The Banaras Hindu University has released the admission form for admission to Central Hindu School {CHS} and linked schools for the year 2026. The online application process opened on 20 – February – 2026 and will continue to be open until March 20. E-lotteries will be used for the admission of :- LKG > Nursery > Class 1 and Class 6 – the School Entrance Test {SET} will be used for the admission of Class 9 and Class 11. In 2026 the entrance exam will be held from 22 to 26 April of the year 2026. Before completing the online application form > parents and students should carefully read the official information notification to understand the following: eligibility rules and age requirements with seat availability in addition to the syllabus and fee schedule.
Key Deadlines:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 20/February/2026 |
| The deadline for online applications | 20/March/2026 |
| The deadline for paying fees | 20/March/2026 |
| Online > Correction Window | 23/March/2026 |
| Results of the E-Lottery | 12/April/2026 |
| SET > Admit Card > Publication | 11/April/2026 |
| SET > Exam | 22–26/April/2026 |
| SET > Result | June/2026 |
Class-Specific Seating Chart and Admission Method:
All the age calculations of students for admissions of SET/CHS will be considered as of 31 March 2026.
| Class | Age criteria | Admission Mode | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| LKG > Bal Vatika 2 | 4-5 Years of age | E-Lottery | 120 |
| Nursery > Bal Vatika 3 | 5-6 Years of age | E-Lottery | 40 |
| 1st class | 6 – 8 Years of age | E-Lottery | 40 |
| 6th class | 10-12 years of age | E-Lottery | 106 |
| 9th class | 13-15 Years of age | Entrance- Exam | 76 |
| Grade 11th > Maths | Up to > 18 Years of age | Entrance- Exam | 67 |
| Grade 11 > Biology | Up to > 18 Years of age | Entrance- Exam | 40 |
| Grade 11th > Commerce | Up to > 18 Years of age | Entrance- Exam | 33 |
| Grade 11th > Arts | Up to > 18 Years of age | Entrance- Exam | 29 |
Application Charges:
| Category | Through E-Lottery | Through Entrance Test |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹ 750 | ₹ 800 |
| ST/SC | ₹ 500 | ₹ 550 |
Note: The charge can be paid through debit card/credit card/net banking or e-challan during the online submission.
Eligibility Conditions:
Parents must confirm that their child meets the required age and academic backgrounds that are needed before submitting the Admissions SET/CHS 2026 Online Admission Form:
- An aspirant must fall within the mentioned age range for admission to the chosen class.
- For Class 9 and Class 11th the aspirants must fulfill the academic progression requirements from the recognized school
- Age relaxation rules may be applied according to the official notification that is published online on its website.
Note:- Incorrect age details may lead to the cancellation of the application form during document verification.
Application Procedure:
Aspirants must apply online by following the instructions that are stated > on the main admission page of Banaras Hindu University:
Step 1: Go through the main website of BHU at https://bhuonline.in/.
Step 2: Select the CHS – Admission 2026 / SET 2026 link based on the class you want to take admission in.
Step 3: Register by using your basic details such as student name and guardian details in addition to the mobile number and email ID.
Step 4: Fill out the application form with academic details along with the address information and category details.
Step 5: Upload the scanned photograph along with the signature and necessary documents in the required format.
Step 6: Pay the applicable admission charge through the available online payment modes.
Step 7: Check the application form carefully before final submission and download the confirmation page for the future.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1 – What is the last date for interested candidates to apply for BHU > CHS Admission 2026?
Ans: The last date for candidates to submit the online application form is on:- 20/March/2026.
Q2 – How are admissions of the students conducted for the class of LKG and nursery in BHU?
Ans: Admissions of the interested students for LKG and Nursery are carried out through an E-Lottery system.
Q3 – When is the SET-2026 > examination for interested students scheduled to take place according to the official notification?
Ans: The entrance test for the students of Grade 9th and Grade 11th is scheduled to be held from 22nd to 26th April of 2026.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online CHS | Click Here |
| Apply Online SET | Click Here |
| Download CHS LKG-Nursery-Class 1 & 6 Notification | Click Here |
| Download SET Class 9 & 11 Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://bhuonline.in/ |