About Banaras Hindu University Recruitment 2026
Banaras Hindu University has officially announced the recruitment process for Post Graduate Entrance Test PET 2020. Selected candidates will be posted across Allahabad, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Jaipur, Bhopal, and other various exam centers in Pan India.
Candidates can apply online through the official website. According to the notification, applications begin on 29/01/2020.
Key highlights: the application fee varies by category (see fee table below). Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria and other requirements before applying.
Key Highlights
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aacharya in Various Streams | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Geography, Statistics, Home Science, Mathematics | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with one of the subjects in B.A. Level | — |
| MA in Linguistics | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in Nepali | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in Arabic, French, German, Marathi, Persian, Russian, Chinese, Telugu | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with PG Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Related Subject | — |
| MA in Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR) | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in History of Art | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in Pali | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| M.Com | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with Commerce | — |
| M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with one of the subjects in Graduation Level | — |
| M.Sc. in Biochemistry | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with one of the subjects in Graduation Level | — |
| M.Sc. in Molecular & Human Genetics | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks or MBBS / B.Pharma | — |
| M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| M.Sc. Geology | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| M.Sc. in Health Statistics | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| M.Sc. Agriculture or Other AG Streams | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with one of the subjects in Graduation Level | — |
| MFA in Painting, Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile Design | — | Passed BFA in the subject concerned (10+2+4 pattern or 10+5 pattern) with 50% Marks | — |
| MPA in Musicology | — | Graduation in Related Stream with 50% Marks | — |
| MEd 2 Years | — | Graduate Degree with B.Ed with 50% Marks | — |
| MEd Special 1 Year | — | Graduate Degree with B.Ed Special with 50% Marks | — |
| MA in Mass Communication | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
| MPEd | — | BPE / BPEd Degree with 50% Marks | — |
| LLM | — | LLB Law Degree with 50% Marks | — |
| MCA | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks with Mathematics Subject in Intermediate Level | — |
| MBA | — | Passed / Appearing 10+2+3 with 50% Marks | — |
Important Dates
| Application Start | 29/01/2020 |
| Last Date Apply Online | 12/03/2020 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 12/03/2020 |
| Cbt Exam Held | 26/04/2020 to 29/05/2020 (Postponed) |
| Cbt New Exam Start | August 2020 |
| Admit Card Available | 19/08/2020 |
| Answer Key Available | 09/09/2020 |
| Result Available | 25/09/2020 |
Application Fee
| General | 600/- |
| OBC | 600/- |
| SC | 300/- |
| ST | 300/- |
| Add-On / Course / General | 300/- |
| Add-On / Course / OBC | 300/- |
| Add-On / Course / SC | 150/- |
| Add-On / Course / ST | 150/- |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
Varies by post. Generally, candidates must have passed or be appearing in 10+2+3 with 50% marks. Specific qualifications are mentioned for each post.
Selection Process
Written Exam
Result Declaration
Online Counselling
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Documents Required
* Candidates must carry original documents for verification at the time of interview / document verification.
How To Apply
Visit the official website of Banaras Hindu University — https://www.bhu.ac.in/.
Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility.
Click on the "Apply Online" / "Registration" link for Post Graduate Entrance Test PET 2020.
Complete the registration by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all required details: personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if applicable), and address.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph (passport size), signature, and required documents as per the specifications.
Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (if applicable).
Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout / save a PDF copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for BHU PET 2020?
The last date to apply online for BHU PET 2020 is 12 March 2020.
What is the application fee for General category candidates?
The application fee for General and OBC category candidates is INR 600/-.
What is the application fee for SC/ST category candidates?
The application fee for SC and ST category candidates is INR 300/-.
When was the BHU PET 2020 exam originally scheduled?
The BHU PET 2020 exam was originally scheduled to be held from 26 April 2020 to 29 May 2020, but it was postponed.
When will the new exam for BHU PET 2020 be conducted?
The new exam for BHU PET 2020 is scheduled to start in August 2020.
When will the admit card for BHU PET 2020 be available?
The admit card for BHU PET 2020 will be available from 19 August 2020.
When will the answer key for BHU PET 2020 be released?
The answer key for BHU PET 2020 will be available from 9 September 2020.
When will the result for BHU PET 2020 be declared?
The result for BHU PET 2020 will be declared on 25 September 2020.
What is the minimum qualification required for MA in Economics?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 10+2+3 with 50% marks for MA in Economics.
What is the qualification required for MSc in Biochemistry?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 10+2+3 with 50% marks with one of the subjects in Graduation Level for MSc in Biochemistry.
What is the qualification required for MEd 2 Years?
Candidates must have a Graduate Degree with B.Ed with 50% marks for MEd 2 Years.
What is the qualification required for MBA?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 10+2+3 with 50% marks for MBA.
What is the application fee for Add-On courses for General category?
The application fee for Add-On courses for General and OBC category candidates is INR 300/-.
What is the application fee for Add-On courses for SC/ST category?
The application fee for Add-On courses for SC and ST category candidates is INR 150/-.
Where can I pay the application fee for BHU PET 2020?
The application fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking, or offline via E Challan at HDFC Bank.
What are the exam centers for BHU PET 2020?
The exam centers for BHU PET 2020 include Allahabad, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Jaipur, Bhopal, and other various exam centers in Pan India.