Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Ph.D. Admission for 2024-25

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Ph.D. Information Bulletin for 2024-25

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released its Ph.D. Information Bulletin for the 2024-25 academic year, providing detailed guidelines on the admission process. Here is a concise summary for aspirants.

Table of Contents

1. About BHU
2. Ph.D. Admission Modes
3. Disciplines and Seats
4. Eligibility Requirements
5. Reservations and Relaxations
6. Application Process
7. Important Dates
8. Counselling and Admission
9. Provisions for Foreign Nationals

1. About BHU

• Established: 1916 by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
• Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
• Campus: Spread across 550 hectares, it is the largest residential university in Asia.
• Recognition: Ranked among the top institutions in India and designated as an Institution of Eminence.

2. Ph.D. Admission Modes

BHU offers two admission modes for its Ph.D. program:

1. RET-Exempted Mode:

• For applicants who have received awards from ICMR, DBT, or other national agencies, or who have JRF (UGC/CSIR).
• Direct admission through interviews.

2. RET Mode:

• For candidates with NET (UGC/CSIR/ASRB) scores.
• Selection will be based on the weighted score of UGC NET will be 70% and interview weightage will be 30%

3. Disciplines and Seats

Ph.D. programs are offered across various faculties, including:

• Agriculture
• Veterinary & Animal Sciences
• Arts
• Social Sciences
• Science
• Performing Arts
• Commerce
• Management Studies
• Law
• Education
• Medicine
• Ayurveda
• Dental Sciences
• Environment & Sustainable Development

For a complete list of disciplines, course codes, and seat availability, refer to the official information bulletin.

4. Eligibility Requirements

General Eligibility:

• Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with at least 55% marks.

Faculty-Specific Requirements:

• Agriculture: M.Sc./M.Tech. in relevant fields.
• Veterinary Sciences: M.V.Sc. or M.Sc. in relevant fields.
• Arts, Social Sciences, and Science: Master’s in the relevant discipline.
• Performing Arts: Master’s or equivalent professional degree in music.
• Commerce & Management: M.Com. or MBA.
• Law: LL.M.
• Education: M.Ed. or equivalent.
• Medicine and Ayurveda: Advanced medical degrees such as M.D., M.S., D.M., or M.Ch.
• Dental Sciences: MDS.

5. Reservations and Relaxations

• SC/ST: 15% and 7.5% seats reserved.
• OBC: 27% seats reserved.
• EWS: 10% seats reserved.
• PwBD: 5% seats reserved.
• Marks Relaxation: 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in eligibility criteria.

6. Application Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit BHU’s entrance test portal.
2. Fill out the online application form.
3. Pay the application fee:
   • ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
   • ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
4. Submit the required documents online.

7. Important Dates

• Application Submission: January 6–21, 2025.
• Counselling Period: January 27–February 12, 2025.
• Result Declaration: February 15–March 5, 2025.
• Admission Closure: March 6, 2025.
• Reporting Date: March 17, 2025.

8. Counselling and Admission

Counselling Process:

• Verification of documents and academic credentials.
• Interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Admission Process:

• Pay the admission fee online after merit list publication.
• Departmental allocation of supervisors based on specialization and available vacancies.

9. Provisions for Foreign Nationals

• No entrance test is required for foreign applicants.
• Candidates must meet academic and language proficiency standards.
• 15% of the total seats are reserved for foreign nationals.

For further details, candidates should visit the official BHU website and refer to the entrance test portal.