Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
23.49 LPA
Highest Pkg
220 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
21 Courses
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
21 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
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) – B.Tech + M.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced rank; admission via JoSAA counselling. Note: Branch Change option discontinued from session 2025-26.
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.
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.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.
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.
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score via JoSAA counselling
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score
B.Arch
10+2 with Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score + AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test)
M.Pharm
B.Pharm with minimum 55% marks; valid GPAT score; CCPA counselling
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score via JoSAA counselling
M.Tech
B.Tech/B.E. in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks; valid GATE score via COAP counselling. IIT graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 admitted directly without GATE.
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score
PhD
M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Pharm with minimum 60% marks; valid GATE/GPAT/NET-LS/CSIR/UGC NET JRF/ICMR JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship or IIT BHU written test + interview
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score
M.Sc
B.Sc with relevant major subject; valid IIT JAM score; IIT JAM/JOAPS counselling
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score
B.Tech
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Tech 10 specializations | ₹ 1.03L - 9.74L | 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 | ₹ 1.03L - 6.10L | 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 |
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) – B.Tech + M.Tech 14 specializations | ₹ 1.28L - 12.18L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced rank; admission via JoSAA counselling. Note: Branch Change option discontinued from session 2025-26. |
M.Tech 1 specialization | ₹ 62.4K - 2L | 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. |
M.Pharm 1 specialization | ₹ 73.6K - 80K | 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.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. |
Ph.D 1 specialization | ₹ 0 - 5L | 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. |
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score via JoSAA counselling |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score |
B.Arch 4 specializations | ₹ 1.22L | 10+2 with Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score + AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) |
M.Pharm 4 specializations | ₹ 36.8K | B.Pharm with minimum 55% marks; valid GPAT score; CCPA counselling |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 54.9K - 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score via JoSAA counselling |
M.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 31.2K - 1L | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks; valid GATE score via COAP counselling. IIT graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 admitted directly without GATE. |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score |
PhD 3 specializations | ₹ 1L | M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Pharm with minimum 60% marks; valid GATE/GPAT/NET-LS/CSIR/UGC NET JRF/ICMR JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship or IIT BHU written test + interview |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score |
M.Sc 4 specializations | ₹ 25K | B.Sc with relevant major subject; valid IIT JAM score; IIT JAM/JOAPS counselling |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score |
B.Tech 4 specializations | ₹ 2.17L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JEE Advanced score |
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Placement Highlights 2024-25
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Google | 220 LPA |
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15 (Engineering), 31 (Overall) – 2023
NIRF
566 – 2026
QS World University Rankings
11 (Top Engineering Colleges India) – 2025
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
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NIRF | 15 (Engineering), 31 (Overall) – 2023 |
QS World University Rankings | 566 – 2026 |
The Week | 11 (Top Engineering Colleges India) – 2025 |
Collegedunia | 10 (Engineering) – 2025 |
NIRF (2025) | 10 (Engineering), 31 (Overall), 22 (Research Institutions), 11–50 (Innovation) |
Collegedunia (2025) | 10 (Engineering) |
The Week (2024) | 9 (Top Engineering Colleges in India) |
QS World University Rankings (2025) | 531 |
QS World University Rankings (2026) | 566 |
NIRF (2024) | 10 (Engineering), 30 (Overall) |
NIRF (2023) | 15 (Engineering), 31 (Overall) |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
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. |
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) |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship Government of India scheme for economically weaker UG students at centrally funded institutions. Approximately 68.1% of 4-year UG students and 67.5% of 5-year IDD students receive some form of scholarship at IIT BHU. | UG students with family income below INR 4.5 LPA; awarded to 25% of undergraduate students | INR 1,000 per month + full tuition fee waiver |
GATE Stipend for M.Tech/M.Pharm Students Monthly stipend provided by Ministry of Education to all GATE/GPAT-qualified M.Tech and M.Pharm students under Studentship (Regular) category. | M.Tech and M.Pharm students (Non-sponsored/Regular category) with valid GATE/GPAT score | INR 12,400 per month (equivalent to Junior Research Fellowship) |
PhD Fellowship (JRF/SRF) Research fellowships for PhD scholars funded through MHRD, DST, CSIR, DBT, and other government agencies. IIT BHU efforts are underway to extend scholarships to all eligible doctoral students. | PhD students with valid GATE/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/ICMR/DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE fellowship | INR 31,000–37,000/month (JRF); INR 35,000–42,000/month (SRF) |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver + Pocket Allowance Mandated by Government of India. SC/ST students at IIT BHU receive full fee exemption plus additional pocket allowances and mess charge reimbursements. | All SC/ST students enrolled in UG/PG programs | Full tuition fee waiver + mess charge reimbursement + pocket allowance |
Institute Free Studentship Full fee waiver for the most economically disadvantaged students. Renewable annually based on satisfactory academic performance. | Students with family income below INR 1 LPA | 100% tuition fee remission |
Institute/Alumni Endowment Scholarships Multiple institute scholarships and alumni-endowed awards provided to top-performing students. The IIT BHU Global Alumni Association (IBGAA) actively funds such scholarships. | Meritorious UG/PG students across departments; awarded based on academic excellence | INR 5,000 per semester to top 5% JEE rankers; varies for alumni-endowed awards |
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) Prestigious fellowship for direct PhD admission from top UG institutions. IIT BHU actively participates in PMRF scheme. | B.Tech/IDD graduates from IITs/NITs/IISERs/IISc with excellent academic record (CGPA ≥ 8.0) | INR 70,000–80,000 per month + research grant of INR 2 Lakh per year |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
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.
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.
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.
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).
BHU Shared Campus Facilities
Unique advantage of being located within the 1,300-acre BHU campus. IIT BHU students have shared access to Sri Sunderlal Hospital (major multi-specialty hospital with 800+ beds), Sri Vishwanath Temple, BHU Central Library (one of India's largest with 10+ lakh volumes), BHU Museum of Arts, Bharat Kala Bhawan, and extensive green Indo-Gothic heritage campus.
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) Varanasi has one of the richest histories of any engineering institution in India. Founded in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the College of Mining & Metallurgy was added in 1923 and the College of Technology in 1932. All three merged in 1968 to form IT-BHU, which was admitted students through IIT-JEE since 1972. It was converted to Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) by Act of Parliament on June 29, 2012. The institute celebrated its centenary in 2019.
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.
JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks (General, OPEN GN): B.Tech CSE — 1,489; IDD Mathematics & Computing — 1,924; B.Tech Electronics — 2,635; B.Tech Electrical — 3,537; B.Tech Mechanical — 5,800; B.Tech Chemical — 7,435; B.Tech Civil — ~9,200; B.Tech Metallurgical — ~13,500; B.Tech Mining — ~17,200; B.Tech Ceramic — ~17,800; B.Tech Pharmaceutical Engineering — ~18,300; B.Arch — 19,019.
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).
B.Tech, B.Arch, Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) – B.Tech + M.Tech, M.Tech, M.Pharm
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