Banaras Hindu University Research Entrance Test (BHU RET)

(1)About BHU RET

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will soon hold the Banaras Hindu University Research Entrance Test (BHU-RET), which is a paper-and-pencil-based research entrance exam for students who wish to enroll in a PhD program.

BHU RET important Tentative Dates:

The followng are the impotant dates for BHU RET exam’s various events.

Events	Tentative Dates
Starting date to fill application process	2nd week of August 2023
Last date to fill application form	Last week of August 2023
Release of admit card	4th week of September 2023
Examination date	Last week of September 2023
Declaration of results	2nd week of November 2023
Beginning of counseling	To be notified

(2) BHU RET PhD Admission Jan 2023 Application Form

1. Application Form for January 2023 must be completed online on the BHU website.
2. Candidates in the RET Exempted category who previously applied pursuant to the RET 2022 (July 2022 term) notification need not reapply.
3. Before filling out the application, carefully read the brochure with information.

How do I apply for PhD admission in January 2023 at BHU?
Follow the steps below to submit an application for BHU Varanasi PhD Admission in January 2023.

(3) BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Jan 2023 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST/PwD	Rs. 400/-
Others	Rs. 800/-

(4) BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Jan 2023  Eligibility:
Master's degree in Science or Agriculture (MSc/MA) in the relevant field -- Sc. ( Ag.) 4 years of college

1. M.Tech. Master's degree in the relevant subject OR in any of the related subjects with at least 55% or equivalent grade in the aggregate (60% for Management Studies) and a minimum of 50 marks in the Academic Record (calculation method provided in prospectus) in Agricultural Engineering
2. Ayurveda Yoga Unani Siddha Homeopathy (AYUSH) and similar national level organizations will only accept applications from individuals who have received a National Doctoral Fellowship or other fellowships from government/semi-government organizations (through All-India selection procedure conducted by the agency/organization for award of research fellowships), such as the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ayurveda Yoga Unani Siddha Homeopathy (AYUSH) and similar National Level Organizations prior to 1st January 2023.

(5) BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Jan 2023 Selection Process

1. All applicants who have submitted their applications in a timely manner are required to attend Test B Counseling on December 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the Center's Office of the Responsible HoD or Coordinator.
2. There will not be a separate call letter issued for this purpose.
3. A candidate will only be accepted into a research field if he or she meets all of the eligibility requirements and completes all of the formalities required for admission.
4. Subject to the availability of seats in the course, admissions in the RET Exempted category will be strictly based on merit, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in this Information Bulletin and any university-issued guidelines.

(6) BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Jan 2023  Exam Pattern

BHU  RET exam will have two parts which can see below

Test A: Test A will be based on Subject Knowledge, Logical and Analytical Capability and Research Methodology.
Test B: Test B will cover Personal Interview to test aptitude for research.

Test A

TEST – A is aimed as to assess the subject knowledge of the students at the Master’s level in the concerned subject and related area. It will also conclude the questions on research methodology. Tests A will be held in one sitting in the Test Centres of RET.

Syllabus –

40% questions related to methodology will cover the following aspects : Foundation of Research, Problem identification and formulation, Research design, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Measurement, Sampling, Data Analysis, Interpretation of Data, Use of Encyclopedias and tools, Paper Writing etc. Other 60% questions would be of Master’s level of the subject and areas concerned.

Type of Questions	MCQ type questions
Number of Questions	100
The Duration of the exam	120 minutes
Maximum Marks	300 marks.
Marking Scheme	03 (three) marks for correct answer and 01 (one) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Test – B

1. Test – B will cover Research proposal and Personal Interview.
2. Candidate, approximately four times of the seats, based on merit, may be called for Test B.
3. All eligible RET-exempt category candidates shall also take TEST-B of the selection process.
4. The Test – B will be conducted in the concerned department/school/centre by a Board to be appointed for the purpose and will carry a total of 30 (thirty) marks for personal interview. The marks to be awarded to the candidates in the Personal Interview may not be below 9 and above 24. In case a candidate is awarded marks below 9 and above 24, detailed justifications may be noted by the interview committee in its proceedings against each such candidate
5. The Interview Board will ask questions relating to the area in which the candidate expects to undertake research, if selected, to test his/her competence for research in the discipline.
6. A candidate applying in more than one discipline, will appear at Test B separately in each of the disciplines for which he/she has applied and shortlisted.

(7) BHU Varanasi Faculty offering PhD Program

In BHU Varanasi Faculty offering PhD Program for the aspirants –

Faculties of Science

Faculties of Arts

Faculties of Social Sciences

Faculty of Performing Arts

Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan Sankay

Faculty of Commerce

Faculty of Management Studies

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Dental Sciences

Faculty of Visual Arts

Faculty of Environment & Sustainable Development

(8) Admit Card For BHU RET 2023

1. All students who submit their applications on time will receive hall tickets.
2. Only the official BHU website can be used to download the hall ticket.
3. The admit card will indicate the location of the exam center where students must show up for the exam.

(9) Result BHU RET 2023

1. The score card for BHU RET 2023 Test A is expected to be received in November 2023. The university's website will post the results
2. A list of qualified candidates will be compiled based on the students' scores.
3. The merit list will serve as the basis for student counseling.

(10) BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Jan 2023 Counseling

The counseling procedure will involve following steps:

1. Attendance of candidates present
2. Verification of academic records of the candidates present.
3. Conduction of Test – B of the candidates present.
4. Thereafter the Test B will be conducted in the concerned department/school/centre by the Department which carries a total of 30 marks for personal interview.
5. The Interview Board will ask questions relating to the area in which the candidate expects to undertake research, if selected, to test his/her scholastic competence for research in the discipline.
6. A candidate applying in more than one discipline will appear at Test B separately in each of the disciplines in which he/she has applied and qualified. The dates for Test B may be suitably adjusted/staggered in different disciplines.
7. FINAL MERIT ORDER AFTER TEST-B.