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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 humanity department. IIT BHU was established in 1919 and recognised as Indian Institute of Technology in 2012. 

  • IIT BHU Ranking: #30 overall and #10 under the engineering category by NIRF 2024. #566 by QS World Ranking 2026.
  • IIT BHU Recognitions & Accreditations: Recognised as an Institute of National Importance. Also, IIT Banaras Hindu University is rated as AAAAA by Careers360. 
  • IIT BHU Faculty Count: 349 faculty members, 7 visiting faculty, 28 Group A Staff, 5 Scientific Officers, 217 Technical Staff, 156 Administrative Staff as on March 31, 2024. 11 Professors, 15 Associate Professors, 13 Assistant Professors, 41 Administrative Staff and 33 Technical Staff were appointed in 2023-24 as per the IIT BHU annual report 2023-24.
  • IIT BHU Courses are B.Tech, BArch, M.Tech, Dual Degrees, M.Pharm, MSc, PhD and many more.
  • IIT BHU Total fees for BTech is Rs 8.58 lakhs, BArch fees is Rs 6.10 lakhs and M.Tech fees is Rs 55,380.
  • JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM and GPAT scores are accepted for IIT BHU admissions.
  • IIT BHU Cutoff: Closing rank for BTech CSE in JEE Advanced for general category students in round 1 is 1350.
  • IIT BHU highest salary package 2025 stood at Rs 2.2 crores, and IIT BHU average package is Rs 22.81 lakh. 

IIT BHU 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. As per the NIRF 2025 overall placement report, 1269 UG students and 224 PG students were placed during IIT BHU placements 2024. B.Tech students received the highest salary package of Rs 16.8 crores. Also, check the College list of IIT BHU for their courses, admissions and eligibility criteria. 

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IIT BHU Campus Life

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 BHU Varanasi Ranking Highlights 

IIT Banaras Hindu University has been ranked 566 in the QS World University Ranking 2026.  As per the NIRF ranking 2024, the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi improved its ranking in the overall category from 31st to 30th. In the engineering category, IIT BHU moved up from 15th to 10th in the NIRF Ranking 2024. 

IIT BHU QS Ranking 2026

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. 

YearRankScore
2026566

29.3

2025

531

23.1

IIT BHU NIRF Ranking 2024

Candidates can compare the previous 3 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. 

Category20242023

Overall

30

31

Engineering

10

15

IIT BHU 2025 Cutoff Highlights 

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University cutoff varies from one category to another. The details of the IIT BHU Varanasi cutoff 2025 for the general category are given below in tabular format. 

IIT BHU JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 

CourseOpening RankClosing Rank

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

IIT BHU 2025 Placement Highlights 

As per  IIT BHU Varanasi Placement report 2024-25, the number of job roles offered is 530. 289 PPOs were offered to students and 1227 students got placed in IIT BHU placement drive 2025. Candidates can check below the details of IIT BHU placements 2024-25

IIT BHU Placements 2025 

Particulars

Statistics

Number of PPOs

289

Number of roles offered

530

Number of placements

1,227

Average salary

Rs 22.81 lakh

IIT BHU Departments and Programmes

Students can check the details of departments and schools offered by IIT BHU Varanasi below in the table. 

Department

Established in

Programmes

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

IIT BHU Varanasi Location

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.

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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.

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IIT BHU Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established1919
ExamGATE, JEE Advanced, GPAT +1 more
Courses8 Degrees and 94 Courses
Institute TypeInstitute of National Importance
ApprovalsCouncil of Architecture
GenderCo-ed
Student Count1793
Faculty Count293
Campus Size313 acres
Gender PercentageMale 81% and Female 19%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States 77%

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IIT BHU Varanasi has been at the forefront of technology education in India for over a century. The institute was established in 1919, making it one of the oldest technical institutions in the country with a rich history of 104 years of academic excellence and innovation.

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IIT BHU Rankings / Accreditations

NIRF Ranking

300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Engineering
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

66.69
66.26
60.16
84.78
57.89
60.05

Key takeaways from IIT BHU's Ranking Statistics

  • IIT BHU ranks higher than 37 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • IIT BHU ranks higher than 12 IITs for the year 2024, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • IIT BHU jumped by 5 position in 2024 from previous year.

