Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s most prestigious and largest residential universities. Accredited with the highest ‘A++’ grade by NAAC and ranked 6th in the NIRF 2025 University rankings and 10th in the Overall category, BHU is recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India. Founded in 1916 by visionary educationist Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the university today educates over 30,000 students across more than 550 academic programs.

BHU’s greatest highlight is its extraordinary affordability combined with academic excellence. Annual tuition fees for most undergraduate programs range between just a few hundred and a few thousand rupees, making world-class education accessible to students from every economic background. The university comprises six institutes, 14 faculties, and over 100 departments, with standout strengths in Medical Sciences (NIRF Rank 6), Dentistry, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Law, Management, Agriculture, and Engineering & Technology (through IIT BHU, a constituent institute). Its Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the country’s leading centers for MBBS, MD/MS, and super-specialty training.

The university operates from two campuses — the historic Main Campus in Varanasi, spread across 1,300 acres, and the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha in Mirzapur district, which hosts agricultural, vocational, and professional programs. The Varanasi campus is famous for its iconic Indian architecture, lush greenery, the grand Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Asia’s largest residential hostel network housing over 12,000 students.

Admissions are primarily through national entrance examinations including CUET-UG, CUET-PG, NEET-UG, NEET-PG, CAT, and JEE Advanced. With a distinguished alumni network, strong placement support, extensive scholarship schemes, and a vibrant cultural ecosystem, BHU remains a dream destination for students seeking quality higher education at minimal cost in India.