Hey learners,
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released the official notification for the School Entrance Test (SET) 2026 for admission to Central Hindu Boys School (CHBS) and Central Hindu Girls School (CHGS). Students seeking admission to Class IX (boys only) and Class XI streams can apply online within the prescribed dates.
| BHU SET 2026: Important Dates | BHU SET 2026: Application Fee |
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Application Period: 20 Feb-20 Mar 2026 Form Correction Date: 23 March 2026 Admit Card Release: From 11 April 2026 Entrance Exam Dates:
Final Answer Key: 14 May 2026 Result Declaration: Second Week of June 2026 Closing Date of Admission: 15 July 2026 **All Information Subject to official BHU SET-2026 Information Bulletin |
SC / ST: ₹550/- General / OBC-NCL / EWS / Others: ₹800/- Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) |
BHU SET 2026: Courses & Schools Covered
BHU conducts SET for the following:
CHBS (Boys School)
- Class IX (boys only)
- Class XI (Maths, Biology, Arts, Commerce)
CHGS (Girls School)
- Class XI (all streams only)
Both schools are CBSE-affiliated and located at Kamachha, Varanasi.
BHU SET 2026: Eligibility Criteria
For Class IX (Boys)
- Age: 13–15 years as on 31 March 2026
- DOB range: Not before 31 March 2011 and not after 31 March 2013
- Must have passed Class VIII from a recognized school.
For Class XI
- Maximum age: 18 years as on 31 March 2026
- Must have passed Class X from a recognized board
- Minimum 33% marks required (25% for SC/ST/Divyang).
BHU SET 2026: Seat Matrix
As per the bulletin (pages 3–4):
Central Hindu Boys School (CHBS)
- Class IX: 76
- XI Maths: 54
- XI Biology: 27
- XI Arts: 14
- XI Commerce: 13
Central Hindu Girls School (CHGS)
- Class IX: Nil
- XI Maths: 13
- XI Biology: 13
- XI Arts: 15
- XI Commerce: 20
Note: Seats for external candidates may vary based on internal admissions.
BHU SET 2026: Exam Pattern
Class IX
- Level: Class VIII
- Questions: 100 MCQs
Subjects:
- English
- Hindi
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- Science
Class XI
- Level: Class X
- Questions: 100 MCQs
- Stream-wise subjects:
- Maths Group: English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Studies
- Biology Group: English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies
- Arts Group: English, Hindi, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Maths, GS
- Commerce Group: English, Hindi, Economics, Mathematics, General Studies
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BHU SET 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for students seeking admission to Central Hindu Schools under Banaras Hindu University. Interested candidates should carefully check eligibility, prepare according to the syllabus, and submit the application before the deadline.