BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023-24: Application Form, Dates, RET

BHU Varanasi PhD Admission
BHU Varanasi PhD Admission

BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023 –  Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi offers admission in PhD Programmes in various disciplines.

Check complete information on BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023 below here.

Ph.D. Programs for which Admission will be made through the following mode

  • a) BHU-RET-Exempted
  • b) Research Entrance Test (BHU RET / NTA’S Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST)

Application to PhD programs based on Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023 conducted by NTA is opened by NTA.

The application Form for BHU RET and for exempted PhD category is available on the BHU website.

Revised Prospectus Released.

Latest –

  • The Research Entrance Test 2023 will be held in the Banaras Hindu University Campus on 18.02.2024.
  • Download BHU Ret Exempted Admit Card
  • Portal will be open, for any correction in filled application form of Ph.D. admission 2023, on dated 30.12.2023. It will be closed on midnight (12 PM night) of same day.

BHU Varanasi PhD Programs

BHU Varanasi Faculty offering PhD Program

In BHU Varanasi Faculty offering PhD Program –

  • Faculties of Science
  • Faculties of Arts
  • Faculties of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Performing Arts
  • Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan Sankay
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Management Studies
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dental Sciences
  • Faculty of Visual Arts
  • Faculty of Environment & Sustainable Development

Seat Matrix

(Tentative seats, for revised seats refer prospectus)

Main DisciplineCourse CodeNumber of Seats*Mode of Admission#
Agricultural Economics74014BHU – RET
Agronomy74110BHU – RET
Water Management (Agronomy)7422BHU – RET
Agricultural Statistics7466NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Dairy Technology74321BHU – RET
Plant Pathology74932NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry75117BHU – RET
Genetics and Plant Breeding74718NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Food Technology9348BHU – RET
Entomology7446NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Agriculture Extension & Communication7458BHU – RET
Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water Conservation)9336BHU – RET
Horticulture (Fruit Science-1, Vegetable Science-2, Landscaping – 3)7486NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Plant Physiology7508NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology9626BHU – RET
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology9633BHU – RET
Veterinary Anatomy9643BHU – RET
Veterinary Physiology9654BHU – RET
Veterinary Biochemistry9764BHU – RET
Veterinary Parasitology9666 (3 PT + 3 FT)BHU – RET
Animal Genetics and Breeding9686BHU – RET
Livestock Products9703BHU – RET
Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics9715BHU – RET
Animal Nutrition9675BHU – RET
Livestock Production Management9694BHU – RET
Veterinary Extension9752BHU – RET
Veterinary Medicine9742BHU – RET
Veterinary Microbiology9611BHU – RET
Veterinary Pathology9723BHU – RET
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology9731BHU – RET
Bengali8394BHU – RET
English83326NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
French8346NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
History of Art8495NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Tourism Management9014BHU – RET
Nepali8361BHU – RET
Tamil8412BHU – RET
Russian8381NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Chinese8321NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Persian83716BHU- RET
Physical Education85719NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Museology8534BHU – RET
Geography (including MMV6)90227NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Home Science9037NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Mathematics90412NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Statistics90523NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Marathi8423BHU – RET
Telugu8438BHU – RET
German8355NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Bhojpuri evam Janpadiy Aadhyan9077NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Pali & Buddhist8451NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Sanskrit8467NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Urdu8446NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
A.I.H.C. & Archaeology84813NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Journalism & Mass Communication8584NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
I.P.R.8501NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Philosophy8512NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Hindi84040NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Prayojan Moolak
Hindi (journalism)
9062BHU – RET
Painting7603BHU – RET
Applied Arts7614BHU – RET
Textile Design7641BHU – RET
Education79049NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Human Rights & Duties Education9817NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Law87517NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Management Studies99238 (32 FT + 6 PT)NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Economics8595NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Psychology (Dept.-13; MMV-4, VKM-1, VCW-2)95320NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
History8606NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Subaltern Studies8692NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Women Studies9551NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Political Science8612NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Sociology8624NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Commerce87057NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Instrumental (Sitar)7674NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Instrumental (Tabla)7701NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Instrumental (Flute)7692NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Vocal7667NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Dance (Kathak)7711BHU – RET
Dance (Bharat Natyam)7721BHU – RET
Shukla Yajurveda68113 (10+1+1+1)BHU – RET
Yajurveda682BHU – RET
Samveda683BHU – RET
Rigveda684BHU – RET
Vyakarana6857BHU – RET
Sahitya6862BHU – RET
Dharm Vijnana6991BHU – RET
Agam Tantra6892BHU – RET
Dharmashastra6902BHU – RET
Mimansa6971BHU – RET
Jain Darshan6911BHU – RET
Baudha Darshan6983BHU – RET
Vedanta6922BHU – RET
Puranetihasa6931BHU – RET
Nyaya Vaisheshika6961BHU – RET
Jyotish Ganit68710 (5+5)BHU – RET
Jyotish Falit688BHU – RET
Physics88140NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Chemistry882145NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Geology88334NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Zoology (including MMV)88422NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Botany88515NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Computer Science8866NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Mathematical Sciences9881NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Biochemistry8878NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Geophysics8918BHU RET/NET
Bioinformatics8931NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Home Science8947NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Mathematics89512NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Statistics89623NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Psychology (MMV-4, VKM1, VCW-2)89720NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Geography (including MMV6)89827NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Biotechnology9458NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Molecular and Human Genetics9445NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Environmental Science (under Botany Deptt.)9833NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Applied Microbiology9853NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Biotechnology, Botany, Environmental Science, Medicine Human and Clinical Genetics (at Centre for Genetic Disorders)9875NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Siddhanta Darshan6011NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Samhita & Sanskrit6028NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Prasuti Tantra6036NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Dravyaguna60410NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Rasa Shastra & Bhaishjya Kalpane6053NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Agad Tantra6173NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Medicinal Chemistry6064NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Shalya Tantra60725NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Shalakya Tantra6083NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Kayachikitsa6099NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Kriya Sharir6109NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Panchakarma6186NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Swasthavritta & Yoga6123NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Kaumarbhritya/ Balroga6133BHU-RET
Vikrit Vigyan6146NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Rachana Sharir6158NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Anatomy6313BHURET/NET
Biochemistry6333NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Community Medicine6582NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Forensic Medicine6394BHURET/NET
Gastroenterology64014BHURET/NET
General Surgery64116NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Geriatric Medicine6704NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Centre of Experimental Medicine & Surgery6694NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Neurology6462BHU – RET
Nephrology6457NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Surgical Oncology66210NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Paediatrics65310NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Paediatrics Surgery6543NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Radio Diagnosis & Imaging66010BHU – RET/NET
Radiotherapy & Radiation Medicine66128BHU – RET/NET
General Medicine6427BHU – RET/NET
Pharmacology65520BHU – RET/NET
Urology6648BHU – RET/NET
Plastic Surgery6578BHU – RET/NET
Environment Sciences9846NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test
Dental Sciences67116BHU – RET

