Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a women’s college located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1954. The campus spans 5 acres and is affiliated with Banaras Hindu University (BHU), holding a NAAC A grade accreditation and UGC recognition. The college serves approximately 1,000+ students annually and offers 35 programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, with popular courses including B.A. (Hons), M.A., and Ph.D.. Admission is primarily through CUET UG/PG and BHU-RET for PhD, with a typical annual intake of ~298 seats for BA and ~37 for MA.
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya Admission Deadlines
Applications for Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya typically open in March and close by June each year, aligning with the CUET UG/PG schedule. For the 2026 cycle, the CUET application window is expected from 1 March to 24 March 2026, with exams held between 15 May and 3 June 2026. Counselling and final admissions generally conclude by July. PhD admissions via BHU-RET follow a separate schedule, usually in August–September. Application fees range from INR 600–1,200 depending on program and category.
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Event |
UG (CUET-UG) |
PG (CUET-PG) |
PhD (BHU-RET) |
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Application Start |
1 Mar 2026 |
Feb–Mar 2026 |
Aug 2026 (tentative) |
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Application End |
24 Mar 2026 |
Mar–Apr 2026 |
Aug–Sep 2026 |
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Exam Dates |
15 May–3 Jun 2026 |
May–Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
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Result Declaration |
4 Jul 2026 |
Jul 2026 |
Oct 2026 |
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Counselling/Admission |
Jul–Aug 2026 |
Jul–Aug 2026 |
Oct–Nov 2026 |
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Application Fee |
INR 600–1,200 |
INR 800–1,200 |
INR 1,200 |
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions at Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya are conducted through the CUET-UG exam, with merit-based shortlisting via BHU’s counselling. For the 2026 cycle, the BA program offers ~298 seats and the application window is March–June. Eligibility requires 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Annual BA fees range from INR 10,600–11,200. The college also offers diploma and certificate programs in arts and humanities.
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Program |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Duration |
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BA (Hons) |
~298 |
10+2, 50% aggregate |
CUET-UG |
10,600–11,200 |
3 years |
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Diploma |
NA |
10+2, 50% aggregate |
CUET-UG |
NA |
1 year |
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Certificate (Spoken English) |
NA |
10+2 |
Merit |
NA |
6 months |
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions are based on CUET-PG scores, followed by BHU counselling. The MA program typically offers ~37 seats per discipline, with eligibility requiring a bachelor’s degree (50% minimum) in the relevant subject. PG application windows are usually Feb–Apr, with admissions finalized by July–August. Annual MA fees range from INR 12,000–14,000. Popular disciplines include Hindi, English, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology.
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Program |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Duration |
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MA (Hindi, English, etc.) |
~37 |
BA (relevant subject), 50% aggregate |
CUET-PG |
12,000–14,000 |
2 years |
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PG Diploma |
NA |
Graduation, 50% aggregate |
CUET-PG |
NA |
1 year |
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya PhD Admission
PhD admissions at Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya are conducted via the BHU-RET (Research Entrance Test), typically held in September. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (55% minimum) in the relevant field. Intake varies by department and is subject to faculty availability; seat numbers are generally NA but limited. PhD fees are approximately INR 16,000–18,000 per year, with scholarships available for qualified candidates.
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Program |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Duration |
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PhD (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) |
NA |
MA/MSc (relevant subject), 55% aggregate |
BHU-RET |
16,000–18,000 |
3–5 years |
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya Application Process
Applications for all programs are submitted online via the BHU admission portal or the VKM website. The process includes registration, document upload, fee payment, and participation in entrance exams (CUET UG/PG or BHU-RET). Physical document verification is mandatory post-counselling. Application fees range from INR 600–1,200 depending on the program and category. Candidates must submit original certificates and migration documents at the time of admission.
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Register online at BHU or VKM portal during the specified window.
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Fill the application form with personal, academic, and exam details.
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Upload required documents (marksheets, certificates, photo, signature).
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Pay the application fee online.
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Appear for the relevant entrance exam (CUET UG/PG or BHU-RET).
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Participate in BHU counselling and document verification.
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Step |
Details |
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Registration |
Online via BHU or VKM portal |
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Application Fee |
INR 600–1,200 (UG/PG), INR 1,200 (PhD) |
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Documents Required |
10th & 12th marksheets, graduation marksheets (PG/PhD), migration certificate, photo, signature |
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Entrance Exam |
CUET UG/PG, BHU-RET (PhD) |
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Counselling |
BHU centralised counselling |
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Physical Verification |
Mandatory at VKM campus post-selection |
