NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
BHU Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence Admission Guide
Banaras Hindu University Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence
2025–26 examination cycle · Banaras Hindu University
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current stage
Admission lists published
Next intake
Notice awaited
Seats
100
Application fee
₹250
Entrance paper
100 questions; 300 marks
Selection
Entrance-test merit
2025–26 cycle tracker
- Application10 December 2025–10 January 2026
- Entrance testCompleted
- Answer-key challengeClosed 19 April 2026
- Merit and waiting listsPublished
- Next BHU DACE noticeAwait official publicationYou are here
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About BHU DACE
What is BHU DACE?
BHU's official entrance portal lists merit, waiting and provisionally admitted SC and OBC lists for the DACE 2025–26 civil-services coaching intake.
The verified selection used one offline 300-mark paper with 100 questions and negative marking; final merit was based on entrance-test marks.
The application and answer-key challenge windows are closed. A later intake must be confirmed on BHU's own entrance portal.
Latest BHU DACE Updates
Verified updates, newest first
BHU DACE Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Target coaching | UPSC/State Civil Services |
| Duration | 12 months |
| SC share | At least 70% |
| Women reservation | 30% within each category |
| Wrong-answer penalty | 1 mark |
| Merit basis | Entrance test only |
BHU DACE 2025–26 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opened | Completed | |
| Application deadline | Closed | |
| Answer-key challenge deadline | Closed |
BHU DACE Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The verified application window is closed and the official portal now lists admission results.
For the next intake, use the BHU entrance portal and a new bulletin; do not reuse the old application route.
| Item | Amount/status |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹250 |
| Coaching | Free under approved DACE scheme conditions |
- The bulletin also described scheme payment safeguards; it did not make an applicant eligible without verification.
BHU DACE Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Category
SC or OBC
- SC representation was to be at least 70%.
Income
≤ ₹8 lakh
- Family income from all sources had to meet the scheme ceiling.
Programme readiness
Civil services
- Applicants were selecting a coaching programme, not an academic degree.
BHU DACE Application Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The verified application window is closed; no next intake is open.
Wait for a new BHU bulletin.
BHU DACE Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No current-cycle admit card is available.
The old login belongs to the completed intake.
BHU DACE Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Offline test100 questions; 300 marks
- Answer-key processProvisional, challenge and final key
- Category meritSC, OBC and PwD lists
- AdmissionProvisional list and document completion
BHU DACE entrance pattern
| Component | Structure | Marking |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance paper | 100 objective questions | 300 marks |
| Correct answer | Each correct response | +3 |
| Incorrect answer | Each incorrect response | −1 |
- Final merit was based on the entrance-test score; no interview weight was stated in the verified bulletin.
BHU DACE Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- The verified paper covered General Studies, reasoning and analytical aptitude, General English and General Hindi.
- General Studies included history, art and culture, polity, economy, geography, science and technology, ecology, environment and current affairs.
General Studies
History, culture, polity, economy, geography, science, environment and current affairs.
Reasoning
Reasoning and analytical aptitude.
General English
Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and related language skills.
General Hindi
Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and related language skills.
BHU DACE Merit and Admission Lists
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Merit, waiting and provisionally admitted lists are published on the official portal.
Check the SC or OBC list that applies to the candidate.
BHU DACE Cut-off and Merit Position
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Category merit lists are published, but no single reusable cut-off is stated on the portal summary.
Use the actual list, not an estimated coaching-site threshold.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
BHU DACE programme facts
| Item | Official position |
|---|---|
| Course | Central and State Civil Services preparation |
| Duration | One year |
| Seats | 100 |
| Current publication | SC/OBC merit, waiting and provisionally admitted lists |
- Use the official portal for individual list documents.
BHU DACE Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Wait for a new bulletin before treating the old test structure as current.
- If the pattern is retained, practise 100-question papers with the +3/−1 scoring rule.
- Cover all four notified syllabus areas rather than General Studies alone.
- Prepare scheme eligibility and identity documents before counselling.
BHU DACE Frequently Asked Questions
Is BHU DACE admission open?
No. The verified 2025–26 application is closed and lists are published.
How many seats were notified?
100.
Who could apply?
Eligible SC and OBC candidates meeting the ₹8 lakh income ceiling and other scheme conditions.
What was the entrance pattern?
100 questions for 300 marks, with +3 for correct and −1 for incorrect answers.
Was there an interview?
The verified bulletin stated final merit from entrance-test marks only.
Where are the results?
BHU's official entrance portal lists merit, waiting and provisionally admitted candidates.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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