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NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT BHU ranks #10 under the category 'Engineering'.
The GATE 2026 application rectification window is open for admission to ME/MTech courses, and the closing date is Nov 10, 2025. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.
A few more updates are given below:
- The JEE Main registration 2026 is now open for IIT BHU admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The registration deadline for session 1 is Nov 27, 2025, and the exam will tentatively be conducted between Jan 21 and Jan 30, 2026.
- The IIT JAM 2026 exam date for the MSc course is Feb 15, 2026.
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IIT BHU Courses & Fee 2024
The flagship program at IIT BHU is BTech. Admission to the majority of these programmes is determined through entrance examinations. The following table displays the available courses and their respective fees:
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| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(30 courses) | 8 L - 10 LGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE MainJEE Advanced |
M.E./M.Tech(46 courses) | 40 K - 10 LGet Fee Details | |
M.Pharma(4 courses) | 40 KGet Fee Details | Exams : GPAT |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
IIT Varanasi has released the category-wise cutoffs for various BTech specialisations. For BTech admissions, JEE Advanced is conducted widely by IITs. A JEE Advanced rank of 3000 under OBC category can be considered as the decent rank, however, this rank is insufficient to secure BTech in CSE programme in 2024. Other than CSE, the top courses for which candidates have the option to get a seat at IIT BHU are Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering and Ceramic Engineering.
GATE qualifying cutoff is the institute eligibility cutoff, and on the other hand, the GATE admission cutoff ensures a call for admission at IITs, NITs, IITs, and CFTIs. Check below in detail:
GATE Qualifying Cutoff: It is the 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 the announcement of GATE results. It is announced by the conducting IIT and available on GOAPS. It includes qualifying marks for each paper.
Admission GATE Cutoffs: It is the final opening and closing rank score fixed by the participating institutes for the selection of candidates. It is to be noted here that meeting the admission GATE cutoff does not mean that the candidates will be selected for admission. It is fixed after the GATE result date. It is declared by the 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 2025 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:
IIT BHU Fees
IIT Varanasi fee is cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library deposit, training and placement fee, etc. There are a few components that are charged one-time, while some have to be paid semester-wise or annually, such as tuition fees. The fee amount further varies depending upon the chosen course or specialisation. The following sections mention the IIT BHU fee breakup for the offered courses.
|
Course |
Tuition Fee |
Hostel Fee (Without Mess) |
One-Time Fee |
Total Mess Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTech | INR 31,7464 - INR 85,0800 | INR 32,000 - INR 39,500 | INR 14,750 - INR 15,250 | NA |
| MTech | INR 40000 | INR 17,000 | INR 11,250 | NA |
| BArch | INR 39,6830 | INR 39,500 | INR 15,250 | NA |
| MPharma | INR 40,000 | INR 17,000 | INR 11,250 | NA |
| MSc | INR 40,000 | INR 17,000 | INR 11,250 | NA |
NOTE:
- The fee range is inclusive of fee for the different specialisations and integrated programmes.
- The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. Hence, it may vary.
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
The hostel fee at IIT BHU is INR 300 per semester. This fee does not include electricity charges, Gymkhana, Medical, Amenities and other hostel services. A total of INR 5,000 (approx.) needs to be submitted during the admission to get a hostel and other facilities. The institute has 16 hostels for boys and girls separately.
IIT Varanasi JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Chemistry, with the Cutoff of 387, for the General AI category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Chemistry was 663.
If not eligible for IIT Varanasi, candidates can opt for IIT Gandhinagar with a linient cutoff of 404, for M.Sc in Chemistry, for the General AI category candidates.
