BHU SET 2026 Admission Form – Apply Online

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🎓 SCHOOL ENTRANCE TEST (SET) 2026

Conducted by: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Central Hindu Girls School (CHGS) & Central Hindu Boys School (CHBS)

Session: 2026-27
📅 Important Dates 2026
Online Application Start Date 20 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 20 March 2026
Correction Window 23 March 2026
Admit Card Release Date 11 April 2026 onwards
Exam Dates Class XI (Arts): 22 April 2026 (8 AM – 10 AM)
Class XI (Commerce): 23 April 2026 (8 AM – 10 AM)
Class XI (Biology): 24 April 2026 (8 AM – 10 AM)
Class XI (Maths): 25 April 2026 (8 AM – 10 AM)
Class IX (Boys only): 26 April 2026 (8 AM – 10 AM)
Provisional Answer Key 4 May 2026
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key 7 May 2026 (₹100 per question)
Final Answer Key 14 May 2026
Result Declaration Second Week of June 2026
Counselling Dates Class IX: 20 June 2026
Class XI (Maths): 1 July 2026
Class XI (Other Streams): 2 July 2026
Waiting List Counselling Class IX: 27 June 2026 | Class XI: 9 July 2026
Closing Date of Admission 15 July 2026
💰 Application Fee
Category Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS ₹ 800/-
SC / ST ₹ 550/-
Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking via BHU Entrance Test Portal (www.bhuonline.in). Fee is non-refundable.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Class Qualification Marks Required
Class IX Passed Class VIII from a recognized school For all: Minimum 33% in SET
For SC/ST/Divyang: Minimum 25% in SET
Class XI (All Streams) Passed Class X from a recognized Board/University Minimum 33% in Class X
For SC/ST/Divyang: Minimum 25% in SET

Note: Final year students can apply, but must have passed by the time of admission.
👤 Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026)
Class Minimum Age Maximum Age
Class IX 13 years (born after 31.03.2013) 15 years (born before 31.03.2011)
Children born on 01.04.2013 also eligible
Class XI – Maximum 18 years (born before 31.03.2008)
Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/Divyang candidates.
📚 Course Details & Available Seats
School Class Stream Seats
CHBS (Boys) Class IX – 76
Class XI Maths 54
Class XI Biology 27
Class XI Arts 14
Class XI Commerce 13
CHGS (Girls) Class IX – Nil
Class XI Maths 13
Class XI Biology 13
Class XI Arts 15
Class XI Commerce 20
Total Seats (External) Approx 245+

Course Duration: Class IX: 4 Years | Class XI: 2 Years
Course Type: Regular, Full Time (CBSE Board Affiliated)
✅ Selection Process
  1. Step 1: Appear in School Entrance Test (SET) 2026
  2. Step 2: Check Provisional Answer Key (4 May 2026) – Raise objections if needed (by 7 May 2026, ₹100 per question)
  3. Step 3: Final Answer Key released on 14 May 2026
  4. Step 4: Result declared in second week of June 2026
  5. Step 5: Merit list displayed on portal – candidates called for counselling
  6. Step 6: Document verification and admission

Final Merit Criteria: Based on SET score + Class X marks (for Class XI) + Tie-breaking rules (age, subject marks)

Extra Weightage: NCC 'A' Certificate holders get 3 extra marks in Class XI merit (if qualified in SET)
📝 Exam Pattern (SET 2026)
Class Subjects Total Questions Total Marks
Class IX English, Hindi, Maths, Social Science, Science 100 100
Class XI (Maths) English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, General Studies 100 100
Class XI (Biology) English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies 100 100
Class XI (Arts) English, Hindi, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Maths, General Studies 100 100
Class XI (Commerce) English, Hindi, Economics, Maths, General Studies 100 100

Question Type: All Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking: No negative marking
Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR based)
Duration: 2 Hours (8 AM to 10 AM)
📝 How to Apply – Step by Step
Step 1 Visit official BHU Entrance Test Portal: www.bhuonline.in
Step 2 Click on "SET 2026 Application" and register with valid email and mobile number
Step 3 Fill the online application form with personal and educational details carefully
Step 4

Upload scanned photo, candidate's signature, and parent's signature (as per specifications)

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Step 5 Pay application fee online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking)
Step 6 After successful payment, click "CONFIRM" and submit the form
Step 7 Take printout of filled application form for future reference
Note: Separate application forms needed for different Class XI streams if applying to more than one stream.
📋 Documents Required
  • Class VIII Marksheet (for Class IX applicants)
  • Class X Marksheet (for Class XI applicants)
  • Date of Birth Certificate (10th certificate)
  • School Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) – issued after 1 June 2025 for OBC/EWS
  • Divyang Certificate (if applicable – 40%+ disability, from CMO/Civil Surgeon)
  • BHU Employee Certificate (if claiming employee ward quota)
  • NCC 'A' Certificate (if applicable for extra marks)
  • Passport size photograph (same as uploaded)
  • Aadhar Card
🔗 Important Links
Apply Online Click Here To Apply
Set Bulletin Information English | Hindi
Official BHU Website Click Here to Visit Site
Syllabus Class VIII standard (for Class IX) | Class X standard (for Class XI)
Helpline Email [email protected] (for admit card issues)

✅ All information verified from SET 2026 Official Information Bulletin (BHU). Candidates must read the full notification before applying.

📌 Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 | Exam Dates: 22-26 April 2026 | Result: June 2026

📢 For latest updates, keep visiting www.bhuonline.in

Frequently Asked Questions

When will BHU SET 2026 application form close?

The last date to apply for BHU SET 2026 Admission is 20 March 2026.

What is the BHU SET 2026 exam date?

The BHU SET 2026 exam will be conducted from 22 April to 26 April 2026.

What is the application fee for BHU SET 2026?

The fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹550 for SC/ST candidates.

When will BHU SET 2026 result be declared?

The result will be announced in the second week of June 2026.

Who can apply for BHU School Admission 2026?

Students who have passed Class VIII (for Class 9) and Class X (for Class 11) from a recognized board can apply.