Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi Answered Questions

IIT Varanasi gives no. of BTech specialisations, likewise, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutics Engineering & Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, etc. Eligibility for UG engineering admission at IIT Varanasi depends on meeting the criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. 

The total tuition fee for BTech programme at IIT Varanasi ranges between INR 3.2 Lacs to INR 8.5 lakh. This fee only includes the cost of tuition for the BTech programme and does not consist of the mess fee or the hostel fee. The fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence is indicative. To apply for JEE Main 2023, candidates must pay the application fee of INR 1,000 for Boys and INR 800 for Girls. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.

The total seat intake for the BTech programme at IIT BHU is 1563, including integrated BTech programmes. CoursesSeatsB.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology80B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering106B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering148B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering115B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering156B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering75Integrated B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics30Integrated B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology25Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology21Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering30

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 BHU is one of the oldest Engineering institutes in India. IIT (BHU) Varanasi is situated inside a 1300-acre beautiful campus of Banaras Hindu University the buildings of the institute were built in the first half of the 20th century and are fine examples of Indo-Gothic architecture. IIT BHU has a diverse and flourishing start-up culture–best exports, travel, education or for the welfare of the general public. Successful startups of IIT BHU alumni like Zostel, ZestMoney, Shopclues, Cricbuzz, MotionIITJEE, etc. have disrupted various sectors.

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.

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.

IIT BHU is spread over 1300-acre of area with all the necessary amenities with amazing campus life. Three major festivals—technical (Technex), cultural (Kashiyatra), and sports (Spardha)—are held annually at IIT BHU. There are various clubs and councils that students can join to help them explore their artistic side.

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: 2019-2020Japanese Government [MEXT] Scholarship Program 2018Fresh Application for IIT (BHU)-76 Batch Alumni Scholarship for the Session 2016-17Fresh Application for BENCO -64 Scholarship for the Session 2016-172017 DUO-Belgium-Flanders -ASEM - DUO Fellowship Programme2017 Chinese Government Scholarship-2017-20182017 Korean Government Scholarship Programme

Yes, IIT BHU is recognised by UGC and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). IIT BHU has been ranked 15 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. The college is also ranked 531 by QS World University Rankings 2025. The institute has 15 departments through which it offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral-level courses in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Pharmacy streams. Admission to all these courses is based on various national-level entrance exams such as JEE Advanced, JEE Main, NATA, IIT JAM, etc.