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The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Earth Science at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme (8 semesters) offered by the Faculty of Science (Institute of Science), one of India's oldest and most distinguished science institutions established in 1916. The programme covers geology, geophysics, geochemistry, oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and environmental earth sciences, equipping students with a strong foundation in understanding the Earth's physical processes, natural resources, and environmental systems. Admission is based on CUET UG scores, and the course is offered under the NEP 2020 curriculum. The total course fee for regular seat students is just Rs. 16,000 for the entire 4-year duration, making it one of the most affordable Earth Science programmes in India. The course is popular among students aspiring for careers in geology, mining, oil and gas, environmental consulting, and research.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming, based on CUET UG 2026 scores. CUET UG 2026 registration closed on February 26, 2026, and the exam is scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026. BHU's Combined Allotment Programme (CAP-UG 2026) for seat allocation will be announced after CUET UG results, tentatively in July-August 2026. The 2025-26 admission cycle has been completed.

Key Points

Offered by the Institute of Science, BHU - one of India's premier science institutions with state-of-the-art laboratories, a Seismic Imaging Centre, and research facilities supported by DST-FIST and DST-PURSE grants.
The programme is offered under the NEP 2020 curriculum with flexibility to choose Major + Minor combinations; Earth Science can be taken as Major with Geography as Minor (PCB stream) or with Mathematics/Physics as Minor (PMC stream).
BHU's Earth Science department has strong research collaborations with ONGC, GSI (Geological Survey of India), and international institutions.
Students have access to BHU's Central Discovery Centre and SATHI Centre for advanced research and instrumentation.
The programme is available at both FMC (co-educational main campus) and MMV (women-only campus within BHU).

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BHU B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science Fees

The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Earth Science at BHU is one of the most affordable science programmes in India. Regular seat students pay just Rs. 2,000 per semester (Rs. 4,000 per annum), while paid seat students pay Rs. 24,000 per semester. The total course fee for regular students over 4 years is Rs. 16,000, and for paid seat students it is Rs. 1,92,000. Hostel accommodation is available separately at highly subsidised rates.

Regular Seat Fees

Fee Component	Regular Seat Per Semester (Rs.)	Regular Seat Per Annum (Rs.)	Regular Seat Total 4 Years (Rs.)
Tuition + Development Fee	2,000	4,000	16,000
Total Fees (Regular)	2,000	4,000	16,000

Paid Seat Fees

Fee Component	Paid Seat Per Semester (Rs.)	Paid Seat Per Annum (Rs.)	Paid Seat Total 4 Years (Rs.)
Paid Seat Fee (includes Regular Fee)	24,000	48,000	1,92,000
Total Fees (Paid Seat)	24,000	48,000	1,92,000

Hostel Fees

Hostel Component	Amount (Rs.)
Hostel Room Charges	5,375 per annum
Mess Charges	Approximately 3,000 per month (variable)

Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory for this course.
Caution money (refundable) of approximately Rs. 1,000 is collected at the time of admission.
Fee structure is subject to revision by the university; candidates should verify the latest fee from the official BHU admission bulletin at bhu.ac.in before applying.
No EMI facility is officially offered; fees are payable semester-wise.
SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates may be eligible for government scholarships that can offset the course fee substantially.

BHU B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science Admission 2026

Admission to the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Earth Science at BHU is based on CUET UG scores. The CUET UG 2025 General category cutoff for Earth Science was approximately 395-413 marks. For 2026, candidates must appear in CUET UG 2026 and then register for BHU's Combined Allotment Programme (CAP-UG 2026). The programme is available under both PCB stream (with Geography as Minor) and PMC stream (with Mathematics or Physics as Minor), so candidates should choose their CUET subjects accordingly.

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026)
CUET UG 2026 Registration	January 3 - February 26, 2026 (Closed)
CUET UG 2026 Exam	May 11 - May 31, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card	May 5, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Result	July 4, 2026 (Tentative)
BHU CAP-UG 2026 Registration Opens	July - August 2026 (Tentative)
BHU CAP-UG 2026 Seat Allotment Round 1	August 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification and Fee Payment	August - September 2026 (Tentative)
Classes Begin	October - November 2026 (Tentative)

Event	Date
CUET UG 2026 Registration Start	January 3, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Registration End	February 26, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card	May 5, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Exam	May 11 - May 31, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Answer Key	June 17, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Result	July 4, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

For PCB stream: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Earth Science/Geography with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. CUET subjects: Biology (304), Chemistry (306), Physics (322).
For PMC stream: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Statistics/Geology/Computer Science/Geography with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. CUET subjects: Chemistry (306), Mathematics (319), Physics (322).
Maximum age: 22 years as on July 1 of the admission year (for general category).

