Download Admit Card For Banaras Hindu University (BHU), School Entrance Test (SET) 2026

Short Info : Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced the notification for School Entrance Test (SET) 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 20 February, 2026 to 20 March, 2026. Refer to the official advertisement for details regarding syllabus, age limit, qualifications, and other relevant information before applying.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

20 February, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

20 March, 2026

E-Lottery Result (LKG to 6th)

12 April, 2026

Exam Date (For 9th & 11th)

22-26 April, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

16 April, 2026

Exam Result Available

June, 2026

Eligibility Details

Age Limit for Bal Vatika-2

4-5 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026)

Age Limit for Bal Vatika-3

5-6 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026)

Age Limit for Class - I

6-8 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026)

Age Limit for Class - VI

10-12 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026)

Age Limit for Class - IX

13-15 Years (As on 31 March, 2026)

Age Limit for Class - XI

18 Years (As on 31 March, 2026)

Application Fees Info

For Class LKG to 6th - General / OBC-NCL / EWS / Divyang (OH / PwBD) / BHU Employee Ward Category Candidates

750 Rs./-

For Class LKG to 6th - SC / ST Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

For Class 9th to 11th Class - General / OBC / EWS / Other Category Candidates

800 Rs./-

For Class 9th to 11th Class - SC / ST Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), School Entrance Test (SET) 2026 - Admission Details
Class	Selection	Seats	Eligibility
LKG Bal Vatika 2	Through E Lottery	120	4-5 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026) - Born Between 31 March. 2021 To 31 March, 2022
Nursery Bal Vatika 3	Through E Lottery	40	5-6 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026) - Born Between 31 March. 2020 To 31 March, 2021
Class 1	Through E Lottery	40	6-8 Years (As 0n 31 March, 2026) - Born Between 31 March. 2018 To 31 March, 2020
Class 6 (VI)	Through E Lottery	61	Class V Passed
Class 9 (IX)	Exam	76	Class VIII Passed
Class 11 (Math)	Exam	67	10th Passed (50% Marks)
Class 11 (Biology)	Exam	40	10th Passed (50% Marks)
Class 11 (Commerce)	Exam	33	10th Passed (40% Marks)
Class 11 (Arts)	Exam	29	Class 10th Passed Only
How to Apply
Register : Go to the official bhuonline.in website, click on "School Entrance Test (SET) - 2026," and select "New Registration" to create an account with email and mobile number. Fill Application : Log in and enter personal and academic details, choosing the desired class (6, 9, or 11) and stream, notes 2, 6. Upload Documents : Upload a scanned photo, signature of the student, and signature of the parent/guardian as per specifications 2, 6. Pay Fee : Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (credit card, debit card, or net banking). Class 6 : ₹750 (Others), ₹500 (SC/ST). Class 9 & 11 : ₹800 (Others), ₹550 (SC/ST). Submit and Print : Submit the final form and print the confirmation page for future reference 2, 6.
How to Apply
Application & Eligibility : Applicants must apply on bhuonline.in. Class 11 requires a minimum of in Class 10 (or specific stream requirements: 60 % aggregate for Maths / Biology). Entrance Test (SET) : A 100-mark OMR-based offline test featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Merit-Based Selection : A merit list will be published based on SET marks. E-Lottery (Lower Classes) : Admissions to Bal Vatika and Class 1 are based on a lottery system, with dates slated for April 12, 2026. Counselling & Admission : Shortlisted candidates are invited for document verification and final admission at Varanasi.