The Banaras Hindu University(BHU) Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) 2010

The Banaras Hindu University shall conduct Postgraduate Entrance Tests, hereinafter called ‘PET’, during May 20, 2010 to June 09, 2010 for admission to various Postgraduate Courses as given hereunder for the Session 2010-2011. Admissions will be made according to merit in the PET, subject to fulfilling of eligibility requirements mentioned below and availability of seats in the particular Course for which the candidate has applied for and appeared in the Entrance Test. These Courses have been divided into “General Courses”, “Professional Courses” and “Special Courses”.

COURSES OF STUDY, MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION OF COURSE

A. General Courses

(i) FACULTY OF SANSKRIT VIDYA DHARMA VIJNANA:

(a) ACHARYA in Veda (Shukla Yajurveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Samveda, Rigveda), Vyakaran, Jyotish (Jyotish Ganit, Jyotish Falit), Dharmashastra, Mimansa, Vedanta, Nyayavaisesika, Prachinanyaya:
Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(b) ACHARYA
in Sankhyayoga, Puranetihasa, Sahitya. Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(c)
ACHARYA in Baudha Darshan: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit/Pali as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(d)
ACHARYA in Jain Darshan: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit/Prakrit as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.


(e) ACHARYA in Dharmagama: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, with subject Dharmagam/Yogatantra/Agamatantra/Agam/ Shaivagam (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet,

OR
(a) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. and (b) two years P.G. Diploma course in Agamatantra securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

(ii) FACULTY OF ARTS:
(a) M.A. in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada@, Nepali, Pali, Urdu, Sanskrit**, AIHC & Arch.++ (Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology), Philosophy, Geography, Statistics, Mathematics, Home Science:
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.


NOTE: @ During this Session no admission will be made in M.A. in Kannada.
** Shastri (Hons.)shall also be eligible for admission to M.A. in Sanskrit.
++ Candidates having passed B. A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Ancient History as a subject in all the three parts at B.A. Level are also eligible for admission in M. A. in AIHC & Arch.
For admission in M. A. in Statistics a candidate must also have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Graduate level.


(b) M.A. in Linguistics: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern with 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduation Level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

A candidate who has done Post Graduation (following Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern) in any Language-Literature, Philosophy, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, Computer Science securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate each at graduation and post graduation levels is also eligible for admission in this course.


(c) M.A. in Arabic, Chinese^, French, German, Marathi, Persian, Russian^, Telugu:
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
As mentioned in (a) above,
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with PG Diploma/Advanced Diploma in the concerned subject (Arabic/ Chinese/ French/ German/Marathi/ Persian/Russian/Telugu) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate both at B.A. and Diploma levels.
NOTE: ^During this Session no admission will be made in M.A. in Russian, Chinese.


(d) M.A. in Indian Philosophy and Religion (IPR): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. Philosophy/Religious Studies must be Hons. subject OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. in Religious Studies under at least 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR
Graduate degree in any discipline of any national/foreign University recognized by BHU with Post Graduate Diploma in Indian Philosophy & Religion of this University securing a minimum of 50% marks each at the Graduate and Diploma levels.

(e) M.A. in History of Art: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
History of Art/AIHC & Archeology/History/Painting must be Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern and P.G. Diploma in History of Art securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in each of B.A. as well as Diploma level.

(iii) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:

M.A. in Economics, History+, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology++: Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A./B.Sc. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The subject in which admission is sought must have been studied in all the three years at undergraduate level.
Note: + A candidate, having passed B. A.(Hons.)/B.A. with Ancient History as a subject is not eligible, for admission in
M. A. in History but can apply for M.A. in AIHC & Arch, in the Faculty of Arts.
++ A candidate having passed B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. with Psychology as Hons. subject or a subject studied in all the three years at B.Sc. level is eligible for admission in M.Sc. in Psychology.

(iv) FACULTY OF COMMERCE :

M. Com.: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Com. (Hons.)/ B.Com. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B. Com. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(v) FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

(a) M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science#, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science:
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. subject at B.Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at Graduate level. However, for admission to M.Sc. in Botany/ Zoology a candidate must also have offered Chemistry as one of the subjects at the Graduate level. Similarly, for admission in M. Sc. in Statistics a candidate must also have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Graduate level.
Note: # Candidate must have studied the subject Computer Science in all the three years. Those who have qualified in other subjects such as Computer Applications, Information Technology, etc. are not eligible.

