Can I get a seat at IIT Varanasi with 7000 rank?

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: Course 2025 B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering 12017 B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 7435 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 9145 B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering 10304 B.Tech. in Mining Engineering 12572 B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology 12976 Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 19019 B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry 10269 B.Tech. in Engineering Physics 7447 B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering 11652 B.Tech. in Bioengineering 10868 B.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology 9911

Can I get IIT BHU with 700 rank in IIT JAM?

Yes, you might get admission to IIT BHU with a rank of 700 if you belong to the OBC AI category. For this category, the highest acceptable rank was 836 for the MSc in Physics course. If you belong to the SC, ST or EWS AI category, then the chances of admission at IIT BHU might be better. For the above-mentioned categories, the highest acceptable ranks were 1599, 4420 and 832, respectively.

How can I get a seat for M.Sc in IIT Varanasi?

To get admission to the IIT Varanasi MSc course, candidates must secure a valid score in the IIT JAM entrance exam . Only eligible candidates are then allowed to appear in the IIT JAM counselling process. Based on IIT JAM scores and counselling, final seat allotments are released round-wise for MSc admission across multiple specialisations and categories.

What courses are offered at IIT BHU?

IIT BHU offer courses at UG, PG and PhD level in the field of engineering, pharmacy and architecture. Candidates can check below the courses offered by IIT BHU: BTech BArch MTech MSc MPharma PhD These courses are offered in different specialisations.

Can I get admission into M.Tech AI at IIT BHU with a GATE score of 664 and AIR of 1364?

With a GATE score of 664 and an All India Rank (AIR) of 1364, there was a chance to compete in getting admission into IIT BHU for an M.Tech. program in AI, but competition can be stiff and this isn't guaranteed. Again, the cutoff varies yearly in M.Tech programs in consideration of the application process, number of vacant seats, and categorywise reservation. For a heavily competitive branch like AI, cutoff may be high too. Normally, candidates with a score in GATE ranging between 600 and 700 may go through further rounds like counseling. One should keep checking on IIT BHU official admission website for detailed cut off information.

Till which date can I fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?

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

What is the difference between the GATE qualifying and admission cutoffs?

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).

What is the selection process of IIT BHU courses?

Candidates can check below the selection process of IIT BHU courses: Courses Selection Criteria BTech JEE Main/ JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling MTech GATE + COAP Counselling MSc IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling MPharma GPAT + COAP Counselling PhD GATE

Does IIT BHU offer scholarships?

Yes, IIT BHU offers Merit-cum-Means scholarships to 25% undergraduate students. Besides, there are several endowment scholarships offered by the Institute. Some other facilities are also provided to undergraduate students in the form of Institute free studentship, scholarships, reimbursement of mess charges and pocket allowances to the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. All the students (non-sponsored) admitted to M.Tech or MPharm programmes are provided financial assistance equivalent to the Junior Research Fellowships. The institute also offers a large number of Junior/Senior Research Fellowships to students admitted to PhD programmes.

Is JEE Main syllabus tough?

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.

Are B.Pharm students eligible for M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering from IIT BHU?

The minimum eligibility for seeking admission for MTech in any field is normally BTech or BE or MSc in that particular field. In addition to this, the student has to appear for GATE which is the entrance exam a student has to clear for getting admission for MTech in any of the IIT's or even other institutions. Bachelor of pharmacy is not included in these criteria and hence it will not be possible for you to appear for GATE and seek admission for M.Tech in IIT BHU.

What is the CSE cutoff at IIT BHU for different categories?

IIT BHU CSE cutoff 2026 ranged from 1436 in the first round to 1439 in the last round for the General category under the All India quota. Hence, a rank of at least 1439 is needed to qualify for admission to the CSE course. Check the table below to know the overall cutoff range for other categories. Category IIT BHU CSE cutoff 2026 General 1436 - 1439 OBC 601 - 601 (R1) SC 313 - 373 ST 161 - 170 EWS 245 - 245 (R1) PWD 66 - 66 (R1)

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IIT BHU Admissions
What's new?