Admission Process

Appear in CUET UG 2026 conducted by NTA with the required subject tests as per the stream (PCB or PMC).
Register for BHU's Combined Allotment Programme (CAP-UG 2026) on the official BHU admission portal (bhucuet.samarth.edu.in) after CUET results are declared.
Seat allotment is done purely on CUET UG merit score; no separate entrance test is conducted by BHU.
Candidates allotted a seat must complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the stipulated deadline.
Original documents including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), and CUET scorecard must be submitted at the time of admission.
Reservation policy: SC - 15%, ST - 7.5%, OBC-NCL - 27%, EWS - 10%, PwBD - 5% as per Government of India norms.

Seat Intake

FMC (Main Campus, Co-educational): 30 Regular + 6 Paid seats (PCB stream, Earth Science Major with Geography Minor); 15 Regular + 2 Paid seats (PMC stream, Earth Science Major with Mathematics/Physics Minor)
MMV (Women-only campus): 20 Regular + 1 Paid seat (PCB stream); 2 Regular seats (PMC stream)

BHU B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science programme at BHU can avail several scholarships from central and state government schemes. Given the extremely low regular course fee of Rs. 16,000 for 4 years, scholarships can effectively cover the entire fee and provide additional financial support for living expenses. The INSPIRE Scholarship by DST is particularly relevant for top-performing science students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Application Portal
INSPIRE Scholarship (DST-SHE)	Top 1% in Class XII board exams OR top 10,000 in JEE/NEET; enrolled in B.Sc./B.S./Int. M.Sc. in Basic Sciences	Rs. 80,000 per annum	online-inspire.gov.in
PM-USPY (NSP - Central Sector Scheme)	Family income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum; first-year UG students	Rs. 12,000 per annum (Freshers)	scholarships.gov.in
UP Scholarship (State Government)	Domicile of Uttar Pradesh; income criteria as per category	Up to Rs. 60,000 per annum (varies by category)	scholarship.up.gov.in
BHU Merit Scholarship	Top performers in university examinations	Rs. 3,000 - Rs. 4,000 per annum	BHU Department
SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC category students; income criteria	Variable (covers tuition fee and maintenance)	scholarships.gov.in

INSPIRE Scholarship applications typically open in October-November each year; candidates must apply within the stipulated deadline after joining the course.
UP Scholarship applications open in July-August; UP domicile students should apply promptly after admission.
Caution money of approximately Rs. 1,000 is refundable at the end of the course.
Students are advised to check the latest scholarship notifications on the respective portals as amounts and eligibility criteria may be revised annually.

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BHU B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science FAQs

Ques. What is the scope of B.Sc. Earth Science from BHU? What career options are available?

Ans. B.Sc. Earth Science from BHU opens doors to careers in geology, geophysics, mining, oil and gas exploration (ONGC, Oil India), environmental consulting, disaster management, and government services (Geological Survey of India, CGWB). Graduates can also pursue M.Sc. in Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics, or Environmental Science at BHU or other premier institutions. Many students also qualify for UPSC/state PSC exams with Earth Science as an optional subject.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc. Earth Science and B.Sc. Geology at BHU?

Ans. BHU offers B.Sc. (Hons.) in Earth Science under the NEP 2020 curriculum, which is a broader interdisciplinary programme covering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and environmental earth sciences. The older B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology programme (offered at MMV) is more focused on geological sciences. Earth Science is the updated, more comprehensive programme available at the main FMC campus.

Ques. What is the CUET cutoff for B.Sc. Earth Science at BHU?

Ans. The CUET UG 2025 General category cutoff for B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science at BHU was approximately 395-413 marks. This is relatively lower than more popular science courses like Computer Science or Chemistry at BHU, making it accessible to a wider range of students. SC/ST/OBC candidates have lower cutoffs as per reservation norms.

Ques. Can I take B.Sc. Earth Science at BHU if I have Mathematics in Class 12 (PMC stream)?

Ans. Yes, B.Sc. (Hons.) Earth Science is available for both PCB and PMC stream students at BHU. PMC stream students can take Earth Science as Major with Mathematics or Physics as Minor. The CUET subjects required for PMC stream are Chemistry (306), Mathematics (319), and Physics (322).

Ques. What research opportunities are available for B.Sc. Earth Science students at BHU?

Ans. BHU's Institute of Science has excellent research infrastructure including a Seismic Imaging Centre, Central Discovery Centre, and SATHI Centre with advanced instrumentation. The Earth Science department has collaborations with ONGC, GSI, and international institutions. Students can participate in research projects from their second year and may apply for summer research fellowships at national laboratories.

Ques. Is the B.Sc. Earth Science programme at BHU available for women students?

Ans. Yes, the programme is available at both the FMC (co-educational main campus) and MMV (Mahila Maha Vidyalaya - women-only campus within BHU). Women students can choose either campus based on their preference. MMV offers 20 regular seats for the PCB stream Earth Science programme.