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Banaras Hindu University

Ramnagar, India
Global Rank Top 6.3% # 729 Worldwide
  • 0 Short Courses
  • 4
  • Top 6.3%

Banaras Hindu University About

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. 

History

Banaras Hindu University was created under the Parliamentary legislation - B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. 

Education

The university comprises 3 Institutes, 14 Faculties 140 Departments, 4 Inter displinary Centers a constituent college for women's and 3 Constituents Schools, spanning a vast range of subjects pertaining to all branches of humanities,social science,technology, medicine ,science, fine arts and performing arts. It has 6 centres of Advanced Studies, 10 Departments under Special Assistance Programme and a large number of specialized Research Centers. 

Research

Research Facilities

  • Centers & Labs
  • Specialized Research Facilities
  • Interdiciplinary Research Facilities

Banaras Hindu University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #801 Ranking
  • 1,580 Academic Staff
  • 13,900 Students
  • 417 Students (int'l)
  • 5,421 Students (female)

Banaras Hindu University Overview

Banaras Hindu University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 11% India
Top 6.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

801

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 26 places compared to 2026

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2025 2026 2027
718 775 801

QS World University Rankings

951

By TopUniversities

Climbed 50 places compared to 2026

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
1001 1001 951

World University Rankings

No 2027 Ranking

By Times Higher Education

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
601 501 -

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2026 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2024 2025 2026
901 901 -

Library services

Mahila Mahavidyalaya library is intended exclusively for the use by the students, faculty members and non teaching staff of the college. However, others are welcome to use the library for consultation, temporary permits can obtain on request for the same.

The Library aims to supplement the teaching in order to cater to the requirements of various subjects.

ICT services

The Computer Center provides quality service to the University community in computing facilities, E-Mail, etc. It helps researchers to get their research data analyzed, extends Internet facilities in the University, enables access to World Wide Web and provides laboratory facility to the students of science and technology. 

Campus life

The area of the main campus of this premiere Central University is 1300 acres, having well maintained roads, extensive greenery, a temple, an air strip and buildings which are an architectural delight. The Air Field of the campus was started for military training for flying during the second world war. Another campus of the university at Barkachha , in Mirzapur district, covering an area of 2700 acres is coming up.

Sports facilities

  • Athletics (Men & Women)
  • Basketball (Men & Women)
  • Boxing (Men)
  • Cricket (Men)
  • Football (Men)
  • Handball (Men & Women)
  • Hockey (Men)
  • Kabaddi (Men & Women)
  • Kho-Kho (Men & Women)
  • Squash Racket (Men)
  • Table-Tennis (Men & Women)
  • Tennis (Men & Women)
  • Volleyball (Men & Women)

Student clubs

In order to endow with overall development of future managers, classroom teaching at FMS-BHU is complemented with sports, cultural, personality development and literary activities. The students of faculty organize various events under banner of student's clubs with full support and guidance from teachers and management. The club activities are organized after college hours and during weekends to help students in relaxing themselves as well as keeping at par with the happenings of business and management world.

Accreditation

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), formerly known as Central Hindu College, is a central university. It is accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC and is recognized by the UGC It also belongs to the AIU.

Banaras Hindu University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
India Country
Benares City

Banaras Hindu University Student Reviews & Awards

4

Based on 35 reviews

  • 5 Star
    14 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    14 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews
5/5

M.Sc. Organic Chemistry

I particularly appreciated the research-oriented and interdisciplinary nature of my study program. My M.Sc. in Organic & Medicinal Chemistry provided a strong theoretical foundation in advanced organic synthesis, catalysis, and drug-oriented chemistry. In parallel, my PG Diploma in Spectroscopy offered extensive hands-on training in modern analytical and characterization techniques, which greatly enhanced my ability to investigate reaction mechanisms and optimize experimental conditions. The opportunity to work on visible-light photoredox catalysis during my dissertation and my research internship further strengthened my problem-solving skills and experimental design capabilities. The balanced integration of theory and laboratory research was the most rewarding aspect of my studies. The program could be further strengthened by incorporating more structured training in computational chemistry and data-driven reaction design. Increased exposure to industry-linked projects and international research collaborations would also better prepare students for global research environments. My overall study experience has been academically rigorous, research-intensive, and personally transformative. It has equipped me with strong expertise in organic synthesis, photocatalysis, and spectroscopy, along with critical research skills such as mechanistic reasoning, experimental planning, and scientific communication. This journey has prepared and motivated me to pursue doctoral research in photocatalysis and catalytic organic synthesis at an international level.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2024 - Jun 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
5/5

Provide great exposure for geology.

One of the top universities in india which provide great exposure regarding geology and have highly modernised labs.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2022 - May 2025
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

i am satisfied for my study in bachelor and honest

i have get best degree from my past university and good experience in learning. it makes us motive and honesty

Posted by Ujwal kumar patel
Studied from Oct 2023 - Jun 2026
Posted on Jul 2026
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