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BHU IIRF Ranking 2026: Banaras Hindu University has suffered a setback in this year’s rankings. BHU’s ranking has dropped to the 5th position this time around.

BHU IIRF Ranking 2026: The IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework) Rankings for 2026, covering the country’s renowned educational institutions, have been released. This year, IIT Bombay has secured the top spot among engineering institutes, while JNU leads the University category. Meanwhile, BHU has also successfully secured a place within the top 10 in the University category; however, compared to last year, BHU’s rank has slipped in the current rankings.

BHU’s Ranking Declines Compared to 2025

Banaras Hindu University has faced a setback in this year’s rankings. In the 2025 IIRF rankings, BHU held the 3rd position in the University category; however, in the 2026 rankings, it has slipped two places to reach the 5th position. Consequently, BHU’s dominance within the list of the country’s top universities appears to have diminished somewhat.

List of Top Universities in 2025 (PC: IIRF Ranking Official Website)
List of Top Universities in 2025 (PC: IIRF Ranking Official Website)

IIRF Ranking 2026: List of Top 10 Universities

Rank | University

1 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
2 | University of Delhi (DU)
3 | Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
4 | University of Hyderabad (UoH)
5 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
6 | Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
7 | Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ)
8 | Central University of Punjab (CUP)
9 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh
10 | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak

Which Undergraduate (UG) Courses Are Offered at BHU? BHU offers a wide range of undergraduate courses based on CUET UG scores, including BA (Hons) Social Sciences, BCom (Hons), BSc (Hons), BSc Agriculture, BA LLB (Integrated), BFA, BPA, BVoc, and Shastri (Hons), among others. BHU offers a diverse array of courses spanning fields from the sciences to the arts.

How to Get Admission to BHU?

Admission to many undergraduate courses at BHU is conducted through the CUET UG examination. Students must first appear for the CUET UG exam and select the specific subjects prescribed for their desired course. Once the CUET results are released, candidates are required to register on the BHU admission portal. Subsequently, seat allocation is carried out based on merit, seat availability, and the counseling process.