Complete guide to IIT BHU — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi — IIT BHU traces its origins to the Banaras Engineering College (1919), making it one of Asia's oldest engineering institutions. Located within the sprawling 1,350-acre Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, it was upgraded to IIT status in 2012.
IIT BHU is unique in being embedded within the BHU campus, allowing students to access BHU's world-class central library, hospital, and cultural facilities while benefiting from the full autonomy and resources of an IIT.
The institute offers a rare combination of B.Tech, Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) programs (5-year B.Tech + M.Tech), and Pharmaceutical Engineering — the only IIT to offer this program at the undergraduate level.
IIT BHU sits in the spiritually and culturally rich city of Varanasi — one of the world's oldest living cities — giving students a deeply unique educational and cultural experience unlike any other IIT.
Its annual technical festival Technex and cultural festival Kashi Yatra are prominent events in North India's college circuit.
IIT BHU holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #10 |
| NIRF | Overall | #14 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #11 |
| India Today | Engineering | #12 |
| NIRF | Pharmacy (Pharma Engg.) | Top 20 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 751–800 |
| QS Asia | Overall | 151–200 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 1001–1200 |
| ARWU | World | 601–700 |
| US News | Global Universities (Engineering) | Top 300 |
IIT BHU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 14+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering & Technology | YES | YES | YES |
| Metallurgical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mining Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology | YES | YES | YES |
| Ceramic Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing | YES | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT BHU is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,48,700 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹20,000 – ₹24,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹10,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.50 – ₹3.90 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹14 – ₹15.5 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT BHU B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 866 | 338 | 178 | 90 |
| Electronics Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,180 | 840 | 438 | 220 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,640 | 958 | 499 | 251 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 3,920 | 1,420 | 718 | 361 |
| Pharmaceutical Engg. & Technology (B.Tech) | 6,800 | 2,480 | 1,254 | 629 |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing (B.Tech) | 1,480 | 572 | 300 | 151 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 5,200 | 1,892 | 956 | 480 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 4,850 | 1,762 | 891 | 448 |
| Metallurgical Engineering (B.Tech) | 7,200 | 2,620 | 1,325 | 665 |
| Mining Engineering (B.Tech) | 9,800 | 3,580 | 1,812 | 908 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
Among the most competitive CSE seats in heritage IITs. Consistently below rank 900, rivalling mid-tier old IITs.
Popular quantitative program with strong placements in quant finance, data science, and research.
India's only IIT offering Pharma Engineering at B.Tech level. Unique career pathway in pharma industry and R&D.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 160+ | ₹20–38 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 140+ | ₹12–20 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 50+ | ₹18–40 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 40+ | ₹22–45 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 45+ | ₹18–34 LPA |
| Pharma / Biotech | 35+ | ₹10–22 LPA |
| Research & Development | 30+ | ₹14–26 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 30+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹38+ LPA | 95%+ |
| Maths & Scientific Computing | ₹34+ LPA | 93% |
| Electronics Engg. | ₹28+ LPA | 88% |
| EE | ₹24+ LPA | 85% |
| Mechanical | ₹18+ LPA | 78% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹16+ LPA | 74% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹13+ LPA | 70% |
| Pharma Engg. | ₹14+ LPA | 72% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹20.80 LPA | ₹1.40 Cr | 280+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹19.20 LPA | ₹1.28 Cr | 258+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹17.50 LPA | ₹1.15 Cr | 238+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹15.80 LPA | ₹1.02 Cr | 218+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹13.90 LPA | ₹88 L | 200+ |
IIT BHU occupies a dedicated zone within the sprawling 1,350-acre BHU campus in Varanasi, giving students the dual advantage of IIT infrastructure and BHU's exceptional central library, hospital, and cultural heritage.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT BHU has 12+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Type 1 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 400+ |
| 02 | Type 2 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 380+ |
| 03 | Type 3 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 360+ |
| 04 | Type 4 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 370+ |
| 05 | Type 5 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 350+ |
| 06 | Type 6 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 360+ |
| 07 | Type 7 Hostel (Boys) | Boys | 340+ |
| 08 | Aravali Girls Hostel | Girls | 280+ |
| 09 | Nilgiri Girls Hostel | Girls | 300+ |
| 10 | New Girls Hostel | Girls | 320+ |
| 11 | PG Hostel | PG / PhD | 350+ |
| 12 | Married Scholars Hostel | PG / PhD | 200+ |
IIT BHU, with its 100+ year heritage in engineering, has rapidly expanded research capabilities since achieving IIT status in 2012. Annual research funding exceeds ₹200 crore with strengths in pharma, materials, and mining.
IIT BHU's Startup Incubation & Innovation Centre and Entrepreneurship Cell support 120+ startups with focus on pharma, agri-tech, and manufacturing sectors relevant to the Ganga-Yamuna belt.
The institute's deep integration with BHU opens cross-disciplinary research in life sciences, social sciences, and Indological studies — unique intellectual combinations not possible at any other IIT.
IIT BHU provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Adv. rankers in CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation | Family income < ₹2 LPA | ₹18,000–₹36,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IIT BHU | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221005
India
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