IIT BHU Placements 2026: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Companies

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of IIT BHU alumni are placed in the Engineering sector with a 40% share. The infographic below illustrates the sector-wise distribution of alumni:

 

IIT BHU has maintained consistent placement record over the past two years. In past two years, the highest package has gone above INR 1 Crore per annum. The average recorded in 2026 and 2025 was 29 LPA and 24.49 LPA.

A total of 292 PPOs were made during IIT BHU placements 2026. In 2025, 297 Pre-Placement offers were made.

Yes, IIT BHU offers international placements to its students. During the placement drive 2025, out of 1416 offers made, 4 were international offers. The highest international package in 2025 was INR 2.2 Crore per annum.

Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.

JEE Advanced closing ranks for IIT BHU cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering other than General category are mentioned below: 

• 359 for OBC 
• 284 for SC 
• 107 for ST 
• 138 for EWS
• 57 for PwD

IIT Varanasi accepts JEE Advanced scores to allow admission to BTech, BArch and other courses, . Recently. IIT Varanasi Cutoff 2025 for the Round 1 seat allotment results has been released by the institute, based on candidates' performance in JEE Advanced. As per the Round 1 cutoff data, the closing cutoff for various courses ranged between 1838 and 19019. The toughest course out of all was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, with the last-round closing rank of 1838, for the General AI category candidates. The least competitive course was BArch for the General AI category. Therefore, it s possible to get into IIT Varanasi with JEE Advanced arank of 7000. Check out the courses available under this rank from the table below:

 IIT BHU JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for round 1 for admission to various MSc course and their various specialisations. The cutoff was declared for different All India quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 328 to 374. The cutoff was only published for 2 courses, of which M.Sc. in Chemistry course was the more competitive course for admission. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the round 1 IIT BHU category-wise cutoff 2026. 

Pursuing a BTech programme at IIT BHU is highly worthwhile due to its impressive placement track record. With the 2022 placement figures revealing a the highest package of INR 40.18 LPA and an average of INR 21.89 LPA, along with a substantial increment of 68.71% and 303 visiting companies, the institution offers excellent career prospects. Moreover, in 2023, a the highest package of INR 1.2 crore per annum and an average of INR 23.13 LPA. Its consistently high NIRF ranking, with a rank of 15 in 2023. The fee for the programme ranges between INR 3.2 Lacs - INR 8.5 lakh. Considering the fee and the total package secured this seems to be agood return on the investment.

Campus life at IIT BHU is an engaging mix of rich cultural heritage & highly active, professional sports culture. Situated within sprawling 1300 acre BHU campus in Varanasi, students balance intense academics with many fests, over 24 student run clubs & vibrant hostel communities.

IIT Varanasi offers MSc in eight specialisations under two departments of Chemistry and Physics. The names of specialisations offered at the institute include Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Theoretical Physics, and Photonics.

Candidates who have BE/BTech/MSc or equivalent with (a) CGPA 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/EWS. Category with valid GATE score BTech from IITs with CGPA of 8.00 without GATE are also eligible for admission. AMIE / Grad. IETE are eligible for the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU.

IIT BHU offers MSc courses based on IIT JAM scores. Candidates having valid IIT JAM ranks will be allowed to take part in counselling rounds. Considering the IIT BHU JAM cutoff 2025 for the Round 4 seat allotment results, the closing rank ranged between 325 and 409 for the General AI category candidates. Among all the specialisations, M.Sc. in Chemistry at IIT BHU consistently has the lowest cutoff among all branches,  making it highly competitive and solidifying its position as the most sought-after branch at the institute. Check out the IIT BHU year-wise Round 4 closing ranks for various specialisations from the table below:

GATE qualifying cutoff is institute eligibility cutoff, and on other hand, GATE admission cutoff ensures a call for admission at IITs, NITs, IITs, and CFTIs. Check below in detail:

GATE Qualifying Cutoff: It is minimum mark a candidate must score so that he or she is eligible for admission. But this does not mean that a candidate is selected for admission. Actually, it is fixed before announcement of GATE results. It is announced by conducting IIT and available on GOAPS. It includes qualifying marks for each paper.

Admission GATE Cutoffs: It is final opening and closing rank score fixed by participating institutes for selection of candidates. It is to be noted here that meeting admission GATE cutoff does not mean that candidates will be selected for admission. It is fixed after GATE result date. It is declared by individual participating institutes and available on their respective counselling portals (CCMT/ COAP).

The preparation for JEE Main begins two years in advance. It is a national-level exam, which can be passed with a good base of concepts and preparation. A good preparation strategy is what helps a student clear JEE Main 2026 exam. Some of the pointers to include in the action plan are mentioned below:

• Revise topics section-wise
• Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
• Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
• Solve previous year's JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
• Refer to a few reference books to have a better understanding of topics
• To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command of the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

Candidates can select MTech college based on different parameters. With fee and placements package, the course return on investment can be calculated. Given below is the comparison of the top-ranked IITs for their MTech programme based on several parameters including fees and ranking:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate is the basic eligibility for MSc offered at IIT Varanasi. Candidates with a minimum of aggregate are eligible for the course.

For the General AI category students, the IIT BHU MSc cutoff 2025 ranged between 308 and 409. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT BHU category-wise 2025 cutoff range for MSc admission. 

The syllabus for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main examination is medium in the level of difficulty. The examination is based on class 11th and 12th syllabus of physics, chemistry and mathematics with some additional topics as well. Detailed syllabus can be downloaded from the official website as well as shiksha. 

To know more about the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main refer to the official website of the examination.

Yes, IIT Varanasi does offeres one postgraduate course in basic Sciences, name Master of Science (MSc). It is a full-time MSc programme offered in two specialisations. The programme is offered for a duration of two years, spread in a semester pattern.

The key highlights of IIT BHU admission to the MSc are given below: