Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 2017 Notification Released

What is BHU?

Banaras Hindu University commonly referred to as BHU; formerly known as (Central Hindu College) is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, BHU is one of the largest residential universities in Asia, with over 20,000 students. The university comprises all castes, creeds, religions and genders, and is on the list of Institutes of National Importance.

Eligibility:

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to B.Sc. (Ag.), if he/she has passed 10+2/ Intermediate examination in agriculture or in Science (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology) or any other equivalent examination recognized by the University securing at least 50% marks in aggregate. For Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates, the eligibility will be as per the University rules.

Age: Not to be less than 16 years and not more than 25 years on 1^st July, 2017 (applicant should be born on or after 1^st July, 1992 and on or before 1^st July, 2001).

No. of Seats: Institute of Agricultural Sciences (123 M & F). RGSC* (40 M & F).

Note*: The B.Sc. (Ag.) course at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur (RGSC) is under Special Courses of Studies with the fee structure of Rs.25, 000 per semester + regular fees of the B.Sc.(Ag.) course prescribed by the University. Maximum/ Minimum no. of seats are 40/25. The candidates desirous to take admission at RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur will be required to give their option/preference of location at the time of counseling and the admissions will be made as per merit and the choice of the candidate. Further if the number of candidates opting for B. Sc. (Ag.) is less than the minimum number of seats in the course, then the course may not run in that academic session.

Important Dates:

Availability of UET-2017 ONLINE Form on the Entrance Test Portal	02.02.2017
Last date for ONLINE submission of Application Forms	04.03.2017
Examination Date for B.Sc (Hons) Ag	21.05.2017 From 04:00 PM onwards

Exam Pattern: A candidate will answer 100 questions. Sections I and II are compulsory for all candidates whereas from Sections III, IV and V, a candidate will answer any one Section.

Duration: 120 minutes (Two hours)
Total No. of Marks: 300
I - Mental Ability	25
II - Chemistry	25
III - Physics & Mathematics	50
IV - Botany & Zoology	50
V - Agriculture	50
Total No. of Questions	200