BHU PET 2023 entrance exam is over. BHU PET 2023 Result will be announced soon. BHU PET is also knowns as BHU Postgraduate Entrance Test which is conducted by Banaras Hindu University which provides admissions to eligible candidates to various PG programmes like MA, M.Com and MSc programmes. For further details, candidates can read the detailed information about Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test 2023 given below to know more on the entrance exam including important dates, exam centres, exam pattern, cut off and counselling process.
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BHU PET 2023 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 Sep 2026, no official source material confirming the current status of BHU PET 2023 result, merit list, or counselling could be fetched.
As of 03 Sep 2026, no official source material confirming the current status of BHU PET 2023 result, merit list, or counselling could be fetched. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) conducts the Post-Entrance Test (PET) for PG programme admissions, and based on previous-year patterns, the 2023 cycle — including result declaration, merit list publication, and counselling rounds — would typically have concluded by early-to-mid 2024. Discovery signals indicate BHU's subsequent admission cycles (2024, 2025, 2026) are already active or concluded. Candidates who appeared in BHU PET 2023 and have unresolved queries regarding results or admission status are strongly advised to check the official portal at bhuonline.in directly. No new official notification has been confirmed for this cycle as of today's date.
- BHU PET 2023 result/merit list: No official confirmation available as of 03 Sep 2026; exam cycle is significantly overdue for closure
- Merit list declaration: Expected to have been released by BHU by late 2023 or early 2024, based on typical BHU PET cycles (pattern: result ~4–6 weeks post-exam)
- Counselling/admission: Likely concluded for the 2023 cycle; new admissions now running under BHU 2026 cycle (unconfirmed for 2023 specifically)
- BHU PET 2024/2025/2026: Admission processes for subsequent years appear to have shifted; candidates seeking current PG admission should check the BHU 2026 cycle
- Official portal check recommended: Students with pending 2023 queries should directly visit bhuonline.in for any archived notices or result links
- No fresh official notification for BHU PET 2023 has been fetched or confirmed as of today's date (03 Sep 2026)
Sources: BHU Official Admissions Portal
BHU PET 2023 Status
| BHU PET 2023 result | Yet to announce |
Latest Updates
BHU PET entrance exam is over. The result will be announced soon.
BHU PET 2023 Important Dates
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet for BHU PET 2023 based on available source material. It is worth noting that BHU's PG admission model has evolved in recent years, with some programmes moving toward CUET-PG scores for admission rather than an independent BHU PET. Candidates interested in BHU PG admissions for 2026–27 should verify which programmes still use BHU PET and which now use CUET-PG, as this structural shift (tentative, based on national trends) may affect eligibility and application routes going forward.
The important dates of BHU PET 2023 are given in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application form releases | June 201 |
| Application form last date | July 2023 |
| Admit Card release date | August 2023 |
| Examination | August 2023 |
| Results | October 2023 |
| Counselling | October 2023 |
Candidates can keep visiting this page for the latest updates as notifies by the officials.
BHU PET 2023 Application Form
Aspirants willing to apply for a specific course are advised to go through the information below.
- BHU PET Application form is available online only.
- Aspirants need to visit the official website to fill in the registration form.
- While applying online candidate need to submit personal well as educational details (as per their certificate) in the requisite form.
- Also, the aspirant needs to submit its scanned passport-sized photograph and signature (as per the format prescribed).
BHU PET 2023Application Fee
The application fee for aspirants belonging to different categories and courses opting are:
| Courses | Fee | |
| SC/ST/PC | Others | |
| All courses [Except Shastri (Hons.)] | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 |
| Shastri (Hons.) | Rs. 200 | Rs. 300 |
Mode of Payment: Applicant can pay there fee through online mode or by offline mode.
- Online mode: Aspirant can pay their fee by credit card, debit card or net banking.
- Offline mode: Payment of Entrance Test Fee in Cash can be made through “Challan” in any branch of HDFC Bank.
