Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

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Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi was established in 1956 by the Government of India. IIHT Varanasi is an affiliated college and is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Previously, it was known as the Central Weaving Institute. In 1956, the institute was taken over by the All India Handloom Board. In 1976, the institute was renamed as Indian Institute of Handloom Technology.

IHT Varanasi offers undergraduate and diploma courses. The programmes offered at IIHT Varanasi are Diploma in Handloom and Textile Technology, Post Diploma Textile Processing. In 2021-22, the institute started B.Tech Handloom and Textile Technology which is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the board. Admission to diploma courses are given on the basis of marks scored in the last qualifying examination.

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi provides a wide range of facilities to its students. These facilities include classrooms, library, labs, auditorium, cafeteria, common rooms, hostels for boys and girls, placement office and many more. The training and placement cell at IIHT Varanasi provides training and development skills to the students. The cell conducts seminars, industrial visits, mock tests, webinars, guest lectures and other activities to the students. 

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Indian Institute of Handloom Technology Varanasi Location

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology Varanasi is located at 82J2+3H9, Dhupchandi, Jaitpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi Railway Station is located at a distance of 4.1 km from the college and bus station is 2 km away. The nearest airport to the college is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport which is located at a distance of 23.7 km from the college.