Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi conducts undergraduate admissions through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG scores released by the National Testing Agency. BHU released the third merit list for CUET UG admission 2026 on August 12, and candidates who feature on this list must pay the admission fee by August 14 to confirm their seat. The merit list, cutoff and admission-related updates are published on the Samarth BHU admission portal.
Direct Link to Check BHU CUET UG 2026 Third Merit List
BHU CUET UG Third Merit List 2026 - Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi |
| Admission based on | CUET UG 2026 scores (released by NTA) |
| Official admission portal | bhucuet.samarth.edu.in |
| Official cutoff portal | admission.bhu.ac.in |
| UG application window | July 9 to July 27 |
| Application correction window | July 28 to 30 |
| Third merit list (latest) | August 12 |
BHU CUET UG Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BHU 2026 first merit list | August 1 |
| BHU 2026 first cutoff | August 2 |
| Fee payment (first round) | August 3 |
| BHU 2026 second merit list | August 6 |
| Fee payment (second round) | August 8 |
| BHU 2026 third merit list | August 12 |
| Fee payment (third round) | August 14 |
| BHU UG fourth seat allotment | August 17 |
| Classes start | September 2026 |
| Spot round (registration and allotment) | September 2026 |
| BPA/BFA allotment round | September 2026 |
| BHU UG admission closes | September 2026 |
How to Check BHU CUET UG 2026 Third Merit List
- Visit the official BHU Admission Portal.
- Click on “CUET-UG Admission” or the relevant UG admission link.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Open the Candidate/Samarth Dashboard.
- Look for the Third Round/Third Merit List or Seat Allotment section.
- Check your allotted programme, college/faculty and admission status.
- If a seat has been allotted, download the provisional admission/allotment letter.
- Complete the admission fee payment within the prescribed deadline to confirm the seat.
Important Instructions
- Pay the admission fee within the specified window for each merit list round; missing the deadline can result in the seat being released.
- Ensure all uploaded documents match the prescribed size and format to avoid application or admission rejection.
- Personal details such as mobile number, email ID, and address cannot be edited after registration, so verify them carefully at the time of filling the form.
- Keep the CUET UG 2026 scorecard and all category certificates ready before starting the counselling process.