Banaras Hindu University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #767 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #151 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #9 of 876 | In India |
| #2 of 79 | In Uttar Pradesh |
| #1 of 5 | In Varanasi |
| #26 of 2,913 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top50% | For 169 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Hindu
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Enrollment
- 32,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- bhu.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Hindi
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 13% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | July to May (July - October; November-December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 32,000 |
We've calculated the 13% acceptance rate for Banaras Hindu University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Banaras Hindu University is a world-class research university with 59,747 scientific papers published and 1,055,756 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Materials Science, and Biochemistry.
Banaras Hindu University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 486 | 1938 |
| 1993 | 390 | 1699 |
| 1994 | 381 | 2095 |
| 1995 | 386 | 2029 |
| 1996 | 446 | 2312 |
| 1997 | 378 | 2202 |
| 1998 | 412 | 2491 |
| 1999 | 394 | 2650 |
| 2000 | 392 | 3066 |
| 2001 | 403 | 3517 |
| 2002 | 368 | 4048 |
| 2003 | 401 | 5014 |
| 2004 | 416 | 5504 |
| 2005 | 467 | 6540 |
| 2006 | 608 | 7969 |
| 2007 | 705 | 9112 |
| 2008 | 913 | 10594 |
| 2009 | 1077 | 12747 |
| 2010 | 1233 | 16029 |
| 2011 | 1459 | 20719 |
| 2012 | 1608 | 24656 |
| 2013 | 1704 | 28700 |
| 2014 | 1890 | 32862 |
| 2015 | 2087 | 34551 |
| 2016 | 2345 | 39512 |
| 2017 | 2599 | 46003 |
| 2018 | 2843 | 52462 |
| 2019 | 3084 | 61901 |
| 2020 | 4142 | 82170 |
| 2021 | 4357 | 103615 |
| 2022 | 4933 | 117894 |
| 2023 | 5110 | 131645 |
| 2024 | 4029 | 140704 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Banaras Hindu University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 years | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 years | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 3 years | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | 4 years | 50,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 years | 25,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 2 years | 22,000 |
| Master of Technology (MTech) | 2 years | 60,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 3-5 years | 10,000 per year |
Banaras Hindu University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Banaras Hindu University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Dance, Dentistry, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Special Education |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree (professional) | Agriculture, Ayurvedic Medicine, Medicine |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Arabic, Art History, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Ceramic Art, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Dance, Dentistry, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Science, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, German, Hindi, History, Home Economics, Human Resources, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Museum Studies, Musicology, Painting and Drawing, Persian, Petrology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Russian, Sanskrit, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Textile Design, Tourism, Urdu, Visual Arts, Zoology |
| Master of Philosophy | Environmental Studies, Musicology |
Banaras Hindu University alumni
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Bhupen Hazarika
- Occupations
- music directorpoliticianwritercomposerfilm director
- Biography
-
Bhupen Hazarika BR, widely known as Sudha Kontho, was an Indian singer, songwriter, writer, filmmaker and politician from Assam. He has written songs mainly in the Assamese language, which are marked by humanity and universal brotherhood. His songs have been translated into many languages, most notably in Bengali and in Hindi.
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Jagjivan Ram
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jagjivan Ram, popularly known as Babuji, was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as a minister with various portfolios for over 30 years, making him the longest-serving Union Cabinet minister in Indian history. He also served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India from January 1979 to July 1979. He played a pivotal role as the Defence Minister of India during the Indo-Pak War of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. As Union Agriculture Minister during two separate tenures, he contributed significantly to the Green Revolution and the modernization of Indian agriculture, particularly during the 1974 drought when he was entrusted with addressing a severe food crisis.
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Ram Manohar Lohia
- Occupations
- freedom fighterpoliticianeconomist
- Biography
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Ram Manohar Lohia was an Indian freedom fighter of the Indian independence movement and a socialist politician. As a nationalist, he worked actively to protest against colonialism, raising awareness of the same. He founded multiple socialist political parties and later won elections to the Lok Sabha.
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M. S. Golwalkar
- Occupations
- writerreligious leader
- Biography
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Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, popularly known as Guruji, was the second Sarsanghchalak ("Chief") of the Hindutva organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Golwalkar is considered one of the most influential and prominent figures among Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by his followers.
Banaras Hindu University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, French, German, Hindi, Indic Languages, Journalism, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Music, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Singing, Urdu |
| Faculty : Ayurveda | Ayurvedic Medicine |
| Faculty : Commerce | Business and Commerce |
| Faculty : Dental Sciences | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Management | Management |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Performing Arts | Performing Arts |
| Faculty : Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan | Sanskrit |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Visual Arts | Visual Arts |
| Institute : Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Distance Education, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Zoology |
| Institute : Environment and Sustainable Development | Development Studies, Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Medical Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Ayurvedic Medicine, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Dentistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Venereology |
| Institute : Technology | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Pharmacology, Technology |
| School : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
General information
| Alternative names | BHU काशी हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1915 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Motto | Knowledge imparts immortality |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ajagara Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221 005 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,198,000 |