RET (Banaras Hindu University - Research Entrance Test)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Dec 06, 2025

BHU RET 2026 EXAM PATTERN

BHU RET 2026 EXAM PATTERN

BHU RET 2026 exam pattern consists of Test A (written MCQ test) and Test B (proposal and interview), totaling 350 marks for PhD admissions.

Test A Details

Test A includes 100 MCQs worth 300 marks over 120 minutes: 40 questions (120 marks) on subject knowledge, logical/analytical capability, and research methodology at master's level; 60 questions (180 marks) on concerned subject areas. Scoring: +3 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect; minimum 35% required to qualify for Test B.

Test B Details

Test B evaluates a 1-2 page research proposal (25 marks) and personal interview (25 marks), totaling 50 marks. Shortlisting for Test B is approximately 4 times the available seats based on Test A merit.

BHU RET Detailed Exam Pattern

Test A

Subject Knowledge

Assessment of Logical and Analytical Capability

Research Methodology

Test B

Research proposal

Personal Interview

BHU RET Exam Pattern For Ph.D. An Integrated M.Phil. Programme

Test A

Name of the Subject

Number of Questions

Number of Marks

Subject Knowledge

Assessment of Logical and Analytical Capability

Research Methodology

40

120 marks

Master’s level of the subject and areas concerned

60

180 marks

Total

100 questions

300 Marks

Test -B

Writing One-Two page research proposal 25 Marks

25 Marks

Personal Interview

25 Marks

Total

50 Marks

BHU RET Exam Pattern For M.Phil. Programmes in Subaltern Studies

Test- A

Name of the Subject

Number of Questions

Number of Marks

Subject Knowledge

Assessment of Logical and Analytical Capability

Research Methodology

40

120 Marks

Master’s level of the subject and areas concerned

60

180 Marks

Total

100 Questions

300 Marks

Time Duration- 120 minutes

Marking pattern

  • 3 Marks will be awarded for the correct answer.
  • 1 Mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

BHU RET Exam Pattern FAQs

Q1. What is the overall structure? 

Ans. Test A (written MCQs, 300 marks) + Test B (proposal 25 marks + interview 25 marks); total 350 marks, 120 minutes for Test A only.

Q2. How many questions in Test A? 

Ans. 100 MCQs: 40 on research aptitude/logical skills/methodology (120 marks), 60 on subject-specific master's topics (180 marks).

Q3. What is the marking pattern of BHU RET 2026?

Ans. +3 for correct, -1 for wrong in Test A; no negatives in Test B. Minimum 35% in Test A required to qualify for Test B.

Q4. How is shortlisting done? 

Ans. Top 4x available seats from Test A merit proceed to Test B; final merit weights Test A (70%) + Test B (30%) for non-exempt candidates.

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