IIT BHU Varanasi online applications are open for admissions in MTech, MPharm, PhD programmes of academic session 2026-27 (Odd Semester). A few more updates are given below:

The GATE 2027 Registration closing date without late fee for admission to the ME/MTech and Phd courses is Sep 27, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2027 registration process for admission to the MSc course will conclude on Oct 12, 2026.
The JEE Main 2027 session 1 exam dates have been announced on the official website for admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The exam will be held on Jan 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027 respectively.

IIT BHU Admissions

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IIT BHU Admission Overview 2026
IIT BHU Eligibility & Selection 2026
IIT BHU Admission & Application Process 2026
IIT BHU NIRF Student Diversity Report
IIT BHU Application process 2026
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IIT BHU Admission Overview 2026

IIT BHU Varanasi Admission 2026 is currently ongoing and is primarily entrance-based. The candidates are selected through national-level tests. Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in Engineering, Science, and Humanities. It runs under the Banaras Hindu University. It offers degree programmes like BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BArch, MTech, MPharma, MSc, and PhD. IIT Varanasi BTech application form 2026 can be filed by visiting the official website of the respective national/ state-level exams. However, PG applicants also need to register on the official admission portal of IIT Varanasi. Admission to all the courses is based on the scores obtained by the candidates in the respective entrance exams.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I prepare for admission to IIT BHU?

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:

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Q: What is the IIT BHU JAM cutoff?

IIT BHU JAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 328 to 507 for the General AI category. Hence, this category of students need a rank of at least 507 to be elgible for admission. Students who belong to other categories can check the table below to know the highest rank acceptable.

General: 507
OBC: 836
SC: 1599
ST: 4420
EWS: 832

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Q: Who is eligible for IIT BHU MTech?

Banaras Hindu University is situated in Banaras and it is one of the top- most university of India. It is very famous for its specialisation course. The courses offered by the university are B.Sc, BA, B.E, M.Sc, B.Tech, M.Techetc. BHU gives admission on the basis of entrance exam. BHU accepts the score of CUET UG and CUET PG for admission purpose and for B.Tech BHU accepts the score of JEE Mains and for M.Tech GATE scores are accepted and the candidate must have competed their bachelor's degree with minimum of 50% aggregate.

The steps for applying for M.Tech in BHU are as follows:

Give the prospective exam.
Check the result of the exam.
Apply for the counselling and pay the counselling fees.
Check the merit list released by the college.
Apply for admission.
Pay the fees of the course to secure the seat.

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Q: Can I take admission in IIT Varanasi without entrance exam?

Admission in IIT Varanasi is strictly based on entrance exam score. Candidates require the given below entrance exam for admission:

BTech- JEE Main and JEE Advance
MTech- GATE
MSc- IIT JAM
MPharma- GPAT

Admission into PhD will be based on written test and interview or combination of both. But direct admission is possible for students with MTech/MPharm degrees from IITs/CFTIs with a CPI of 8.0 or higher.

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IIT BHU Eligibility & Selection 2026

IIT BHU selects students based on entrance exam scores as per course requirements. For BTech admission, Students must have a valid entrance exam scores which is JEE Main/ JEE Advance followed by counselling for the flagship course, that is, BTech. Students can check the table below to know the detailed eligibility and selection criteria for popular IIT BHU courses:

Courses	Eligibility & Selection Criteria	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 in PCM from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate	JEE Main/ JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling
MTech	BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate	GATE + COAP Counselling
MSc	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream with a minimum 55% aggregate	IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling
MPharma	BPharma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream with a minimum 55% aggregate	GPAT + COAP Counselling
PhD	Bachelor's degree in the relevant fields from a recognised institute	GATE

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IIT BHU Admission & Application Process 2026

