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. Banaras Hindu University was d 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. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has immensely contributed to the progress of the nation through a large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graced its portals. 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. The university comprises 6 Institutes, 14 Faculties 144 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. Four Degree Colleges of the city are affiliated to the University. Bharat Kala Bhavan, the reputed museum of the university, is a treasure trove of rare collections. The 927 bed hospital of the University is equipped with all the modern a menities. The university provides a wide range of facilities for sport and hobbies, has large playgrounds, a big auditorium, a flying club and many auxiliary services and units like Printing Press, Publication Cell,Fruit Preservation Center, Subsidized Canteens, Employment and Information Bureau, Security etc. The University family consists of about 15000 students belonging to all streams of life, castes and religions and races, about 1700 teachers, and nearly 8000 non-teaching staff A large number of students from foreign countries like the U.S.A, the countries of Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa etc., come to study here. The university has taken a leadership role in promoting new ideas, the spirit of integration of the world, and cultivation of intellect and culture. Banaras Hindu University is small virtually a universe in microcosm.

Faculties

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) stands as one of India's premier academic institutions, boasting over 140 departments across various faculties. With a faculty strength exceeding 6,000 members, including renowned scholars and researchers, BHU offers a robust academic environment. The university caters to over 27,000 undergraduate students and more than 14,000 postgraduate students across its diverse departments. From the Institute of Medical Sciences with its cutting-edge research facilities to the Faculty of Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Law, Agriculture, and Engineering, BHU's departments cover a wide spectrum of disciplines. This extensive network reflects BHU's commitment to providing quality education and fostering innovation across multiple fields, making it a hub of academic excellence in India.

Placement Procedure

1. Pre-Placement Presentation This is the first part of the procedure. In the pre-placement presentation, the companies that have come for the campus placements made representations regarding their organisation. You learn about the companies, their recruitment process and the salaries you can expect. After the presentations, students are allowed to ask the representatives questions.
2. Qualifications In this step, you will learn about the qualifications and other essential criteria companies have set for recruitment. Usually, companies interview only candidates from a particular stream of education and will choose from among them. Since colleges teach multiple disciplines, and placement drives for all fields are held together, make sure you know which companies are interested in your education.
3. Written Examination Once you know the companies you will apply to, you must attempt an aptitude test. The test may vary based on the positions you are applying for, but a few tests are specific to education streams. For example, during engineering placement drives, the Wheebox Graduate Employability Test is the standard test that most companies use. This exam tests coding skills, math skills, English language skills, and critical thinking skills. Similarly, there are other tests for other disciplines.
4. Group Discussion This round has not been conducted a few times, but many companies use it to filter candidates. A group of students is created that is moderated by a judge. A common topic is given for the group to discuss. Once the discussions begin, students are judged on their knowledge, communication skills, confidence, leadership skills, and listening and retaining capabilities. The latest news and current affairs are discussed in the GD round, so you need to brush up on your knowledge.
5. Technical Knowledge Interview This interview will check your knowledge of the subject you are studying and other crucial technical knowledge that will be connected to your profession. This round is primarily conducted in a one-on-one setting. Still, if many students and interviews need more time, they may conduct interviews as a group.
6. Formal Interview This is the final part of the procedure – a formal interview. In this round, you are judged for your confidence and abilities. You can even term this interview as your job interview. If you have done internships or worked on real industry projects, it will help you do well during this interview. In this interview, you will most likely know if you have been selected.
7. Post-Placement Discussion You will get an offer letter and a post-placement discussion if you have cleared the formal interview. You will be given guidelines and be told about the joining procedure. You will also be told any other important information you need to know.

Campus Life

The BHU campus is well equipped with facilities and amenities. The campus is spread over 1360 acres and consists of various colleges and departments on the premises. It is one of a kind residential university in the world that houses education institutes from nursery to doctoral and postdoctoral levels, Inside the walled campus. If we talk about facilities of Banaras Hindu University , the campus houses several amenities that make it comparable to the best universities in the country. It has A fully functioning library, hostels, auditorium, sports complex, hospital, computer labs and one of the few universities in India to have an airstrip and helipad for training NCC students.
Students have the opportunity for an all-round development with sports facilities to utilise in their free time. The campus houses a bank and a post office branch for students and faculty residing inside the campus. There is a well-stocked shopping complex for day to day needs of the residents in the campus.
There is also the opportunity to be a part of the National Service Scheme(NSS) and NCC at BHU. The university houses a dedicated helipad and airstrip to train Cadets of the NCC. Shri Vishwanath temple is also situated inside the campus, designed by Malviyaji himself. With a 100 km long optic fibre network, the campus is well connected between departments through a computer network.