# Applicants appearing in NTA’s PhD Entrance Test should see the test codes of NTA and choose the right code for filling up their forms. The codes are given in Appendix-1 attached to this Information bulletin.

Note:

  • 1) 50% of the Seats Declared shall be filled through BHU-RET – Exempted mode and remaining 50% through NTA’s PhD Entrance Test and BHU-RET mode as the case may be.
  • 2) In case a particular discipline has one (1) seat only, then it will be allocated to NTA’s PhD Entrance Test mode. However, if that the particular discipline is not in the list of NTA’s Entrance Test then it will be filled through BHU-RET Exempted mode.
  • 3) If the number of seats declared is more than one and in odd number(s) then after distributing the seats in equal proportion (50:50), the remaining one (1) seat will be filled through NTA’s PhD Entrance Test or BHU-RET mode as the case may be.

Important Dates for BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023

EventsDates
Start of application12 Dec 2023
Last date for application27 Dec 2023
Correction in form30 Dec 2023
Interview/Testto be announced

For Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023

Availability of ONLINE Form09 Aug 2023
Last date for online submission of application forms (Extended)22 Sept 2023 (9 PM)
Last date of successful transaction of Examination fee22 Sept 2023 (11:50 PM)
Correction in particulars23 September to 24 September 2023 (Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Date of PhD Entrance Test26, 27, 30 and 31 October 2023
Declaration of ResultDeclared

BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

  • A candidate must have passed the qualifying examination securing the minimum percentage of marks on the last date of filling of online application of NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test /BHU – RET/ BHU-RET-Exempted 2023.
  • Master’s degree in the concerned subject OR in any one of the allied subjects with at least 55% or equivalent grade in the aggregate.
  • There shall be a relaxation for SC/ST and PwD candidates in the minimum marks required in the qualifying examination as per rules..

For subject wise criteria read Information Bulletin.

BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023 Application Form

For BHU Application 2023

Candidate has to fill the online application form on the https://www.bhuonline.in/.

