Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
A historic IIT in the heart of Varanasi.
Overview
Blends a century of heritage with strong modern engineering programmes and placements.
Highlights
- NIRF #10 · Engineering · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹20.0 L · 96% placed
- 8 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1919 · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Courses offered
8 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 150 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 80 |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | 130 |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — JoSAA / CSAB / state counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹20.0 L, placement rate 96%.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1919, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with a student community of around 5,090.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 8 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹2,28,000 / yr | 150 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹50,000 / yr | 80 |
| B.Tech — Biotechnology & Biomedical | — | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | 130 |
| M.Sc / M.Tech — Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | — | — |
| M.Tech — Aerospace, Geoinformatics & RS-GIS | — | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — | — |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NIRF ranking of IIT BHU Varanasi?
IIT BHU Varanasi was ranked 10th in the Engineering category in NIRF 2024. It is one of the older IITs, offering B.Tech, IDD (integrated dual degree), M.Tech and PhD programmes.
How do I get admission to IIT BHU?
Admission to B.Tech is through JEE Advanced (after qualifying JEE Main), with seat allotment via JoSAA counselling. IDD and other programmes also use JEE Advanced ranks. Verify current cut-offs on the JoSAA portal.
What is the JEE Advanced cut-off for IIT BHU CSE?
Closing ranks vary yearly by branch and category. Computer Science typically closes within roughly the top ~1,100 general-category ranks, while other branches close later. Always check the latest JoSAA closing ranks before planning.
What are the fees at IIT BHU?
B.Tech tuition and other charges come to roughly ₹8-10 lakh for the full four years, with fee waivers and scholarships available for lower-income families. Confirm exact figures on the official IIT BHU website.
What are the placements like at IIT BHU?
IIT BHU reports strong placements, with CSE and circuit branches doing best; the reported average package is in the low-to-mid ₹20-lakh range, though outcomes vary widely by branch. Core branches typically see lower averages.
Is IIT BHU worth it?
As a top-10 NIRF engineering institute with an established alumni network and strong recruiter base, IIT BHU is well regarded. Value depends on branch, your interests and effort. Compare branches and fees before deciding.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website