(b) M.Sc. in Biochemistry: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with Biochemistry as a subject in all the three years of graduation course, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course),
OR
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with Chemistry as a subject in all the three years of B.Sc. Course, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). The candidate must also have studied any two of the following subjects viz., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Physiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology at least for two years at Graduate level.

(c) M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics, Geology : Duration : (3 Years : 6 Semesters)
For M. Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics: B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course) with Physics, Maths. and one more Science subject.

For M. Sc. (Tech.) Geology: B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). Geology must be Hons. subject at B.Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at Graduate level.


B. Professional Courses


(i) INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES:
M. Sc. in Health Statistics Duration : (2 Years)
B. Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B. Sc. Course). Statistics must be Hons. subject at B. Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at B. Sc. level.

(ii) INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES:
M. Sc. (Ag.) (Master of Science in Agriculture) in Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Animal Husbandry & Dairying; Entomology & Agricultural Zoology; Extension Education; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture; Mycology & Plant Pathology; Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
(a) Passed 4-year B. Sc. (Ag.) Examination of this University or an equivalent qualifying examination recognised by the University. and (b) Obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system or an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 and 6.0/10 under the course credit system.

(iii) FACULTY OF VISUAL ARTS:
M.F.A. in Painting, Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile Design: Duration : (2 Years)
Passed B.F.A. in the subject concerned (10+2+4 pattern or 10+5 pattern) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

(iv) FACULTY OF PERFORMING ARTS:
(a) M. Mus. in Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute, Tabla): Duration: (2 Years)
B.Mus. in Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute or Tabla) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern with Music as a subject from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical. Music must be the Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at the graduate level.
OR
Any Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized University provided the candidate has also passed one of the following Examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Practical:
(a) Sangeet Prabhakar Exam of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. (b) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. (c) Sangeet Ratna Exam of the Madhya Pradesh Govt.,M.P. (d) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Shanker Gandharve Vidyalaya. (e) Sangeet Visharad Exam of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai. (f) Sangeet Vid Exam of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay, Khairagarh.(Chhatisgarh) (g) B. Mus. (Prabhakar) Exam of the Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan, Jaipur.

(b) M. Mus. in Dance: Kathak/Bharat Natyam: Duration: (2 Years)
B.Mus. in Dance (Kathak/Bharat Natyam) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical.
OR
B.P.A./B.A.* or an equivalent Examination with Dance as the main subject from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical.
OR
Any Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized University provided the candidate has also passed one of the following Examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks in Dance Practical:
(a) Sangeet Prabhakar (Nritya) Exam of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. (b) Sangeet Visharad (Nritya) Exam of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. (c) Sangeet Prabudha (Nritya) Exam of Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University), Lucknow. (d) Vid (Nritya) exam of Indra Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh (Chattisgarh). (e) Uttama (Nritya) exam of Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan. (f) Sangeet Visharad (Nritya) exam of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai. (g) Passed full time Diploma of Kalakshetra, Chennai.
*Only for those Universities which are giving the Bachelors Degree only in Dance.

(c) M. Musicology: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
B.Mus. in Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar, Violin, Flute or Tabla) from this University or an equivalent Examination from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in music theory as well as practical in music.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. in general education under at least 10+2+3 pattern with B. Mus. (Vocal or Instrumental – string or wind/or percussion) from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks in theory as well as practical in Music.
OR
Any Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized University provided the candidate has also passed one of the following Examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music theory:
(a) Sangeet Prabhakar Exam of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. (b) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow. (c) Sangeet Ratna Exam of the Madhya Pradesh Govt.,M.P. (d) Sangeet Visharad Exam of the Shanker Gandhare Vidyalaya. (e) Sangeet Visharad Exam of A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai. (f) Sangeet Vid Exam of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh.(Chhatisgarh) (g) B. Mus. (Prabhakar) Exam of the Rajasthan Sangeet Sansthan, Jaipur.

