BHU UG Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Released, Seat Confirmation Deadline August 3

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced the Undergraduate Round 1 cutoff for 2026.This information is available on the official website at admission.bhu.ac.in. Additionally, BHU has shared the CAP-UG seat allotment results on August 1, 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats need to pay the admission fee online. The final deadline for payment is August 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM. If the fee is not paid by this time, the allocated seat will be cancelled. The cutoff scores have been released for each course and category. These include the C1 (BHU Quota) and C2 (Non-BHU Quota) categories. Admission is determined based on the scores obtained in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026.

BHU UG Round 1 2026 Key Details

Programmes Covered Under the Cutoff

BHU provides UG admission across several fields such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, and Sanskrit Studies. The Round 1 cutoff applies to all UG courses listed on the portal.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics, History, English, Sanskrit, and Philosophy.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, and Botany.

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and B.Com.

in Financial Markets Management.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture.

Vocational programs in Fashion, Food Processing, Hospitality, and Retail Management.

Shastri (Honours) programs in traditional Sanskrit disciplines.

Understanding the BHU UG Cutoff Structure

BHU publishes the cutoff for each course and quota separately. The cutoffs are provided for different categories like UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD. Candidates can filter the results to check the cutoff relevant to their profile. The cutoff indicates the minimum score needed for the last seat allocated. It can differ based on the campus, course, and category. Courses that are more popular generally have higher cutoffs than less common courses.

How to Check BHU UG Round 1 Cutoff 2026

Candidates can view the course-wise and category-wise cutoff on the portal. Here are the steps to check the cutoff:

1. Visit the official cutoff page at admission.bhu.ac.in/en/cutoff/UG/2026.
2. Select the course, category, and quota using the filters.
3. The cutoff CUET scores and merit rank will be displayed.
4. Download and save the cutoff for future use.

How to Confirm the Allotted Seat

Round 1 allotment candidates must make the fee payment on the Samarth portal. The process is as follows:

1. Log in to bhucuet.samarth.edu.in using your registered details.
2. Open the seat allotment result to check your allocated course.
3. Click on the admission fee payment link.
4. Make the payment using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
5. Download the payment receipt and keep it safe for records.
6. Candidates who choose to upgrade in later rounds must pay again.

If the fee is not paid during an upgrade, both allotments will automatically get canceled. This is according to the official BHU notice.

What Happens After Round 1

The BHU CAP-UG process continues with multiple rounds. Any vacant seats from Round 1 will be available in Round 2. Round 2 is expected to be held in the second week of August 2026. Candidates who miss the Round 1 fee deadline will lose their seat. They can still join Round 2 through the Samarth portal.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to bhucuet.samarth.edu.in  and check your Round 1 allotment.
2. Verify your course, campus, and category on the portal.
3. Keep your CUET UG scorecard and identity documents ready.
4. Pay the admission fee before August 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
5. Decide whether to freeze the seat or opt for an upgrade.