BHU PET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The details regarding the BHU PET Eligibility criteria 2023 is given below.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| M.A. | Applicants must have B.Com under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent with a minimum of 50% total marks. |
| M.Com | Applicants must have BA/BA(Hons.) under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent with a minimum of 50% total marks. |
| MCA | Candidates must have a BCA degree under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent with a minimum of 50% total marks. |
| M.Sc. | Applicants must have B.Sc under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent with a minimum of 50% total marks. |
| MBA | Aspirants must have any graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent with a minimum of 50% total marks. |
| LLM | Candidates must have a minimum of 3 Years of LLB after graduation Or 10+2+3 pattern or 5 Years of LLB under 10+2+3 pattern. |
| MABM | Aspirants must have cleared at least 4 years B.Sc.(Ag) or it’s equivalent. |
| MFA | Entrants must possess a BFA degree under 10+2+4 or 10+5 pattern or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks. |
| MPA | Candidate should be graduate from B.Mus/B.A. under 10+2+3 pattern. Also, the aspirant must have an aggregate of 50%. |
| M.P.E.d | The aspirant must have a degree in Bachelor of Physical Education or 4 years of Physical Education (professional) degree with an aggregate of 50%. |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | Applicants must have graduation degree from any stream under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate. |
| M.Ed. | Aspirants must have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in any of the following programmes: B.Ed, B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., B.El.Ed. D.EL.Ed., with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate in each or any equivalent. |
BHU PET 2023 Exam Pattern
Candidate can check the exam pattern of BHU 2023 PET in the table below:
| Mode of Exam | Online mode |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Number of Sections | Two sections in the exam paper – A & B |
| Number of Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions |
| Total Marks | 360 marks |
| Marking Scheme | 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted |
BHU PET 2023 Syllabus
The details regarding the syllabus of the BHU PET 2023 is given below.
| Subjects | Important Topics |
| English Comprehension | Fill in the blanks, Improvement of sentences, Spotting the error, Synonyms and Antonyms, Spelling/ Detecting miss-spelt words, One-word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary, Close passage and comprehension passage. |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Decimals, Exponents and roots, Fractions, Integer, Percent, Ratio, Real Numbers, Coordinate geometry, Functions, Graphs of Functions, Operation with Algebraic Expressions, Rules of Exponents, Solving Linear Equations, Solving Linear Inequalities, Solving Quadratic Equations, Circles, Lines and Angles, Polygons, Quadrilaterals, etc. |
| General knowledge | Latest Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Indian History, Indian Economy, Indian Geography, Indian politics, |
| Mathematics | Fractions & Decimals, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Speed, Time and Work, Proft and Loss, Percentage and Discount, Simple Equations, Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Exponents, Functions, Sets, Mean, median, mode, Permutations and Combinations etc. |
The above table shows the syllabus of PET which is published by the conducting body.
BHU PET 2023 Admit Card
The vital information regarding BHU PET admit card 2023 is given below.
- The hall ticket will be released by the university in online mode.
- Candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website.
- The admit card will be released one week before the exam.
- The admit card can be downloaded by giving candidates credentials i.e. email id or registration id.
- The students are advised to keep the admit card hard copy until the admission process ends.
- The BHU Admit card contains all the details of the candidates. The admit card is available for downloading from www.bhuonline.in about 7-10 days before the date of Entrance Test.
BHU PET 2023 Results
The detailed information regarding the BHU PET Result is given below.
- Banaras Hindu University PET 2023 Results will be released in the second week of October 2023.
- Results of various courses will be released on different days.
- The BHU PET Result will be announced in online mode only.
- Candidates can check their results on the official website of BHU.
- Candidates can log in to their registered account using Login Id and password to know their results.
BHU PET 2023 Cut Off
The cutoff will be announced by University after the result. The cutoff for BHU PET 2023 will be announced for each programme on the basis of qualifying marks criteria as well as the closing rank of qualified candidates. Admission to each programme will be offered to candidates on the basis of BHU PET 2023 cutoff.
