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 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 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.
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
Name of the Subject
Number of Questions
Number of Marks
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
50 Marks
BHU RET Exam Pattern For M.Phil. Programmes in Subaltern Studies
Test- A
120 Marks
180 Marks
100 Questions
Time Duration- 120 minutes
Marking pattern
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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