{"id":12021,"date":"2025-06-24T06:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?p=12021"},"modified":"2026-09-09T05:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T05:21:29","slug":"bhu-fms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/","title":{"rendered":"BHU FMS 2027: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BHU FMS 2027<\/strong> admissions to the MBA and MBA-IB programmes at the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University are expected to open in October 2026, with the last date for receipt of the completely filled application form likely in early January 2027 (dates expected; official notification awaited). Admission is based on the <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong> percentile. Before filing the application form, candidates must carefully check their eligibility criteria. Admission to the MBA and MBA-IB programmes is an entirely online process. Candidates are required to have a valid e-mail ID and mobile number for registration \u2014 preferably the same as those used for CAT 2026 registration. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for further selection rounds, namely Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). IM BHU offers a two-year postgraduate programme in Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Masters of Business Administration in International Business (MBA-IB). Read the full article to know all details pertaining to <strong>BHU FMS 2027 admission<\/strong> \u2014 important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, fee structure and more.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Faculty of Management Studies (FMS BHU)<\/strong>, officially the Institute of Management Studies (IMS BHU), offers premier <strong>MBA<\/strong>, <strong>MBA-IB<\/strong>, <strong>MBA-AB<\/strong>, <strong>PGDBA<\/strong> and <strong>PhD<\/strong> programmes in management. With roots dating back to 1954 and upgraded to an institute in 2015, FMS BHU enjoys a strong academic reputation among top management colleges in Varanasi and is among the well-regarded university-based B-schools in India.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All 2027 cycle dates are indicative and marked &lsquo;expected&rsquo; until the official BHU notification is released. Confirmed dates will be updated as soon as they are announced on the official portal.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contains<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab60dcd3f4d9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab60dcd3f4d9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Key_Highlights\" >BHU FMS 2027 Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#Admission_Based_on_CAT_2026_CUET-PG\" >Admission Based on CAT 2026 &amp; CUET-PG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_MBA_MBA-IB_Admission_2027_Schedule\" >BHU MBA \/ MBA-IB Admission 2027 Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Application_Form\" >BHU FMS 2027 Application Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Eligibility_Criteria\" >BHU FMS 2027 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Admission_Process\" >BHU FMS 2027 Admission Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Counselling\" >BHU FMS 2027 Counselling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Group_Discussion_Personal_Interview\" >BHU FMS 2027 Group Discussion &amp; Personal Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#Intake_and_Reservation\" >Intake and Reservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Fee_Structure\" >BHU FMS 2027 Fee Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Analytics_Key_Statistics\" >BHU FMS 2027 Analytics &amp; Key Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_BHU_FMS_2027\" >Knowledge Graph &mdash; BHU FMS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#BHU_FMS_2027_Highlights\" >BHU FMS 2027 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#Important_Links\" >Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#Official_Sources\" >Official Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/bhu-fms\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Name of Exam<\/td>\n<td>BHU MBA \/ FMS BHU Admission 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Programmes Offered<\/td>\n<td>MBA, MBA-IB, MBA-AB, PGDBA, PhD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Level<\/td>\n<td>University Level Postgraduate Entrance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Basis of MBA\/MBA-IB Admission<\/td>\n<td>CAT 2026 Score (50%) + GD\/PI + Academics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Form Start (expected)<\/td>\n<td>October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply (expected)<\/td>\n<td>Early January 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GD\/PI Round (expected)<\/td>\n<td>February&ndash;March 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Website<\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in'>www.bhu.ac.in<\/a> \/ <a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>www.bhuonline.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Based_on_CAT_2026_CUET-PG\"><\/span>Admission Based on CAT 2026 &amp; CUET-PG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MBA\/MBA-IB<\/strong>: Shortlisting is done via the <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong> score (50% weightage), followed by <strong>GD\/PI<\/strong> and academic performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other PG courses<\/strong>: Entry through <strong>CUET-PG 2027<\/strong> or BHU&rsquo;s <strong>GAT-B<\/strong>, with CAP-PG counselling expected by June&ndash;July 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_MBA_MBA-IB_Admission_2027_Schedule\"><\/span>BHU MBA \/ MBA-IB Admission 2027 Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates need to separately apply to the Institute for admission. The 2027 cycle schedule is expected to follow the pattern below. Refer to the official BHU admission portal for confirmed dates when notified.<\/p>\n<table border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Events<\/th>\n<th>2027 Dates (expected)<\/th>\n<th>Previous Year 2026 Reference<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Availability of Application Form<\/td>\n<td>October 2026 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>October 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date for Receipt of Completely Filled Application Form<\/td>\n<td>Early January 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GD\/PI Rounds<\/td>\n<td>February&ndash;March 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>February 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Counselling Date<\/td>\n<td>March&ndash;April 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>March 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Application_Form\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Application Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online application submission for BHU FMS 2027 is expected to begin in October 2026. The steps to fill the <strong>BHU MBA 2027 application form<\/strong> are given below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Admission to BHU for MBA and MBA-IB is an online process.<\/li>\n<li>For registration, candidates need to have a valid phone number and e-mail ID, ideally the same ones used for CAT 2026 registration.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates need to apply through the <strong>University Admission Portal<\/strong> online at <a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>bhuonline.