Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi - Overview
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About Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, widely known as IIT (BHU) or IIT BHU, is one of India's most historic and prestigious technical institutions. Its origins trace back to 1919, when Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the founder of Banaras Hindu University, established the Banaras Engineering College (BENCO). By 1923 the College of Mining and Metallurgy (MINMET) was added, followed by the College of Technology (TECHNO) in 1932. These three merged in 1968 to form the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU), which was admitting students through the IIT-JEE since 1972. On June 29, 2012, IT-BHU was officially designated as an Indian Institute of Technology by an Act of Parliament — the 16th IIT in India. The institute celebrated its centenary in 2019. Uniquely positioned within the sprawling 1,300-acre campus of Banaras Hindu University along the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi, IIT (BHU) offers a rare campus experience combining one of India's most ancient cities with the academic rigour of the IIT system. Students benefit from BHU's world-class central library, Indo-Gothic architecture, hospital (Sri Sunderlal Hospital), and diverse campus culture, while IIT (BHU) remains fully autonomous. Academically, IIT (BHU) houses 16 departments, 4 interdisciplinary schools, and a Humanities and Social Sciences section. It offers B.Tech (4-year, 10 specializations, sanctioned intake ~1,102 seats), B.Arch (5-year), Integrated Dual Degree — IDD (5-year, B.Tech + M.Tech in 14 disciplines), M.Tech (2-year, 40+ specializations), M.Pharm, M.Sc (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Sciences), and PhD programs. IIT (BHU) is the only IIT in India offering B.Tech in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Ceramic Engineering, and Mining Engineering. In NIRF 2025, IIT (BHU) ranks 10th in Engineering, 31st Overall, and 22nd in Research Institutions. Internationally it ranks 566th in QS World University Rankings 2026. The PARAM SHIVAY Supercomputing Centre — inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in 2019 — was India's first supercomputer under the National Supercomputing Mission. In 2024-25, the institute achieved a 92.33% B.Tech placement rate with 1,416 total offers including 297 PPOs. The highest package reached INR 2.2 Crore (2024-25), average B.Tech package INR 23.49 LPA. Over 350 companies participated including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Uber, ZS Associates, and Tata Steel. The Department of Mathematical Sciences recorded 100% placements with a median of INR 35 LPA in 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi Courses
6 CoursesB.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCB accepted for Pharmaceutical Engineering); minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile in board; valid JEE Advanced rank; admission via JoSAA counselling
B.Arch
10+2 with Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced rank + must qualify AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test); admission via JoSAA counselling
M.Pharm
B.Pharm with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST); valid GPAT score; admission via IIT BHU PG Admission Portal and CCPA counselling. Non-sponsored students receive JRF-equivalent financial assistance.
M.Tech
B.Tech/B.E. in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST); valid GATE score via COAP counselling. IIT graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 admitted without GATE. Selection: 70% GATE score + 30% interview.
Ph.D
M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Pharm with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST); valid GATE/GPAT/NET-LS/CSIR-NET JRF/ICMR JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship or IIT BHU written test + interview; B.Tech with CGPA ≥ 8.0 from IITs/NITs also eligible under PMRF scheme.