IIT BHU, Varanasi admission process is a multiple-step process. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria and appear for qualifying exam before applying to any course at IIT BHU. Students can check the points below to know more:

Admission Process: The admission process at IIT (BHU) Varanasi varies by degree level, but all follow a structured sequence: clear a national exam, register for centralized counselling (or institutional portals), and clear physical verification.
Selection Criteria: After the conclusion of the application process, students are required to take the course-specific entrance exam, followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After which, counselling rounds are carried out for some of the programmes for the seat allotment process.
Exams Accepted: The univeristy accepts JEE Advanced for amdission to BTech, BArch and BTech+MTech programmes. For exam required for MTech admissions is GATE followed by COAP counselling. MPharm course admissions require GPAT scores. For the MSc, the IIT JAM is required followed by CCMN counselling.
Application Fee: The IIT BHU Varansasi JEE Advanced application fee (for BTech) is INR 1000. Whereas for MTech students the application fee is INR 500 (INR 250 for reserved category)
Admission Confirmation: Candidates selected after all the selection rounds can confirm their admission/seat by paying the IIT BHU fee.

IIT Varanasi Application Process 2026

IIT BHU application process 2026 is carried out in online mode only. All of the courses offered at the university require qualifying for national exams, followed by taking part in the centralised counselling process for the required course. Students have to submit the required application fee for successfull form submittion. Check the step-by-step IIT BHU Varanasi application process below:

Go to the official website of the qualifying exam and register for the exam.
Appear for the centralised counselling process on the scheduled time.
Choose IIT BHU Varanasi at the time of counselling.
Complete profile registration on the IIT BHU Portal after a seat is allocated.
Pay the Seat acceptance fee and application fee via online modes of payment.
Upload the needed files.

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How can I get admission in BHU IIT?

The students who wants to get admission into BHU IIT, Varanasi must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the course. They must appear and clear the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced exams to qualify for further admission process. For the BTech course admission students must complete class 12th from recognised board with minimum 75% marks. Then they must appear for JoSAA councelling process.

Q: What is the IIT BHU JEE Advanced cutoff for the OBC Category?

IIT BHU JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 ranged from 601 to 7870 in the first round for the OBC AI category. In the last round, the closing cutoff ranged from 601 to 9002 for the aforementioned category. Check the table below to know the Round 1 and last round closing cutoffs for different courses.

Course	Round 1 Cutoff 2026	Last Round Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	601	601
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing	826	845
B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering	1167	1189
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	1497	1529
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	2760	3175
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	3394	3609
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	3490	3620
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	3834	3980
B.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology	3886	4257
B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering	4269	4494
B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry	4389	4681
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering	4798	5067
B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering	4877	5156
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering	4899	5245
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering	5031	5329
B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology	5424	5776
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	7870	9002

Q: What is the basic eligibility for MSc offered at IIT Varanasi?

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.

Q: How are candidates selected for PG programmes at IIT BHU?

For Full time regular category at IIT BHU, candidates shortlisted on the basis of GATE/GPAT. Score which is valid and above the qualifying pass mark, may be selected for M.Tech./M.Pharm. programmes either on the basis of their GATE/GPAT score or written test or interview or counselling or on the basis of any
combination of these as declared by the individual department/school.

IIT BHU BTech Admission 2026

31 courses 4 - 5 years

Candidates looking for BTech course admission must complete Class 12 with a 75% aggregate. Aspirants are selected based on JEE Main/JEE Advanced scores. Apart from the entrance exam scores, students further have to appear for JoSAA counselling.

Seat Intake1978

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26	JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan '27	JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27	JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
28 Jan '27 - 30 Jan '27	JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
31 Jan '27	JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 (Buffer Date)

Dates	Past Events
Jun '26	JoSAA 2026 startsTentative
1 Jun '26	JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date
17 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: What is the eligibility for BTech admission at IIT (BHU)?

