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 2027 Latest Update as on 28 Sep 2026
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Checked on 28 Sep 2026
BHU PET 2027, conducted by Banaras Hindu University for postgraduate admissions, has not yet released its official notification; based on past patterns, registration is expected to open around November 2026 on bhuonline.in.
| Exam | BHU PET 2027 |
|---|---|
| Status | Official notification expected: November 2026 (last cycle 2026 notification released ~Nov 2025) |
| Next expected | Online registration expected to open: November–December 2026 (last year: opened 1 Nov 2025) |
| Official website | bhuonline.in |
| Last verified | 28 Sep 2026 |
As of 28 September 2026, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has not yet released the official notification for BHU PET 2027. The cycle for 2027 admissions is yet to begin, and no dates for registration, admit card, or the exam have been confirmed by the university. Based on the previous year's pattern, the official notification and registration window are typically opened in November, with the exam conducted in March–April of the following year. Students aspiring to postgraduate programmes at BHU should regularly monitor bhuonline.in for the earliest official updates. In the meantime, candidates are advised to review the previous year's syllabus and eligibility criteria, as no major changes have been announced. The official website remains the only reliable source; discovery platforms have not indexed any confirmed 2027 cycle information as of today.
- Official notification expected: November 2026 (last cycle 2026 notification released ~Nov 2025)
- Online registration expected to open: November–December 2026 (last year: opened 1 Nov 2025)
- Application form correction window expected: December 2026 (tentative, based on prior year pattern)
- Admit card download expected: February–March 2027 (last cycle admit cards released ~Feb 2026)
- BHU PET 2027 exam expected: March–April 2027 (last cycle exam held March 2026)
- Result and merit list expected: May–June 2027 (tentative, based on previous year turnaround)
- Counselling and seat allotment expected: June–July 2027 (tentative)
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 official changes to BHU PET 2027 pattern, syllabus, or eligibility have been announced yet; updates are expected when the official notification is released, likely in late 2026.
No major change has been officially announced yet for BHU PET 2027. As of 28 September 2026, Banaras Hindu University has not issued any notification regarding alterations to the exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application mode, or fee structure for the 2027 cycle. Students should note that the exam has historically been conducted in computer-based or offline mode depending on the discipline. Any changes will be officially communicated through bhuonline.in at the time of notification release. Candidates are advised not to rely on third-party sources for confirmed changes.
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
When will the BHU PET 2027 notification be released?
No official notification date has been announced yet. Based on the previous year's pattern, the notification is expected around November 2026. Monitor bhuonline.in for official updates.
When will BHU PET 2027 registration begin?
Registration has not yet started. Tentatively, based on past cycles, it is expected to open in November–December 2026. This is an estimate and not an official date.
What is the expected exam date for BHU PET 2027?
The exam date has not been officially announced. Going by previous years, BHU PET is typically held in March–April. For 2027, this would tentatively place the exam around March–April 2027.
Has BHU announced any changes to the BHU PET 2027 syllabus or pattern?
No. As of 28 September 2026, BHU has made no official announcement regarding changes to the syllabus, exam pattern, or eligibility for the 2027 cycle.
Where can I check the official BHU PET 2027 updates?
All official updates, notifications, and dates will be published on bhuonline.in. That is the only authoritative source for BHU PET 2027 information.
When is the BHU PET 2027 result and merit list expected?
No result date has been announced. Based on past years, results and merit lists are typically declared in May–June following the exam. This is a tentative estimate only.
When will BHU PET 2027 counselling begin?
Counselling dates are not yet confirmed. Tentatively, based on previous cycles, counselling and seat allotment may begin in June–July 2027, subject to official announcement.
What should BHU PET 2027 aspirants do right now?
Aspirants should bookmark bhuonline.in, review the previous year's syllabus and eligibility criteria, and check for the official notification expected around November 2026. No action on applications is required yet.
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MA education kaa cut off kb tk aayega entrance cut off
Sir answer keys aane ke bad kya bta skte h ku m. A. Economics ki kya cut off ja sakti hai
Sir rank 56 aai h.. plant biotech me. Is anything possible in this?
What was the last year(2018) cutoff rank for MBA agribusiness
Where is MA/M. Sc geography cut of marks?
Sir wat will be the cut off rank fr MSc Environmental science in BHU??
What will be the estimated cut off for MA in Rural Management and Development?
Sir, i get 65 marks in sc category so cn u plz tell me my slction has done or not...
Sir i got 65 marks in sc category and my sbjct that i choosed it applied microbiology. Can plz tell me my slction has done or not....
Only msctech geophysics cut off is given what is general trend of cut off of msc geology....