMS-BHU), with access to a dedicated psychiatry inpatient unit, OPD, and de-addiction centre.
Candidates holding MD/DNB in Psychiatry or allied Medical Sciences are eligible for direct admission under the special IMS-BHU provision, without requiring NET/JRF.
Research areas include neuropsychiatry, addiction medicine, psychopharmacology, community mental health, child psychiatry, and psychotherapy outcomes.
The department serves a large catchment area from UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand, providing diverse clinical research opportunities.
Seat allocation is 50% each under JRF mode and NET mode for IMS-BHU; the number of seats depends on faculty availability each year.
JRF holders receive a stipend of Rs. 37,000/month (first 2 years) and Rs. 42,000/month (as SRF thereafter) from UGC/CSIR.

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BHU Ph.D. (Psychiatry) Fees

The Ph.D. (Psychiatry) at BHU is highly affordable, with a total course fee of approximately Rs. 33,055 for the entire 3-year duration. The annual fee is approximately Rs. 11,585 in Year 1 and Rs. 10,735 each in Years 2 and 3. Hostel accommodation is available separately at approximately Rs. 5,375 per year for male students and is not mandatory.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Year 1 (INR)	Year 2 (INR)	Year 3 (INR)	Total (INR)
Tuition / Yearly Fees	11,585	10,735	10,735	33,055
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	11,585	10,735	10,735	33,055
Hostel Fees (optional, male)	5,375	5,375	5,375	16,125

Fees are refundable as per BHU norms.
Hostel fees are not mandatory and are charged separately; availability is subject to allotment.
Registration/application processing fee: Rs. 600 (General/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 300 (SC/ST/PwBD) at the time of application.
Scholars receiving JRF/ICMR/DBT fellowships have their fees effectively offset by the fellowship stipend.

BHU Ph.D. (Psychiatry) Admission 2026

Admissions to Ph.D. (Psychiatry) at BHU are conducted annually under the Faculty of Medicine (IMS-BHU). The process is merit-based, with seats allocated under JRF and NET modes. The 2026-27 admission cycle has been completed (first cycle), and the second cycle commenced on February 12, 2027. The next fresh cycle (2027-28) is expected to open in November-December 2027. Candidates with MD/DNB in Psychiatry or allied Medical Sciences are eligible for direct admission under the special IMS-BHU provision.

BHU Ph.D. (Psychiatry) Admission Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Opens	December 3, 2026
Last Date of Online Registration	December 16, 2026
Correction Window	December 17, 2026
Call Letter Issue	December 20-24, 2026
Physical Verification of Documents and Interview	January 5-16, 2027
Publication of Result, Offer Letter and Fee Submission Link	January 24 - February 5, 2027
End of First Round of Admissions	February 5, 2027
Date of Reporting to Department	February 10, 2027
Second Cycle of Admissions Begins	February 12, 2027

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Relevance	Tentative Dates (2027)
UGC NET (JRF/NET Mode)	Primary qualifying exam for Ph.D. admission at BHU	June 2027 (cycle); December 2027 (cycle)
ICMR JRF	Accepted under JRF mode for medical research	Typically May-June 2027
DBT JRF	Accepted under JRF mode	Typically September 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree (MD in Psychiatry or allied medical disciplines, or relevant Master's degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology) with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD).
Candidates with MD/DNB in Medical Sciences are eligible for direct admission under the IMS-BHU special provision.
Valid UGC/CSIR NET (JRF or NET category) or ICMR/DBT JRF qualification is required for JRF and NET modes of admission.

Admission Process:

Online registration on bhuonline.in within the notified schedule.
Payment of registration processing fee (Rs. 600 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 300 for SC/ST/PwBD).
Shortlisting of candidates based on NET percentile (70% weightage) for NET mode; all JRF candidates are called directly.
Physical verification of documents followed by an interview (30 marks).
Merit list preparation: 70% NET percentile + 30% interview percentile (NET mode); 100% interview percentile (JRF mode).
Offer letter issued on candidate's portal; fee submission within the stipulated window.
Reporting to the Department of Psychiatry, IMS-BHU.