IIT BHU is one of the most prominent Engineering institutes in India. It has been ranked internationally by QS World Rankings. Tabulated below is the list of ranks awarded to IIT BHU under various categories:
| Ranking Body | Category | Ranks |
|---|---|---|
QS World University Rankings 2025 | University | 531 |
| QS World Ranking 2024 | University | 571 |
| QS World Asian University Ranking 2023 | Asian University | 261-270 |
| QS World Southern Asian University Ranking 2023 | Southern Asian University | 55 |
IIT BHU Admission Dates 2025
IIT BHU accepts JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT BHU admission via these exams are tabulated below:
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, IIT JAM
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
10 Nov '25 | ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Seat Allotment & Document UploadOngoing |
12 Nov '25 | ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Last date to upload documents |
12 Nov '25 | ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Last date for Document Verification |
B.Arch Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Advanced, NATA, AAT
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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 |
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 candidates belonging to the OBC category under the AI quota, the IIT BHU JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 varied between 528 and 6900 for admission to the BTech course across multiple specialisations. The cutoff ranks vary for different courses, rounds, categories, and quotas. Tabulated below are the JEE Advanced first and last-round closing ranks of BTech for the OBC AI category students.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Ranks) | Last Round (Closing Ranks) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 494 | 528 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 865 | 883 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering | 1186 | 1261 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 1431 | 1491 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 2665 | 2829 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 3239 | 3434 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 3629 | 3888 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 3699 | 4059 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering | 4370 | 4561 |
| B.Tech. in Bioengineering | 4382 | 4677 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology | 4485 | 4740 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry | 4598 | 4859 |
| B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering | 4859 | 4990 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 4872 | 5319 |
| B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering | 4919 | 5337 |
| B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology | 5200 | 5591 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | 6811 | 6900 |
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The branch-wise average salary for M.Tech and IID is mentioned below:
| Branch | MTech Average Package (2024) | IDD Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Bio-Chemical | N/A | INR 15.12 LPA |
| Bio-Medical | INR 11 LPA | INR 17.33 LPA |
| Ceramic | - | INR 17.10 LPA |
| Chemistry | INR 9.05 LPA | INR 17.34 LPA |
| Chemical | INR 12 LPA | - |
| Civil | INR 8 LPA | INR 20.24 LPA |
| CSE | INR 23.77 LPA | NR 35.69 LPA |
| Electronics | INR 26.47 LPA | - |
| Electrical | INR 18.14 LPA | INR 30.53 LPA |
| Mathematics & Computing | - | INR 32.66 LPA |
| ME | INR 13.22 LPA | INR 20.21 LPA |
| Metallurgy | INR 13.07 LPA | INR 20.55 LPA |
| Mining | - | INR 12.96 LPA |
| Material Science | INR 8.50 LPA | INR 19.40 LPA |
| Pharmaceuticals | INR 8.20 LPA | INR 12.40 LPA |
| Physics | - | INR 19.88 LPA |
| Architecture | - | INR 17.88 LPA |
NOTE: The above salary data is gathered from unofficial sources.
As per the annual report 2022-23, the highest package offered in 2023 was INR 1.20 crore per annum. There are no past years records available for comparison. Take a look at the below table depicting the IIT BHU the highest package 2023:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 1.20 crore per annum |
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.
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:
COAP 2023 Round 10 (additional round of offers) was held between Jul 14 and Jul 15. GATE COAP counselling registration begins after the GATE result declaration. This year, the counselling registration started from Mar 18 and the window was open till May 10. In order to take part in the counselling process, it is important that the aspirants register within the due date. For complete GATE COAP 2023 schedule, Click Here.
For students in the General AI category seeking admission to the BTech in CSE, the JEE Advanced last round cutoff ranks observed fluctuating trend over three years. The IIT BHU JEE Advanced last round closing rank was 1079 in 2023, which decreased to 1071 in 2024. The cutoff rank then increased to 1489 in 2025 for the General AI category students. Tabulated below is the round-wise IIT BHU CSE cutoff ranks over three years in General category.
| Round | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1010 | 1015 | 1350 |
| 2 | 1054 | 1043 | 1352 |
| 3 | 1054 | 1043 | 1352 |
| 4 | 1054 | 1043 | 1364 |
| 5 | 1068 | 1071 | 1424 |
| 6 | 1079 | 1071 | 1489 |
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.
IIT BHU provides financial assistance to international students by offering various scholarships. The scholarships are:
- Rhodes Scholarships 2019 (University of Oxford) now accepting applications for the citizens of India.
- Japanese Government [MEXT] Scholarship Program 2019 for Research Students.
- Japanese Government [MEXT] Scholarship Program 2019 for undergraduate students, college of technology students and specialised training college students.
- USIEF Fellowships for Indian Citizens: 2019-2020
- Japanese Government [MEXT] Scholarship Program 2018
- Fresh Application for IIT (BHU)-76 Batch Alumni Scholarship for the Session 2016-17
- Fresh Application for BENCO -64 Scholarship for the Session 2016-17
- 2017 DUO-Belgium-Flanders -ASEM - DUO Fellowship Programme
- 2017 Chinese Government Scholarship-2017-2018
- 2017 Korean Government Scholarship Programme
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.
