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IIT BHU Highlights 2026

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Q: Β  Is IIT BHU good for placements?
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Yes, IIT BHU placements are good. It is one of the leading Engineering Institutes in India. IIT BHU placement highlights 2026 as compared with 2025 are mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2025

Placement Statistics 2026

Highest package

INR 2.2 Crore per annum

INR 1.67 Crore per annum

Average package

INR 24.49 LPA

INR 29 LPA

Total offers

1416

1,228

Companies visited

398

330

PPOs

297

292

Internship offer

502

472

International offers

4

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Q: Β  Does IIT BHU have any international collaborations?
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Yes, IIT BHU has many international collaborations to help students with research and access to resources such as databases, equipment, study material, etc. International collaboration in higher education leads to breakthroughs in knowledge, the free exchange of ideas, and enduring bonds between institutions of different countries. Below is the list of international collaborations between IIT BHU and other institutes:

  1. Lawrence Technological University, USA
  2. Swinburne University of Technology, Swinburne, Australia
  3. Institute of frontier materials, Deakin University, USA
  4. Universidad De Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
  5. Finnish Higher Education Institution, Finland

Apart from these, there are many collaborations. Candidates can visit the official site to know more.

Q: Β  What is the highest placement package of IIT BHU?
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The overall highest package recorded during IIT BHU placements 2026 was INR 1.67 Crore per annum. In 2025 placement session, highest package offered was INR 2.2 Crore per annum.

Q: Β  Are BTech placements at IIT BHU good?
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The overall highest and average package recorded during IIT BHU placements 2026 was INR 167 LPA and INR 29 LPA. A total of 1,228 offers were made and 292 PPOs were made during the placement drive 2026.

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M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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Q: Β  Is it better to pursue an M.Tech from IIT BHU?
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Pursuing M.Tech from IIT BHU is an excellent choice if you aim for strong placements & industry exposure. It is one of the premier engineering institutes in India offering average M.Tech package often crossing for branches like Computer Science.

Q: Β  Which is better: IIT BHU or IIT Bombay for MTech?
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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:

MTech InstitutesNIRF Ranking 2025Total Tuition Fee
IIT BHU10INR 40,000
IIT Bombay3INR 2.7 lakh
Q: Β  Why is it that IIT BHU placements are better than even old IITs?
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The table below compares the 2023 placement statistics of IIT BHU with other closely ranked IITs:

IIT Namethe highest Package (2023)Average Package (2023)
IIT BHUINR 1.20 crore per annumINR 22.77 LPA
IIT IndoreINR 68 LPAINR 25.45 LPA (BTech)
IIT ISM DhanbadINR 56 LPAINR 16.98 LPA
IIT GandhinagarN/AINR 19.60 LPA
Q: Β  Can I join IIT BHU directly?
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No direct non exam based admission is not possible for B Tech programs at IIT BHU. Admission is based on qualifying for national level entrance exams like JEE Advanced for B Tech and GATE for M Tech followed by counseling processes like JoSAA or COAP. 

Q: Β  What is the CSE cutoff at IIT BHU for different categories?
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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.

CategoryIIT BHU CSE cutoff 2026
General1436 - 1439
OBC601 - 601 (R1)
SC313 - 373
ST161 - 170
EWS245 - 245 (R1)
PWD66 - 66 (R1)
Q: Β  What is the fee of MSc at IIT BHU?
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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: Β  What is the fee of IIT BHU courses?
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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:

CoursesTuition 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: Β  Is IIT BHU good for MBA?
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Yes you can pursue MBA in IIT BHU. Students need to check the eligibility criteria to join the course and researrch well before applying. Always check the website of IIT BHU for the latest updates.

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

CategoryIIT JAM Round 2 Cutoff 2026
General403 - 507
OBC628 - 836
SC1557 - 1599
ST3333 - 4420
EWS723 - 832
Q: Β  What is the cutoff gap between General and EWS category for BTech at IIT Varanasi?
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IIT BHU BTech cutoff 2026 has been released, wherein the Round 1 closing ranks varied between 1436 and 13991 for General, while for the EWS category, the cutoff ranks were between 245 and 2062. To view the branch-wise cutoff gaps between General and EWS categories, check out the table below for BTech admission. 

CourseJEE Advanced R1 Cutoff 2026 GeneralJEE Advanced R1 Cutoff 2026 EWS
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering1436245
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing1854284
B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering2702408
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering3637513
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering70351051
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics72291155
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering80101231
B.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology92571579
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering107221505
B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry107391618
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering115241915
B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering115921794
B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering121331825
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering129021936
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering134732000
B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology139912062
Q: Β  Can I get admission into M.Tech AI at IIT BHU with a GATE score of 664 and AIR of 1364?
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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.

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

Register for the counselling.

Take part in the seat allotment round.

Report at the college.

Q: Β  How does the faculty treat its students at IIT BHU?
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IIT BHU faculty are experienced and are professionals with years of experience. The IIT BHU faculty motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. The faculty members are friendly and are mentors for some students.  IIT BHU faculty treats students as friends so that students can share their course-related issues without any hesitation. 

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

Q: Β  Is JEE Main syllabus tough?
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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.

Q: Β  How many specialisations does IIT Varanasi offer in MSc?
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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: Β  What is the basic eligibility for MSc offered at IIT Varanasi?
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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: Β  What is IIT BHU cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering other than General category?
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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: 

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Range)
General1436 - 13991
OBC601 - 5424
SC313 - 3080 
ST161 -  1504
EWS245 - 2062
PWD66 - 313

 

Q: Β  What is the difference between the GATE qualifying and admission cutoffs?
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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).

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026

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