BHU SET 2024, also known as Banaras Hindu University School Entrance Test, is conducted for admissions to classes LKG, Nursery, I, VI, and IX. This university-level entrance exam is organized once a year by Banaras Hindu University. The SET exam follows an OMR paper-pen mode and serves as a school entrance test for admission to Central Hindu Boys School and Central Hindu Girls School (K).
For admission to the 11th class, students are required to fill out different forms based on the streams they wish to apply for. Those interested in detailed information about the BHU SET exam 2024 can refer to the following article.
BHU SET 2024 Status
As of now, the status for BHU SET 2024 is as follows:
- The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is set to conduct the BHU SET 2024 entrance exam for admissions to UG and PG courses in the Schools and Colleges affiliated with BHU.
- The scheduled date for the exam is in April 2024.
- Admit cards for the exam are expected to be released in March 2024.
- The results of the BHU SET 2024 are anticipated to be declared in May 2024.
| Exam Notification | to be announced |
| Application form | to be announced |
| Prospectus | to be announced |
BHU SET 2024 Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | January 2024 |
| Last Date of Application | February 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | March 2024 |
| Exam Date | April 2024 |
| Result Declaration | May 2024 |
BHU SET 2024 Admit Card
The admit cards for the Banaras Hindu University school entrance test will be available shortly. Admit cards for both BHU Central Hindu Boys School and Central Hindu Girls School will be released consecutively since both admission tests are conducted in the same month. The admit card will be accessible to students who completed the registration on or before the last registration date.
The authorities are expected to unveil the BHU SET Exam Admit Card 2024 in the month of March, just a few days before the examination process. This ensures that all eligible students have ample time to download their BHU School Admit Card 2024 prior to the exam.
Admit cards for Banaras Hindu University Schools’ admission tests are typically generated 15 days before the examination process. Students can download the BHU SET Entrance Exam Admit Card 2024 from the official portal. It is important to note that only candidates who submitted their application forms within the stipulated time frame will have their admit cards made available. The Exam Conducting authority releases the BHU CHS SET Admit Card 2024 two to three weeks before the scheduled entrance exam date.
BHU SET 2024 Exam Pattern
The details regarding the BHU SET 2024 Exam pattern are outlined as follows:
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Mode of Examination: The exam will be conducted in Offline mode.
- Total Questions: There will be a total of 100 questions in the paper.
- Duration of Exam: The exam will be of 02 hours duration.
- Ink Color or Type: Ball Pen of any blue or black color
Important Instructions: Here are key points that candidates appearing for SET 2024 must keep in mind:
- Candidates will be provided with a Question Booklet containing the questions and a separate Answer Sheet.
- Each question shall be followed by four alternative answers, i.e., the question paper will consist of MCQs.
- The candidate needs to check the question paper booklet for the total number of papers mentioned and is required to write his/her Roll Number, Question Booklet No., and Set No., if any, at the appropriate places provided in the answer sheet. Only a Ball Point pen can be used by the students.
- Note: Any error in darkening the Roll Number or writing set number will result in a wrong evaluation of the Answer Sheet.
- The answer will be considered incorrect if more than one oval is darkened or an oval is darkened improperly. Any other method of marking, such as tick mark, cross mark, use of dot, line mark, and half-filled oval, or marks outside the oval shall not be evaluated.
- If any question is not attempted, and the candidate leaves all the ovals against that question blank, such an answer will be awarded zero marks.
- The inner cover page of the Question Booklet or the blank space/page at the end of the Question Booklet may be used for rough work.
- No page from the Question Booklet is to be torn or removed. If a candidate is found tearing any page from the Question Booklet, he/she shall be liable to punishment for adopting unfair means and shall not be allowed to continue in the Entrance Test.
BHU SET 2024 Syllabus:
The detailed information regarding BHU SET 2024 syllabus is as follows:
- For Class VI: The question paper will be of class V standard. It will consist of 100 MCQs.
- For Class IX: The question paper will be of class VIII standard. It will consist of 100 MCQs.
- For Class XI: The test question paper will be at class X standard. It will consist of 100 MCQs.
- For Maths Group: Subjects include English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Gen. Studies.
- For Bio Group: Subjects include English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Gen. Studies.
