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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:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Dec '25 | CUET PG Exam NotificationTentative |
2 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL) |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, IIT JAM
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Dec '25 | CUET PG Exam NotificationTentative |
5 Jan '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
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 |
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 dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.
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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 |
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.
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 |
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-wise cutoff gaps between the categories is tabulated below:
| Course | Last Round Cutoff 2025 (General) | Last Round Cutoff 2025 (EWS) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 1489 | 189 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 1924 | 321 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering | 2635 | 415 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 3537 | 595 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 7286 | 1170 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 8381 | 1341 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 8441 | 1479 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 10278 | 1554 |
| B.Tech. in Materials Science and Technology | 10851 | 1804 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering | 11398 | 1884 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry | 12721 | 1905 |
| B.Tech. in Bioengineering | 12759 | 2033 |
| B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering | 13064 | 1998 |
| B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering | 13255 | 1826 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 14243 | 2139 |
| B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology | 14447 | 2296 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | 20792 | 3104 |
IIT BHU has more than 300 faculties. The faculty of the college is very experienced and all the professors hold PhD degrees, with extensive research experience from top colleges in India and abroad. IIT BHU faculty members truly share their experiences with the students to guide them in the best way possible.
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.
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 |
IIT BHU accepts JEE Advanced score, followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the BTech courses. IIT BHU cutoff 2023 was concluded after Round 6 of the JEE Advanced Seat Allotment Result. As per IIT BHU cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech was ranged between 1366 and 24641 for the BTech courses. Tabulated below is the cutoff for IIT BHU 2023 for top five specialisations for General category students:
IIT Varanasi provides ten BTech specialisations, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutics Engineering & Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics Engineering. Eligibility for BTech admission at IIT Varanasi is based on meeting the criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Prospective students who have completed their Class 12 in the Science stream with a minimum of 75% aggregate (or 65% for SC/ST/PwD) are eligible to apply.
IIT BHU Varanasi provides a large number of courses in a variety of courses. These courses are offered mainly in the Engineering field, as well as a few others. For Engineering admissions, the students must appear for the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced exams. For admissions into other courses, students can visit the official website and check the relevant details. For instance, other entrance tests accepted at IIT BHU include names like GPAT, GATE, ICAR AIEEA, IIT JAM, CUET PG, etc.
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:
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
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Answered 3 months ago
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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Answered 3 months ago
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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Answered 4 months ago
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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Answered 4 months ago
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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Answered 5 months ago
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 candid
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