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We are here with all the information about IIT-BHU, Varanasi, from its admission procedure to career opportunities.

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IIT-BHU Varanasi Introduction

Is IIT BHU and IIT Varanasi same? IIT- BHU or Indian Institute of Management- Banaras Hindu University is located in India’s oldest city Varanasi. IIT Varanasi completed its 100 years in 2019 and still with sheer dedication taking the legacy forward. On June 29th, 2012, IT-BHU became IIT(BHU) Varanasi by an Act of Parliament. Students are admitted to IIT Varanasi through JEE examinations.

IIT-BHU Varanasi ranking is amongst the top engineering colleges in India. NIRF ranking of IIT BHU is 13th under the engineering category. It holds a position in the range of 651-700 by the QS World University Ranking. It has achieved 29^th overall rank by NIRF 2022.  

IIT-BHU Varanasi focuses on imparting high-quality research and innovative education so that students learn to tackle the challenges of the future. IIT-BHU courses aim at the learning and development of students. IIT Banaras Hindu University engineering programs are Architecture, Planning & Design​; Ceramic Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; ​Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Engineering.

Admission to IIT-BHU Varanasi can be taken through JEE/ GATE/ IIT-JAM, followed by JoSAA counseling. Courses are provided according to the scores/marks attained in the IIT-BHU Varanasi entrance exam.

IIT-BHU Varanasi average fee is INR 46,398. The fees for each specialization vary. IIT-BHU also provides accommodations and other facilities for the convenience of its students. Scholarships and other financial aid are provided to the students at IIT-BHU.

IIT-BHU Varanasi highest package offered in placement 2023 is INR 1.2 C.P.A. A total of 308 companies visited for the placement drive. Some of the top recruiters of IIT-BHU are Graviton Research Capital, Rakuten, Uber, Zeta, Microsoft SWE, Oracle, A.P.T., Bajaj, Bosch, Safe Security, Reliance, Adobe, Swiggy, Vedanta, Dell, Paytm, PayPal, KPMG, Adani, Aditya Birla, among others.

IIT-BHU Varanasi vision is to serve Humanity through enlightened and morally sound human capital, pursuance of Value-Based Excellence in Science & Technology Education and Research, and contribute to the development of the nation by solving the problems of the nation and society at large. The institute also plans to build a top-notch infrastructure that assists to foster an environment for producing technologically knowledgeable professionals with a strong sense of entrepreneurial spirit.

IIT-BHU Varanasi Highlights

Established	1919
University Type	Government
Parent Institution	Ministry of Education, Government of India
Approved by	Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India
Ranking	13th by NIRF
Admission Process	Entrance Exams- JEE/ GATE/ IIT-JAM Counselling- JoSAA
Application Mode	Online
Application Fees	INR 1000 (JEE) INR 300 (GATE)
Course Offered	B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Sc, B.Arch and Ph.D.
Average Fees	INR 46,398
Average Package	INR 23.13 LPA
Top Recruiters	Graviton Research Capital, Rakuten, Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, Maruti, Synopsis, I3 Network, Samsung, Bosch, Morgan Stanley, Times Internet, Uber, Zeta, Microsoft SWE, Oracle, A.P.T., Bajaj, Bosch, Safe Security, Reliance, Adobe, Swiggy, Vedanta, Dell, Paytm, PayPal, KPMG, Adani, Aditya Birla, etc.
Facilities Available	Hostels, Laboratories, Health Center, Sports Facility, Guest House, Faculty and Staff quarter block, Centre for Computing and Information Services, Central Instrument Facility (CIF), Supercomputing Center, Gandhi Technology Alumni Centre, Shreenivas Deshpande Library, Main Workshop, Institute Works Department, Precision Engineering Hub (PEH), Teaching Learning Centre, Training & Placement, I-DAPT HUB, E-cell, etc.
Official Website	https://www.iitbhu.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk	0542-670-1212, 0542-236-9242
Address	IIT BHU, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India

IIT-BHU Varanasi Admission Process

IIT-BHU provides different courses with various specializations in the field of engineering. The admission process of each program is based on a particular entrance exam followed by counseling. Here is a list of admission processes for IIT-BHU Varanasi courses:

• B.Tech: JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counseling
• B.Arch: JEE/NATA/AAT
• M.Tech: GATE
• M.Sc: IIT JAM
• M.Pharma: GPAT
• Ph.D.: GATE

NOTE: Admissions into specializations are done based on ranks acquired in the entrance exams.

IIT-BHU Varanasi Cut-off

IIT-BHU JEE cut-off (closing rank) for specializations is as followed:

• B.Tech Computer Science Engineering- 858
• B.Tech Electrical Engineering- 3442
• B.Tech Electronics Engineering- 2924

IIT-BHU GATE cut-off (closing rank) for specializations is as followed:

• M.Tech Environmental Engineering- 535
• M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering- 585
• M.Tech Machine Design- 700

IIT-BHU IIT-JAM cut-off (closing rank) for specializations is as followed:

• M.Sc. Chemistry- 354
• M.Sc. Physics- 479

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IIT-BHU Varanasi Courses

IIT-BHU Varanasi programs are offered in various specializations like Architecture, Planning & Design​; Ceramic Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; ​Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Engineering. The IIT-BHU courses are as followed:

• B.Tech
• M.Tech
• M.Pharma
• M.Sc
• B.Arch
• Ph.D. 

