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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

The table below compares the 2023 placement statistics of IIT BHU with other closely ranked IITs:

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:

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.

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.  

 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

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.

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

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:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Varanasi, formerly Banaras Hindu University (BHU), offers Master of Technology (MTech) programs with various specializations like:

Here are the departments offering M.Tech specializations at IIT BHU:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Ceramic Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Science and Engineering
• Information Technology
• Applied Mechanics
• Industrial Tribology and Machine Dynamics
• Planning and Development
• Management Studies
• Energy Science and Engineering
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Optical Communication and Engineering
• Photonics
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
• VLSI Design
• Software Engineering
• Bioinformatics
• Construction Technology and Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Machine Design

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:

 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.