Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Infrastructure: Campus, Facilities, Hostels, Classrooms ,Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University is known as one of the most popular universities in India. BHU has been in the top rank as per the NIRF consistently. BHU is one of the 8 public institutions declared as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. It has 4 affiliated colleges in Varanasi, in addition to its constituent colleges and departments. BHU infrastructure is one of its biggest strengths and highlights. The university is spread over a sprawling 1,300-acre campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. BHU campus has almost all the facilities that are required for the overall needs, well-being and development of students. 

BHU Campus Highlights 2024

BHU has enrolled over 30,000 students, out of which 18,000 are residing on the campus. It is one of the largest residential universities in Asia. The infrastructure of BHU is constantly being upgraded and improved. The university is committed to providing its students with the best possible learning environment. Moreover, the has a variety of other facilities, such as a post office, a bank, a shopping complex, and a guest house. Check a few highlights about the campus below:

Particulars

BHU Campus Highlights

Area

1300 acres

Location

Varanasi

Basic Amenities

Hostel, Library, Sports Facilities, Labs

Hostel

79

Let's have a glimpse of the campus through some pictures:

Campus View:

Campus View

Lecture Hall:

Lecture Hall

BHU Hostel & Residential Facilities

BHU has over 75 hostels, which can accommodate over 18000 students. The hostels are spacious and clean, and they have all the necessary amenities, such as dining halls, laundry facilities, and medical centres. The hostels have all the basic and additional facilities required by students. The hostels have common rooms with TV, wi-fi and other sports facilities. Broacha Hostel which is for boys has 306 rooms with a capacity of 648 students. For girls, the two most famous hostels are- Gargi Hostel and Kundan Devi Shatabdi Hostel. These hostels have a Common room with a TV, Library room, Computer room, Mini Common kitchen with induction & Fridge, Geyser, Wi-Fi and various sports facilities (like Volleyball, Badminton and other indoor games facilities). 

BHU Hostel Fee

As BHU is one of the largest residential campuses in Asia, it is assured that students have the option of affordable and comfortable hostel rooms. Given below are an approximate average fee charges of the hostels at the campus:

Particulars Amount in INR
Hostel 6000
Food Charges 1800

BHU Hostel Life

The university offers students the opportunity to meet people from various places and different backgrounds. Students can learn many things such as diverse languages, cultures, and traditions which consequently develops a sense of respect towards every person. Also, the university ensures safe and homely atmosphere at the hostel. 

BHU Academic and Research Facilities

BHU has over 1,000 classrooms, all of which are well-equipped with modern teaching aids. The classrooms are very comfortable and spacious, equipped with all the modern equipment required for lectures. Also, the university has over 1,000 laboratories, which are equipped with the latest scientific equipment. These laboratories are used by students and researchers for conducting experiments and research. Candidates can have a view of the classroom at the campus here:

Labs

BHU Library

BHU has one of the largest libraries in India. The library has a collection of over 2 million books, journals, and other publications. BHU has one of the largest libraries in India. The library has a collection of over 2 million books, journals, and other publications. These resources are made available through various channels, including consortia like INFLIBNET and ERMED, direct procurement by the university, and curated open-access collections. The BHU e-Library serves as a central hub for academic and research materials, empowering students, faculty, and researchers with the tools they need to advance their work.

Library

BHU Sports Facilities

BHU has various sports facilities, including a stadium, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and tennis courts. The university has a sprawling campus dedicated to allowing students to explore their aesthetic side. The Institute of Science playground, also known as Brocha Ground, is spread across a large area. An indoor badminton court, squash court, table tennis court, carrom hall, chess hall, gymnasium hall and a boxing ring for training are also there. 

Sports Facility

Places to visit in & around the BHU Campus

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. The campus has many interesting places to visit around it such as Man Mandir Observatory, Thai Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Shivala Ghat etc. There are markets around for shopping and a lot of eating outlets to enjoy in free time.