(v) FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
(a) M.Ed. (Master of Education): Duration: (1 Year : 2 Semesters)
Graduate under at least 10+2+3 pattern plus B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.).
OR
Any Postgraduate Degree plus B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in B.Ed./B.Ed. (Spl.).

(b) M.Ed. (Spl) V.I. [Master of Education (Special)] V.I. Duration: (1 Year : 2 Semesters)
Graduate under 10+2+3 pattern plus B. Ed. (Special) in V.I. (Visual Impairment)/B.Ed. with at least One Year Diploma in Special Education (V.I.) from recognized institution with 50% marks in B.Ed. (Special) (V.I.)/B.Ed.
OR
Any Post Graduate Degree plus B.Ed. (Special) in V. I./B.Ed. with at least One Year Diploma in Special Education (V.I.) from recognized institution with 50% marks in B.Ed. (Special) (V.I.)/B.Ed.

(vi) FACULTY OF ARTS:
(a) M.A. in Mass Communication: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduate Degree in any discipline under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduate level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
Post-graduate Degree in any subject securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate, both at Graduate and Post-Graduate levels.

(b) M.A. in Museology: Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
M.A. in History of Art/Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology/History/ Sanskrit securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate after Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern.

(c) M.A. in Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. including all subjects studied at Graduate level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. (Note: Candidate should be well versed in Hindi language, as the medium of Instruction for this Course is Hindi only).

(d) M. Lib. I. Sc. (Master of Library & Information Science): Duration : (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduate degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Graduate level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.

(e) M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
Graduate degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern with one year Degree or Diploma in Physical Education securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate at Degree/Diploma in Physical Education.
OR
Three/four-year Bachelor of Physical Education (Professional) Degree securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

NOTE: (1) B.P.Ed. Degrees of Magadh University and Ranchi University are not recognised as equivalent to the B.P.Ed. Degree of Banaras Hindu University.
(2) The candidates of M. P. Ed. are required to attach self attested copy of the highest sports participation certificate, if any, for Bonus Points for sports participation. (see clause 15 for duration of test and structure of question paper of M. P. Ed.).
On the attached self attested copy of sports participation certificate, the name of candidate and Form Number duly signed by the candidate should also be mentioned.

(vii) FACULTY OF LAW:
LL.M. (Master of Law): Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
3-Year LL.B. after Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern or five years LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern recognised by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in LL. B. Degree.

(viii) FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
MCA (Master of Computer Applications): Duration: (3 Years : 6 Semesters)
Bachelor’s Degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate, (including all subjects studied at Bachelor's level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.) with Mathematics as one of the subjects at either Intermediate or +2 (10+2) or equivalent examination, or, Bachelor’s level (as a main or a subsidiary subject).

(ix) MAHILA MAHAVIDYALAYA:
M. Sc. in Bioinformatics [For women] Duration: (2 Years : 4 Semesters)
(A) 10+2 with Science and (B) Bachelor’s degree under at least 10+2+3 pattern in Science/Engineering/Technology/ Agriculture/Medicine/Veterinary Science/Pharmaceutics with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

NOTE: For all courses the applicants having a degree equivalent to the degree of qualifying examination recognised by the Banaras Hindu University are also eligible (if they satisfy all other requirements for admission in the concerned course).


C. SPECIAL COURSES

NOTE: Candidates are advised to take note of the following:
(i) The admission to following special courses will be made on the basis of merit in the entrance tests. However, if the number of applicants for a particular special course is less than twice the minimum number of seats, no entrance test shall be conducted. In that case, admission to the special course would be made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examinations and/or written/subjective test conducted by the Departments/Faculty.
(ii) In case the number of applicants to a special course is less than minimum number of seats in the course, the course would not run during the Session 2010-11.
(iii) The Fee structure given below shall be in addition to the regular BHU Fee for the course.

(i) FACULTY OF ARTS:
(a) M.A. in Tourism Management:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
*Minimum seats for RGSC is 15.