IIT-BHU Varanasi Fees

Courses at IIT-BHU Varanasi focus on imparting high-quality research and innovative education so that students learn to tackle the challenges of the future by learning and developing skills. The fees for different courses available at IIT-BHU Varanasi are listed below:

Courses	Duration	1st Year Fees
B.Tech	4 Years	INR 2.28 Lakhs
B.Arch	5 Years	INR 2.28 Lakhs
M.Tech	2 Years	INR 46,315
M.Sc	2 Years	INR 46,315
M.Pharma	2 Years	INR 46,315
Ph.D.	2 Years	INR 46,815

IIT-BHU Varanasi Placement

IIT-BHU Varanasi Placement 2023, was successful over 1000 graduates were offered jobs. Here are some highlights of the 2023 placement drives of IIT-BHU:

• IIT-BHU Average CTC: INR 23.13 LPA
• IIT-BHU Highest Domestic CTC: INR 1.2 LPA
• IIT-BHU Total Recruiters: 117
• IIT-BHU No. of Placement Offers: 474
• IIT-BHU Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, Maruti, Synopsis, I3 Network, Samsung, Bosch, Morgan Stanley, Reliance Jio, Times Internet, PayPal, Citi Pune, Flipkart, OYO Rooms, Graviton Research Capital, Rakuten, Uber, Zeta, Oracle, A.P.T., Bajaj, Bosch, Safe Security, Adobe, Swiggy, Vedanta, Dell, Paytm, KPMG, Adani, Aditya Birla, etc.

IIT-BHU Varanasi Scholarships

IIT BHU gives a variety of grants to its meritorious and needy students, as well as to its SC/ST students so that all of its undergraduate and graduate students can get a good education. Here are a few of the most popular scholarships that the BHU gives out-

• MCM Scholarship
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for ST Students

IIT-BHU Varanasi Facilities

Indian Institute of Technology- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is spread across 1300 acres and is considered the largest educational institute in Asia. IIT Varanasi campus is covered with trees and has all the necessary facilities like Hostels, Laboratories, Health Center, Sports Facility, Guest House, Faculty and Staff quarter block, Centre for Computing and Information Services, Central Instrument Facility (CIF), Supercomputing Center, Gandhi Technology Alumni Centre, Shreenivas Deshpande Library, Main Workshop, Institute Works Department, Precision Engineering Hub (PEH), Teaching Learning Centre, Training & Placement,  I-DAPT HUB, E-cell, etc.

IIT-BHU Varanasi FAQs

Q. How can I apply for IIT BHU?

Ans. The applicant must take the JEE Advanced test and pass. Candidates must register for JoSAA counseling on the official website if they meet the JEE Advanced eligibility requirements. The individual must then designate IIT BHU Varanasi throughout the counseling process as their top choice.

Q. What is IIT BHU famous for?

Ans. Thanks to the foresight of its founder, Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya, BHU enjoys the distinction of being the first institution to provide degree programs in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, metallurgy, and pharmaceutics.

Q. Which branch in IIT BHU is best?

Ans. CSE is considered the best branch of IIT-BHU.

Q. Can I get direct admission to IIT BHU?

Ans. The students must meet the minimum requirements of having completed their 10+2 or equivalent with 75% of their grades coming from a recognized board or placing in the top 20% of their respective board exams. The JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam scores are used in the Institute's selection process.

Q. How to pay IIT BHU fees?

Ans. The candidates can pay IIT BHU via credit/debit card, debit card, or net banking. Additionally, candidates for admission to IIT BHU are eligible to apply for a number of financial opportunities. No matter the non-reservation category of applicants, undergraduates are granted a variety of endowment scholarships each year.

Q. Which stream gets the maximum number of placements offered at IIT BHU?

Ans. As per the previous trends, the Department of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and the Department of Mathematical Sciences has maintained a very high placement record every year.

Q. Do IIT students get scholarships?

Ans. The students from the relevant states are given national scholarships. IIT is used to forward applications. Every year, these scholarships are given out or renewed, and to be considered, students must submit a progress report at the start of the academic year.

Q. Is M Tech available in BHU?

Ans. Yes, IIT Varanasi (BHU) offers a Master of Technology (MTech) course of a two-year duration.

Q. Who is eligible for IIT BHU M Tech?

Ans. The minimal passing grade for candidates in the qualifying degree was 60%, or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale). Additionally, they must have passed the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) for M.Pharm. programs and the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for M.Tech. programs.

Q. How can I contact IIT-BHU Varanasi?

Ans. Admission Helpdesk- 0542-670-1212, 0542-236-9242 

Address- IIT BHU, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India