IIT BHU: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Mohith Kumar

Updated on - Apr 25, 2025

IIT BHU was established in 1919, and it's one of the excellent centres for education in the area of technology and engineering in India. Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi ranked 30th in the overall category and 10th in the Engineering Category in the NIRF ranking 2024. 

IIT Varanasi is an institute of national importance created by an act of parliament in 2012. IT BHU offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at various levels. The institute's campus is spread over 400 acres. The highest package offered by IIT BHU is INR 1.68 CPA in 2024. TPC IIT BHU is the Training and Placement Cell of the institute. The cell conducts pre-placement talks, Written or Online Tests, GD, and Interviews for recruitment and Intern Hiring.

IIT BHU Highlights 2025

IIT BHU is one of the prestigious educational institutions in India and has been recognized globally for its excellence in educating students. The vital information regarding IIT BHU is mentioned in the table below.

IIT BHU Admission Dates 2025

The table below lists the key admission events and their corresponding dates for IIT BHU (Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University) for the academic session 2025-26, based on available information for various programs.

IIT BHU Admission 2025

IIT BHU admission 2025 is currently ongoing. Admissions for courses like B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, etc., are based on exams like JEE Advanced/GATE/GPAT scores. IIT Varanasi offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in numerous engineering, technological, and modern science domains. IIT BHU Admission can be made online. Those students who are willing to pursue a course at IIT BHU can apply on the college's official website.

IIT BHU Eligibility Criteria 

IIT BHU admission for 2025 is entrance-based. IIT BHU strictly follows the selection based on the merits scores of the candidate, and the eligibility criteria differ from course to course. The necessary information regarding the eligibility criteria for IIT Varanasi is mentioned below.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed the class 12 examination from a recognized board with an aggregate of 75% and a valid JEE Score.

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have a B.Tech degree from a recognized university and a valid GATE score.

PhD. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have an excellent academic record from a recognized university with an aggregate of 60% in M.Tech degrees.

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IIT BHU Courses

 IIT BHU has a wide variety of courses in science-related disciplines. Listed down are the introductory courses of the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi.

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IIT BHU Fee Details

The fee-related information about courses offered at IIT BHU is listed below

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IIT BHU Ranking

IIT BHU has been ranked 30th in the overall category and 10th in the engineering category in the NIRF ranking for 2024. The latest rankings of IIT BHU as given by various reputed agencies like NIRF, IIRF, The Week, etc., are given below.

IIT BHU Cutoff

IIT BHU cutoff 2024 for B.Tech based on JEE Advanced has been released. For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, the IIT BHU cutoff 2024 was 1071. Check the cutoff details for IIT Varanasi B.Tech program below based on JEE Advanced:

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IIT BHU Placements

IIT BHU placements for 2024 have been concluded. The training and Placement office coordinates the placement procedure of the students. The office contacts various companies and industrial establishments to set up campus recruitment and select graduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines. It also provides all the required facilities for the companies to conduct placements.

Some of the highlights of the IIT BHU placements 2024 are listed below.

• The highest international CTC offered was INR 77 LPA 
• The highest domestic CTC was INR 1.68 CPA.

IIT BHU Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiting companies include:

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IIT BHU Infrastructure

IIT BHU campus is spread over 400 acres. IIT ensures the student's safety and looks after their welfare and requirements. It provides students with modern infrastructure for a better learning experience.

Some of these are mentioned below

• Library
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Gym
• Shuttle Service
• Auditorium
• Labs
• Sports Complex

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IIT BHU Departments

IIT BHU offers several courses. Some of them are listed below:

Why Choose IIT BHU?

IIT BHU strives to provide students with the best education possible by using the most up-to-date teaching methods and developing curricula based on industry advancements. It has received many awards and recognitions for academic excellence from many areas of society. 

IIT BHU Academic Advantages

IIT BHU provides numerous academic benefits that enable students to excel academically and in their careers. Some of them are detailed below

• The placement cell of IIT BHU has contacts with various MNCs and organizations around the globe.
• It also provides infrastructure facilities to conduct group discussions, tests, and many more.
• The college calls many motivational speakers and famous personalities for the seasons and programmes.
• IIT BHU organizes different types of seminars, counselling seasons, and conferences for the betterment of students.
• Moreover, IIT BHU has collaborated with a variety of universities both locally and nationally.

IIT BHU Scholarships

IIT BHU offers a variety of scholarships for its meritorious & needy students and the students belonging to the SC/ST category to promote seamless education among the students enrolled in the UG and PG programs offered by IIT Varanasi. Some of the most popular scholarships offered at the institute are mentioned below.

• Merit Cum Means Scholarship
• Top Class education scheme for SC students
• National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students - Scholarship (Formally Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for ST Students)
• State Scholarships
• Endowment Scholarships

IIT BHU Collaborations

IIT BHU has collaborated with various universities in the country and across the country. Listed down are the universities which have collaborated with IIT Varanasi internationally

International Collaborations

National Collaborations

• Bhabha Atomic Research Institute, Mumbai, India
• UGC-DAE-CSR, Mumbai and Indore, India
• Inter-University Accelerator Center, India
• POSTECH, PLS, S. Korea
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• Moser Baer India Limited, India

IIT BHU Faculty

IIT BHU has approx 300 faculty members in the 17 academic units, including 10 Engineering Departments, 3 Science Departments, three interdisciplinary schools and 1 Humanistic Studies Department. The institute is proud to have several stalwarts as faculty in various Departments, including Fellows of National Societies/Academies, JC Bose Fellows, Bhatnagar awardees etc.

IIT BHU Alumni

IIT BHU Alumni Association is the central alumni body of the institute that brings together the alumni of IIT BHU and its erstwhile avatars – IT-BHU, Banaras Engineering College (BENCO), the College of Mining and Metallurgy (MINT), the College of Technology (TECHNO). Founded in 2021, it is an independent registered body under the Society Registration Act.

The key objectives of the alumni association are to:

• Provide a vibrant forum that promotes interaction and networking among alumni of the institute
• Help alumni achieve their professional and societal goals.
• Help alumni in their hour of need.
• Contribute to the institute's vision of being recognized among the world's leading institutions in academics, research, outreach, and innovation.
• Function on a charitable basis and run the Association on a 'no profit, no loss basis.