BHU PET previous year question papers from 2015 to 2019 are free to download here, 487 programme-wise papers of Banaras Hindu University’s PG entrance, from M.A. and M.Sc. to MCA, LL.M., MFA, MPA and Acharya. There are no answer keys. The papers had 150 questions for 450 marks in 2015 and 2016 and 120 questions for 360 marks in 2 hours from 2017, all marked +3 and −1. BHU PET has been replaced by CUET PG, so use these papers for subject practice.
BHU PET Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year, then find your programme under its group (M.A., M.Sc. and M.Tech, Commerce and management, Law and education, Fine and performing arts, or Acharya).
Newest papersBHU PET 2019 Question Paper
View 2019 papers87 papers
BHU PET Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Pattern that year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHU PET 2019 | 87 papers | 120 Q · 360 marks · 2 h · CBT | View papers |
| BHU PET 2018 | 94 papers | 120 Q · 360 marks · 2 h | View papers |
| BHU PET 2017 | 103 papers | 120 Q · 360 marks · 2 h | View papers |
| BHU PET 2016 | 102 papers | 150 Q · 450 marks | View papers |
| BHU PET 2015 | 101 papers | 150 Q · 450 marks | View papers |
BHU PET Paper at a Glance
| Questions and marks | 2015 and 2016: 150 questions, 450 marks; 2017 to 2019: 120 questions, 360 marks in 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Marking | +3 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one |
| Mode | Pen and paper with an OMR sheet up to 2018; computer-based test in 2019 |
| Papers on this page | 2015 (101), 2016 (102), 2017 (103), 2018 (94), 2019 (87); no answer keys |
| Status | Discontinued; not held since 2021. BHU PG admission is now through CUET PG and BHU’s CAP (PG) |
| Next exam | BHU PET 2027: 1 to 25 March 2027 (expected). Application: December 2026 (expected) |
How the BHU PET Paper Changed (2015–2019)
- 2015 and 2016: 150 questions for 450 marks on an OMR sheet, +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one.
- 2017 and 2018: a shorter paper of 120 questions for 360 marks in 2 hours, with the same −1 for a wrong answer.
- 2019: the same 120-question paper as a computer-based test, held from 14 to 24 May 2019 in shifts. Each paper shows its test code, date and shift.
- After 2019: BHU held PET 2020 itself and NTA ran PET 2021, but no papers from those years are on this page. From 2022-23, BHU admits PG students through CUET PG.
How to Use BHU PET Previous Year Papers?
- Use them as subject banks. BHU PET is no longer held, so solve the papers of your programme for their subject questions. An M.Sc. Physics or M.A. History paper from 2015 to 2019 is still a good bank of graduation-level questions for CUET PG practice.
- Drill at one minute a question. The 2017 to 2019 papers had 120 questions in 120 minutes. That is faster than CUET PG’s 72 seconds a question, so it is good speed practice.
- Learn when a guess pays. With +3 and −1, a blind guess among four options averages zero. Ruling out one option makes it worth about +0.33 marks, and ruling out two makes it +1.
- Mark answers from your textbooks. No answer keys are on this page. Note each question you were unsure of and check it in your standard graduation books, chapter by chapter.
BHU PET Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
Is BHU PET still conducted?
No. BHU PET has not been held since 2021. From 2022-23, BHU admits PG students on CUET PG scores through its CAP (PG) seat allotment.
Which BHU PET years are on this page?
2015 to 2019, with 87 to 103 programme papers each year, 487 papers in all.
How many questions were there in BHU PET?
150 questions for 450 marks in 2015 and 2016, and 120 questions for 360 marks in 2 hours from 2017 to 2019.
Did BHU PET have negative marking?
Yes. A correct answer got 3 marks and 1 mark was deducted for a wrong answer.
Are BHU PET answer keys available?
No. Only the question papers are on this page.
Was BHU PET an online test?
Only in 2019, when it became a computer-based test. Up to 2018 it was a pen-and-paper test with an OMR answer sheet.
Are BHU PET papers useful for CUET PG?
Yes, for subject content. CUET PG papers have a different length and marking, so solve recent CUET PG papers for timing and use BHU PET papers for extra subject practice.
How do I get PG admission at BHU in 2027?
Take CUET PG 2027, tentatively from 1 to 25 March 2027, then apply to BHU’s CAP (PG), expected in May 2027. See the BHU PG admission page for details.