Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

IIT BHU is a premier private institution located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, renowned for its flagship BTech program. The Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi is recognized by UGC and AICTE. Here are some key highlights:

• Rankings: As per the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT BHU Varanasi has attained an overall global rank of #510, placing 12th nationally among all higher education institutions in India.
• Cutoff: For the flagship BTech course, CSE emerged as the most competitive specialization. The IIT BHU BTech cutoff for 2026 Round 1 was 1436 for the General AI category.
• IIT BHU Course Fees: The total course fee for BTech is INR 8.47 L. For its undergraduate courses, the fee ranges from INR 8,00,000 to 10,00,000, while for postgraduate courses, it is between INR 6,662 and 40,000.
• Placements: The average package during the IIT Varanasi placements in 2026 was INR 29 LPA. Notable recruiters included Google, ZS Associates, ICICI Bank, and Meesho.
• Scholarships: IIT BHU Varanasi offers Merit & Social Equity scholarships, along with a variety of international scholarships, including Rhodes Scholarships.
• Infrastructure: IIT Varanasi provides numerous facilities to support the academic and research requirements of students, including separate hostels for male and female candidates.
• Admission Criteria: Admission to IIT BHU Varanasi for 2026 is based on entrance exams. Students are selected through national-level tests conducted by various authorities. The accepted exams include JEE Mains, GATE, and IIT JAM.
• Courses Offered: IIT BHU has 6506 undergraduates, 1061 postgraduates, 1787 research students, 2018 female students, 376 faculty members, 422 staff, 575 sponsored projects, and 1745 consultancy projects.
• Recent Collaborations: The Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi has actively enhanced its academic and international collaborations, partnering with Bitumen Forum India to promote research, technology, and sustainable engineering in India's road infrastructure sector. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has collaborated with the institute to establish the Centre of Excellence in Tunnelling and Underground Space Engineering.