About Banaras Hindu University
About Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916 and is closely associated with the vision and efforts of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Over the years, BHU has developed into a large multidisciplinary institution with education, research, healthcare and residential facilities.
The university's location in Varanasi also places it within one of India's most historically and culturally significant cities.
Major Academic Areas
BHU offers programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Education, Agriculture, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sanskrit and Indic Studies, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Ayurveda, Nursing, Engineering and Technology.
Engineering and technology education is primarily associated with the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, while medical education and healthcare are major components of the university ecosystem through the Institute of Medical Sciences and associated facilities.
Popular Courses
Popular programmes associated with BHU and its constituent academic units include BA, BSc, BCom, BFA, BPA, LLB, BA LLB, B.Ed., B.Sc. Agriculture, MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Ed., M.Sc. Agriculture, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, Ayurveda programmes and PhD/research programmes.
Note: The exact programme list, eligibility requirements and available seats can change by admission cycle. Students should verify the current prospectus and admission bulletin on the official university website.
Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916 and is closely associated with the vision and efforts of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Over the years, BHU has developed into a large multidisciplinary institution with education, research, healthcare and residential facilities.
The university's location in Varanasi also places it within one of India's most historically and culturally significant cities.
Major Academic Areas
BHU offers programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Education, Agriculture, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sanskrit and Indic Studies, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Ayurveda, Nursing, Engineering and Technology.
Engineering and technology education is primarily associated with the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, while medical education and healthcare are major components of the university ecosystem through the Institute of Medical Sciences and associated facilities.
Popular Courses
Popular programmes associated with BHU and its constituent academic units include BA, BSc, BCom, BFA, BPA, LLB, BA LLB, B.Ed., B.Sc. Agriculture, MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Ed., M.Sc. Agriculture, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, Ayurveda programmes and PhD/research programmes.
Note: The exact programme list, eligibility requirements and available seats can change by admission cycle. Students should verify the current prospectus and admission bulletin on the official university website.
Quick Facts
30,000
Total Students
1,500
Faculty
1,300.0
Campus (Acres)
1916
Established
#5
NIRF Ranking
A
NAAC Grade