BHU to Release First Cut-Off List for CUET-UG Law Admissions by Evening

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is set to release its first cut-off list for BA LLB admissions through CUET-UG 2025 by this evening. Find details on the next steps, fee payment deadlines, and what to do after the list is published.

The wait is nearly over for thousands of law aspirants as Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is set to release its first merit list, or cut-off list, for admissions into its five-year BA LLB (Hons) program today. The list, which is based on scores from the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2025, is expected to be published on the university's official admission portal by evening. This marks a significant and highly anticipated step in the admission process for one of the most sought-after law programs in the country.

Candidates who have registered for the BHU’s Common Allotment Program (CAP-UG) 2025 and meet the specified cut-off score will be eligible to proceed with the next stages of the admission process. The release of this list is a critical moment, as it will determine the minimum scores required for admission to various categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. Aspirants are advised to keep their login credentials handy and regularly check the official portal, bhucuet.samarth.edu.in, for the most accurate and real-time updates.

What Happens After the Cut-Off List is Released?

The publication of the cut-off list is just the beginning of a multi-step process for selected candidates. Here's a detailed breakdown of what they need to do next to secure their seat:

1. Check the Cut-Off and Allotment: Candidates must log in to their CAP-UG portal to check if their name appears on the first cut-off list. The system will display the course and college that have been provisionally allotted to them based on their CUET-UG score and the preferences they had filled during the registration.
2. Seat Acceptance and Fee Payment: If a candidate is satisfied with the allotment, they must accept the seat and pay the admission fee online within the stipulated deadline. The university provides a very narrow window for this, and failure to pay the fee by the deadline will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat. The fee for the BA LLB (Hons) program is a combination of a regular university fee and, in some cases, a paid seat fee.
3. Upgradation Option: For candidates who have been allotted a seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference course or college in subsequent rounds, the university provides an "upgradation" option. By choosing to upgrade and paying the initial fee, a candidate retains their current seat while being considered for a better option in the next round. If a higher preference is allotted, their current seat is automatically vacated. If not, they continue with the currently allotted seat.

Subsequent Rounds and Important Dates

The release of the first cut-off list is a part of a planned schedule of multiple rounds of counselling. If seats remain vacant after the first round, BHU will release a second, and possibly a third, cut-off list. These lists typically have lower cut-off scores, providing an opportunity for candidates with slightly lower scores to gain admission.

The university has a specific schedule for the counselling process:

• First Cut-Off List Release: Expected today, August 5, 2025.
• Deadline for Fee Payment (First List): Will be announced along with the cut-off list.
• Second Cut-Off List Release: Expected a few days after the first round concludes.

With the CUET-UG 2025 results already declared on July 4, the BHU admission process has been moving at a brisk pace. The release of this cut-off list will be a defining moment for thousands of students who have long aspired to study law at one of India's most historic and respected universities. Candidates must stay vigilant and act swiftly to complete the necessary steps to secure their admission.