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IIT Varanasi: Courses, Admissions, Placements, & CutOff 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi completed its 100 years in 2019. The institute offers students a wide range of programs across various engineering, science, and humanities departments.

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IIT Varanasi Overview

Did You Know: BHU is the largest residential university in Asia.

It is known for its strong academic curriculum, research focus, and a rich history of pioneering engineering education in India. Moreover, the institute was founded by Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Primarily, the institute began as Banaras Engineering College. It provides a vibrant campus life and a wide network of alumni connections, having significant contributions all over the world.

Key Highlights of IIT BHU Varanasi

Parameters

Details 

Admission Months

B.Tech- JEE Main registration starts in November/February

M.Tech/M. Pharm portals open around March/April.

Top Programs 

B.Tech

M.Tech

M.Pharm.

Popular B.Tech specialisations include Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Accepted Exams

B.Tech: JEE Advanced

M.Tech: GATE

M.Pharm: GPAT

M.Sc: JAM

Ph.D.: GATE/NET/GPAT/CSIR NET/UGC NET JRF.

Duration of Course 

B.Tech: 4 years

B.Arch/Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech: 5 years

M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.Sc: 2 years.

NIRF Ranking 2024

Overall: 30

Engineering: 10

Total Students

Approximately 7,000 students

Courses and Fees

IIT Varanasi provides a wide range of courses. Below are some courses, with their duration and tuition fees.

Programs

Duration (years)

Tuition Fees (per year)

B.Tech.

4

1,00,000

B.Pharm.

4

1,00,000

B.Arch

5

1,00,000

Integrated M.Tech. (IMD)

5

1,00,000

Integrated Dual Degree(IDD)

5

1,00,000

M.Tech./M.Pharm.

2

10,000

M.sc

2

10,000

Ph.D.

3-5

10,000

Placements, Cutoff, and Admissions

The Training & Placement Office (TPO) at IIT (BHU) Varanasi provides the placement process for students. The placement office engages with the top-notch, renowned companies to set up internships for the students

Placement Statistics (2024)

  • Highest Package: The highest package offered was INR 2.2 crore per annum.
  • Average CTC: The average package for all students was approximately INR 22.56 LPA.

Specialization

Placement Rate

Computer Science and Engineering

89.81%

Electrical Engineering

82.40%

Electronics Engineering

81.63%

Chemical Engineering

74.71%

Mechanical Engineering

64.38%

Metallurgical Engineering

63.10%

Mining Engineering

50.00%

Civil Engineering

47.20%

Ceramic Engineering

42.42%

Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology

43.75%

Internships

1. Paid Internships (via TPC)

  • Benefit: Gain experience and industry exposure.
  • Eligibility: All full-time registered B.Tech. (III Year) and Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) (III and/or IV year) students. M.Tech./M.Pharm. Students are allowed with a recommendation.

2. Summer Research Adventures

  • Benefit: Invaluable hands-on experience in research
  • Eligibility: Students from IIT-BHU, typically for 8 weeks.

3. Partial Support for Student Internships/Training

  • Benefit: Financial support of up to ₹50,000 to encourage participation in foreign and industry internships.
  • Eligibility: Students are nominated for this support to encourage their participation in internships and enhance their skills.

Top Recruiters

  • Qualcomm
  • Uber
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Tata Steel
  • Oracle
  • Walmart
  • Samsung
  • ITC
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Larsen & Toubro
  • Tata Motors

Visit the upGrad IIT (BHU) Varanasi Placements’ page to:

  • Know placement offers, year-wise highest package, average salary
  • Explore Department-Specific Placement Data and FAQs

Ranking 2024-2025

The table below will inform you about the courses and their rankings, ranked by the ranking body NIRF for the year 2024. 

Course

Year

Rank

Overall

2024

30

Engineering – Innovation

2024

10

IIT BHU Varanasi vs IIT Patna vs IIT Bhubaneswar

Among IIT Patna, IIT Bhubaneshwar, and IIT Varanasi, all three are consistently ranked as the top engineering institutes in India and in the world as well. To know and analyse the three IITs, read the table below.  Here’s a comparison of the three IITs to know better about each.

Parameters

IIT Varanasi

IIT Patna

IIT Bhubaneshwar

NIRF Ranking (Engineering 2024)

10

34

54

Tuition Fees (Approximate Annual)

B.Tech: ₹2.28 Lakhs (first year fees).

M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.Sc: ₹46,315 (first year fees).

Ph.D: ₹45,815 - ₹46,815 (first year fees).

B.Tech: ₹2 L/year

M.Sc ₹15 000/sem

M.Tech: ₹20–40 K/sem

Ph.D ₹20–50 K/sem

UG (B.Tech): ₹1,00,000

PG (M.Tech): ₹ 5000

MS-R programme: ₹5000

PhD.: ₹2,500 per semester

Popular Courses

B.Tech (CS/CH/ME)

M.Tech 

Ph.D programs are also highly popular.

B.Tech (8 branches), 

M.Tech
M.Sc (3 disciplines), 

Ph.D (10 departments)

B.Tech CSE/ECE/EE/ME/CE/MME
M.Tech
M.Sc.
M.S.(R)

Ph.D.

Dual Degree
ITEP

Placement Rate (Recent Data)

Overall: 80-90% of students get placed every year.

B.Tech. CSE: 89.81%

B.Tech. EE: 81.63%

B.Tech. ECE:81.60%

Highest CTC: ₹ 2.2 Crore

B.Tech (ME): 84.75% (2023‑24)

Highest CTC: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) ₹ 135 LPA

B.Tech: 84.6 %

Dual‑Degree: 66%

M.Tech: 74.6%

Highest CTC: ₹64 LPA ( B.Tech- Computer Science and Engineering)

Average CTC- ₹22.6 LPA

No. of Courses

Total of 77 courses across various departments, including B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Sc, and Ph.D. programs.

Multiple specialisations across programs; totals: B.Tech 8, M.Tech ~8, M.Sc 3, Ph.D 10

B.Tech disciplines: 6

Dual‑Degree programmes: 9

M.Sc programmes: 5

M.Tech programmes: 14

Ph.D programmes across 7 schools (various)

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Varanasi

  • The campus is known for its magnificent buildings that feature Indo-Gothic architecture. It is located on the southern edge of Varanasi, near the banks of the river Ganga, and is a lush green campus.

Student Life

  • Technex: Asia's oldest techno-management festival, offering a platform for technical events and competitions.
  • Kashiyatra: The annual socio-cultural festival, which celebrates music, dance, theatre, and other fine arts.
  • Spardha: Largest inter-collegiate sporting events in India.

Notable Alumni

IIT Varanasi has shown many students a way to grow and succeed. The institution guided the students toward a sharp, bright future.Here are notable IIIT Varanasi alumni along with their LinkedIn profiles and key achievements.

Alumni

Field of Work

Rajendra Prasad singh

Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT (Bhubneshwar) at GOI

Nikesh Arora

Chairman CEO @ Palo Alto Network

Ram Charan 

Global Advisor to CEOs and Corporate Boards, Bestselling author

FAQs for Overview

IIT (BHU) Varanasi has a rich history dating back to 1919 when it was established as the Banaras Engineering College by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It was the first engineering college in India to offer degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, and Metallurgical Engineering. In 1968, it was converted into the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU). It finally gained its current status as an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in 2012 by an Act of Parliament. While it operates as an autonomous IIT, it maintains its unique identity as part of the larger Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus, allowing students to benefit from the academic and cultural resources of both institutions.

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