Check out more on BHU in the below video:

 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The university library is fully air-conditioned cyber library has the collection of 9,76,411 books, 1,33,792 journals, and 406 current journals. The library has also the collection of 11,272 online journals, 10 databases, and 52,560 e-books.

  • Hostel

    BHU has separate accommodation for boys and girls.It has 41 boys hostel and 21 girls hostel.There is a separate hostel facility for international students.All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system etc.

    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Squash Court|Swimming Pool|Tennis Court|Table tennis|Chess|Hockey|Kabaddi|Squash Racket
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Mechanical Lab|Physics Lab|Biotechnology Lab|Zoology Lab|CAD-CAM Lab
  • Moot Court (Law)
    Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
    Music Room
    Dance Room
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Bank|Post Office

BHU Infrastructure FAQs

Below mentioned are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding BHU:

Q:   What is the hostel fee at BHU, including mess charge and everything?
A:
The hostel fee structure for BHU is INR 3,000 - INR 4,000 per semester depending upon the degree. The hostel fee does not include mess charges. Banaras Hindu University is spread across a 1,300-acre campus. There are 41 hostels for boys and 21 for girls. Additionally, there is separate accommodation for international students. All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, a common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system, etc.
Q:   What facilities are offered by Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University?
A:
BHU is the largest residential university in Asia. University provides a wide range of facilities including separate medical complexes for students and staff, sports and hobbies centers, Internet facilities and units like Public Relations Cell, Printing Press, Preservation Centers, Agricultural research farms, Poultry Farms, Pisciculture, Radio Station, Petrol Pump, ATMs, Banks, Post Office, Subsidized Canteens, a NCC barrack and its own Security Force.

Infrastructure Reviews

Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

4.1

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Sonali Kumari | B.Sc.(Hons) in Chemistry with Botany - Batch of 2027
Offered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
College placement is not so good, their percentage is very low.

Infrastructure: Lab in the first and 2nd semester is done once a week, and in the third semester it is twice a week, and in the 4th semester it is 4 days a week. There are two batches of Chemistry. The maximum number of students doing lab together is 30 or more.

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Harsh Singhvi | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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4.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
If you want a good package, then you should join this college.

Infrastructure: Sometimes there is a problem with Wi-Fi connectivity in our hostel rooms. The library is very good, and it contains all types of books that are required. Classrooms are okay. Labs are very good, but some of the equipment has mechanical errors. The medical facility is excellent. Food quality depends on which type of mess you have joined, like in a sattvik mess, where Jain food is served, the quality of food is excellent compared to other messes. The sports facility is also very good. The canteen ...

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Vansh dubey | B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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4.2
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Absolutely satisfied with my college IIT BHU because of facilities and good placement in 2026.

Infrastructure: The facilities are very good at IIT BHU. Wi-Fi covers the entire campus, and classrooms are fully modernized. There are 4 lecture theatres in our college. For freshers, IIT BHU has the best hostel among all IITs, named PC Ray Hostel, which covers all required infrastructure and is newly made, so it looks aesthetic as well. There are 3 huge grounds in IIT BHU, which cover facilities for all sports. We have SAC for indoor games and a newly made gym, which is the biggest sports auditorium as well.

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Shaurya pandey | B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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4.2
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Our college is the best for serious students.

Infrastructure: There was a decent hostel in our college, which was not too good, but there were some basic facilities provided by the hostel, like free Wi-Fi, and there was also a place for playing outdoor games. Overall, it was 7/10, and the infrastructure of the course was good. You don't have much pressure, you have time to explore new things and find your interests.

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Sumanta Mondal | B.Tech. in Dairy Technology - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Average for dairy, above average for college life.

Infrastructure: The college has good and well-maintained infrastructure that supports both academic and extracurricular activities. Our college is big, but our department isn't; we need more strength as students and as teachers, too. Classrooms and laboratories are properly equipped. Only ICAR students can get a hostel (SRK HOSTEL).

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Sneha Singh | B.A. (Hons.) in Arts - Batch of 2028
Offered by Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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4.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, is good value for money.