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Female Percentage
200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Overall
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

58.69
57.16
54.95
76.25
57.97
40.09

Key takeaways from IIT BHU's Ranking Statistics

  • IIT BHU ranks higher than 23 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • IIT BHU ranks higher than 6 IITs for the year 2024, which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • IIT BHU jumped by 1 position in 2024 from previous year.

Ranking Publisher Careers360

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IIT BHU Placements

As per IIT BHU Placements 2025, students received 289 pre-placement offers (PPOs) and 460 internshipsIIT BHU highest salary package 2025 stood at Rs 2.2 crores.Students got placed with IIT BHU average package is Rs 22.81 lakh in 2024-25 placements. The highest internship stipend was Rs 5 lakh in the IIT BHU Internships 2025.IIT BHU CSE average package 2024 is Rs 24.8 lakhs. IIT BHU Alumni: The annual Student Alumni Mentorship Programme witnessed registrations from 450+ students who received guidance from 140+ alumni mentors across 12 diverse do...

Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Level

PG

Year

2 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2024

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 555
Total students admitted 437
Total Graduated Students 263
Total Placed Students 196
Placement Percentage 98.49
Total student gone for higher studies 64
Median Salary 10.00 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2024

Key takeaways from IIT BHU's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of IIT BHU has decreased by 13.12 %
  • The Median salary of IIT BHU has decreased by 20.0 %
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The highest salary package offered during IIT BHU placements 2024 was Rs 1.68 crores. This represents an increase from the previous year's highest package of Rs 1.20 crores.

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Student Diversification at IIT BHU

Education Level
Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2025

Courses offered by IIT BHU

IIT BHU Courses and Fees 2025-26Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (IIT BHU) courses are offered in streams of Science, Pharmacy, Arts, Humanities and Social Science, Engineering and Architecture. IIT BHU courses are offered in full-time and online modes. IIT BHU Courses are B.Tech, BArch, M.Tech, Dual Degrees, M.Pharm, MSc, PhD and many more.Some of the top IIT BHU B.Tech specialisations include Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering and m...

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IIT BHU Scholarship

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi offers a variety of scholarships to students. IIT BHU scholarships are offered to meritorious students based on their annual family income. Students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 4,50,000 per annum (varies for SC/ST students) are eligible to apply for IIT BHU scholarships. Merit-cum-means Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship etc. are some of the scholarships offered by IIT BHU. As per the scholarship policy of the college, students who meet the eligibility criteria of a Indian Institute of Technology BHU scholarship are offered tuition fee waiver, hostel fee waiver etc. The amount of fee waiver is different for each programme. 

IIT BHU Scholarships

1. Merit-cum-means Scholarship: This is offered to 25% of their undergraduate students based on their merit and performance. It is offered to all students with good and outstanding academic performance.

2. Endowment Scholarship: IIT BHU offers endowment scholarship to its students. For UG students belonging to SC/ST category, other facilities are also provided in the form of institute fee studentship, reimbursement of mess charges and pocket allowances to them.

3.  IIT BHU Scholarship for M. Tech/M. Pharm: All students admitted to M. Tech/M. Pharm are provided financial assistance equivalent to Junior Research Fellowship.

4. Junior/ Senior Research Fellowship: The institute offers many Junior /Senior Research Fellowship to students admitted to PhD programmes and efforts are made largely to offer scholarship to eligible candidates admitted to PhD Programmes.

For merit-cum-means scholarship general students must have a CGPA of 8 and above, whereas for OBC the required CGPA is 7, for SC/ST it is 5 and sometimes CGPA is not required for SC/ST category for availing scholarships.

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 3457/4560
UG (5 years): 1130/1674
PG (2 years): 722/820

Data Source: NIRF 2025

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IIT BHU offers several types of scholarships to its students. The main scholarships include: 1. Merit-cum-means Scholarship: Offered to 25% of undergraduate students based on their academic performance. 2. Endowment Scholarship: Available to all students, with additional benefits for SC/ST category students. 3. IIT BHU Scholarship for M. Tech/M. Pharm: Provides financial assistance equivalent to Junior Research Fellowship to all admitted students. 4. Junior/Senior Research Fellowship: Offered to students admitted to PhD programs.