In order to get admission into BTech programme of IIT (BHU), a candidate should have passed Class12 with a minimum of 75 percent in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They have to as well pass the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. Selection and JoSAA counselling is done by JEE Advanced rank. Counselling is only an option to those who meet all the criteria.

Q: What are the essential qualifications for admission to BTech course at IIT BHU?

IIT Varanasi BTech admission is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students qualify Class 12 from the recognised board with 75% marks for general category and 65% marks for SC/ ST. PwD candidates.

Q: Is BTech integrated programme offered at IIT BHU??

IIT BHU does provide combined programmes of BTech and M.Tech in many specialisation. These programmes enable the students to pursue both their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a combined format. The admission requirements to such integrated courses frequently have a minimum of 75% board examination marks (or equivalent) in Class 12 (or equivalent) besides other conditions.

Q: How can I get admission to the IIT BHU BTech course?

IIT BHU admission process is conducted through online registrations. Students visit the official website and fill the application form. The IIT BHU application process mentioned below to apply for the BTech course:

Visit the website and register for the accepted entrance exam such as JEE Main.

Appear for the JEE Main exam.

Take part in the seat allotment round.

Report at the college.

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IIT BHU MTech Admissions 2026

46 courses 2 - 5 years

Indian Institute of TechnologyBHU offers a two-year MTech programme, which is spread across four semesters. BTech graduates, fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for any of the seven MTech specialisations. IIT BHU MTech admission is through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates shortlisted based on exam scores have to further go through COAP counselling for final seat allotment.

Seat Intake860

Total Tuition Fees₹ 40K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
27 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
5 Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee
Jan '27	GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative
6 Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1
7 Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2

Dates	Past Events
2 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
12 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date
15 May '26 - 8 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: Can I do MTech at IIT BHU without GATE?

As part of the admission procedure, the prospective candidates must also take a Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). However, BTech qualified in IITs with an overall CGPA of 8.00 or above in 10 point scale are exempted with regard to the GATE and are directly eligible to the process. It is also worth mentioning that the minimum eligibility requirements are as well mandatory to the candidates who would like to join IIT BHU MTech programme in 2025.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU?

To be eligible for the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU the aspiring candidates need to have a minimum of 60% in BTech. Aspirants with a score equal to or more than the cutoff also have to go through a counselling round. Once selected, aspirants have to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the institute.

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IIT BHU
M.Pharma Admissions 2026

4 courses 2 years

Seat Intake15

Total Tuition Fees₹ 40K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GPAT, GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Dec '26	GPAT 2027 RegistrationTentative
Mar '27	GPAT Exam DateTentative

Dates	Past Events
15 Apr '26	GPAT Scorecard
7 Apr '26	GPAT 2026 Result
7 Mar '26	GPAT 2026 Exam Date

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IIT BHU MSc Admissions 2026

2 courses 2 years

Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi MSc admission is based on the score of IIT JAM. Shortlisted candidates also have to go through counselling for the seat allotment process. Aspirants seeking admission must hold a valid BSc degree with at least 50% aggregate. Candidates can apply through the admission portal of college.

Seat Intake50

Total Tuition Fees₹ 6.7K - 40K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, IIT JAM

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
11 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26	IIT JAM 2027 Application ProcessOngoing
Nov '26	IIT JAM 2026 Form CorrectionTentative
Dec '26-Jan '27	CUET PG 2027 Application ProcessTentative
14 Feb '27	IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day
Feb '27-Mar '27	CUET PG 2027 Admit CardTentative

Dates	Past Events
Jul '26	Donwload offer letterTentative
Jun '26-Jul '26	Opening and Closing of Withdrawal OptionTentative
Mar '26-May '26	Last date to freeze choiceTentative

Commonly asked questions
On M.Sc. Admissions

Q: Does IIT BHU offers MSc?

