IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University

IIT BHU is an engineering institution established by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College. Later, in 2012, it was changed to the Indian Institute of Technology. The institute has secured 14th rank in the Engineering category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 62.1 out of 100. It had secured 11th rank in the Engineering category in NIRF 2020 Ranking. Furthermore, the institute has been given the 28th position in the overall category by NIRF Ranking 2021. The campus of IIT BHU covers an area of 313 acres and it has a total of 293 faculty members. The college offers 71 courses in total.

UG, PG and doctoral programmes are offered by the college. B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech + M.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D courses are offered by IIT BHU. The college has collaborations with overseas universities and provide global exposure to students. To ensure students can pursue their passion, various extra-curricular activities clubs are present at the campus. IIT BHU campus has modern and upgraded facilities for the convenience of students and faculty members. 

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IIT BHU Location

The college is located in Banaras Hindu University Campus, Uttar Pradesh. With a distance of 30.3 km, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is the nearest airport to the college. Indian Institute of Technology BHU is situated 6.5 km away from the Bhulanpur Railway Station. The nearest bus stop to the institute is Varanasi Bus Stop. It is located 9.1 km away from the college premises. 

IIT BHU Latest News and Updates

• The college conducted an one day research facility training programme (hybrid mode) On “Development of Ti alloy based composites by mechanical alloying and stirrer casting route for dental applications.”
• Indian Institute of Technology BHU oragnised a national workshop (online-mode) on “Development of Ti alloy based composites by mechanical alloying and stirrer casting route for dental applications.”          

IIT BHU Rankings

• The institute has secured 14th rank in NIRF Engineering Ranking 2021.
• IIT BHU has secured 28th position in the overall category in NIRF Ranking 2021.

Indian Institute of Technology BHU Collaborations

The institute is officially recognised by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India. IIT BHU Varanasi has collaborations with various institutes across the world, such as:

1.      University of Applied Sciences, Russelsheim, Germany

2.      Institute of Laue, Grenoble, France

3.      Technical University of Munich, Germany

4.      Institute of Physics, Praha, Czech Republic

5.      University of Sydney

6.      Technical University Dresden, Germany

7.      Bhabha Atomic Research Institute, Mumbai, India

8.      University of Mainz, Germany

9.      Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

10.  University de Girona, Spain

11.  Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

12.  Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland

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IIT BHU Clubs, Committees and Societies

The college has many clubs for its students, and there are various committees spread across different departments. They encourage students to participate in various clubs that best suits their interest. They can also join various clubs to learn new skills and gain new interests. Some of the clubs in the institution include:

NCL-IIT (BHU) Incubation Centre: It is an organization in the institution for fostering entrepreneurship and nurturing tech start-ups. They support technology-based entrepreneurship and facilitate research for entrepreneur ventures. They encourage tech-savvy students to be a part of and join their centre to learn and gain skills.

Centre for Computing and Information Services (CCIS): They offer high-end computational servers, high availability web servers, network services and provide a platform for students’ various research and academic units of the institute. They provide licensed software and in-house software development for the institution’s needs. Individuals with skills in computing and software development can be a part of the centre and learn new skills.

Dance Club: This club is designed for students who can dance or want to learn to perform various dance forms such as classical, hip hop, freestyle, salsa, and much more. The club members perform for various events in the institution.

Music Club: The club members consist of individuals with skills in various musical instruments. It includes members who can sing, play musical instruments and who have a keen interest in learning and enhancing their music skills. The club performs for various institutional events.

Drama Club: For those who can act or wants to learn acting and performing, can join the club. They offer drama skills to students apart from academic studies.

IIT BHU Facilities

The college offers various infrastructure facilities to its students to improve their life and learning environment efficiently. Indian Institute of Technology BHU facilities ensure students do not face any inconvenience during their time at the campus.  Students from different states can avail their hostel services which are provided by the institution on the campus for boys and girls. The institute is equipped with the latest technology used in learning engineering and various technology course studies. They teach students efficiently practically and theoretically to prepare them for their future career. Some of the IIT BHU facilities are:

Library: IIT BHU is equipped with more than 65000 books on various academic topics. They offer popular research publications from well-known experts. Students and staff can use the resources for different projects and research or for academic knowledge.

