BHU UET 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility, CUET UG Registration, Cutoff and Counselling

BHU UET 2027 refers to undergraduate admission at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Since 2022, BHU replaced its own university-level UET with the centralised CUET UG framework used by more than 260 universities across India. BHU offers more than 100 undergraduate programmes across arts, science, commerce, law, and performing arts, with around 13,000 seats available through the CUET-based Centralised Admission Process (CAP). For the 2027 cycle, the CUET UG 2027 notification is expected in January 2027 — the admission calendar has not opened yet as of today.

• CUET UG 2027 Registration: Registration for CUET UG 2027 — the mandatory first step to BHU admission — is expected to open in January 2027. In 2026, registration opened on March 3, 2026 on the NTA portal.
• CUET UG 2027 Exam: The exam is expected in May–June 2027 in CBT mode across hundreds of exam cities. In 2026, it ran from May 11 to May 31, 2026.
• BHU CAP Portal Registration: After CUET results, you must register separately on the BHU Centralised Admission Portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in to be considered for seat allotment. In 2026, this window was open from July 9 to July 25, 2026.
• Seat Allotment: BHU seat allotment through the CAP process runs across multiple rounds and is expected from August 2027. In 2026, the final Round 4 cutoff list was published on August 31, 2026 at admission.bhu.ac.in.

What is BHU UET 2027?

BHU UET stands for Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test. It is the admission gateway to undergraduate programmes at one of India’s oldest and most prestigious central universities — Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). BHU was founded in 1916 and is spread across more than 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest residential universities in Asia.

Since the academic year 2022-23, BHU no longer conducts a separate entrance examination. Instead, the university accepts CUET UG scores for admission to all its undergraduate programmes. CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is now used by over 260 central, state, and deemed universities across India.

For students who grew up searching for "BHU UET," the practical meaning of the term has changed. You no longer sit a BHU-specific test. Instead, you appear for CUET UG, get your score, and then register on the BHU Centralised Admission Portal to participate in the BHU CAP (Centralised Admission Process) seat allotment.

Key Facts About BHU UET 2027

BHU is a central university funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of India. Its faculties span arts, science, commerce, law, agriculture, visual arts, and performing arts. The IIT (BHU) on campus is a separate institution that conducts BTech admissions through JEE Advanced — not through CUET UG.

BHU UET 2027 Important Dates

The BHU UET 2027 admission calendar runs in two phases: the CUET UG 2027 phase (NTA) and the BHU CAP 2027 phase (BHU). All dates below are expected based on the 2026 cycle; the official 2027 schedule will be released by NTA and BHU in January 2027.

Important: The CUET UG 2027 notification has not been released yet as of September 2026. All dates below are based on the 2026 academic cycle and should be treated as indicative. Check cuet.nta.nic.in regularly for official 2027 updates.

Source: BHU Admission Portal | NTA CUET Official Website

BHU UET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for BHU UET 2027 (CUET UG 2027 for BHU admission), you must meet the eligibility conditions set by both NTA for CUET registration and by BHU for its individual programmes. These two sets of criteria work together — satisfying CUET eligibility is not enough if you do not also meet BHU’s programme-specific requirements.

General Eligibility for CUET UG 2027

• You must have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 (10+2) examination or equivalent from a recognised board.
• There is no minimum percentage requirement prescribed by NTA for CUET UG registration — all Class 12 students can register.
• Candidates in their final year of Class 12 can also apply and submit their results once declared.

BHU-Specific Eligibility Conditions

• Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 22 years of age as of July 1, 2027 for most UG programmes. SC/ST/PwD candidates get a relaxation of 5 years (age limit: 27 years).
• Qualifying Exam: You must have passed the 10+2 (Class 12) examination or an equivalent qualifying examination from a recognised board.
• Subject-wise Requirement: Each BHU programme has its own subject combination requirement. For example:
  • BSc (Hons) Physics: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12
  • BSc (Hons) Botany / Zoology: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12
  • BA (Hons) Economics: Minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination
  • BCom (Hons): Commerce or Mathematics in Class 12
  • BA LLB (Hons): Any stream in Class 12 with at least 50% marks
• Reservation: BHU follows the Government of India reservation norms — SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), PwD (5% horizontal reservation).

