About IIT BHU
Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (IIT BHU) was formerly known as Banaras Engineering College. IIT BHU has 11 engineering departments, 3 science departments and 1 humanities department. IIT BHU was established in 1919 and recognised as an Indian Institute of Technology in 2012. Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi has 3 schools. IIT BHU courses are offered in full-time and online modes. JEE Advanced scores are considered for admissions to B.Tech courses. IIT BHU M.Tech selection process is based on the scores of GATE. IIT BHU admissions to M.Pharm and M.Sc are through valid GPAT and JAM scores, respectively. Total IIT BHU fees for BTech is Rs 8.58 lakhs, BArch fees is Rs 6.10 lakhs, and M.Tech fees is Rs 55,380. As per the NIRF 2025 overall placement report, 1269 UG students and 224 PG students were placed during the IIT BHU placements 2024. B.Tech students received the highest salary package of Rs 16.8 crores. Quick Links Top B.Tech Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Top M.Tech Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Top B.Arch Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Best Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Accepting JEE Advanced The institute is situated inside a 1300-acre beautiful campus of Banaras Hindu University. A plethora of activities are organised by students under the IIT Gymkhana, right from the beginning of each semester. The students’ activities are usually classified in the following councils: Council of Social Services, Cultural Council, Film and Media Council, Science and Technology Council, and Sports Council. Along with games and sports, the artistic and creative talents of students are encouraged through various activities like dramatics, debates, music, visual arts and clubs like Radio, Audio, Photography, Automobile, Aero-Modelling, Cine and Computer Club. IIT Banaras Hindu University has been ranked 566 in the QS World University Ranking 2026. IIT BHU secured 10th position in engineering in the NIRF ranking 2025. IIT BHU ranked 31st overall and 22nd in the research category. As per the NIRF ranking 2024, the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi improved its ranking in the overall category from 31st to 30th. Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi secured the 566 position in the QS ranking 2026 with an overall score of 29.3. Check below details of year-wise IIT BHU QS ranking analysis. 29.3 2025 531 NIRF score 2025 in the overall category is 60.03, and in the engineering category is 67.24. Candidates can compare the previous years' NIRF ranking of the Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University in overall and engineering categories to get a better understanding of the IIT BHU ranking. Overall 30 Engineering 10 Overall Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University cutoff varies from one category to another. The details of the IIT BHU Varanasi cutoff for the general category in round 1 are given below in tabular format. Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) 18075 19019 B.Tech Biochemical Engineering 8880 11652 B.Tech Bioengineering 9767 10868 B.Tech Ceramic Engineering 10357 12017 B.Tech Chemical Engineering 4579 7435 B.Tech Civil Engineering 7201 9145 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 704 1350 B.Tech Electrical Engineering 2343 3493 B.Tech Electronics Engineering 1956 2500 B.Tech Engineering Physics 5457 7447 B.Tech Industrial Chemistry 9166 10269 B.Tech Materials Science and Technology 7517 9911 B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 1461 1838 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 4397 6525 B.Tech Metallurgical Engineering 8214 10304 B.Tech Mining Engineering 10253 12572 B.Tech Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology 11300 12976 As per IIT BHU Varanasi Placements 2025-26, the number of job offers is 1005. 280 PPOs were offered to students in the IIT BHU placement drive 2025. Candidates can check below the details of IIT BHU placements for 2025-26. Total offers 1005 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) 280 Internship offers 443 Highest Package Rs 1.67 crores Average Package Rs 29.33 LPA Students can check the details of departments and schools offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi below in the table. Also, check the college list of IIT BHU for their courses, admissions and eligibility criteria. Established in Department of Architecture, Planning and Design 2019 BArch, PhD Department of Ceramic Engineering 1924 BTech, MTech, IDD, PhD Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology 1921 BTech, MTech, PhD Department of Civil Engineering 1949 BTech, MTech, IDD, PhD Department of Computer Science and Engineering 1983 BTech, MTech Dual Degree, PhD Department of Electrical Engineering 1919 BTech, MTech, IDD, PhD Department of Electronics Engineering 1971 BTech, MTech, PhD Department of Mechanical Engineering 1919 BTech, MTech, PhD Department of Metallurgical Engineering 1923 BTech, BArch, Dual Degree MTech, M.Pharm, PhD Department of Mining Engineering 1923 BTech, MTech, IDD, PhD Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology 1932 BTech, MPharm, Dual Degree, PhD Department of Humanistic Studies 2015 PhD School of Biochemical Engineering 1986 MTech, IDD, PhD School of Biomedical Engineering 1985 MTech, IDD, PhD School of Materials Science and Technology 1978 MTech, Dual Degree, PhD Department of Chemistry 1985 MSc, Dual Degree, PhD Department of Mathematical Sciences 1985 BTech, BArch, PhD Department of Physics 1985 MSc, Dual Degree, PhD The college is situated on the Uttar Pradesh campus of Banaras Hindu University. The closest airport to the college is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, which is located 30.3 kilometres away. The Bhulanpur Railway Station is located 6.5 kilometres from the Indian Institute of Technology in BHU. Varanasi Bus Stop is the bus stop closest to the institute. It is 9.1 kilometres from the college's campus. Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you. IIT BHU was established in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College. It was recognized as an Indian Institute of Technology in 2012, gaining IIT status after nearly a century of operation as a prestigious engineering institution. 1789
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Courses Offered
by IIT BHU
Bachelor of Technology
Master of Technology
Bachelor of Technology {Hons.}
Bachelor of Architecture
Master of Pharmacy
Ph.D
Streams & Courses
offered by IIT BHU
Engineering
3 coursesArchitecture
1 coursePharmacy
1 coursePh.D
1 courseUniversity Gallery
IIT BHU Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | IIT BHU |
| Established | Institute Type | 1919 |
| Approved By | Council of Architecture |
| NIRF Rank | 22 (research) |
| Entrance Exam | GATE , JEE Advanced , GPAT + 1 more JAM |
| Popular Courses | B.Tech |
| Application Mode | Online & Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Merit in qualifying exam + Entrance Test / Interview (program-dependent) |
| Official Website | https://iitbhu.ac.in/ |
| Address | Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh |
| Placement Details | Particulars Statistics Total offers 1005 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) 280 Internship offers 443 Highest Package Rs 1.67 Crores Average Package Rs 29.33 LPA |
IIT BHU Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus Area | 313 acres |
| Boys Hostel | <p>The 1300-acre campus of IIT BHU offers a wide range of facilities and infrastructure that includes all the academic necessities along with recreational areas. IIT BHU facilities provide a comfortable environment for students. The institute campus is surrounded by a lush green campus that is pleasant and calm for its students. They provide full residential facilities to students from across the country, and the environment of the campus encourages students to learn and grow most efficiently.</p> |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Class 10+2 in PCM with 50% aggregate | JEE Main and Personal Interview |
| Master of Technology | Graduation in relevant stream with 50% aggregate | GATE and Personal Interview |
| Bachelor of Architecture | 10+2 with PCM (45%+) | Merit / Entrance |
| Master of Pharmacy | B.Pharm with valid marks (typically 50%) | Based on CUCET score and merit |
| Ph.D | Masters degree with 55% marks or NET/GATE/JRF qualified | Based on CU Ph.D Entrance Test / NET / GPAT / UGC-CSIR + interview |
| Bachelor of Technology {Hons.} | 10+2 with PCM,50% (45% SC/ST) + valid JEE Main or CUET score | Admission based on JEE Main/CUET/Class 12 merit, followed by university counseling and interview |
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