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Fees (previous year; subject to revision for 2027):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the General category, the application fee is Rs 2,000\/-; for SC\/ST candidates the application fee is Rs 1,000\/-. Fees are payable online. Candidates should verify the exact fee on the official BHU notification before paying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The eligibility criteria for admission to the Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University (Institute of Management Studies, BHU) are given below. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official information bulletin before applying.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates who have completed their Bachelor&rsquo;s degree are eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must hold a degree in Medicine, Education, Technology, Agriculture or a Postgraduate degree with a minimum of <strong>50% marks<\/strong> in any discipline from an institution recognised by AIU\/AICTE.<\/li>\n<li>For SC\/ST candidates, a minimum of <strong>45% marks<\/strong> is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reservation (as per central government norms):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OBC (NC): 27% of the intake<\/li>\n<li>SC: 15% of the intake<\/li>\n<li>ST: 7.5% of the intake<\/li>\n<li>15% of the intake are Paid Seats (supernumerary)<\/li>\n<li>15% of the intake is for Foreign Nationals (supernumerary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Admission_Process\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Admission Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates interested in admission to the MBA and MBA-IB programmes for the session 2027-29 are required to appear in <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong>. Candidates also need to separately apply to the Institute for admission. The CAT score is used by the Institute for short-listing candidates for the MBA and MBA-IB programmes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admissions to MBA and MBA (IB) Programmes<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Basis<\/td>\n<td>Combined merit of Written Test (CAT 2026) and BHU FMS GD\/PI. CAT conducted by IIM: 50% weightage; Academic records: 20% weightage; Group Discussion and Interview (conducted by FMS, BHU): 30% weightage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reservations<\/td>\n<td>27% OBC (NC); 15% SC; 7.5% ST; 3% PC &mdash; horizontal reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission under Paid Seat Scheme (Supernumerary)<\/td>\n<td>Separate merit list of candidates who have opted for admission under the Paid Seat Scheme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission of Foreign Nationals (Supernumerary)<\/td>\n<td>15% of the intake. Admission is based on a valid GMAT &amp; TOEFL score for the corresponding year of admission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of Seats<\/td>\n<td>MBA: 46 seats &amp; MBA-IB: 46 seats (previous year; subject to revision for 2027)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Admission to MBA (AB) Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Basis<\/td>\n<td>Written test conducted by Banaras Hindu University and Group Discussion and Interview conducted by FMS, BHU.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reservations<\/td>\n<td>27% OBC (NC); 15% SC; 7.5% ST; 3% PC &mdash; horizontal reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission of Foreign Nationals (Supernumerary)<\/td>\n<td>15% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Admission to PGDBA Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Eligibility<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must hold a Graduate degree from a recognised Indian university or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.<\/li>\n<li>The candidate must have at least three years of experience either: (a) at a supervisory level in a business organisation, or running their own business; OR (b) as an in-service BHU teacher or officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission to PGDBA is made based on<\/td>\n<td>Combined merit of Group Discussion and Interview of eligible candidates, conducted at FMS, BHU.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reservations<\/td>\n<td>27% OBC (NC); 15% SC; 7.5% ST; 3% PC &mdash; horizontal reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Counselling\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Counselling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the candidate&rsquo;s combined merit in CAT 2026, Academic Performance, Group Discussion and Interview, candidates will be called for counselling for provisional admission. Candidates will not be considered for admission merely on the basis of appearing in the CAT, Group Discussion and Interview; they must also fulfil the eligibility criteria. Before filling the application form for both CAT and BHU FMS, students are advised to satisfy themselves about their eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>In case more than one candidate scores an equal rank, the following tie-breaking rules will apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The candidate with higher marks in the qualifying examination will be given preference.<\/li>\n<li>If marks in the qualifying examination are also equal, the candidate who is older in age (born earlier) will be given preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates called for counselling for provisional admission must carry all original documents, including mark sheets, certificates, migration certificate, transfer certificate and caste certificate. If a candidate is offered provisional admission, all original documents will be retained by the Institute and returned only after the admission process is fully completed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Group_Discussion_Personal_Interview\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Group Discussion &amp; Personal Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their total percentile score in <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong> will be required to appear for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.<\/p>\n<p>Admission to these programmes will be based on the combined merit of the candidate in CAT, Academic records, Group Discussion and Interview. The weightage is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CAT (2026) &ndash; 50%<\/li>\n<li>Academic Record &ndash; 20%<\/li>\n<li>Group Discussion &ndash; 15%<\/li>\n<li>Personal Interview &ndash; 15%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Documents Required<\/strong> at the time of Group Discussion and Personal Interview (candidates not carrying these will not be permitted to appear for GD\/PI):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Score card of CAT 2026<\/li>\n<li>GD\/PI call letter<\/li>\n<li>Self-attested copies of Class 10, Class 12 and all mark sheets up to the latest available.<\/li>\n<li>Application fee demand draft\/banker&rsquo;s cheque of Rs 2,000\/- drawn in favour of the Registrar, Banaras Hindu University, payable at Varanasi (verify with official notification for 2027).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shortlisted candidates who do not appear for GD\/PI on the scheduled date and time will be disqualified for admission to the programme.