BHU Cut off 2023 for postgraduate programmes M.A/ M.Sc./M.Com
MA Linguistic Cut off:
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 73 | 61 |
OBC | 46 | 33 |
SC | 21 | 24 |
ST | 4 | 30 |
PH-OH | 3 | 19 |
PH-VI | 1 | 138 |
BHU Cut off for MA English
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 426 | 138 |
OBC | 121 | 132 |
SC | 76 | 100 |
ST | 40 | 80 |
PC-OH | 12 | 43 |
PC-HI | 11 | 75 |
PC-VI | 13 | 29 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 7 | 23 |
BHU Cut off for MA Nepali
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 7 | 4 |
BHU Cut off for MA Arabic
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 19 | 31 |
OBC | 1 | 56 |
BHU Cut off for MA French
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 30 | 4 |
OBC | 11 | 53 |
SC | 4 | 56 |
BHU Cut off for MA German
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 23 | 6 |
SC | 1 | 14 |
BHU Cut off for MA Indian Philosophy and Religion
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 54 | 4 |
BHU Cut off for MA History of Art
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 215 | 1 |
BHU Cut off for MA Sanskrit
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 167 | 167 |
OBC | 170 | 16 |
SC | 70 | 26 |
ST | 3 | 69 |
PC-OH | 7 | 45 |
PC-VI | 5 | 128 |
PC-HI | 4 | 154 |
BHU – EMPLOYEE | 2 | 48 |
BHU Cut off for MA Economics
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 631 | 80 |
OBC | 319 | 50 |
SC | 221 | -19 |
ST | 100 | -12 |
PC-OH | 16 | 8 |
PC-VI | 2 | 83 |
BHU – EMPLOYEE | 7 | 30 |
BHU Cut off for MA History
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 128 | 103 |
OBC | 91 | 65 |
SC | 42 | 32 |
ST | 20 | 17 |
PC-OH | 17 | 9 |
PC-VI | 11 | 39 |
PC-HI | 15 | 14 |
BHU – EMPLOYEE | 13 | 12 |
BHU Cut off for MA Political Science
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 251 | 65 |
OBC | 119 | 66 |
SC | 258 | 25 |
ST | 112 | 12 |
PC-OH | 21 | 17 |
PC-VI | 11 | 39 |
PC-HI | 14 | 57 |
BHU Cut off for MA Sociology
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 385 | 117 |
OBC | 341 | 82 |
SC | 149 | 74 |
ST | 46 | 57 |
PC-OH | 12 | 73 |
PC-VI | 5 | 108 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 21 | 52 |
BHU Cut off 2020 for Faculty of Commerce
M.Com Cut off:
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 309 | 133 |
OBC | 265 | 111 |
SC | 125 | 72 |
ST | 87 | 54 |
PC-OH | 48 | 8 |
PC-VI | 44 | 23 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 40 | 7 |
BHU Cut off 2020 for Institute of Science
M.Sc Physics Cut off:
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 257 | 166 |
OBC | 80 | 160 |
SC | 53 | 110 |
ST | 38 | 63 |
PC-OH | 15 | 13 |
PC-VI | 16 | 6 |
PC-HI | 12 | 25 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 7 | 13 |
BHU Cut off for M.Sc Chemistry
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 258 | 178 |
OBC | 97 | 170 |
SC | 70 | 125 |
ST | 50 | 75 |
PC-OH | 25 | 18 |
PC-VI | 16 | 62 |
PC-HI | 20 | 47 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 11 | 32 |
BHU Cut off for M.Sc Computer Science
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 150 | 97 |
OBC | 41 | 82 |
SC | 15 | 82 |
ST | 7 | 20 |
PC-OH | 1 | 114 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 19 | 32 |
BHU Cut off for M.Sc Zoology
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 56 | 160 |
OBC | 60 | 156 |
SC | 54 | 115 |
ST | 26 | 80 |
PC-OH | 10 | 12 |
PC-HI | 4 | 92 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 10 | 26 |
BHU Cut off for M.Sc Botany
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 105 | 155 |
OBC | 56 | 142 |
SC | 40 | 79 |
ST | 21 | 68 |
PC-OH | 9 | 4 |
PC-HI | 6 | 32 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 12 | 7 |
BHU Cut off for M.Sc (Tech) Geophysics
Category | Cut off Rank | Cut off marks |
General | 175 | 125 |
SC | 45 | 60 |
ST | 15 | 40 |
PC-OH | 9 | 44 |
PC-HI | 2 | 97 |
PC-VI | 10 | 39 |
BHU EMPLOYEE | 20 | 22 |
BHU PET 2023 Counselling
BHU PET 2023 Counselling will be started from July 2023.
- Candidates who have qualified the entrance exam will be allowed to attend the counselling.
- Candidates will be called rank-wise on scheduled date and time.
- The aspirants must carry all the necessary documentation along with their admit card for the counselling procedure.