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IIT BHU Admission

  • IIT BHU Admissions 2025-26 are entrance-based. 
  • Entrance Exams accepted: JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM and GPAT scores are accepted for IIT BHU admission process.
  • IIT BHU Seat Matrix 2025 has been released by JOSAA. Total B.Tech seat intake is 1589.
  • GATE 2026 registrations for MTech admissions start from August 28, 2025.
  • JAM 2026 registrations for MSc admission will start from September 5, 2025. The last date to fill out the JAM 2026 application form for MSc admissions is October 12, 2025.
  • IIT BHU admissions: As per the annual report 2023-24, 1122 BTech, 373 BTech+MTech, 10 BArch, 48 MSc, 389 MTech, 48 MPharm, and 324 PhD admissions were offered by IIT BHU Varanasi.

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (IIT BHU) admissions are done based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination. IIT BHU Varanasi B.Tech admissions are done based on valid JEE Advanced scores. Candidates must register for the JoSAA counselling process to complete IIT BHU admissions. 

IIT BHU admissions to M.Tech are done based on the performance of the candidate in GATE. As per the IIT BHU M.Pharm selection process, candidates must have valid scores in GPAT. Similarly, IIT BHU Varanasi PhD admissions are done based on GATE or GPAT/ NET-LS/ CSIR/ UGC NET JRF/ ICMR JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DST-INSPIRE fellowship. The candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria set by the IIT BHU Varanasi for admissions. The details of IIT BHU admission criteria are given below.

Also See:  IIT BHU Placements

How Can I Get Admission in IIT BHU?

Students must have valid scores in JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM and GPAT scores for IIT BHU admissions 2025. The details of IIT BHU admission eligibility criteria for B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Pharm and PhD courses are given below. 

Eligibility & Selection Criteria for IIT BHU Varanasi Admissions 

Courses

IIT BHU Admission Criteria

B.Tech

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2

Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced+JoSAA

B.Tech+M.Tech

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2

Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced+JoSAA

B.Arch

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2

Selection Criteria: JEE Advanced+AAT

M.Tech

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree

Selection Criteria: GATE/written Test+COAP

Counselling: 

M.Sc

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree

Selection Criteria: JAM+CCMN

M.Pharm

Eligibility Criteria: B.Pharm

Selection Criteria: GPAT/Written Test+ Counselling

PhD

Eligibility Criteria: Master’s degree

Selection Criteria: Written Test+Interview

How to Apply for IIT BHU Varanasi Admissions 2025?

For BTech admissions, apply through JoSAA. Students willing to MTech admissions must apply through COAP and then fill out the IIT BHUMTech application form from the official website. Fill out the IIT Delhi application form from the official website for MPharm and PhD admissions. The candidate must first visit the official website of the respective entrance examination. The details of the Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University application process are given below. 

IIT BHU Registration Process

CourseIIT BHU Application Process
B.Tech1. Candidates who got selected through JoSAA counselling must then pay academic and mess charges on the 'Fresher’s Information Portal' of IIT BHU as 'Fee Deposition'.
2. Then complete the Online Profile Registration by visiting 'iitbhu.ac.in/acad/fresher/news'.
3. Finally report to IIT BHU with the required original documents.  

M.Tech

1. Fill out the IIT BHU M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for COAP.
2. Pay IIT BHU M.Tech application fees of Rs.500.00 for GEN/ OBC-NCL/ GEN-EWS candidates and Rs.250.00 for SC/ ST/ Physically Disabled candidates and submit the form.

M.Pharm

1. GPAT-qualified candidates can fill out the IIT BHU M.Pharm application form from the official website of the college.
2. Pay IIT BHU M.Pharm application fees of Rs.500.00 for GEN/ OBC-NCL/ GEN-EWS candidates and Rs.250.00 for SC/ ST/ Physically Disabled candidates and submit the form.
M.Sc

1. Candidates who are allotted seats through CCMN counselling must report to IIT Jodhpur with all the required documents for verification.

PhD

1. Fill out an IIT BHU PhD application form and upload the required documents.
2. Pay IIT BHU PhD application fees of Rs 500.00 for GEN/ OBC-NCL/ GEN-EWS candidates and Rs 250.00 for SC/ ST/ Physically Disabled candidates. Submit the form.

