Major updates are coming from the BHU campus in Varanasi this Friday, January 9, 2026. In a significant boost to digital education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the university has officially launched 121 new online courses on the SWAYAM portal. These courses are free to learn and credit-ready for university students.
Meanwhile, a critical deadline is looming for candidates who applied for the BHU Teaching Recruitment 2026. If you applied for the PGT, TGT, or PRT posts, you have less than 24 hours to complete the final step of your application.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the latest BHU updates.
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1. BHU Launches 121 Free SWAYAM Courses
Banaras Hindu University has taken a lead role as the “National Coordinator” for the Institutes of National Importance (INI) SWAYAM domain. For the January–April 2026 session, the university has rolled out a massive catalog of 121 courses.
Key Course Details:
- Start Dates: The courses will commence in two batches: January 26 and February 16, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Anyone can enroll. The courses are open to students, professionals, and lifelong learners.
- Cost: Enrollment is Free. (A small fee applies only if you want a certificate after the final exam).
- Subjects Covered: The list includes Engineering, Management, Medicine, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences.
- International Edge: BHU has collaborated with the University of Leipzig, Germany, to offer specialized courses in Digital Marketing and
2. Urgent Job Alert: Teaching Recruitment Deadline
If you applied for the 55 Teaching Posts (Principal, PGT, TGT, PRT) at BHU’s schools (CHBS, CHGS, and Ranveer Sanskrit Vidyalaya), this is your final reminder.
- What’s the Deadline? While the online application closed on January 5, the deadline to submit the Hard Copy of your application is tomorrow, January 10, 2026.
- Action Required: Ensure your printed application form, along with self-attested copies of certificates, reaches the Registrar, Recruitment & Assessment Cell, BHU by tomorrow. Late submissions may lead to disqualification.
3. PhD Admission 2025-26 Updates
The process for PhD admissions for the academic session 2025-26 is currently underway.
- IIT-BHU: The list of shortlisted candidates for the Even Semester PhD program has already been announced. Selected candidates must check their email for interview call letters.
- Main Campus: Aspirants waiting for the main BHU PhD RET (Research Entrance Test) notification should keep checking the portal
bhuonline.in. The notification is expected soon.
Upcoming Campus Events (Feb 2026)
The university is gearing up for a busy February with several national conferences scheduled:
- Feb 12-14: International Conference on “Reimagining Bhartiya Languages” (Faculty of Arts).
- Feb 14-16: National Conference on “AI in Healthcare” (Institute of Medical Sciences).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are the new BHU online courses free?
Yes, enrollment and learning are completely free. However, if you want a verified certificate and credits transferred to your university marksheet, you will need to pay a nominal fee for the final proctored exam.
Q2. What is the last date to send the BHU Teacher Recruitment hard copy?
The hard copy of the application form must reach the BHU Recruitment Cell by January 10, 2026.
Q3. Can I do these SWAYAM courses along with my regular degree?
Yes. These are “Credit-Ready” courses. Under the UGC credit framework, you can transfer the credits earned here to your regular university degree (up to 40% of total credits).
Q4. Where can I check the list of 121 courses?
You can view the full catalog on the official website swayam.gov.in under the “INI” (Institutes of National Importance) tab.
Q5. Is the BHU PhD form for 2026 out?
IIT-BHU has already started its process for the Even Semester. For the main BHU campus PhD admission, the detailed notification for the 2026 cycle is expected to be released shortly on bhuonline.in