Read information brochure carefully before filling application form.

For Ph.D. Entrance Test for DU, JNU, BHU and BBAU – 2023

Candidate has to fill the online application form on the portal https://phd-entrance.samarth.ac.in/

Read information brochure carefully before filling application form.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee for One Test Paper
GeneralRs. 1200/-
OBC-NCL/Gen-EWSRs. 1100/-
SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBDRs. 1000/-

Further, for applying for additional Test Papers a fee of Rs. 800/- (General applicants) or Rs. 700/- (OBC-NCL/GenEWS/ SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD Applicants) per paper is to be paid.

BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023 Selection Process

Ph.D. Programs for which Admission will be made through the following mode

a) BHU-RET-Exempted: The BHU-RET Exempted Admission eligible Mode will be under UGC/CSIR/ICMR/ICAR/DBT and other Government Testing Agencies/ other National Level Tests.

b) Research Entrance Test : (i) BHU RET: BHU’s will conduct Research Entrance Test in those disciplines which are not mapped with NTA Ph.D. Entrance Test; and (ii) NTA’S Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST: Under this mode the student will appear in those disciplines for which Research Entrance Test mentioned in prospectus.

Research Entrance Test shall be held tentatively in the month of October. The Exact Date of the Tests, Test Centres, Procedure, Provision for Scribe in case of PwBD candidates etc. shall be Notified Later and details will be put on the website.

Merit List

The final selection of the Candidate will be made based on his score in three components namely

  • a. NET/NTA’s PhD Entrance Test /BHU-RET Score
  • b. Academic Performance Index,
  • c. Marks Obtained in Interview
ComponentsWeightage
NET / NTA’s PhD Entrance Test Score / BHURET Score50%
Academic Performance Index25%
Interview25%

NTA Common PhD Entrance Test 2023 Details

Mode of ExaminationCBT (Computer Based Test)
Duration3 Hours
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Question
Paper SectionsSection 1- Research Methodology and
Section 2- Subject specific.
SyllabusUGC NET/ CSIR NET Syllabus
Number of Questions100
Marks per question4 (four) for each correct response
ScoringNo Negative Marking
Medium of PaperSubjects in the Common Section, Commerce/Finance, Art and Culture
and Humanities would be Bilingual i.e., in English and Hindi both.
Science Subjects would be in English only.
Languages tests would be in their respective Languages except
Linguistics, Modern Indian Language and Literary Studies. These two
subjects would be in English.

Important Links

Revised ProspectusClick Here
RET 2023 AdmissionRET-2023 Admission
RET Exempted 2023 AdmissionRET-Exempted-2023 Admission
Application Portal Entrance NTAClick Here
BHU WebsiteClick Here
Previous Admissions

BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2023 (Jan)

PhD Programs 2023 (Jan)

Only those candidates shall be eligible to apply in this application process who have obtained their qualifying degree of the Academic session 2022-23 or before and who is a recipient of National Doctoral Fellowship or other fellowships from government/semi-government organizations (through All-India selection procedure conducted by the agency/ organization for award of research fellowships) such as Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ayurveda Yoga Unani Siddha Homeopathy (AYUSH) and similar National Level Organizations prior to 1st January 2023.

Important Dates for BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Jan 2023

Availability of ONLINE Form (RET exempted)23 November 2022
Last date for online submission of application forms08 December 2022
Date of Test B/Counselling/ Admissions19 December 2022
Last Date of deposition of fees for admission28 December 2022

BHU RET 2022

Important Dates for BHU RET 2022

Availability of RET/M.Phil./ /Integrated M.Phil.-2021 ONLINE Form on the
Entrance Test Portal for submission
10 May 2022
Last date for online submission of application forms of RET/M.Phil./Integrated M.Phil.31 May 2022
Downloading Admit CardOne week before
the date of
examination
Date of Entrance Test of RET/M.Phil./Integrated M.Phil.-202225 June 2022
Declaration of RET ResultDeclared

BHU RET 2022 Exam Pattern for PhD

 RET will have two components

  • Test A: Test A will be based on Subject Knowledge, Logical and Analytical Capability and Research Methodology.
  • Test B: Test B will cover Personal Interview to test aptitude for research.

Test A

TEST – A is aimed as to assess the subject knowledge of the candidate at the Master’s level in the concerned subject and related area. It will also contain the questions on research methodology.

Tests A will be held in one sitting in the Test Centres of RET.

