Students are admitted to the Banaras Hindu University through the Pre-Medical Entrance Exam(BHU PMT) .The Banaras Hindu University rely primarily on the BHU exam to admit students. The students are admitted to MBBS/BDS/BMS only on the basis of their PMT score obtained.
Structure of BHU Medical Entrance Exam
The admission procedure for MBBS will consists of the following 2 stages
- PMT/PAT screening
- PMT – Main
For the others only the PMT screening test is required.
The screening test will be out of 200 marks comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and zoology.
Syllabus
Physics
- Measurement,Motion,Circular Motion,Wave Motion,Optics,Kinetic Theory of Gases,Physics of the Atom,Thermodynamics,Work and heat,First law of Thermodynamics,Electricity,Electro-Magnetic Induction,Nuclear Physics,
- Electronic Devices.
Chemistry
- Part I: General & Inorganic Chemistry-Structure of Atom,Molecule and Chemical Bond,Periodic Properties of Elements,Chemistry of Elements and Compounds.
- Part II: Organic Chemistry
- Part III: Physical Chemistry-State of Matter,Energetic,Chemical Equilibrium
Life science/Biology-
- Zoology,Histology,Anatomy and Physiology,Reproductive System,Developmental Biology,Diversity of Animal Life,
- Genetics and Evolution (Fundamentals only), Symbiosis
- Botany
- Anatomy and Physiology of Plants,
- Plant growth and development,
- Internal and external regulators of growth and development in plants,
- Internal structure of stem and secondary growth,
- Xylem and Phloem-their cell elements and functions
- Internal structure of dicot and monocot leaves,
- photosynthesis-history,importance,factors and mechanism,stomatal mechanism.
- Transpiration and respiration
- Internal structure of dicot and monocot roots.
- Absorption and cell water relations,transport of water and minerals,
- tropic and turgor movements.
- Botany and Human Welfare
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate for general candidates and 40% of SC/ST/OBC
- For admission to MBBS/BDS/BAMS candidates need to score 50% mark under general category and 45% under general-PC and 40% marks under OBC/SC/ST
- B.Pharm requires 60% marks for general/OBC and respective PC candidates and 55% marks for SC/ST and respective PC candidates.
- Age – 17 to 25 years of age as on 31st December 2011
- Those who are appearing for class 12 exams can also apply for the PMT exam
How to Apply?
The BHT PMT forms will be issued from the first week of January at designated post offices across the country .It is also issued at selected branches of Bank of Baroda for a fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 600 for SC/ST candidates) . A request for the form can be send along with a demand draft of 1300/- in the favor of “The Director, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU” payable at Varanasi if it must be obtained by post.
How to fill the Form?
Students who are eligible can apply by duly filling up the exam form. The admission form is rejected in the case of even a minor error. The candidature of the student will be dismissed without notice if any information given is incorrect. The admission form must be attached with all relevant documents when it is send. All applicants are requested to recheck their admission form for any errors before it is being sent.
Important Dates
PMT Screening will be held from the 2nd week of May, 2012
PMT Mains will be held from the2nd week of June, 2012
Application Forms will be issued from Post Offices from the 1st week of January to the 3rd week of February, 2012
Last Date for the submission of completed application forms will be the 2nd week of March, 2012
List of BHU PMT centers
The BHU PMT screening test will be conducted at the following centers
- Varanasi
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Hyderabad
The main examination of BHU PMT will be conducted in June.
Contact Address for BHU PMT
The BHU PMT contact information is as follows
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, U.P.,India.
- E-Mail: webmaster@bhu.ac.in, rsy@bhu.ac.in
- Website: www.bhu.ac.in
Reference Books for BHU PMT
Students can choose from a variety of reference books available. The exam pattern and the syllabus can be well understood through these books. These books also give you good tips and tricks you can use at the time of your exam. Some of the commonly used titles are:
- Arihant BHU Entrance Examination solved Papers (1997-2008) by Panel of Experts.
- BHU Medical Prev. Solved Papers by Rph Editorial Board.
- BHU Medical Entrance Solved Papers by Editorial Board.
- BHU Medical Entrance Exam Solved Papers by Editorial Board.
- 5.10 Mock Test Papers for BHU by Panel of Experts.
- Chapter Wise Solutions of BHU Pre-Medical Screening Examination by Panel of Experts.
- MTG BHU Explorer Screening and Mains 18 years Solved Papers by Dr.Sandeep Ahlawat.
Study Plan
A systematic approach is the best method of study .The exam is highly competitive .Therefore all your skills must be sharpened to the finest level. Good skills in verbal communication is also a prerequisite .You can either enroll yourself in a leading coaching class or study by yourself .Guidance of a Teacher is recommended .All the bases must be covered to know what is needed and what is not . Practicing previous years question papers is a good option .Several websites offer this .This will help you familiarize with the syllabus of exam .With good practice and thorough learning the questions of the PMT exam can be easily tackled.
How and Where To Get the Results?
The results will be available online and can be retrieved from the link http://imsbhu.nic.in/results.htm
Cutoff
A score of 60% in the screening test qualifies you for the main exam. The exam cut off for main is subject to change depending upon the overall performance of the student. A score of 70-80% can normally ensure you a seat in BHU.
Score Validity
The PMT score is valid for a period of one year in all BHUs.
April 25th, 2012 
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