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GovernmentNIRF 2025 #10 EngineeringNIRF 2025 #31 Overall

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU), Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh5000 IntakeofflineFounded 1919Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹2L
Courses
19+
Median Salary
₹20 LPA

At a glance

Established
1919
Institution type
Government
Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA
NIRF 2025
#10 Engineering, #31 Overall, #22 Research
Programmes
19 in Engineering, Architecture
UG fees
₹2L a year
Median salary
₹20 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate
92.8% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled
7,374 (2023–24)

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

About Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU), Varanasi

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, originally established as the Benares Engineering College in 1919 within the campus of the prestigious Banaras Hindu University, was converted to an IIT in 2012. The institute uniquely combines the heritage and holistic education philosophy of BHU with the technical rigour of the IIT system. Located within the BHU campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, IIT (BHU) offers programs across 14 departments and 3 interdisciplinary schools. The institute is known for its strong research output in mining engineering, ceramic engineering, metallurgy, biochemical engineering, and pharmaceutical engineering. IIT (BHU) benefits from the extensive BHU ecosystem, including access to the Sir Sunderlal Hospital and numerous research centres. The alumni network includes prominent engineers, scientists, and industry leaders. The placement cell facilitates opportunities from leading companies with average packages around 17.5 LPA, and the institute's proximity to Varanasi adds a unique cultural dimension to campus life.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists. It lists this college as Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi.

Ranking listRankScore
Engineering#1067.24
Research#2255.81
Overall#3160.03

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

19 programmes
CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate18₹2,00,000
Bachelor of ArchitectureUndergraduate1—

Placements

996 of the 1,073 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU), Varanasi's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (92.8%), at a median salary of ₹20 LPA. 75 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

JEE Advanced

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 5,716 of 7,374 students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU), Varanasi (77.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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TypeGovernment
LocationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Established1919
RankingNIRF 2025 #10 Engineering
Total Intake5000
Courses19+