- For Commerce & Arts Group: Subjects include English, Hindi, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, General Maths, and Gen. Studies.
BHU SET 2024 Results:
The vital information regarding the BHU SET 2024 Result is outlined below:
- Banaras Hindu University SET 2024 Results are scheduled to be released on 10 July 2024.
- Candidates can check their results on the official website of BHU.
- Results are announced in online mode only.
- Candidates can log in to their registered account using Login ID and password to know their results.
Central Hindu Boys School Cutoff:
The cutoff for Hindu boys & girls school is not provided in the provided information. Please refer to the official website or contact the examination authorities for the cutoff details.
| Category | Class 6th | Class 9th | Class 11th (Mathematics) | Class 11th (Biology) | Class 11th (Arts and Commerce) | |
| General | Main List | 84 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 72 |
| Waiting List | 81 | 65 | 61 | 50 | 44 | |
| Scheduled Caste | Main List | 79 | 64 | 60 | 57 | 69 |
| Waiting List | 69 | 50 | 45 | 33 | 33 | |
| Scheduled Tribe | Main List | 71 | 60 | 52 | 60 | 57 |
| Waiting List | 54 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 15 | |
| PC | Main List | 72 | 58 | 54 | 60 | 57 |
| Waiting List | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
| BHU- GEN | Main List | 33 | 33 | 38 | 41 | 34 |
| Waiting List | – | – | 33 | 33 | – | |
| BHU – SC | Main List | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 32 |
| Waiting List | – | – | 22 | – | – | |
| BHU – ST | Main List | 33 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Waiting List | – | – | 23 | 19 | 26 |
BHU SET 2024 Selection Process
The selection process will be based on the marks obtained in the Entrance Test Merit List. Candidates will be given a seat in the concerned class strictly based on merit. In case of a tie, Banaras Hindu University Guidelines will be followed. For admission in classes VI, IX, and XI, candidates will have to attend counselling and will be offered seats in the class/subject combination of their choice strictly according to their merit ranking, as long as seats remain available.
BHU SET 2024 Counselling:
The details regarding the BHU SET 2024 Counselling are outlined as follows:
- BHU SET 2024 Counselling will commence in July 2024.
- The counselling process will be conducted after the declaration of the result.
- Candidates who have qualified the entrance exam will be allowed to attend the counselling.
- Candidates must carry all the necessary documentation along with their admit card for the counselling procedure.
- The authority will verify the eligibility of the candidate in the counselling process.
BHU SET 2024 Seats & Reservation:
- 15% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates.
- 7.5% of seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates.
- 3% of seats are reserved for Physically Challenged (PC) candidates.
BHU SET 2024 Application Process:
- The application form window has been closed.
- Candidates could fill their application on the official website through online mode.
- Applicants had to fill the complete form because an incomplete form would be rejected by the officials.
- Multiple forms of the single candidate would be rejected by the officials.
BHU SET 2024 Application Fee:
The category-wise application fee for BHU SET is as follows:
- General: 400/-
- SC/ST/OBC: 200/-
Mode of payment:
Candidates had to pay the application fee through online mode via:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Net banking
BHU SET 2024 Eligibility Criteria:
The qualification criteria for different classes were as follows:
- For Class VI: The age limit was 10 to 12 years, and the candidate must have passed a class examination from a school.
- For Class IX: The age limit was 13 to 15 years, and the candidate must have passed class VIII examination from a school.
- For Class XI: The age limit was 18 years maximum, and the candidate must have passed class X examination.
- For external candidates coming through SET:
- Above 50% marks or equivalent grade are essential in each, Science and Mathematics for admission to the Science group.
- Above 40% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for commerce.
- Class X passed for the Arts stream.
In addition to the above, a candidate (excluding reserved categories) would be eligible for admission to the above classes only if the candidate gets a minimum of 33% marks in the School Entrance Test in which the candidate appeared. These criteria would also apply to the sons and daughters of BHU employees and Physically Challenged (PC) candidates. For SC/ST candidates, the criteria for admission to Class XI would be under their reserved quota as per KVS rules.
BHU SET 2024 Overview
| Exam Name | Banaras Hindu University School Entrance Test 2024 |
| Conducting body | BHU (Banaras Hindu University ) |
| Level | National level |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Official website | http://bhuonline.in/ |