M.Sc
B.Sc with relevant major subject; minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST); valid IIT JAM score in respective paper (MA for Mathematics, PH for Physics, CY for Chemistry); admission via JOAPS counselling. IIT JAM 2026 counselling registration last date: April 15, 2026.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Tech 16 specializations | ₹ 9.74L - 10.03L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCB accepted for Pharmaceutical Engineering); minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile in board; valid JEE Advanced rank; admission via JoSAA counselling |
B.Arch 1 specialization | ₹ 12.10L - 12.15L | 10+2 with Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced rank + must qualify AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test); admission via JoSAA counselling |
M.Pharm 1 specialization | ₹ 66.4K - 76.4K | B.Pharm with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST); valid GPAT score; admission via IIT BHU PG Admission Portal and CCPA counselling. Non-sponsored students receive JRF-equivalent financial assistance. |
M.Tech 16 specializations | ₹ 66.4K - 76.5K | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST); valid GATE score via COAP counselling. IIT graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 admitted without GATE. Selection: 70% GATE score + 30% interview. |
Ph.D 1 specialization | ₹ 1.66L - 1.86L | M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Pharm with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST); valid GATE/GPAT/NET-LS/CSIR-NET JRF/ICMR JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship or IIT BHU written test + interview; B.Tech with CGPA ≥ 8.0 from IITs/NITs also eligible under PMRF scheme. |
M.Sc 3 specializations | ₹ 50K - 52K | B.Sc with relevant major subject; minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST); valid IIT JAM score in respective paper (MA for Mathematics, PH for Physics, CY for Chemistry); admission via JOAPS counselling. IIT JAM 2026 counselling registration last date: April 15, 2026. |
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
GPAT + IIT BHU PG Portal (for M.Pharm)
Required Entrance Exams
IIT JAM + JOAPS (for M.Sc)
Required Entrance Exams
JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
Required Entrance Exams
JEE Advanced + AAT (for B.Arch)
Required Entrance Exams
Written Test + Interview (for Ph.D)
Required Entrance Exams
GATE + COAP (for M.Tech)
Required Entrance Exams
GATE / NET-JRF / CSIR / ICMR / DBT-JRF / DST-INSPIRE or IIT BHU Written Test
Important Notice
Two PhD intakes annually (July and January). Total research students 1,787 as per official records.
Required Entrance Exams
GPAT
Important Notice
For M.Pharm program in Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology. Non-sponsored students receive JRF-equivalent fellowship.
Required Entrance Exams
IIT JAM
Important Notice
IIT JAM 2026 result announced. JOAPS counselling from March 27, 2026. JAM 2025 cutoff at IIT BHU: M.Sc Chemistry – 325, M.Sc Physics – 396 (Round 3, General).
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QS World University Rankings (2026) | 566 |
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) | B.Tech/IDD graduates from IITs/IISc/NITs/IISERs with CGPA ≥ 8.0 for direct PhD admission | INR 70,000–80,000/month + INR 2 Lakhs/year research grant for 5 years |
PhD Research Fellowship (JRF / SRF) | PhD students with valid GATE/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/ICMR JRF/DBT JRF/DST-INSPIRE or similar fellowship | JRF: INR 31,000–37,000/month; SRF: INR 35,000–42,000/month depending on funding agency |
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship | UG students with family income below INR 4.5 LPA; top 25% of undergraduate students; reviewed annually based on academic performance | INR 1,000 per month + full tuition fee waiver. ~68.1% of 4-year UG and ~67.5% of IDD students receive some form of scholarship. |
Institute Free Studentship (100% Tuition Remission) | Students with annual family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum | 100% tuition fee remission. Renewable annually based on satisfactory academic performance. |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver + Pocket Allowance + Mess Reimbursement | All SC/ST students enrolled in any UG/PG program at IIT BHU | Full tuition fee waiver + mess charge reimbursement + pocket allowance (as per GoI mandate) |
GATE Stipend for M.Tech / M.Pharm (Regular Category) | M.Tech and M.Pharm students (Non-sponsored / Regular) with valid GATE/GPAT score | INR 12,400 per month for the duration of the program (typically 2 years) — Ministry of Education fellowship |
2/3rd Tuition Fee Remission (OEB Scheme) | Students with annual family income between INR 1 Lakh and INR 5 Lakhs per annum | Two-thirds of annual tuition fee waived. Student pays effective tuition of INR 33,333/semester. |
Institute / Alumni Endowment Scholarships (IBGAA Funded) | Meritorious UG/PG students across departments; top 5% JEE rankers at IIT BHU | INR 5,000 per semester for top JEE performers; varies for alumni-endowed awards from the IIT BHU Global Alumni Association (IBGAA) |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Training and Placement Cell
Dedicated placement office managing campus recruitment for B.Tech, IDD, M.Tech, M.Pharm, and M.Sc students. Organizes Pre-Placement Talks, aptitude training, mock interviews, and coordinates with 350+ annual recruiters. Facilitates DAAD-WISE international internship program and 380+ paid domestic internships per year.
