Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
22 LPA
Highest Pkg
168 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
14 Courses
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Upcoming Exams
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026
NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam • June 2026
CAT
CAT Exam • 29 Nov 2026