(ii) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
(a) Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(b) M.A. in Social Work:
Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks OR equivalent in any discipline.
(c) M.A. in Public Administration:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
(d) M. A. in Conflict Management and Development (MCMD):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks OR equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(iii) FACULTY OF COMMERCE:
(a) Master of Export Management & Promotion (MEMP):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(b) Master of Risk & Insurance Management (MRIM):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

(c) Master of Finance & Control (MFC):
B.Com (Hons)./ B.Com (10+2+3)/ B.B.A/ B.A.(Hons) or B.A. (10+2+3) with Economics OR Maths OR Statistics OR Applied Statistics as a subject/B.Sc. (Hons) or B.Sc. (10+2+3) with Maths OR Statistics OR Computer Science OR Information Technology as a subject/ B.Tech./ B.E./B.C.A. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned degree.

(iv) FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
(a) M.Sc. in Environmental Science: Department of Botany
A minimum of 50% marks (equivalent GPA) in B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. (10+2+3) as well as at 10 & 10+2 examinations

(b) M.Sc. (Tech.) in Environmental Science & Technology:
B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (10+2+3) or B.Sc. (Ag.) or MBBS or BE/ B.Tech. with a minimum of 50% marks (equivalent GPA) with minimum 50% in aggregate at 10 and 10+2 levels.

(c) M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology:
B.Sc (Hons.)/B.Sc. with 10+2+3 pattern with any two of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Microbiology, Life Science, Environmental Sciences & Secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in the concerned degree.

(d) M.Sc. in Molecular and Human Genetics (All admitted students are eligible for DBT studentship):
B.Sc. (Hons)/ B.Sc. (10+2+3) OR B.Sc. (Ag.) OR MBBS OR B.Tech./ B.E. (in Biology related disciplines) OR B.Pharma. from recognized University/ Institutes with minimum 55% marks
(or equivalent grade points) at the qualifying examinations and not less than 55% marks at 10 and at 10+2 examinations separately.

(e) M.Sc. in Petroleum Geosciences
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology or B.Sc. under 10+2+3 pattern with Physics and Mathematics at + 2 level, Geology must be a subject in all the three years of B.Sc. with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate at the Graduate level.

(v) FACULTY OF LAW:
LL.M. Course in Human Rights & Duties Education:
LL.B. Three years (10+2+3+3) OR Five years (10+2+5) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from BCI recognized Institution.

(vi) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES:
(a) MBA in Agri- Business:
Minimum 50% marks in aggregate at the B.Sc. (Ag.) & allied disciplines OR B.Sc. Home Sc. Or B.Sc. with at least one of the following subjects - Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology under 10+2+3 Scheme OR A Post Graduate in the above disciplines.

(vii) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE:
(a) M.Sc. (Ag.) Agroforestry:
Passed 4 Year B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. (Bio)/ B. Sc. Environmental Science of the University or an equivalent examination of this University or an equivalent Examination; and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system or an CGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 & 6.0/10 under the Course Credit System.

(b) M.Sc.(Ag.) Soil and Water Conservation:
Passed 4 Year B.Sc. (Ag.) Examination of this University or an equivalent Examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system or an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 & 6.0/10 under the Course Credit System.

(c) Master of Agri-Business Management (MABM):
Passed 4-years B.Sc (Ag) Examination of this University OR an equivalent examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system OR an OGPA of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 & 6.0/10 under the course credit system.

(d) M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering):
B.Tech (Agricultural Engg/Civil Engineering.)/B.E.( Agricultural Engg. /Civil Engineering.) or an equivalent examination recognized by the University.

(e) M.Sc in Food Science and Technology:
B.Sc(Agriculture), B.Sc(Food Technology), B.Sc (Dairy Technology), B.Sc (Agril.Engg.), B.Sc. (Biology/ Maths group), B.Sc (Home Science) or an equivalent Examination recognized by the University

(f) M.Sc in Plant Biotechnology:
B.Sc(Ag)/B.Sc with Biology(Botany, Zoology and any other subject)/Biotechnology/ B.Tech (Biotechnology)

Note: RGSC as location means the Course will be run at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur.