Students can also check the Colleges and Departments of IIT BHU, their courses and admission process. 

IIT BHU Admissions 2025-26 for UG Courses

The college offers B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Tech+M.Tech. at the undergraduate level. The duration of the IIT BHU courses at the UG level lasts from 4 years to 5 years. The details of the Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University eligibility criteria along with seat intake are given below in tabular format. 

IIT BHU Selection Criteria for UG Courses

CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria


B.Tech

1083

10+2 with at least 75% marks

+JEE Advanced 

B.Arch

26

10+2 

+ JEE Advanced.

B.Tech + M.Tech

369

IIT BHU B.Tech Admissions 2025-26

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi admissions are offered to B.Tech courses in specialisations like  B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Electronics Engineering, B.Tech Mining Engineering, B.Tech Civil Engineering and many more. The details of IIT BHU B.Tech selection process is given below. 

IIT BHU Varanasi B.Tech Admission Process

  • The candidate must meet the IIT BHU Varanasi eligibility criteria.

  • The candidate must appear and qualify for the JEE Advanced examination.

  • If the candidate qualifies JEE Advanced, then the candidate must register for JoSAA counselling on the official website.

  • IIT BHU admissions to B.Tech+M.Tech courses are also offered through JEE Advanced scores itself. 

  • Then the candidate must select IIT BHU Varanasi as the preferred college in the counselling process.

  • Then the seats will be allotted to the candidates based on their performance in the entrance examination.

  • Finally, the candidate must submit documents for verification and pay IIT BHU Varanasi admission fees.

IIT BHU B.Arch Admissions 2025-26

B.Arch is 5 5-year full-time UG course offered by Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi. Students must pass JEE Advanced and Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)  for IIT BHU admissions 2025 to B.Arch courses. The details of IIT BHU selection process are given below. 

IIT BHU Varanasi B.Arch Admission Process

  • Meet IIT BHU Varanasi eligibility criteria for B.Arch courses.

  • The candidate must appear and qualify for the JEE Advanced examination.

  • Candidates must also qualify for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) to enrol for the B. Arch programmes.

  • Then the candidate must select IIT BHU Varanasi as the preferred college in the counselling process.

  • Seats will be allotted to the candidates based on their performance in the entrance examination.

  • Finally, the candidate must submit documents for verification and pay IIT BHU admission fees.

IIT BHU Varanasi Admissions 2025-26 for PG Courses

The college offers 38 courses at the postgraduate level. The IIT BHU Varanasi PG course includes M.Tech and M.Pharm. The duration of M.Tech lasts for 2 years. 

IIT BHU Selection Criteria for PG Courses

CourseEligibility Criteria

M.Tech.

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
+
GATE 

M.Pharm 

Passed B.Pharm with at least 55% marks.

+GPAT

M.ScBachelor's degree in Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics
+JAM

IIT BHU M.Tech Admissions 2025-26

M.Tech courses are offered by Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi in specialisations like M.Tech Transportation Engineering, M.Tech Power Systems, M.Tech Structural Engineering, M.Tech Microelectronics, M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering and many more. GATE scores are considered as per IIT BHU M.Tech selection criteria. The details of IIT BHU M.Tech selection process are given below. 

IIT BHU Varanasi M.Tech Admission Process 

  • The candidate must meet the IIT BHU Varanasi M.Tech eligibility criteria.

  • Then the candidate must appear and qualify for GATE.

  • The candidates qualifying for the GATE 2025 should register for COAP counselling.

  • The candidate must select IIT BHU Varanasi as a preferred college.

  • Then the seats will be allotted to the candidates based on their performance in the entrance examination.

  • Finally, the candidate must submit documents for verification and pay IIT Varanasi admission fees. 

IIT BHU Direct Admission Process for M.Tech Courses

  • IIT Graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above are exempted from having a GATE score. 

  • Eligible students must fill out IIT BHU application form from the official website.

  • Students will be selected for direct M.Tech admissions based on interviews. 

  • Finally get documents verified and pay IIT BHU admission fees. 

IIT BHU M.Pharm Admissions 2025-26

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi offers M.Pharm in 4 specialisations, including M.Pharm Pharmacology, M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry,  M.Pharm Pharmaceutics and M.Pharm Pharmacognosy. The details of IIT BHU M.Pharm selection process are given below. 

