CUET BHU Preference List 2026: A Simple Guide for Students
A simple guide to filling the CUET BHU preference list 2026, covering important dates, course options, and step-by-step instructions for CAP UG registration.
AC Team
So you took the CUET UG exam and now you want a seat at Banaras Hindu University. Good news: BHU has opened its CAP UG portal, and filling out the preference list is your next big step. Think of it like ordering food online. You pick your favourites first, then your backups, just in case the biryani runs out.
Let's break down everything you need to know, without the confusing jargon.
What Exactly Is the BHU Preference List?
The BHU Preference List is part of the Combined Allotment Program (CAP) UG Form 2026. When you register on bhucuet.samarth.edu.in, you get a chance to list out the courses and colleges you want, in order of preference. BHU then uses your CUET NTA score along with your preferences to decide which seat you get.
Registration opened on July 9, and you need to submit your form before July 25. Miss this date, and you might miss your shot at BHU this year.
Important Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Last date to register | 25-Jul-2026 |
| Correction window | First week of August 2026 |
| Performance tests (BPA, BFA, Sports Quota) | Third week of August 2026 |
| First allotment list | Second week of August 2026 |
| Second allotment list | Second week of August 2026 |
| Third allotment list | Third week of August 2026 |
| Fourth allotment list | Third week of August 2026 |
| Reporting at college | Last week of August 2026 |
| Classes begin | Last week of August 2026 |
Things to Keep in Mind While Filling the List
Before you start clicking away, pause for a second. Here's what matters:
- Put your dream course at the top. Don't play it safe first and regret it later.
- Check the eligibility criteria and subject combination for each course. No point picking a course you don't qualify for.
- There's no limit on how many preferences you add. Fill in as many as you can. More options mean better chances.
- Look at last year's cutoff and compare it with your own CUET score.
- Think about where the course can take you in the future, not just how it sounds right now.
- Keep BHU's seat intake and reservation policy in mind. It affects your real chances.
Courses You Can Choose From
BHU offers a good mix of Science, Commerce, and Arts courses through CUET. Here's a quick look.
Science
You can pick B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, PCB, or PCM streams, Medical Technology, and Medical Radiology. If tech excites you more, there's B.Tech in Dairy Technology and Food Technology too, both under the Institute of Agricultural Science.
Commerce
Commerce students can apply for B.Com (Hons) and B.Com (Hons) in Financial Market Management, both offered under the Faculty of Commerce.
Arts
This is where the list gets long and interesting. The Faculty of Arts offers B.A. (Hons) in subjects ranging from Sanskrit and Hindi to Japanese and Persian. There's also B.A. LLB (Hons) under the Faculty of Law, and B.A. in Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology under the Faculty of Social Science.
If art and performance excite you more than textbooks, BHU has Bachelor of Performing Arts (Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Dance) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting, Applied Arts, Pottery, and more). There's also a Bachelor of Vocation programme at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, covering practical fields like Hospitality Management, Fashion Technology, and Food Processing.
How to Fill the CUET BHU Preference List
Now for the part you actually came here for. Follow these steps carefully:
- Go to bhucuet.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on 'New Registration'.
- Create your login using your CUET application number, date of birth, and captcha.
- Log in with your new credentials.
- Fill in the registration form with your personal details, education history, photo, signature, documents, and bank details.
- Pay the application fee.
- You'll land on the 'Course and College Preferences' page.
- Select the courses and colleges you want.
- Arrange them in order, with your most wanted course right at the top.
- Review everything twice (yes, twice) before clicking 'Save & Submit'.
- Download and print your application form for future reference.
Filling this form might feel like a small task, but it decides where you'll spend the next few years of your life. So take your time, double check your choices, and don't rush through it just to get it over with. A little patience now saves a lot of regret later.