NOTES RELATING MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

(i) Candidates appearing in the Final Year of the Qualifying Examination may also apply and appear in the Entrance Test. However, the candidate will be required to produce the original marksheet of the qualifying examination at the time of counseling for getting admission. Further, the candidates who are called for counseling for provisional admission in a course, but their results of the qualifying examinations are not declared till the date of their counseling, may be allowed to take conditional admission in the course provided:
(a) They produce a certificate from the competent authority (such as Controller of Examination, Registrar etc.) to the effect that the result of the concerned qualifying examination has not yet been declared.
(b) It is evident from the mark sheets(s) of the previous examination(s) relating to the course of qualifying degree that the candidate has secured at least stipulated minimum percentage of aggregate marks (for example 50%) in the previous examination(s) (except final examination whose result has not been declared upto time of counseling) of the qualifying degree (This will not be necessary for SC/ST candidates).
(c) The candidate gives an undertaking that he/she will submit the mark sheet of the qualifying examination on or before 14th August of the admission year and if he/she fails to submit the original mark sheet on or before 14th August of the admission year, his/her conditional admission in the course shall automatically stand cancelled and the candidate will not claim for refund of fees paid for conditional admission. This relaxation is not applicable for supplementary examinations/ revaluation results.
Further, if his/her aggregate percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is below the stipulated minimum percentage of aggregate marks, his/her conditional admission will also stand automatically cancelled and the candidate will not claim for refund of fees.
(ii) Candidates who were admitted as regular students to any course of study in this University through Entrance Test in earlier years(s) and who were eligible for appearing in the concerned Examination shall not be allowed to re-appear in the Entrance Test for admission in the same Course, unless specifically permitted by the Ordinance of the concerned Faculty. Further, such candidates who were not eligible for appearing in the concerned examination due to shortage of attendance or not filling the examination form in time will be allowed to appear in the Entrance Test for that course if otherwise eligible.
(iii) If the applicant has passed the qualifying Exam where grades are awarded and:
(a) where the Grade Sheet does not mention the equivalent percentage of marks from grade points, the candidate should submit such a Certificate of conversion from the concerned Institution mentioning either the converted percentage, or the formula for the actual conversion of grade point average to percentage of marks.
(b) where the Grade Sheet itself mentions the equivalent percentage of marks from grade points, or the formula for such conversion, the candidate should get both sides of the Degree/Grade Sheet photocopied showing the equivalent percentage of marks/conversion formula.
(iv) “Aggregate percentage of marks” will not include grace marks awarded to a candidate. It will also not include the marks of those subjects where only pass marks are required such as compulsory language compulsory environmental studies etc. and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. Similarly the marks of additional subject (if any) for improvement of aggregate percentage/division will not be considered for calculating the aggregate percentage for admission in the University. For further clarification see clause “Notes relating minimum eligibility requirements” serial (v) given below.
(v) The percentage of marks in the aggregate will be computed as evidenced from the final mark sheet of the qualifying examination. However in case of graduate examinations, where the final mark sheet is of two or more types based on only Honours subject or all the subjects studied in three years, the aggregate shall be computed on the basis of total marks secured in all the subjects studied in three years. For example, in case of students passing BA (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) from BHU, in earlier years the final marksheets were of two types viz based on only 1000 marks or on 1800 marks. In such cases, the aggregate shall be computed based on total of 1800 marks rather than on 1000 marks. Further, where final marksheet is based on only Hons subject but the candidate has studied other subsidiary/similar subjects also during the study of course, the marks of these subjects will also be included for computation of aggregate percentage. Still further, in case of any ambiguity/interpretational difficulties, the decision of the University will be final.
(vi) (a) Degrees/Certificates recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) shall only be deemed as equivalent degrees/certificates.
(b) The Distance Education Council of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)/Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the only authority to recognise the Degrees/Certificates of Distance Education. Such Candidates are provisionally permitted to appear in the Entrance Tests but will be required to submit certificates from Distance Education Council of IGNOU, New Delhi regarding recognition/approval of the courses.
(vii) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Prospectus of Studies regarding the Courses in which admission is made through Entrance Test, the eligibility requirement for the purpose of admission shall be only those which are mentioned in the Information Bulletin of the academic session concerned.
(viii) Application Forms of candidates who have submitted forged/fake certificates or adopted fraudulent means shall be REJECTED. Further, such candidates shall be debarred from appearing in any subsequent Entrance Tests conducted by BHU.
(ix) Candidates are allowed to appear at the Entrance Tests provisionally subject to the final verification of Mark sheets/Degrees/Certificates, validity of Certificates/Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination and also of non-involvement in the adoption of unfair means in any of the University Examination/Entrance Tests held earlier, at the time of admission.
(x) Mere appearance in the Entrance Test, or securing pass marks at the written Test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Course unless he/she fulfils the eligibility conditions. APPLICANTS MUST FULLY SATISFY THEMSELVES ABOUT THEIR ELIGIBILITY AS PRESCRIBED ABOVE, BEFORE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM.
(xi) If an applicant is inadvertently allowed to appear at the Entrance Test who otherwise does not fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements, he/she cannot, at a later date, use that as a right to claim that he/she meets the eligibility requirements.
The University reserves the right to cancel/refuse admission at any point of time if it is found that:
(i) Minimum eligibility requirements are not fulfilled.
(ii) False documentation has been done, or, facts have been suppressed.
(iii) Any other similar valid reason.