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intake_and_Reservation\"><\/span>Intake and Reservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The total intake for both MBA and MBA-IB is 118 (previous year; subject to revision for 2027). Reservation details are as follows:<\/p>\n<table border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NC-OBC Candidates<\/td>\n<td>27% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC Candidates<\/td>\n<td>15% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST Candidates<\/td>\n<td>7.5% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Differently Abled Candidates<\/td>\n<td>5% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EWS<\/td>\n<td>10% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supernumerary Seats &mdash; Foreign Nationals<\/td>\n<td>15% of the intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paid Seats<\/td>\n<td>15% of the intake (MBA: 07 &amp; MBA-IB: 07)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Fee_Structure\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Fee Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fee structure below is based on the previous cycle. The 2027 fee is subject to revision; candidates should verify on the official BHU website before paying.<\/p>\n<table border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Semester<\/td>\n<td>Fees in Rupees (previous year reference)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>First Semester<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4,768\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Second Semester<\/td>\n<td>Rs 2,125\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Third Semester<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4,698\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fourth Semester<\/td>\n<td>Rs 2,125\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hostel Fee (per semester)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 6,700\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Analytics_Key_Statistics\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Analytics &amp; Key Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The figures below are drawn from previous admission cycles and are provided to help aspirants benchmark their preparation. Precise figures are approximate; official data should be checked on the BHU website.<\/p>\n<table border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>Approx. Figures (Previous Cycles)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total MBA + MBA-IB Seats<\/td>\n<td>~92 (general merit) out of 118 total intake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paid Seats (MBA + MBA-IB)<\/td>\n<td>14 (07 each)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Typical CAT Percentile Cut-off (General)<\/td>\n<td>~85&ndash;90 percentile (approx., varies year to year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Typical CAT Percentile Cut-off (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td>~65&ndash;70 percentile (approx.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GD\/PI Shortlist Ratio<\/td>\n<td>Approx. 5&ndash;8 candidates per seat (approx.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Selection Rounds<\/td>\n<td>CAT Score &rarr; GD &rarr; PI &rarr; Merit List &rarr; Counselling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Programmes<\/td>\n<td>MBA, MBA-IB, MBA-AB, PGDBA, PhD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_BHU_FMS_2027\"><\/span>Knowledge Graph &mdash; BHU FMS 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class='ez-kg' border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Entity \/ Attribute<\/th>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Exam Name<\/td>\n<td>BHU FMS MBA Admission 2027 (Institute of Management Studies, BHU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Acronym<\/td>\n<td>FMS BHU \/ IMS BHU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Banaras Hindu University (BHU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parent\/Affiliating Authority<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Education, Government of India (Central University)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Year of Establishment<\/td>\n<td>1954 (upgraded to Institute of Management Studies in 2015)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Level<\/td>\n<td>University Level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>Annual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of Application<\/td>\n<td>Online (bhuonline.in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Basis (MBA\/MBA-IB)<\/td>\n<td>CAT 2026 Score + GD + PI + Academic Records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Basis (PGDBA)<\/td>\n<td>GD + PI (with 3 years work experience required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Website<\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in'>www.bhu.ac.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Portal<\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>www.bhuonline.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BHU_FMS_2027_Highlights\"><\/span>BHU FMS 2027 Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Name of Examination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BHU MBA \/ FMS BHU Admission 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Commonly Known As<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BHU FMS Admission Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Examination Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>University Level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Postgraduate Entrance Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Purpose of Exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Admissions to MBA, MBA-IB, MBA-AB, PGDBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Basis of Admission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Combined (CAT 2026 Score + GD\/PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Institute Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in'>www.bhu.ac.in\/FM<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>University Admission Portal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>www.bhuonline.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Links\"><\/span>Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apply Online:<\/strong> Visit <a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>www.bhuonline.in<\/a> for the BHU MBA Online Admission 2027 portal (link active once official notification is released).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official Website:<\/strong> <a href='https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in'>www.bhu.ac.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Information Bulletin:<\/strong> Download the Institute of Management Studies BHU Information Bulletin from the official BHU website when released.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Sources\"><\/span>Official Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in'>https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in<\/a> &mdash; Banaras Hindu University official website<\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in<\/a> &mdash; BHU online admission portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BHU FMS 2027 offers a highly competitive pathway to quality management education through its MBA, MBA-IB, MBA-AB and PGDBA programmes. Aspiring candidates should appear in <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong>, keep an eye on the official BHU admission portal (<a href='https:\/\/www.bhuonline.in'>bhuonline.in<\/a>) for the notification, and submit their application before the January 2027 deadline. Prepare thoroughly for the GD and PI rounds, as they carry significant weight in the final merit list. All fees, seats and dates in this article are indicative; always cross-verify with the official BHU information bulletin before taking any action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BHU FMS 2027 admissions to the MBA and MBA-IB programmes at the Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University are expected to open in October 2026, with the last date for receipt of the completely filled application form likely in early January 2027 (dates expected; official notification awaited). 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