PARAM SHIVAY Supercomputing Centre
India's first supercomputer under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in 2019. Sophisticated CPU-GPU hybrid system manufactured under Make in India by Atos (France). Supports advanced research across all IIT BHU departments.
Auditorium and Amphitheatre
Modern auditorium and open-air amphitheatre used for convocations, cultural events, guest lectures, and annual festivals. Hosts flagship events — Technex (technical festival, one of India's oldest) and Kashiyatra (cultural festival).
Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF)
Houses state-of-the-art research instruments including Transmission Electron Microscopes, NMR spectrometers, X-ray diffractometers, and other high-tech analytical tools. Accessible to all departments for advanced material characterization and interdisciplinary research.
Sports Complex
Comprehensive sports facilities including a full stadium, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, squash courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, badminton courts, and open playgrounds. Hosts inter-hostel Spardha (sports) and Sanskriti (cultural) competitions. Supports national-level sports events and training.
Shreenivas Deshpande Central Library
Houses 1,42,000+ volumes of books, journals, theses, reports, and pamphlets. Access to 10,000+ e-journals, 25,000+ standards, 3,500+ e-books, and major databases (IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Springer, JSTOR). Seating capacity 600+. Wi-Fi enabled. Open 8 AM–11 PM. Supplemented by five departmental libraries.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room (Attached bathroom, balcony, Wi-Fi, mess, common room, sports, laundry) | B.Tech / IDD / B.Arch / M.Tech / M.Sc / M.Pharm / Ph.D | ₹600 |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room (Attached bathroom, balcony, Wi-Fi, mess, common room, sports, laundry) | B.Tech / IDD / B.Arch / M.Tech / M.Sc / M.Pharm / Ph.D | ₹600 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IIT (BHU) has 19 hostels — 15 for boys, 3 for girls, and 1 for research scholars — located within the 1,300-acre BHU campus. Each hostel has attached bathrooms, balconies, mess, Wi-Fi, common rooms, TVs, indoor games, laundry, and 24/7 security. Hostel rent is nominal (INR 300/semester). Students also have shared access to BHU's Sri Sunderlal Hospital, Sri Vishwanath Temple, central library, and museums.
IIT (BHU) is the only IIT in India offering B.Tech in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, B.Tech in Ceramic Engineering, and B.Tech in Mining Engineering as standalone 4-year programs. It also offers the Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) in all these disciplines, plus IDD programs in Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Technology, Engineering Physics, Industrial Chemistry, and Materials Science & Technology — many of which are rare or unique across the IIT system.
Per semester (2025-26) for General/OBC/EWS students: Tuition INR 1,00,000 + Other charges INR 6,350 + Mess Advance INR 15,000 + Annual fee INR 365/year = ~INR 1,21,715/semester. Total 4-year all-inclusive cost ~INR 9.74 Lakhs. One-time charges: Caution money INR 9,000 (refundable) + misc one-time fees INR 5,750. Hostel rent is nominal (INR 300/semester). SC/ST/PwD: 100% tuition waiver; pay only ~INR 6,350/semester non-tuition charges. Income < INR 1 LPA: full tuition remission. Income INR 1–5 LPA: 2/3rd tuition remission (effective tuition ~INR 33,333/semester).
The PARAM SHIVAY Supercomputing Centre was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on February 19, 2019, during the centenary celebrations. It was India's first supercomputer under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), manufactured by Atos (France) under Make in India. The CPU-GPU hybrid system supports advanced research across all IIT BHU departments.
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