IIT BHU Varanasi M.Pharm Admission Process 

  • The candidate must meet the IIT BHU Varanasi M.Pharm eligibility criteria.

  • Then the candidate must appear and qualify for the GPAT.

  • GPAT-qualified candidates must then fill out the application form from the official website.

  • Further shortlisted candidates must attend the written test and/or interview. 

  • Selected candidates will be informed through e-mail and their names will be notified in the admission portal.

  • Finally students must pay IIT BHU admission fees to confirm admissions. 

IIT BHU M.Sc Admissions 2025-26

M.Sc courses at Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi are offered in 2 specialisations including M.Sc Physics and M.Sc Chemistry Given below are details of IIT BHU M.Sc selection process. 

IIT BHU Varanasi M.Sc Admission Process 

  • Register for the JAM and obtain a valid score on the Joint Admission Test.

  • Further, candidates have to register for the JAM counselling.

  • Candidates have to choose IIT BHU during the choice filling.

  • The candidates will be shortlisted for IIT BHU M.Sc admissions based on the scores obtained in the JAM examination.

  • After the seat allotment, candidates have to get the document verified and pay the fee to complete the IIT BHU admission process.

Also See: IIT BHU Cutoff 

IIT BHU Varanasi Ph.D. Admissions 2025-26

Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi offers PhD at the doctoral level. The duration of Ph.D may last up to 6 years. All the IIT BHU Varanasi Ph.D courses are offered in full-time mode only. The details of IIT Varanasi admissions to PhD courses are given below. 

IIT BHU Ph.D Selection Criteria

CourseEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI.

IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission Process 

  • The candidate must meet the IIT BHU Varanasi eligibility criteria.

  • The candidates must appear and qualify for GATE or GPAT/ NET-LS/CSIR-UGC-NET/UGC NET JRF/ICMR JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship. 

  • If the candidate does not appear for the above-mentioned examination, then he/she should attend the written test conducted by the college.

  • Then the shortlisted candidates must attend the personal interview.

  • The IIT BHU Varanasi PhD selection process is done based on the candidate's performance in the written test and personal interview.

  • Finally, the candidate must submit documents for verification and pay IIT BHU Varanasi admission fees. 

Also See: IIT BHU Facilities

Documents Required for IIT BHU Admissions 

  • 10th Marksheet and Certificate

  • 12th Marksheet and Certificate

  • Bachelor’s Marksheets (if applicable)

  • Master’s Marksheets and Degree Certificate (For Ph.D)

  • Admit card and Scorecard of Entrance Exam (JEE Advanced/ GPAT/ GATE)

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Note: Candidates must submit the above-mentioned documents for the verification process to confirm IIT BHU course admissions. 

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Q: What are the main entrance exams required for admission to IIT BHU's undergraduate programs?
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For undergraduate admissions to IIT BHU, candidates must qualify in the JEE Advanced examination. Specifically, B.Tech and B.Tech+M.Tech admissions are based on JEE Advanced scores, while B.Arch admissions require both JEE Advanced and the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) scores.

Q: How does the admission process work for IIT BHU's B.Tech programs?
Q: What are the eligibility criteria and selection process for M.Tech admissions at IIT BHU?
Q: How can students apply for PhD programs at IIT BHU?
Q: What is the admission process for M.Pharm programs at IIT BHU?

IIT BHU Facilities

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. IIT BHU facilities list also includes a separate hoste...
Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Medical/Hospital
Gym
Library
Sports
I.T Infrastructure
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Alumni Associations
Wifi
Laboratories

Commonly Asked Questions

On IIT BHU Facility
Q: How large is the IIT BHU campus and what kind of environment does it offer?
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The IIT BHU campus spans an impressive 1300 acres, offering a wide range of facilities and infrastructure. The campus is surrounded by lush greenery, providing a pleasant and calm environment that is conducive to learning. This expansive setting creates a comfortable atmosphere for students, encouraging efficient learning and personal growth.

Q: What residential facilities are available for students at IIT BHU?
Q: How does IIT BHU support students' academic needs outside the classroom?
Q: How does the campus environment at IIT BHU contribute to student development?
Q: Are there any specific facilities that cater to students' technological needs?