Infrastructure: In Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, labs for science students are well-equipped and maintained. Classes are held regularly. There is free Wi-Fi for all students, including hostellers and day scholars. As our university is really old, some buildings have slightly degraded, but new buildings are also there with better infrastructure. Mess food and hostels are also average to above average in accordance with the fees. But one hostel is under construction in MMV as of now, so not all girls have been allotted ...

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Anonymous | B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Very good college ancient college in India.

Infrastructure: There is a wide range of books available in our college. The variety of books is very nice. There we get books of spirituality, competitive exams, novels, biographies, self development and many more. The classrooms of our college are decent. The facilities is vey nice. The sports facilities in our college are excellent. There are 23 sports that are introduced in our college. In our college there are multiple clubs for the interests of every individual in our college. Our hostel is the newly ...

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Anonymous | M.Tech. in Thermal and Fluid Engineering - Batch of 2021
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
IIT Bhu is a vibe, go enjoy it.

Infrastructure: Our college has a library named the Shrinivas Despande Library. It had a vast collection of the latest and historical books. The facilities in the classroom were the latest but they do not have AC in the classroom but it contains a smart board, a green board and a projector. Our college had a gym which had the latest equipment and also three grounds. 2 volleyball court 2 lawn tennis court and many more courts for different games. Mainly, our college had a building name sac which contains all ind...

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Manish Kumar Laur | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Our college is nice we love it.

Infrastructure: We have good food, a mess, Wi-Fi, a ibrary and a lot of things. The structure of labs and classrooms is old, it is already a bit old, but new halls are being built which are very good. Initially there are good facilities in the hostel but later on it happens that there is no water and the geyser is facility.

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Shivani kumari | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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2.8
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 2
Good in infrastructure and campus surroundings, below average in placement and teaching.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure are quite good. It has a good library and a strong Wi-Fi connection all over the campus. But sometimes it lacks in maintaining classroom cleanliness. Hostels have exercise areas, a garden, and playing areas. The food in the mess and canteen is average. It supports sports and games.

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Aman Purwar | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Verified
4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
IIT BHU, The best of the most.

Infrastructure: One thing in which my college lags is infrastructure. It is not as great as other IITs. They are working heavily on improving it. New hostels are being made. Canteen services are being improved. Wi-Fi is good. AC is also being installed.

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Ayush Kumar | B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I have an amazing experience at IIT BHU Varanasi.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is quite good, but not so cool compared to other IITs. Day by day, infrastructure is getting better. Hostels are also getting renovated, and the new ones are quite good (for 1st and 2nd year). Mess food is obviously very good. The canteen is open till 3 AM, so it's very helpful.

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Sakshi Singh | B.Com (Hons.) in Financial Markets Management - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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4.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I am extremely satisfied with my faculty, course and infrastructure of the university.

Infrastructure: Banaras Hindu University is best known for its facilities, infrastructure and brand name in the market. The classes are well-equipped with smart classes, and the library has all the facilities a student needs to study and concentrate. The campus has a Wi-Fi facility for the students. The food being provided in the mess is good and hygienic, with 3 meals and evening snacks being provided occasionally. We have medical facilities being provided, considering we already have a hospital on campus itse...

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Krish Jain | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Verified
4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
College is the support for all the sports and infrastructure, and the food is good.

Infrastructure: Facilities in the hostel are good, with table tennis, volleyball, and a badminton court. Food quality is very nice. Wi-Fi in the classroom is somewhat limited, but in the library it's excellent. An excellent thing about this college is the support for all the sports and infrastructure, and the food is also very good, with a protein-rich diet.

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DEEPANSH CHHAWLA | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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4.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Overview for freshers in 2026.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not very modern but its bearable. In recent months it has upgraded a lot by adding ACs and new buildings. Wi-Fi is great all over the campus from the start, hostel rooms and bathrooms are good as well for a government college. There is a variety of food in the mess at a time and the menu is not repeated all week.

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