Affiliated Colleges of BHU (Banaras Hindu University)

Banaras Hindu University which is also known as the capital of Knowledge is situated on the bank of holy river Ganga, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It has been around 104 years since the BHU is serving and initiating education not only to the students of India but also to students across the globe. Nearly the students of 48 countries take admission in BHU to acquire the knowledge on auspicious heavenly place called Varanasi. Pt. Madam Mohan Malviya Ji has brought the setup of Banaras Hindu University with the collaboration of Annie Besant in the 1916. The 5 km² area of campus accommodates around 30,000 students which makes the BHU as Asia’s largest residential University.

During the initial stage, BHU was self-sufficient to impart the knowledge and gives the best of its services to students but with the passage of time and high application forms induced BHU administration to bring up affiliated colleges. Result of this high demand of students to take admission in BHU, the administrative body starts granting the affiliation of BHU to reputed colleges of Varanasi as the seats and space were limited in numbers but demand and dreams of students were higher. This affiliation process helps and facilitates a lot of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders who are engaged directly or indirectly into it.

In this article, we are going to discuss about the affiliated colleges of BHU.

Here is the list of affiliated college of BHU

1- Vasanta College for Women

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Established	1913
Institution Type	Governmental Grant Institution
Approved by	University Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliated to	Banaras Hindu University
Location	Rajghat, Varanasi
Course Type	Regular
Candidate Type	Female only
Mode of Application	Online
Admission	Online/Offline Entrance exam of BHU and merit-based college allotment
Entrance Test	UET/PET/CRET/SCS
Courses Offered	Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral (B.com, M.Ed, P.hd, COP)
Facilities offered	Dispensary, Library, Hostel, Psychological centre, Gym

 

How to reach

If one has to reach the Varanasi’s oldest BHU affiliated college located near the bank of river Ganga which is situated around 6.5 km away from Cantt Railway station then:

Option 1: Take an auto or e-rickshaw from Varanasi Railway station or Bus Stand for Rajghat on sharing basis it would cost around 20 to 30 rs per head depending on the type of vehicle. The auto will drop you on near the Rajghat Bridge from there it is approximately 900 m away from the main road that can be covered by walking and could be covered by paddle rickshaw or E rickshaw available there.

Option 2: At Varanasi Railway station or under the Cantt overbridge, you can find taxis or car rentals which will drop you at college at a reasonable rate. But yes, don’t forget to bargain. If more then 2 members are visiting, car rentals like OLA and others are preferred as it will cost lesser and will drop you at the exact location.

The nearest station is Kashi Railway Station which is around 1.2 km from college and Varanasi City Railway Station which is around 3.3 km from Vasanta College for Women. So, you can find the nearest station or route depending on your suitability. And you can always find the facility of transportation like paddle rickshaw or auto-rickshaw from there to one of finest affiliated college of BHU.

DAV Post Graduate College

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Established	1938 (Intermediate College) 1947-Degree College Affiliation and in 1954-Permanent Affiliation
Institution type	Governmental Grant Institution
Approved By	university Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliated by	Banaras Hindu University
Location	Lohatiya, Near Bal Bharti School, Varanasi
Accreditation	A+ Grade by NAAC in 2017
Course Type	regular
Candidate Type	Male & Female
Mode of Application	Online
Admission	Online/Offline Entrance exam of BHU and merit-based college allotment Entrance Tests – UET/PET/CRET
Courses offered	Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral (B.com, M.A. P.hd) etc. Available facilities – Library, NCC, NSS, Canteen, Computer Lab

 

How to reach

If you have to reach one of the best and only CO-ED BHU affiliated college which is situated in the heart of Varanasi city and is located approximately 3 km away from Cantt Railway station then:

Option 1: Take an auto or e-rickshaw or paddle rickshaw from Varanasi Railway station or Bus Stand for Lohatiya or ask them to drop at DAV PG College on a sharing basis. It would cost around 10 to 30 rs per head depending on the type of vehicle. The vehicle will drop you on the main road from there. It is approximately 200m which is a walking distance.

Option 2: At Varanasi Railway station or under the Cantt overbridge you can find taxis or car rentals which will drop you at college at a reasonable rate. But yes, don’t forget to bargain. If more then 3 members are visiting, car rentals like OLA and others are preferred as it will cost lesser and will drop you at the exact location.

Arya Mahila Post Graduate College

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Established	1956 (Permanent Affiliation)
Institution Type	Governmental Gant Institution
Approved by	University Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliated to	Banaras Hindu University
Location	Lauhrabir, Chetganj, Varanasi
Accreditation	A grade by NAAC in 2013
Course Type	Regular
Candidate Type	Female Only
Admission	Online/Offline Entrance exam of BHU and merit-based college allotment
Entrance Tests	UET/PET/CRET
Courses offered	Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral (B.com, M.A. P.hd) etc.
Facilities available	Library, Bank, Gym, Medical and Health Services, Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine, Computer Lab

 

How to reach

If you have to reach Varanasi’s finest and disciplined college and the latest to be affiliated by BHU (outside the campus) then:

Option 1: Take an auto or E rickshaw or paddle rickshaw from Varanasi Railway station or Bus Stand for Lahurabir or Chetganj. The vehicle will either drop you near your college or at a distance of 250 m away which is a walking margin. Travel on sharing basis, it would cost around 10 to 30 rs per head depending on the type of vehicle. The college locates in front of Chetganj Police station, so it becomes quite safe for girls.

Option 2: At Varanasi Railway station or under the Cantt overbridge, you can find taxis or car rentals which will drop you at college at a reasonable rate. But yes, don’t forget to bargain. In this situation, the sharing basis is suitable as it is quite cheap and pocket friendly.

VASANT KANYA MAHAVIDYALAYA

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Established	1954 (Permanent Affiliation)
Institution Type	Governmental Grants Commission
Approved by	University Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliated to	Banaras Hindu University
Location	Kamachha, Bhelupur, Varanasi
Accreditation	A grade by NAAC in 2nd cycle
Course Type	Regular
Candidate Type	Female only
Mode of Application	Online
Admission	Online/Offline Entrance exam of BHU and merit-based college allotment
Entrance Tests	UET/PET/CRET
Course offered	Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral (B.com, M.A.) etc.
Facilities Available	Library, Sports, Canteen, Computer Lab, NSS

 

How to reach

Vasanta Kanya Mahavidyalaya (VKM) is situated in the centre of the city having lush green campus. Yes, don’t get confused with Vasanta College for women. Both of them are BHU’s affiliated girls’ college but located at a different place and have there own unique identity.

Option 1: Take an auto-rickshaw or e-rickshaw from Varanasi Railway station or Bus Stand for Kamachha, which is a little far from Sigra. The vehicle will drop you exactly at your college. Travel on sharing basis. It would cost around 20 rs per head depending on the type of vehicle. The college is posh and at a business hub region of Varanasi.

Option 2: At Varanasi Railway station or under the Cantt overbridge, you can find taxis or car rentals which will drop you at college at a reasonable rate. But yes, don’t forget to bargain. You can go for rentals like OLA and others. Especially when 3 or more members are travelling, rentals would be preferred as it costs less than the sharing auto.

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