Always check the BHU 2027 Information Bulletin (to be released in January 2027) for the exact programme-wise eligibility, as requirements may change from year to year.

Nationality

• Indian nationals can apply directly.
• Foreign nationals and NRI/OCI candidates should check BHU’s separate Foreign Students Cell admission process, which runs independently of CUET UG.

How to Apply for BHU UET 2027

BHU UET 2027 admission involves a two-stage application process. First, you register for CUET UG 2027 on the NTA portal. Second, after the CUET result, you register on the BHU CAP Portal to participate in seat allotment. Missing either step means you cannot get admission — even if your CUET score is very high.

Stage 1: CUET UG 2027 Registration (NTA Portal)

1. Go to the official CUET UG portal at cuet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on "New Registration" and create an account using your email and mobile number.
3. Fill in personal details, academic details, and upload required documents (photograph, signature, and Class 10 certificate).
4. Select your test papers — choose the domain subjects and language papers relevant to the BHU programmes you want to apply for.
5. Select BHU as one of the universities in your application form.
6. Pay the application fee online. For the General category, CUET UG fees are typically Rs 650 for up to 3 subjects and Rs 750 for more. SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates pay reduced fees.
7. Download and keep your CUET UG application confirmation page.

Stage 2: BHU CAP Portal Registration

1. After CUET UG results are declared (expected June–July 2027), visit the BHU CAP Portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
2. Register using your CUET UG application number and date of birth.
3. Fill in your academic details, upload documents, and fill in your course preferences in priority order.
4. Pay the BHU CAP registration fee (non-refundable).
5. Lock your preferences and wait for the seat allotment list.

BHU CAP portal registration is separate and mandatory. If you skip BHU CAP registration, you will not get a seat at BHU even if you have a good CUET score.

Documents Required

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 marksheet (or appearing certificate if results not yet out)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable
• PwD certificate if applicable
• Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)
• Signature scan
• Valid government ID proof (Aadhaar card preferred)

BHU UET 2027 Syllabus

The BHU UET 2027 syllabus is the CUET UG 2027 syllabus prescribed by NTA. It is based on the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum. If you have studied NCERT books thoroughly, you are already prepared for most of the CUET UG syllabus. Below are the key topics for the most popular domain subjects for BHU UG programmes.

Physics Syllabus (CUET UG)

• Class 11 Topics: Physical World, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations, Waves
• Class 12 Topics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Currents, Optics, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, Semiconductor Electronics

Chemistry Syllabus (CUET UG)

• Class 11 Topics: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, S-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry Basics
• Class 12 Topics: Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, P/D/F Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry

Mathematics Syllabus (CUET UG)

• Class 11 Topics: Sets, Relations and Functions, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Permutations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences, Coordinate Geometry, Limits and Derivatives
• Class 12 Topics: Relations and Functions, Inverse Trigonometry, Matrices, Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Integration, Differential Equations, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Linear Programming, Probability

Biology Syllabus (CUET UG)

• Class 11 Topics: Diversity in Living World, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals
• Class 12 Topics: Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology in Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology and Environment

General Test Syllabus (CUET UG)

• General Knowledge and Current Affairs
• General Mental Ability
• Numerical Ability
• Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts)
• Logical and Analytical Reasoning

For humanities and social science programmes at BHU (BA in English, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, etc.), the relevant CUET domain subjects include English, Hindi, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, and Psychology. Each of these follows the NCERT Class 12 syllabus for that subject.

BHU UET 2027 Admit Card

The BHU UET 2027 admit card is the CUET UG 2027 hall ticket, which NTA releases on the official portal before the exam. The admit card is essential — you cannot enter the exam hall without it. For the 2027 cycle, the admit card is expected in April–May 2027.

How to Download the BHU UET 2027 Admit Card

1. Go to cuet.nta.nic.in when the admit card is released.
2. Click on "Download Admit Card."
3. Enter your CUET application number and date of birth.
4. Download and print the admit card on A4-size paper.

Details Printed on the Admit Card

• Candidate’s name, roll number, and application number
• Exam date, timing, and session
• Exam centre name, address, and code
• Photograph and signature
• Important instructions for exam day

What to Carry to the Exam Centre

• Printed admit card (black-and-white print is acceptable)
• Valid original government photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport)
• Passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in the form)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

BHU does not release a separate admit card. Your CUET UG admit card is the only hall ticket needed for the entrance exam. The BHU admission portal generates separate documents (merit list, seat allotment letter) during the CAP phase.

