BHU Introduces Official Domain Email IDs to Streamline Student Communication

In a significant step toward improving campus communication, Banaras Hindu University has rolled out official “bhu.ac.in” domain email IDs for all its students. The initiative aims to create a more secure, efficient, and unified communication system across the university community.

Previously, such institutional email IDs were issued only to faculty members, staff, and PhD scholars upon request. With this new move, the facility has been expanded to cover approximately 18,000 to 20,000 students. Each student will now receive a personalised email ID generated using their details from the SAMARTH Portal.

The university believes that assigning official email IDs will provide students with a verified digital identity, reducing the chances of impersonation or misuse. More importantly, it will enable targeted communication by allowing the administration to create specific groups based on categories such as undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and different academic streams like Science, Arts, and Humanities.

According to the university, this system will ensure round-the-clock institutional communication, regardless of time or location. Important announcements, updates, and notices will now be sent directly to students’ official email accounts, ensuring that no critical information is missed. It also opens up a more convenient channel for students to communicate with university authorities, such as Heads of Departments, Deans, or the Controller of Examinations, without needing to visit offices in person.

The technical implementation of this initiative will be handled by the university’s Computer Centre. To support the rollout, BHU has procured additional licenses from Google’s Workspace platform, along with enhanced cloud storage capabilities, ensuring reliable and scalable digital infrastructure.

In a parallel development, BHU has also strengthened its global outreach efforts by establishing a Fulbright Campus Representative (FCR) committee. This panel will guide students, researchers, and faculty members interested in international academic opportunities, particularly the Fulbright Program.

The committee will work closely with the United States-India Educational Foundation to identify suitable candidates and provide mentorship throughout the application process. Recently, as part of its outreach, the university also conducted an awareness session on the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for the 2027–28 cycle.

Through these initiatives, BHU is not only strengthening internal communication but also expanding opportunities for its academic community on a global scale.