About Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi is one of Indias oldest engineering institutions, originally established in 1919 as the Banaras Engineering College under Banaras Hindu University. In 2012, it was converted into an Indian Institute of Technology, becoming part of the prestigious IIT system.
Located in the historic city of Varanasi, the institute is situated within the BHU campus, offering a unique blend of tradition and modern education. It is officially designated as an Institute of National Importance.
Overview
Institute Name | Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi |
Also Known As | IIT (BHU) |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 1919 |
Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
IIT (BHU) Varanasi: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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Also Known as
Also known as IIT Varanasi, IIT (BHU) Varanasi and IIT BHU.
ADDRESS
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005.
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | QS World University Rankings | 566 (2026) | 531 (2025) |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 237 (2026) | 273 (2025) | |
| QS World University Rankings - Engineering & Technology | 501-550 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Computer Science & IT | 751-850 (2025) | -- | |
| QS World Subject Rankings - Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 501-550 (2025) | -- | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 31 (2025) | 30 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 10 (2025) | 10 (2024) | |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 22 (2025) | -- | |
| NIRF Innovation Rankings | 11-50 (2025) | 11-50 (2024) | |
 | The Week Best Technical Universities India | 8 (2023) | -- |
| The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 11 (2025) | 9 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must qualify the JEE (Main) exam and then appear for the JEE (Advanced) exam.
Candidates must secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII OR be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Advanced Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Advanced) through JoSAA Counselling.
College Details
How to Reach
Varanasi
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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