Syllabus –

40% questions related to methodology will cover the following aspects : Foundation of Research, Problem identification and formulation, Research design, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Measurement, Sampling, Data Analysis, Interpretation of Data, Use of Encyclopedias and tools, Paper Writing etc.

Other 60% questions would be of Master’s level of the subject and areas concerned.

Type of QuestionsMCQ type questions
Number of Questions100
The Duration of the exam120 minutes
Maximum Marks300 marks.
Marking Scheme03 (three) marks for correct answer and 01 (one) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Test – B

Test – B will cover Research proposal and Personal Interview.

Candidate, approximately four times of the seats, based on merit, may be called for Test B.

All eligible RET-exempt category candidates shall also take TEST-B of the selection process.

  • The Test – B will be conducted in the concerned department/school/centre by a Board to be appointed for the purpose and will carry a total of 30 (thirty) marks for personal interview. The marks to be awarded to the candidates in the Personal Interview may not be below 9 and above 24. In case a candidate is awarded marks below 9 and above 24, detailed justifications may be noted by the interview committee in its proceedings against each such candidate
  • The Interview Board will ask questions relating to the area in which the candidate expects to undertake research, if selected, to test his/her competence for research in the discipline.
  • A candidate applying in more than one discipline, will appear at Test B separately in each of the disciplines for which he/she has applied and shortlisted.

The minimum qualifying marks for RET is 215 marks and RET – Exempted Category is 65 marks for admission in Ph.D.

BHU RET 2022 Admit Card

Candidates can download the ADMIT CARD from the BHU Entrance Test Portal (www.bhuonline.in) around One week before
the date of examination by using the unique registration ID allotted to them at the time of online submission of application form.

NOTE

  • Schedule of Test and Venue details will be given on the Admit Card.
  • No candidate shall be allowed to appear in Test without a valid Admit Card.
  • Keep Admit Card in safe custody after the Test for presenting it in counselling.

BHU RET 2022 Answer Key

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY RET/RET-AG 2022

** The process of challenging questions/provisional answer keys of RET 2022 held on 25.06.2022 is started and shall be available up to 12.00 noon of 01.07.2022.

BHU RET 2022 Result

BHU has released the result RET 2022.

Result BHU RET 2022

Result BHU RET (AG. & VET) – 2022

BHU RET 2021

Important Dates for BHU RET 2021

Availability of RET/M.Phil./ /Integrated M.Phil.-2021 ONLINE Form on the
Entrance Test Portal for submission
20 Jan 2022
Last date for online submission of application forms of RET/M.Phil./Integrated M.Phil.-
2021
15 Feb 2022
Extended Last date for
I. RET ( Exempted) 2021
II. Integrated M.Phil-Ph.d. Programme in ESD (Exempted) 2021
III. RET (Exempted) (Agri. & Vet.) 2021
28 Feb 2022
Downloading Admit Card09 March 2022
Date of Entrance Test of RET/M.Phil./Integrated M.Phil.-202116 March 2022
Answer key16 March 2022
Challenging of Answer Key upto19 April 2022
Declaration of RET Resultdeclared

BHU RET 2021 Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks for the Research Entrance Test has been fixed as 35% for all categories category.

BHU RET 2021 Answer Key

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY RET 2021 is available now.

The process of challenging questions/provisional answer key of RET 2021 held on 16.03.2022 has started and shall be available up to 8.00 p.m. of 19.04.2022.

BHU RET 2021 Result

Result RET 2021 

Result RET (AG. & VET) – 2021

BHU RET 2020-2021

Important Dates for BHU RET 2020-2021

Availability of RET Form01 Feb 2021
Last date for application forms22 Feb 2021
Downloading Admit Card05 April 2021
RET Test Date11 April 2021
Declaration of RET ResultAfter Second week of April 2021

BHU RET 2020-2021 Admit Card

Candidates can download the ADMIT CARD from the BHU Entrance Test Portal (www.bhuonline.in) around 12.03.2021 to 19.03.2021 providing the unique registration ID allotted to them at the time of online submission of application form.

SMS alert on the mobile phone registered by the candidate regarding loading of Admit Card will also be sent.

NOTE

  • The Tests shall be held on the 19th March. Schedule of Test and Venue details will be given on the Admit Card.
  • No candidate shall be allowed to appear in Test without a valid Admit Card.
  • Keep Admit Card in safe custody after the Test for presenting it in counselling.

BHU RET 2020-2021 Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks for the Research Entrance Test has been fixed as 35% for all categories category.

BHU RET 2020-2021 Result

BHU will releases the result for RET after second week of April.