🎓 SCHOOL ENTRANCE TEST DETAILED SYLLABUS 2026
Conducted by: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Central Hindu Girls School (CHGS) & Central Hindu Boys School (CHBS)
Session: 2026-27
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| 📅 Important Dates 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
20 March 2026 |
| Correction Window |
23 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
11 April 2026 onwards |
| Exam Dates |
Class XI (Arts): 22 April 2026 (8 AM - 10 AM)
Class XI (Commerce): 23 April 2026 (8 AM - 10 AM)
Class XI (Biology): 24 April 2026 (8 AM - 10 AM)
Class XI (Maths): 25 April 2026 (8 AM - 10 AM)
Class IX (Boys only): 26 April 2026 (8 AM - 10 AM) |
| Provisional Answer Key |
4 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge Answer Key |
7 May 2026 (₹100 per question) |
| Final Answer Key |
14 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration |
Second Week of June 2026 |
| Counselling Dates |
Class IX: 20 June 2026
Class XI (Maths): 1 July 2026
Class XI (Other Streams): 2 July 2026 |
| Waiting List Counselling |
Class IX: 27 June 2026 | Class XI: 9 July 2026 |
| Closing Date of Admission |
15 July 2026 |
| 💰 Application Fee |
| Category |
Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 800/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 550/- |
| Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking via BHU Entrance Test Portal (www.bhuonline.in). Fee is non-refundable. |
| 🎓 Eligibility Criteria |
| Class |
Qualification |
Marks Required |
| Class IX |
Passed Class VIII from a recognized school |
For all: Minimum 33% in SET
For SC/ST/Divyang: Minimum 25% in SET |
| Class XI (All Streams) |
Passed Class X from a recognized Board/University |
Minimum 33% in Class X
For SC/ST/Divyang: Minimum 25% in SET |
Note: Final year students can apply, but must have passed by the time of admission.
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| 👤 Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026) |
| Class |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
| Class IX |
13 years (born after 31.03.2013) |
15 years (born before 31.03.2011)
Children born on 01.04.2013 also eligible |
| Class XI |
- |
Maximum 18 years (born before 31.03.2008) |
| Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/Divyang candidates. |
| 📖 Short Syllabus - Class IX (For Boys Only) |
| Subject |
Topics (Based on Class VIII NCERT Syllabus) |
| English |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Tenses, Modals, Voice, Speech, Articles, Prepositions), Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms), Writing Skills (Paragraph, Letter, Story), Literature (Honeydew & It So Happened) |
| Hindi (हिन्दी) |
व्याकरण (संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, काल, कारक, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय, संधि, समास), रचना (अपठित गद्यांश, पत्र लेखन, निबंध), साहित्य (वसंत भाग-3), मुहावरे |
| Mathematics |
Number System (Rational Numbers, Squares, Cubes), Algebra (Expressions, Factorization, Exponents), Geometry (Quadrilaterals, Solid Shapes), Mensuration (Area, Volume), Data Handling, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss |
| Science |
Physics (Force, Friction, Sound, Light, Electricity), Chemistry (Metals & Non-Metals, Coal & Petroleum, Combustion), Biology (Crop Production, Microorganisms, Cell, Reproduction, Adolescence) |
| Social Science |
History (Trade to Territory, Colonialism, Nationalist Movement), Geography (Resources, Agriculture, Industries), Political Science (Constitution, Judiciary, Parliament, Marginalisation) |
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| 🔢 Short Syllabus - Class XI Maths Group (Exam: 25 April 2026) |
| Subject |
Topics (Based on Class X NCERT Syllabus) |
| English |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Tenses, Modals, Concord, Speech, Clauses), Vocabulary, Literature (First Flight & Footprints Without Feet) |
| Hindi |
व्याकरण (संधि, समास, अलंकार, रस), रचना (अपठित, पत्र, निबंध), साहित्य (क्षितिज और कृतिका) |
| Physics |
Light: Reflection & Refraction, Human Eye, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Sources of Energy |
| Chemistry |
Chemical Reactions, Acids Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds, Periodic Classification |
| Mathematics |
Real Numbers, Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, AP, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Circles, Surface Areas, Statistics, Probability |
| General Studies |
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, General Science, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors |
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| 🧬 Short Syllabus - Class XI Biology Group (Exam: 24 April 2026) |
| Subject |
Topics (Based on Class X NCERT Syllabus) |
| English |
Same as Maths Group - Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature |
| Hindi |
Same as Maths Group - Grammar, Composition, Literature |
| Physics |
Light: Reflection & Refraction, Human Eye, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Sources of Energy |
| Chemistry |
Chemical Reactions, Acids Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds, Periodic Classification |
| Biology |
Life Processes (Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation, Excretion), Control & Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity & Evolution, Our Environment, Natural Resources |
| General Studies |
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, General Science, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors |
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| 🎨 Short Syllabus - Class XI Arts Group (Exam: 22 April 2026) |
| Subject |
Topics (Based on Class X NCERT Syllabus) |
| English |
Same as Maths Group - Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature |
| Hindi |
Same as Maths Group - Grammar, Composition, Literature |
| History |
Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India, Making of Global World, Age of Industrialization, Print Culture |
| Geography |
Resources & Development, Forest & Wildlife, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals & Energy, Industries, Lifelines of Economy |
| Economics |
Development, Sectors of Economy, Money & Credit, Globalization, Consumer Rights |
| Political Science |
Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy & Diversity, Gender Religion & Caste, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy |
| Mathematics |
Basic topics from Class X Maths (as per Arts stream requirement) |
| General Studies |
Current Affairs, General Science, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors |
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| 💼 Short Syllabus - Class XI Commerce Group (Exam: 23 April 2026) |
| Subject |
Topics (Based on Class X NCERT Syllabus) |
| English |
Same as Maths Group - Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature |
| Hindi |
Same as Maths Group - Grammar, Composition, Literature |
| Economics |
Development, Sectors of Economy, Money & Credit, Globalization, Consumer Rights |
| Mathematics |
Real Numbers, Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Statistics, Probability |
| General Studies |
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, General Science, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors |
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| 📌 NOTE: This is a short syllabus for quick reference. For detailed subject-wise syllabus with complete topic breakdown, please check the "Detailed Syllabus" link in the Important Links section below. |
| 📝 Exam Pattern (SET 2026) |
| Class |
Subjects |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
| Class IX |
English, Hindi, Maths, Social Science, Science |
100 |
100 |
| Class XI (Maths) |
English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, General Studies |
100 |
100 |
| Class XI (Biology) |
English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies |
100 |
100 |
| Class XI (Arts) |
English, Hindi, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Maths, General Studies |
100 |
100 |
| Class XI (Commerce) |
English, Hindi, Economics, Maths, General Studies |
100 |
100 |
Question Type: All Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking: No negative marking
Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR based)
Duration: 2 Hours (8 AM to 10 AM)
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| 🔗 Important Links |
| Detailed Syllabus |
Download Syllabus |
| Apply Online |
Click Here To Apply |
| Set Bulletin Information |
English | Hindi |
| Official BHU Website |
Click Here to Visit Site |
| Syllabus |
Class VIII standard (for Class IX) | Class X standard (for Class XI) – as per stream |
| Helpline Email |
setchgs2026@gmail.com (for admit card issues) |
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✅ All information verified from SET 2026 Official Information Bulletin (BHU). Candidates must read the full notification before applying.
📌 Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 | Exam Dates: 22-26 April 2026 | Result: June 2026
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