BHU PET Reservation
| Category | Reservation Criteria (in percentage) |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes | 27% |
| Physically Challenged/Handicapped | 3% |
| BHU Employee Ward* | 15% of supernumerary seats |
| Management Quota (Paid Seats)* | 15% of supernumerary seats |
| Sports Quota | 06 seats in each programme* |
BHU PG 2023 Total seats offered
| Faculty | Programmes | Total Seats* |
| Faculty of Arts | Master of Arts (Arabic, English, French, German, Nepali, Persian, Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Pali, Sanskrit, Linguistics, History of Art, I.P.R, Philosophy, A.I.H.C.& Arch.) | 1298 |
| Faculty of Commerce | Master of Commerce | 184 |
| Institute of Science | Master of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Geophysics | 381 |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Master of Arts (Economics, History, Political Sciences, Sociology) | 668 |
List of BHU PET 2023 Exam Centres
The list of the BHU PET exam centres is given below.
| S.No. | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| 1. | Varanasi |
| 2. | Jhansi |
| 3. | Gorakhpur |
| 4. | Lucknow |
| 5. | Kolkata |
| 6. | Delhi |
| 7. | Hyderabad |
| 8. | Chennai |
| 9. | Bhopal |
| 10. | Vadodara |
| 11. | Guwahati |
| 12. | Dimapur |
| 13. | Kochi |
| 14. | Jaipur |
| 15. | Allahabad |
| 16. | Bhubaneshwar |
| 17. | Ranchi |
| 18. | Raipur |
| 19. | Patna |
| 20. | Mirzapur*- Rajiv Gandhi South Campus – Barkachha |
BHU PET 2023 Highlights
Check the BHU PET 2023 basic pieces of information below in the table:
| Name of the Exam | BHU PET 2023 (Banaras Hindu University Post Graduate Entrance Test) |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting body | Banaras Hindu University |
| Level | University Level |
| Official website | http://bhuonline.in/ |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam purpose | To offer admission into various Postgraduate Courses. |
FAQs of BHU PET
What is the eligibility criteria for BHU PET 2023?
The minimum eligibility requirement for BHU PET 2023 is Bachelor’s Degree in concerned subject with at least 50% aggregate marks. There is no upper age or lower age limit for application. Applicants must be Indian National. For candidates seeking admission to M.A course in Language must have studied the concerned Language at B.A. level and should contribute in the final mark sheet. No minimum eligibility marks will be applicable for SC/ST candidates. For OBC and Physically Challenged category, a minimum of 45 % marks is required in the Degree examination.
What is PET?
BHU PET 2023 is University Level Post Graduation Entrance Exam conducted by Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is conducted to provide admission to General, Professional, Special and Vocational Courses.
What is UET and PET in BHU?
If you are 12th pass or any equivalent qualification from An Indian Education Board (or any Equivalent) from PCM or PCB background then you are qualified to give BHU UET ( For Under Graduate Program) For PET.
What is Paid seat in BHU?
The paid seats under the BHU is defined as - when the students who are willing to take the admission in a particular course in Banaras Hindu University but could not on the basis of their rank then he opted out to pay the extra fee which is called the Paid seat system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the BHU PET 2023 result been declared?
No official confirmation of the BHU PET 2023 result is available from our fetched sources as of 03 Sep 2026. Based on typical timelines, the result is expected to have been released in late 2023 or early 2024. Please check bhuonline.in directly for the latest status.
Where can I download the BHU PET 2023 merit list?
The merit list, if released, would be available on the official BHU portal at bhuonline.in. No direct link or official confirmation has been obtained from current source material, so candidates must check the official website.
When will BHU PET 2023 counselling take place?
Based on the 2023 cycle timeline, counselling would tentatively have been conducted in 2024 after result declaration. No official counselling schedule for BHU PET 2023 has been confirmed in our current source material. The cycle may already be concluded.
Is BHU PET 2023 still active, or has the cycle closed?
Given that it is now September 2026, the BHU PET 2023 admission cycle is very likely concluded. BHU has since conducted 2024 and 2025 admission cycles. Students seeking current admissions should explore the BHU 2026 cycle.
Has BHU replaced PET with CUET-PG for admissions?
There are indications that BHU has been transitioning some PG programmes to CUET-PG scores for admission, in line with NTA's national framework. However, this is not officially confirmed for all programmes from our fetched material. Check bhuonline.in or the official NTA portal for programme-specific details.
What is the official website for BHU PET 2023 results and updates?
The official website for BHU admissions and PET-related information is bhuonline.in. Candidates should visit this portal directly for result links, merit lists, and any official notices.
Can I still apply or participate in BHU PET 2023 counselling?
As of 03 Sep 2026, the BHU PET 2023 cycle is almost certainly over. New applications or counselling participation for the 2023 batch would not be possible at this stage. Candidates should look at upcoming BHU admission cycles for 2026–27.
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