(xii) Candidates admitted to any Course in this University shall not be eligible to pursue simultaneously any other full-time Course in this or in any other University/Institution.
(xiii) A candidate can apply for any number of courses for which he/she is eligible, provided the Entrance Tests are on different dates (please refer to the Entrance Test Schedule).


ENTRANCE FEE
The Candidate shall pay the Entrance Test Fee along with the Application Form the amount mentioned hereunder :

How to Apply
INFORMATION BULLETIN PLUS APPLICATION FORM can be obtained from the ENTRANCE TEST CELL, OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS, BHU, VARANASI � 221 005, either on cash payment of Rs. 50/- (Fifty) only, from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM on working days OR by registered post by sending a written request mentioning name of the course i.e. Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Special Courses of Study (Diploma and Certificate), postal address along with : (i) A crossed MICR Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque issued by any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank for Rs. 100/- (One Hundred) only in favour of the CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, payable at Varanasi, indicating name of candidate and course name on its reverse (ii) A self-addressed unstamped envelope of the size 32cm x 26cm. The UET/PET/Special Courses of Study (Diploma & Certificate) Information Bulletin Plus Application Form will also be available on cash payment at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus Barkachha, Mirzapur, and some other designated offices of the University.

All courses (mentioned in this Bulletin) Rs. 500 SC/ST-Rs.200

The Entrance Fee shall be paid by a candidate through a crossed MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque issued by any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank, in favour of the “Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University” payable at Varanasi. Candidates to note that only MICR Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque (issued by a Bank) shall be accepted.


IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING SALE AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:

Commencement date of sale of application forms from the office counter and by post: 15.02.2010
Last date for receipt of requisition for sending the application forms by registered post: 26.02.2010
Last date for sale of application forms from the office counter: 17.03.2010
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms both by hand or by post (Without Late Fee) : 10.03.2010
Last date for receipt of duly completed application forms by hand or by post (With Late Fee Rs 150/-) : 17.03.2010

The facility for filling the application forms online has also been made available this year. Please visit the website www.bhu.ac.in. for further details.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
(i) The completed application form can be deposited in the envelope supplied with the application form for the purpose to the “Office of the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, on or before March 10, 2010 (without any late fee) or the completed application form may be sent to the Controller of Examinations Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221 005 by post/courier so as to reach in his office on or before March 10, 2010 (without any late fee). However, those who are not able to do so on or before 10.03.2010 may deposit the forms upto 17.03.2010 with a late fee of Rs. 150/-. The applicants submitting their application forms at the BHU counter will be given acknowledgement slip.
(ii) Application forms shall be received at the counter without any immediate scrutiny. The validity of the application form shall be based on its objective scrutiny to be conducted at the time of admission (if called for the same).
(iii) In no case applications shall be entertained after the last date is over.
(iv) Incomplete application forms, application forms not bearing the signature of the applicant below declaration and application forms received after the last date shall not be considered. Application forms without photograph or with xeroxed photograph also shall not be considered. The university takes no responsibility for any delay or loss of application form or correspondence in postal transit/courier transit.

The facility for filling the application forms online has also been made available this year. Please visit the website www.bhu.ac.in for further details.