Student Reviews for IIT BHU

College Infrastructure: 3.9/5
Academics: 4.1/5
Placements: 4.4/5
Value for Money: 3.8/5
Campus Life: 4.4/5

The best college that supports you during and after graducat

College Infrastructure

The college shares infrastructure with BHU campus. You will feel like living in a holistic environment which supports your every day life. The classrooms, laboratories etc are well maintained. And there are sufficient extra curriculum infrastructure as well. The hostels and mess are amazing.

A very good exp.

College Infrastructure

The college infrastructure is good but old , the old hostel buildings are not so good in terms of infrastructure , but the new hostels which are built are very nice , the classrooms are okay , but this year ACs and Smart boards are being installed so that is a good point.

Outstanding college must choose if one gets it

College Infrastructure

Good infra.. but it’s a govt college so not that hygienic like hostels n everything but campus is huge so ya many things to do.. food is avg.. we have wifi smartboards everything.. overall nuce college

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What is the criteria to get admission in iit bhu?

Hello student,

To gain admission to IIT (BHU) Varanasi, candidates need to qualify in the JEE Advanced exam and also meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute.

Specifically, for B.Tech programs, candidates typically need to have passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 75% aggregate marks (or 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or be within the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

Thank you!!

What is the criteria to get admission in iit bhu?

To gain admission to IIT (BHU) Varanasi, candidates generally need to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced and meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the institute for their chosen program.

For B.Tech programs, candidates typically need to have passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

Thank you!!

What is the criteria to get admission in iit bhu?

Hello Aspirant,

The eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Bhu  ,Varanasi is given below:-

At first , General/OBC/EWS applicants must have at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12  (or equivalent) with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).

If the first criteria is matched then go for the entrance exam, Jee main and as well as if you will qualify it then you must give jee advanced and try to get a handsome score which improves your rank and as well as increasing your percentage to get a seat in IIT Bhu by JoSAA counselling .

And

For B.Arch, after Jee Advanced, candidates must also appear in the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) during JoSAA  .

IITs also allocate seats reserved for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD categories, as per JoSAA rules  .

And you may get a seat for Mtech in IIT Bhu through achieving a good gate score in gate exam through your relevant domain.

IIT BHU Contact Address

Address:
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi - 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India

IIT BHU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When will JoSAA Round 1 seat allotment begin?

JoSAA Round 1 seat allotment for admissions to BTech courses will start on June 14, 2025. Round 2 seat allotment will be done on June 21, 2025. 

2: Is IIT BHU a top IIT?

According to NIRF ranking 2024, the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi secured the 30th position in the overall category. IIT BHU ranked 10th position in the engineering category by NIRF ranking 2024. 

3: Who is eligible for IIT BHU?

For IIT BHU B.Tech admissions, candidates must have passed 10+2 with valid JEE Advanced scores. Likewise, for PG admissions, candidates must have a bachelor's degree and appear for relevant entrance exams like GATE/JAM. 

4: Is IIT BHU is private or Government?

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is a public technical institute, its ownership is not private and receives public funds from state government or national government. 

5: What is IIT BHU famous for?

IIT BHU is one of the famous Engineering institutes in India. IIT BHU improved its ranking in the overall category from 31st to 30th. In the engineering category, IIT BHU moved up from 15th to 10th in the NIRF Ranking 2024. IIT Banaras Hindu University has been ranked 531 in the QS World World University Ranking 2025. 

6: Which airport is nearest to IIT BHU campus?

With a distance of 30 km, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is the nearest airport to the Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 

7: How many courses are offered Indian Institute of Technology BHU?

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi offers 89 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. IIT BHU courses are B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Pharm, M.Tech, M.Sc, Dual degree, PhD and many more. 

8: How much area is covered by IIT BHU campus?

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi campus is built over 313 acres of land. IIT BHU has facilities like boys hostel, girls hostels, medical facilities, library, sports, cafeteria and many more. 

9: How many departments are there in IIT BHU?

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi has 11 engineering departments, 3 science departments and 1 humanity department. IIT BHU offers 89 courses. 

10: Is IIT BHU an 'Institute with National Importance'?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi has been recognised as an Institute with National Importance. Qualcomm, Uber, Goldman Sachs, Google and many more companies visit IIT BHU during placements 2024. 

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