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:

Particulars	MSc Highlights
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate
Selection Criteria	IIT JAM (seats allotted based on three rounds and two special rounds of CCMN Counselling)/ CUET-PG
Total Fee	INR 40,000

Q: What is the fee of MSc at IIT BHU?

The total tuition fee of MSc at IIT BHU is INR 6,700 - INR 40,000. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm admission. Please note, this number is taken from official sources. It can change.

Q: I want to take admission in IIT BHU.

First of all you need to obtain 75% in 12th board.Then you need to crack JEE Mains with 250 numbers out of 300. For IIT college you need to give JEE Advance after JEE Mains if you obtain 1500 rank in JEE advance you can take IIT college. For admission in IIT college go on IIT website for counseling. According to your rank you will obtain best branch in IIT college.

Q: What is the IIT BHU category-wise cutoff for MSc?

During the IIT BHU MSc cutoff 2026, the last round closing ranks varied between 403 and 507. Candidates can check the table below to know the last round cutoff range for different categories under the All India quota.

Category	IIT JAM Round 2 Cutoff 2026
General	403 - 507
OBC	628 - 836
SC	1557 - 1599
ST	3333 - 4420
EWS	723 - 832

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IIT BHU
B.Arch Admissions 2026

1 courses 5 years

Seat Intake40

Total Tuition Fees₹ 10L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Advanced, AAT

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Jun '27	AAT Application Form 2027Tentative

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IIT BHU
Ph.D. Admissions 2026

11 courses 3 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 88.4K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 75% aggregate

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IIT BHU
NIRF Student Diversity Report

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IIT BHU UG - 4 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

UG 4 years	2025-26
Total students	4653
% Female students	19%
% Outside State Students	78%
International Students	3

Source : NIRF Report 2026

IIT BHU UG - 5 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

UG 5 years	2025-26
Total students	1887
% Female students	20%
% Outside State Students	80%
International Students	2

Source : NIRF Report 2026

IIT BHU PG - 2 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2025-26
Total students	973
% Female students	18%
% Outside State Students	67%
International Students	6

Source : NIRF Report 2026

IIT BHU Admission 2026 FAQs

Q: How can I prepare to get admission to the IIT Varanasi BTech course?

The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Varanasi is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

Choose the reference books wisely
Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
Revise as much as possible
Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on 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:

NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions

Q: Does IIT BHU offer MTech?

MTech programme at IIT BHU Varanasi is one of the most popular programmes offered by the institution. It is a two year course and it is split in four semesters. The process of admission into any of the MTech programmes in IIT Varanasi depends on the performance of the candidates in Graduate Aptitude Test in engineering (GATE) exam. The individuals who have scored at least equal to or more than the cutoff mentioned, are also necessary to undergo through a counseling session as a part of the admission process.

Q: What is the fee of IIT BHU courses?

IIT BHU fee varies based on selected course. The fee structure include common components. Candidates can check below the total tuition fee of IIT BHU courses:

Courses	Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 8 lakh
MSc	INR 6,700 - INR 40,000
MTech	INR 40,000
BArch	INR 10 lakh

*The information mentioned in the table is gathered from the official website. Hence, it may change or fluctuate.

Q: How many specialisations does IIT Varanasi offer in MSc?

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.

Q: What is IIT BHU cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering other than General category?

Based on the IIT BHU cutoff 2026, the Round 1 closing ranks ranged between 1436 and 13991 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Other than General, candidates can check out the first-round cutoff closing ranks for different categories in the table below:

Category	JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Range)
General	1436 - 13991
OBC	601 - 5424
SC	313 - 3080
ST	161 - 1504
EWS	245 - 2062
PWD	66 - 313

Q: What is a good IIT JAM rank for admission at IIT BHU?

A good IIT JAM rank would differ depending on the category, branch and round. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 328 to 507. Hence, a good rank could be somewhere around 300 for the General AI category. To know the estimated good enough rank for other categories, see the table below.