Hostel: The institute offers separate rooms for boys and girls. Their rooms are equipped with a bed, chair, and WIFI connection for academic purposes. Indoor and outdoor games facilities are provided for their recreational purposes. The mess is provided for breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner.

Labs: Engineering, Science and Technology courses require experiments that need to be taught to students. Their labs are equipped with the latest technology that is necessary for learning and carrying out practical studies. It offers students practical skills and the ability to understand the course study in detail.

Conference Room: A conference room that is air-conditioned for the purpose of the conference and discussion room is provided by IIT BHU. Many well-known personalities visit the college or are invited to conduct a conference for staff or students for their skill-building and knowledge sake. The hall or conference room is big enough to equip many students from different departments.

Cafeteria: Staff and students can get tea, lunch, dinner, breakfast during breaks. This is usually provided for hostellers and staff. However, they offer various lunch, snacks menus for regular students to choose from. They make food in the most hygienic conditions to provide the best of healthy meals to students and staff.

Sports: The institute provides recreational areas for students to enjoy their time and release stressful academic studies. Indoor and outdoor sports are provided to students. Tennis court, football ground, basketball court, badminton court, chess, etc. are some of the sports facilities they offer. To improve students' health and keep them in shape, the gym is provided for both boys and girls so that they can exercise and keep their health in line.

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IIT BHU Courses Offered 

The institute offers various courses in engineering, science and technology streams. IIT BHU courses are offered at UG, PG and doctoral levels. The college offers a total of 71 courses. IIT BHU offers 13 dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech.) programmes. Some of the IIT BHU courses are B.Arch, B.Tech, M.Tech. etc. All courses are offered in full-time mode. 

IIT BHU Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Indian Institute of Technology BHU Admissions

Admissions in IIT BHU are made on the basis of the entrance exam score. IIT BHU admissions are offered to UG, PG and doctoral programmes. The college accepts JEE Advanced scores of candidates for admission to B.Tech, B.Arch and dual degree (B.Tech +  M.Tech.) programmes. IIT BHU M.Tech. admission is given based on GATE scores of candidates. Before applying for IIT BHU admissions, candidates must make sure they meet the eligibility criteria of the desired programme. IIT BHU application form is available on its official website. 

IIT BHU UG Courses Admission Process

• Sit for JEE Advanced and obtain a valid score.
• Register and participate in JoSAA counselling.
• Fill college choices.
• Candidates are allotted colleges.
• Once IIT BHU is allotted, submit documents and pay course fees. 

IIT BHU M.Tech. Admission Procedure

• Take up GATE and obtain a valid score.
• Eligible candidates need to register and participate in COAP counselling.
• Fill college choices in preference order.
• Colleges are allotted to candidates.
• Candidates to whom IIT BHU is allotted need to submit documents and fees.

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IIT BHU Scholarships

The institute offers various scholarships for deserving students and economically backward students with great academic performance. IIT BHU scholarships are Merit-cum-means Scholarship, ST/SC Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship etc. As per the scholarship policy of the college, only students who meet the eligibility criteria determined by the college can avail Indian Institute of Technology BHU scholarships. The eligibility criteria is different for each scholarship. The institute also offer junior/senior fellowship to students pursuing Ph.D programmes. 

IIT BHU Cutoff

The institute gives admission to its UG, PG and doctoral courses based on entrance exam scores of candidates. Indian Institute of Technology BHU cutoffs are based on entrance exams scores. It differs from course subjects that are undertaken by the individual. Only candidates who meet IIT BHU cutoff are eligible for admission to programmes offered by it. The cutoff is released by the institute on its official website. 

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IIT BHU Placements

Every year companies such as Uber, Google, Microsoft etc. participate in IIT BHU placement drive and offer jobs to students. The placement and training cell of the institute helps streamline the process of student placement, besides collaborating teaming up with top organisations and institutes for setting up training programmes and internships for students. The placement cell works with a number of industrial establishments, corporate houses and several other bodies that conduct campus interviews and select students from all disciplines. To increase IIT BHU placement percentage, the training and placement cell maintain contact with corporates and alumni of the institute. Students of IIT BHU are offered summer internships as well. 

IIT BHU Placement Data for 2019-20 (UG 4 Years Courses)

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IIT BHU Placement Data for 2019-20 (PG 2 Years Courses)

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