Last updated: July 19, 2026. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has opened registration for undergraduate admission through CUET UG 2026. Eligible candidates must complete BHU CAP-UG registration by July 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Appearing in CUET alone is not enough; students must register separately on the official BHU admission portal.
Required action: Confirm the relevant CUET paper and BHU programme eligibility, prepare scanned records, register with the CUET application number, pay the non-refundable programme fee and submit before July 25.
BHU UG admission 2026 highlights
- Academic session: 2026-27
- Registration opened: July 9, 2026
- Registration deadline: July 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Admission basis: CUET UG 2026 scores, programme eligibility, merit, verification and seat availability
- Portal: BHU UG Admission Combined Allotment Program (CAP-UG) 2026-27
- Important: registration does not guarantee admission
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BHU UG registration started | July 9, 2026 |
| CAP-UG registration closes | July 25, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Merit, counselling, document verification, allotment and admission-fee stages | To be announced on the official portal and candidate dashboard |
Who is affected?
- Candidates who appeared in CUET UG 2026 and obtained a positive score in the paper or papers required for their chosen BHU programme.
- Students who meet BHU’s programme-specific Class 12, subject, category and other eligibility conditions.
- Result-awaiting candidates who can upload a bona fide or appearing certificate issued by the head of their institution.
Registration fee
| Category | Fee per programme |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC-NCL and EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC, ST and PwBD | Rs. 250 |
The registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Students applying to multiple programmes should check the portal total before payment.
Documents to prepare
- CUET UG 2026 application or registration number
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD or BHU employee claim, where applicable
- Bona fide or appearing certificate if the qualifying result is awaited
- Scanned photograph, signature and other programme-specific supporting records
Required student action
- Read the official BHU registration notice.
- Open the official BHU CAP-UG portal and read the CUET UG Information Bulletin and CAP-UG guideline.
- Use Browse Programmes to confirm the required CUET paper, positive-score condition and programme eligibility.
- Select New Registration and use the CUET UG 2026 application number.
- Make sure name, date of birth, gender and category match the NTA CUET application exactly.
- Upload clear scanned records, verify every entry before final submission and pay the applicable programme fee.
- Download the submitted form and payment receipt, then monitor the dashboard for merit, counselling, allotment, verification and admission-fee updates.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
A CUET UG candidate who does not complete BHU CAP-UG registration by July 25 at 11:59 PM may not be considered for BHU’s 2026-27 undergraduate allotment process. A mismatch in identity or category details, an ineligible CUET paper, or failure to complete a later allotment requirement can also cancel candidature.
Frequently asked questions
Does a CUET score automatically register a student for BHU?
No. Eligible candidates must complete the separate BHU CAP-UG registration.
Can a result-awaiting student register?
Yes, the portal instructs such candidates to upload a bona fide or appearing certificate issued by the head of the institution, subject to final eligibility verification.