BHU Ph.D. (Psychiatry) Scholarships 2026

BHU Ph.D. scholars in Psychiatry can avail of multiple fellowship and scholarship options. JRF holders receive a generous monthly stipend from UGC/CSIR, while non-NET scholars can access the BHU Research Fellowship. Additionally, government-funded fellowships from ICMR and DBT are available for medical research scholars.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility	Duration
UGC/CSIR JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (first 2 years); Rs. 42,000/month (as SRF)	UGC/CSIR NET-JRF qualified	Up to 5 years
ICMR JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (first 2 years); Rs. 42,000/month (as SRF)	ICMR JRF qualified	Up to 5 years
DBT JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (first 2 years); Rs. 42,000/month (as SRF)	DBT JRF qualified	Up to 5 years
BHU Non-NET Research Fellowship	Rs. 8,000/month	Ph.D. scholars not receiving any other fellowship	Duration of Ph.D.
BHU Affiliated College Fellowship	Rs. 8,000/month	Scholars in affiliated colleges not receiving other aid	Duration of Ph.D.

JRF/SRF fellowships also include HRA (House Rent Allowance) as applicable.
The BHU Non-NET fellowship is subject to satisfactory academic progress and annual review.
Scholars must not be receiving any other financial assistance to be eligible for the BHU Non-NET fellowship.
SC/ST/PwBD candidates may also be eligible for additional government scholarships such as the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) and National Fellowship for SC Students.

BHU Ph.D. (Psychiatry) FAQs

Ques. Can candidates with M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) or M.Sc. (Psychology) apply for Ph.D. (Psychiatry) at BHU?

Ans. Candidates with M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or M.Sc. in Psychology may be eligible to apply under the NET/JRF mode if Psychology or Clinical Psychology is listed as an allied discipline in the subject basket for the Department of Psychiatry. Candidates should verify the specific subject basket in the annual Ph.D. Admission Information Bulletin on bhuonline.in.

Ques. What are the key research areas in the Department of Psychiatry at IMS-BHU?

Ans. The department focuses on research in schizophrenia and psychosis, mood disorders, addiction medicine and de-addiction, child and adolescent psychiatry, community mental health, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging in psychiatric disorders, and psychotherapy outcomes. The department's de-addiction centre provides unique research opportunities in substance use disorders.

Ques. How many seats are available for Ph.D. (Psychiatry) at BHU each year?

Ans. The number of seats varies annually and depends on the number of faculty members in the Department of Psychiatry, IMS-BHU who offer to supervise Ph.D. scholars. The exact seat matrix is published in the annual Ph.D. Admission Information Bulletin on bhuonline.in.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after Ph.D. (Psychiatry) from BHU?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as faculty members in medical and psychology departments, researchers in ICMR/NIMHANS-funded mental health research centres, consultants in mental health policy, scientists in pharmaceutical companies working on psychotropic drugs, and post-doctoral researchers. The growing awareness of mental health in India makes this a highly relevant research area.

Ques. Does IMS-BHU's Psychiatry department have a dedicated de-addiction centre for research?

Ans. Yes, the Department of Psychiatry at IMS-BHU has a dedicated de-addiction centre that handles cases of alcohol, opioid, and other substance use disorders. This provides Ph.D. scholars with unique research opportunities in addiction medicine, including studies on treatment outcomes, relapse prevention, and neurobiological aspects of addiction.

Ques. Is there any collaboration between the Psychiatry and Neurology departments at IMS-BHU for research?

Ans. Yes, the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology at IMS-BHU collaborate on research in neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidities, dementia, traumatic brain injury outcomes, and neuroimaging studies. Ph.D. scholars in Psychiatry can benefit from these interdepartmental collaborations for multidisciplinary research.

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How is 5 years integrated law course of BHU and how is the placement there?

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BHU LLB Course is better than most Indian Colleges. Some of its salient features are:

Fee is higher than the 3-year course
Tough competition as limited seats are available
It’s a self-financed course
Ranked amongst the 8-10 Law Colleges of India
The amenities at BHU- Infrastructure, Faculty, Exposure, Security all add to its wonderful experience
Massive lush green campus

Placements-

The placements at BHU are above average. You might get to work in law firms, practicing in courts under a senior lawyer. Other corporate sectors or legal advisory jobs are also available. Many BHU students also prefer pursuing Judiciary.

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