BHU PG Mop-Up Round 2026 Schedule Released, Physical Reporting on August 7

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced the schedule for the Postgraduate (PG) Admission 2026 Mop-Up Round.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced the schedule for the Postgraduate (PG) Admission 2026 Mop-Up Round. The details of this round are available on the official BHU admissions website at admission.bhu.ac.in. This round is specifically for those who had applied for PG admissions but were not allotted any seat. The list of seats that are available will be published on August 4 at 6 PM. All eligible candidates must report in person at their respective department on August 7, 2026. The merit list will be announced on August 10 at 2 PM. The links for seat allotment and payment of fees will be open from August 12 at 6 PM.

BHU PG Mop-Up Round 2026 Important Dates

Who is eligible for the BHU PG Mop-Up Round 2026?

The mop-up round is only for a certain group of PG applicants. According to the official BHU notification, the following candidates are eligible:

• Those who had applied for BHU PG Admissions 2026-27 but were not allotted a seat
• Those who had previously cancelled or withdrawn their assigned seat
• Those who did not pay the fees after being allotted a seat in the regular or spot rounds
• Those who were on a waitlist in earlier rounds

What is the security deposit required?

All candidates must submit a security deposit of Rs 2000. This deposit must be paid via a Demand Draft. The DD should be made out to The Registrar, Banaras Hindu University and payable in Varanasi. The deposit will be returned if the candidate is allotted a seat and pays the fees. It will also be returned if no seat is assigned. However, if the candidate does not pay the fees after being allotted a seat, the deposit will be forfeited.

How to apply for the BHU PG Mop-Up Round 2026?

There is no need to register online for this round. Candidates should apply by filling out the mop-up application form and report in person at their respective department or center. The physical reporting is scheduled on August 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM. All required documents must be brought along during the visit. Candidates can apply for only one program they had previously registered for. Submitting more than one application may result in the cancellation of the candidature.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official BHU admissions portal at admission.bhu.ac.in
2. Check the list of vacant seats after August 4 at 6 PM
3. Prepare a Rs 2000 Demand Draft in the name of The Registrar, Banaras Hindu University
4. Report in person at your department on August 7 with all necessary documents
5. Check the merit list on August 10 and promptly pay the required fees.