IIT Varanasi Cutoff 2024 was concluded for MSc admission. The Institute provides admission to MSc courses on the basis of performance in IIT JAM exam. During the last-round cutoff for MSc admission, the cutoff was released for - MSc in Physics and MSc in Chemistry. Candidates can check the cutoff ranks for the General AI Category in the table below:
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Physics | 641 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 673 |
The highest package offered to BTech batch 2020-24 was INR 1.68 crore per annum. Further, the highest average package stood at INR 34.87 LPA for the CSE branch. The branch-wise highest, average and lowest packages are mentioned in the table below:
| BTech Branch | Highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) | Lowest Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 17.87 LPA | INR 5 LPA |
| Chemical | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 19.97 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
| Civil | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 15.72 LPA | INR 7.55 LPA |
| CSE | INR 1.68 Crore per annum | INR 34.87 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
| Electronics | INR 90 LPA | INR 27.47 LPA | INR 6.25 LPA |
| Electrical | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 24.81 LPA | INR 7 LPA |
| ME | INR 54 LPA | INR 19.03 LPA | INR 7 LPA |
| Metallurgy | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 14.94 LPA | INR 5 LPA |
| Mining | INR 37 LPA | INR 13.38 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
| Pharmaceuticals | INR 36 LPA | INR 16.59 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
According to the IIT BHU cutoff 2023, the closing ranks were 3358 and 3534, for the General AI category as per the first and last rounds. BTech in Electrical Engineering admission at IIT BHU is done through the JEE Advanced rank, followed by the JoSSA counselling process. Therefore, going by the 2023 cutoff pattern, IIT BHU BTech cutoff 2024, which is to be expected, could be in the range between 3000 and 3500.
Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the past three years' cutoff ranks for BTech in EE course:
| Course | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 3147 | 3442 | 3358 |
In 2024, the last round cutoff ranks for Mechanical Engineering was 6596, for the General AI category candidates. The cutoff for Mechanical Engineering in 2023 and 2022 were 6694 and 7083, respectively. Therefore, over the past few years, the cutoff rank for admission to BTech in Mechanical Engineering has declined. It indicates that the competition levels for the same has increased.
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 |
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:
The IDD placement rate is yet to be released on the official website. As per the details gathered from unofficial sources, the highest placement rate for the IDD batch passing out in 2024 was 90.32% and was recorded in the CSE branch. Check the table below for IIT BHU placement rate 2024 for IDD:
| IDD Branch | Placement Rate (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bio-Chemical | 33.33% |
| Bio-Medical | 50% |
| Ceramic | 20% |
| Chemistry | 41.67% |
| Civil | 61.29% |
| CSE | 90.32% |
| Electrical | 81.48% |
| Mathematics & Computing | 78.72% |
| ME | 70% |
| Metallurgy | 31.82% |
| Mining | 30.43% |
| Material Science | 39.13% |
| Pharmaceuticals | 16.67% |
| Physics | 38.46% |
| Architecture | 28.57% |
A total of 308 companies visited the institute campus in 2023 and offered 1,240 job opportunities. The following table depicts the important details related to IIT BHU placements 2023:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| Companies visited | 308 |
| No. of students enrolled for campus placements | 1,428 |
| Total offers | 1,240 |
| Domestic offers | 1,217 |
| International offers | 43 |
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For 2025, the IIT Varanasi JEE Advanced cutoff ranged between 1489 and 20792 for BTech admission across multiple specialisations based on the last round cutoff list for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in Computer Science & Engineering was the most competitive. Those students who ar
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For the SC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff ranks varied between 283 and 2261 for core branches, including CSE, Civil, Chemical, etc. For the core branches, mostly the cutoffs are on the higher side for admission. Candidates seeking admission to core branches must target
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For the General AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for B.Tech admission ranges is 792 and 10727 in the final round. Considering the cutoff range, it is evident that the EWS category had competitive cutoff ranks for admission as compared to the General category students. The last round of branch-
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IIT BHU JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the sixth allotment list for admission to the BTech course for multiple specialisations. The cutoff was released for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds. In the table
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If you belong to the OBC category and want to take admission to MSc in Physics, you must target to secure a rank of up to 748 to secure a seat at IIT BHU. Students can check out the round-wise IIT JAM cutoff ranks in the table below for MSc in Physics.
| Round | MSc in Physics (OBC AI Quota) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 633 |
| 2 | 645 |
| 3 | 645 |
| 4 | 748 |
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