Overview
IIT (BHU) Varanasi traces its origins to 1919, when engineering education began at Banaras Hindu University with the Banaras Engineering College, founded on the vision of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The engineering colleges of BHU were merged as the Institute of Technology (BHU) in 1968, and it became an IIT by an Act of Parliament on June 29, 2012. It sits within the BHU campus in Varanasi and is known for its long legacy in mining, metallurgy, ceramics and pharmaceutical engineering.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Highlights
| Founded | 1919 |
|---|---|
| University type | Institute of National Importance |
| Ownership | Public |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Popular programmes listed | 4 |
| Official website | Visit official website → |
TUF Rank is our own editorial ordering for browsing, not an official or government rank. We publish no NIRF or other third-party rank unless verified.
Popular Courses & Fees
B.Tech
M.Tech
M.Sc.
PhD
Admission Process
Undergraduate admission to the B.Tech programme is through JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced, with seats allotted through JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission is based on a valid GATE score, with seats allotted through the COAP portal, and M.Sc. admission is through the JAM examination. PhD admissions are handled by the departments, usually through a written test and an interview.
How to apply — typical steps
Every university's exact process differs — confirm each step on the official website.
- Open the admissions section on the university's official website.
- Choose your programme and check its eligibility criteria.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit before the deadline.
- Track counselling and merit-list announcements on the official website.
Placements
No verified placement data published yet.
We publish placement figures only when they come from the university's official placement report — no estimates, no borrowed numbers. Check the official website for the latest placement updates.
Scholarships
Tuition fee is fully waived for SC, ST and PwD students. Students whose family income is below ₹1 lakh a year get a full tuition waiver, and those with income between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh get a two-thirds waiver. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a monthly assistantship as per government norms, and full-time PhD scholars are supported with fellowships.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get admission to B.Tech at IIT (BHU) Varanasi?
Qualify JEE Main, then JEE Advanced, and take part in JoSAA counselling. Your JEE Advanced rank decides your branch and seat.
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT (BHU) Varanasi?
Tuition is ₹1 lakh per semester for general-category students, which works out to roughly ₹2–3 lakh a year with other charges (indicative). SC, ST and PwD students pay no tuition, and income-based waivers apply.
When did IT-BHU become an IIT?
IT-BHU became IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012, by an Act of Parliament. Its engineering roots go back to 1919 with the Banaras Engineering College.
What is IIT (BHU) known for?
Its long legacy in mining, metallurgy, ceramics and pharmaceutical engineering. BHU pioneered some of India's first bachelor degree courses in these disciplines.
Student Reviews
Student reviews are opening soon.
We publish only verified student reviews — no paid placements, no fake ratings. Check back later to be among the first reviewers.
Compare IIT (BHU) Varanasi with another university
See courses, fees and facts side by side.