BHU MCA Cutoff 2026: Official CUET PG Scores & Merit List

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released the admission cutoffs and merit lists for its Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program for the academic session 2026–2028. Admissions to the 2-year MCA course across the Department of Computer Science (Main Campus) and the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC Barkachha) are determined strictly through scores obtained in the CUET PG (Paper Code: SCQP09) via the BHU Combined Allotment Program (CAP-PG).

Quick Summary: BHU MCA Admission Highlights 2026


Parameter	Key Details
Conducting Authority	Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Entrance Examination	CUET PG 2026 (Conducted by NTA)
Test Paper Code	SCQP09 (Computer Science & Information Technology)
Total Test Marks	300 Marks (75 MCQs, +4 for correct, -1 for wrong)
Course Duration	2 Years / 4 Semesters (Aligned with NEP 2020)
Total Seats	82 Seats (57 Main Campus Regular + 25 RGSC Paid)
Counselling Portal	BHU Admission Portal / BHU CUET PG Samarth
General Category Safe Score	175 – 210 Marks

BHU MCA Cutoff 2026 (Category-Wise & Round-Wise)

The cutoff score represents the minimum normalized CUET PG (SCQP09) mark required out of 300 to secure a provisional seat allocation in a specific counselling round.

Round-Wise Cutoff Scores (Out of 300 Marks)


Category	Round 1 (Opening/Closing)	Round 2 Closing	Round 3 Closing	Final / Mop-Up Round
General / Unreserved (UR)	208 – 202	194	185	173
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	192 – 186	179	171	162
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	190 – 184	176	168	158
Scheduled Caste (SC)	154 – 146	140	132	124
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	126 – 115	108	98	89
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)	110 – 95	88	76	65
BHU Employee Ward	135 – 120	112	104	96

Note: Paid Seat allocations at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC) generally close 10–20 marks below the regular main campus cutoffs.

Year-on-Year BHU MCA Cutoff Trends (2024–2026)

Following NTA’s removal of General Test Part A (reducing total marks from 400 to 300), the cutoff trends reflect domain-specific performance in Computer Science.

Cutoff Score Progression (General Category Final Rounds):
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  2024: ~168 / 300                                      │
│  2025: ~173 / 300                                      │
│  2026: ~173 – 175 / 300                                │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘


Academic Year	Total Marks	General Cutoff	OBC Cutoff	SC/ST Cutoff
2026	300	173	162	124 / 89
2025	300	173	165	138 / 95
2024	300	168	158	128 / 84

Seat Matrix & Reservation Breakdown

As outlined in the BHU Postgraduate Information Bulletin, BHU offers MCA seats under two structures:

Regular Campus Seats (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science): 57 Seats
Paid Seats (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus - RGSC Barkachha): 25 Seats

Total Intake: 82 Seats
 ├── Main Campus Regular: 57
 └── RGSC Paid Seats: 25

Statutory Reservation Policy:

Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27%
Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): 5% (Horizontal)

Fee Structure for BHU MCA Program

Regular Seat (Main Campus): ~₹7,832 – ₹8,500 per annum (~₹2,000 – ₹3,000 tuition per semester).
Paid Seat (South Campus): ₹60,000 per semester + regular university charges (Approx. ₹2,40,000 – ₹2,50,000 total course fee).
Hostel Charges: Allotted on a merit-cum-distance basis for main campus students; guaranteed hostel options for RGSC paid seats.

Eligibility Criteria for BHU MCA Admission 2026

Candidates must meet the following statutory prerequisites to be eligible for seat allocation:

Qualifying Degree: Bachelor’s degree under the 10+2+3 pattern (e.g., BCA, B.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, B.Tech/B.E., or B.Sc./B.A. in Mathematics/Statistics).
Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate marks (or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree. A relaxation to 55% marks (or 6.0 CGPA) applies to SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Compulsory Subject: Mathematics must have been studied at the 10+2 level or during graduation.
Bridge Course: Candidates from non-CS backgrounds (such as Mathematics/Statistics graduates or non-CS engineers) must complete university-mandated bridge courses.

How to Check the BHU MCA Merit List & Allotment 2026

Follow these steps to access your counselling results and seat allotment letters:

[Visit Admission Portal] ──> [Student Dashboard Login] ──> [View Allotment / Cutoff] ──> [Fee Payment & Upgrade/Freeze]

Navigate to the official BHU Admission Portal or the BHU CUET PG Samarth Portal.
Click on the CAP (PG) 2026 Student Dashboard / Merit List link.
Log in using your CUET PG Application Number and password.
Select the Course Allotment tab to view your assigned seat, category rank, and status.
If allocated a seat, choose between Freeze (confirm current seat) or Float/Upgrade (eligible for higher preference in subsequent rounds) and complete the initial fee payment before the deadline.

Tie-Breaking Criteria for BHU MCA Merit List

When two or more candidates obtain identical CUET PG scores in the SCQP09 paper, the tie is resolved as follows:

Graduation Percentage: Higher aggregate marks/percentage in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree.
10+2 Performance: Higher aggregate score in the Class 12 examination (preferring Mathematics scores).
Age Priority: Seniority in age (older candidates receive preference).

Key Documents Required for Verification

CUET PG 2026 Scorecard and Admit Card
High School (Class 10) & Intermediate (Class 12) Marksheets and Certificates
Qualifying Bachelor's Degree Final Marksheet / Provisional Degree Certificate
Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST) issued within the valid central format window
Transfer Certificate (TC), Migration Certificate, and Character Certificate
Proof of Mathematics at 10+2 or Bachelor's level
Anti-Ragging Undertaking and Medical Fitness Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What was the CUET PG SCQP09 cutoff score for BHU MCA General Category?

In 2026, the first-round cutoff for the General (UR) category opened at 208 marks and concluded at approximately 173 marks out of 300 in the final allotment rounds.

2. How many seats are available for MCA at BHU?

There are 82 total seats available: 57 regular seats in the Department of Computer Science (Main Campus) and 25 paid seats at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC).

3. What is the total mark for the CUET PG MCA exam?

The CUET PG MCA exam (paper code SCQP09) is scored out of 300 marks, consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions (+4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers).

4. Can non-BCA students apply for BHU MCA?

Yes. Candidates with a B.Sc. (IT/Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics) or B.E./B.Tech. degree who studied Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level are eligible.

5. What is the difference between BHU Main Campus and RGSC Paid Seats?

Main Campus seats are heavily subsidized (~₹7,832 per year). Paid seats at RGSC incur an additional fee of ₹60,000 per semester but offer identical curriculum and placement access through the BHU Placement Coordination Cell.