BHU UET 2027 Answer Key

The CUET UG 2027 provisional answer key will be released by NTA on the official CUET website after the exam concludes. For the 2027 cycle, this is expected in June 2027. The answer key lets you calculate your expected score and raise objections if you believe a question has been incorrectly answered.

Answer Key Challenge Process

• NTA releases the provisional answer key along with the recorded responses of all candidates.
• You can challenge any answer within the stipulated window (usually 2–3 days) by paying a challenge fee per question (typically Rs 200 per question).
• If your challenge is accepted, the fee is refunded. If rejected, the fee is forfeited.
• After reviewing all challenges, NTA releases the final answer key, which is used to compute results.
• The final answer key and result are released together — no further challenges are accepted after this.

How to Calculate Your Expected Score

• Match your responses with the provisional answer key.
• Add +5 for every correct answer.
• Subtract 1 for every incorrect answer.
• Leave unattempted questions as 0.
• Sum up the scores for each domain subject you appeared in.

Top UG Courses at BHU Through CUET 2027

BHU offers more than 100 undergraduate programmes through the CUET-based CAP. Below are the most popular and competitive programmes by faculty, along with the key CUET domain subjects needed.

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Commerce and Law

Faculty of Visual Arts and Performing Arts

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): 4-year programme covering Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts, and Art History
• Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA): 4-year programme in Music (Vocal, Instrumental), Dance, and Theatre
• For BFA and BPA, admission may involve an additional skill/audition test — check BHU’s specific notification for these programmes.

IIT (BHU) Varanasi on the same campus offers BTech and other technical programmes through JEE Advanced — these are entirely separate from BHU UET/CUET admissions and are not covered here.

BHU UET 2027 Preparation Tips

Since BHU UET 2027 is the CUET UG 2027 exam, your preparation plan must align with the CUET UG pattern and syllabus. The CUET UG follows NCERT Class 11–12 content closely. Below are focused, actionable tips to help you score well enough to secure a seat at BHU.

1. Build Your Base with NCERT

• CUET UG questions are primarily NCERT-based. Read NCERT textbooks for Class 11 and 12 thoroughly for each domain subject you have chosen.
• Do not skip any chapter — CUET picks questions from across the entire syllabus, not just popular chapters.
• For Physics and Chemistry, NCERT exemplar problems are useful for higher-difficulty MCQ practice.

2. Understand the 60-Minute Time Pressure

• Each CUET domain paper has 50 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. That is 72 seconds per question.
• Practise with a timer from the start. Slow readers often struggle even when they know the answers.
• If a question takes more than 90 seconds, mark it and move on — come back at the end.

3. Focus on High-Weightage Topics

• Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, and Semiconductor Electronics appear frequently.
• Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Coordination Compounds, and Organic Chemistry get heavy coverage.
• Mathematics: Integration, Probability, Matrices, and Calculus are high-scoring areas.
• Biology: Genetics and Evolution, Human Physiology, and Biotechnology are consistently tested.

4. Solve Previous Year CUET Papers

• CUET UG was introduced in 2022, so you have five years of papers (2022–2026) available for practice.
• Solving these shows you the difficulty level, question types, and which NCERT topics are tested most often.
• Analyse your mistakes after each mock — categorise them as concept errors, calculation errors, or time-management issues.

5. Attempt Official NTA Mock Tests

• NTA releases a demo/mock test for CUET UG on its website before the exam. Attempt these to get used to the computer-based interface and navigation.
• Timed full-length mock tests simulating one complete subject paper in 60 minutes are the best measure of your exam readiness.

6. Plan Your Subject Combination Carefully

• Choose CUET subjects that are required for the BHU programmes you want. Appearing in subjects you are not prepared for lowers your composite score.
• If you want both science and arts programmes as options, plan your subject selection before registration opens in January 2027.

7. Track BHU-Specific Cutoff Targets

• Use the 2026 BHU cutoff as your benchmark. If you are aiming for BSc Physics at BHU (General category closing score ~495 in 2026), target at least 505–510 to have a safe buffer.
• For highly competitive programmes like BSc Medical Radiology (closing at 628.46 in 2026), consistent high performance across all domain papers is needed.