विद्या मुहूर्त - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Exam & Interview Muhurat 2026 in Varanasi
For exam in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), timings are adjusted for local coordinates (25.32N, 82.97E). Rahu Kalam, sunrise, sunset, and Lagna calculations differ from standard Delhi-based muhurat lists because Varanasi is at a different longitude. Always use city-specific timings for accurate muhurat.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Panchang, Muhurat Shastra
2026 Muhurat Dates — Varanasi
For exact exam & interview muhurat dates in 2026 specific to Varanasi, use our muhurat calculator above. It factors in Varanasi's precise sunrise and sunset (based on 25.32N, 82.97E), city-specific Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kalam windows, as well as the exact Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana for each day in 2026.
The traditional rules below apply to 2026 exactly as they do to any year — the Panchang criteria for an auspicious exam & interview muhurat do not change year to year. What changes is which calendar dates satisfy those criteria in 2026.
About Exam & Interview Muhurat
Auspicious dates and timings for exams, interviews, entrance tests, and competitive assessments. Vidya Muhurat invokes Mercury (intelligence, communication, learning), Jupiter (wisdom, knowledge), and the Moon (memory and recall) to maximize mental clarity and performance.
Selection Rules
- 1.Best nakshatra: Pushya (also called Sidhya — the accomplishing nakshatra), Shravana (listening, learning), Hasta, Rohini, Ashwini
- 2.Best nakshatras overall: Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati
- 3.Mercury (intellect, communication) should be direct and well-placed — avoid Mercury retrograde for important exams if possible
- 4.Jupiter (knowledge, teachers, wisdom) should not be combust on the exam day
- 5.Moon should be in a good nakshatra — a strong Moon improves memory and recall
- 6.Best days: Wednesday (Mercury — learning, writing, communication), Thursday (Jupiter — wisdom, academic success)
- 7.Avoid Rahu Kalam during the start of the exam or interview session
- 8.Best tithis: Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi
Why Varanasi-specific timings matter
Standard muhurat lists are calculated for Delhi or Ujjain. Varanasi is at 25.32N latitude and 82.97E longitude, which shifts sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, and Lagna timings. A muhurat that starts at 7:15 AM in Delhi may start earlier in Varanasi. Using generic timings can mean performing the ceremony during an inauspicious window in your actual city.
FAQ — Exam & Interview Muhurat 2026
Q.When is the best exam & interview muhurat in 2026?
The best exam & interview muhurat dates in 2026 for Varanasi are determined by Panchang analysis — auspicious Tithi, Nakshatra, and absence of Rahu Kalam at your city's exact coordinates (25.32N, 82.97E). Use our muhurat calculator above for precise 2026 dates.
Q.How many auspicious exam & interview muhurat dates are there in 2026?
Typically 40–60 auspicious dates per year after filtering inauspicious Tithis, Nakshatras, and planetary conditions. Use the calculator for an exact 2026 list tailored to Varanasi.
Q.Can muhurat guarantee exam success?
No. Muhurat provides astrologically favorable conditions — better mental clarity, reduced obstacles, and positive planetary support — but preparation, knowledge, and effort remain the primary factors. Muhurat works best when you have done the preparation and are seeking an auspicious time to optimize your performance.
Q.What should I do when the exam date is fixed?
When the date is fixed, focus on the most auspicious time within that day. Avoid starting your exam paper or entering the interview room during Rahu Kalam. If possible, begin any preparation, revision, or prayer before Rahu Kalam. Offer prayers to Saraswati (goddess of learning) and Ganesha (remover of obstacles) on the morning of the exam.
Q.Which planet rules competitive exams and what strengthens it?
Mercury rules examinations, writing, communication, and competitive tests. Jupiter rules academic knowledge, wisdom, and higher education. Strengthen Mercury by wearing green on exam day, chanting the Budha Beej Mantra, and avoiding unnecessary speech before the exam. Jupiter can be strengthened by seeking blessings from teachers and elders.