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IIT BHU [Banaras Hindu University] or Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi is one of the reputed technical and research universities founded in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Banaras Engineering college was established in 1919 and given the status of IIT in 2012. Since its induction to IIT pool, it has maintained its top status and has become one of the most sought-out IITs by the students.

• MHRD releases the NIRF ranking list for IITs every year.
• This year IIT BHU has gained 11th position among the top engineering Institutions with a score of 62.54.
• IIT BHU was the first of the elites to start degree courses in Mining, Metallurgy and Ceramic Engineering.
• With its unique programs and future perspective curriculum, the institute undoubtedly runs in the league of the top engineering colleges in India.

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IIT BHU Highlights

Official Website	www.iitbhu.ac.in
Type of Programs	UG, PG, and PhD.
Stream	Engineering and Pharmacy
Entrance Exam	JEE Main, GATE, GPAT
Admission criteria	10+2 and JEE Mains
Application Mode	Online
Collaborations	University of Cambridge (UK), University of Oxford (UK), University of Sheffield (UK).

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IIT BHU: B. Tech Admission via JEE Advanced

Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi was established in 1919 as a public university. It is a research and technical university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It transformed into Banaras Hindu University in 1968.

• The university boasts 10 engineering departments, 3 science departments, 3 interdisciplinary schools and 1 Humanities & Social Sciences Section.
• Admissions are granted via JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced.
• Let us see the admission procedure step-by-step in the following section.

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B.Tech Courses Offered by IIT BHU

IIT BHU has 17 academic units, out of which 10 departments are devoted to engineering. Ranked 11th in NIRF rankings, 9th in The Week, undoubtedly, the institute offers a plethora of B.Tech courses in various disciplines.

• Architecture, Planning and Design
• Ceramic Engineering and Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology

Five-Year Dual Degree (IDD: B.Tech. & M.Tech.) Programs

Through JEE (Advanced), IITs offer admission into undergraduate courses for Bachelor’s, Integrated Masters or Bachelor-Master Dual Degree in Engineering or Sciences. Candidates receive both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees enrolled in the dual degree programs once they complete the course. It saves time and within 5 years, candidates become the holder of two degrees instead of just one.

Additionally, five year-dual degree programmes are also available for students to consider.

1. B.Tech + M.Tech in Ceramic Engineering
2. B.Tech + M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
3. B.Tech + M.Tech in Civil Engineering
4. B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and M.Tech in Power Electronics
5. B.Tech + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
6. B.Tech + M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering
7. B.Tech + M.Tech in Mining Engineering
8. B.Tech. Biochemical Engineering and M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology
9. B.Tech. in Bioengineering and M.Tech in Biomedical Technology
10. B.Tech + M.Tech in Materials Science & Technology
11. B.Tech + M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology
12. B.Tech + M.Tech in Industrial Chemistry
13. B. Tech + M.Tech in Mathematics & Computing
14. B.Tech + M.Tech in Engineering Physics

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IIT BHU Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed class 12 examination with minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) or have come in the top 20 percentile in their respective board.
• Candidates will have to sit for JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced and get the minimum cut off to be eligible for IIT BHU Admission.

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IIT BHU Cut Off for Top Bachelor Courses

Every Institute follows their cut-off list for the intake of students, every academic year. The minimum percentage for each subject and aggregate varies across different categories. The cut-off is announced after the exam on the website.

Separate JEE Advanced cut-off lists are announced for different B. Tech programs offered at IIT BHU are announced every year.

Since the JEE advanced 2020 list is not yet announced, we can refer to the list from last academic year.

Courses	Closing Ranks (2019)
Computer Science and Engineering	796
B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering	970
B.Tech + M.Tech Mathematics and Computing	1503
Electrical Engineering	3026
Mechanical Engineering	4268
Chemical Engineering	6421
Civil Engineering	6984
Metallurgical Engineering	8169
Mining Engineering	10212
Ceramic Engineering	10448

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Why Study at IIT BHU?

• As it is a public university, the fees are mediocre and affordable. Apart from that, there are a lot of scholarships and financial assistance available for deserving students.
• The management system of the university is proper and transparent.
• Apart from the outstanding academic programs that you just read about, IIT BHU offers various recreational activities too. This is for the purpose of overall personnel development of the candidates.
• IIT Varanasi also offers an array of certification courses in foreign languages, fine arts, music, etc.
• The university has well-equipped computer facilities, library facilities, medical facilities and so on.
• The alumni of the institute are the apex body and do wonders for the overall development of the university.

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IIT BHU Cut Off 2019 for B.Tech Specializations

Ceramic Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	4421	7530
EWS	1342	2058
General	10448	18113
SC	2606	3743
ST	1114	–

Chemical Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	2757	5630
EWS	748	1692
General	6421	12066
SC	1728	2794
ST	–	810

Civil Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	2483	6024
EWS	768	1779
General	6984	12423
SC	1276	2410
ST	357	1141

Computer and Science Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	367	1089
EWS	83	176
General	796	2493
SC	214	569
ST	147	502

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Electrical Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	1183	3880
EWS	287	884
General	3026	6566
SC	765	1613
ST	337	676

Electronics Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	1045	3058
EWS	249	856
General	2376	5572
SC	778	1521
ST	440	642

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Mechanical Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	1680	5347
EWS	491	1545
General	4268	10950
SC	1046	2405
ST	446	–

Metallurgical Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	3313	7045
EWS	857	1943
General	8169	14907
SC	2197	3014
ST	1043	–

Mining Engineering

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	3887	6584
EWS	1390	2620
General	10212	20406
SC	2475	–
ST	1023	1023

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Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	4476	6969
EWS	1414	2349
General	11691	19572
SC	2736	3645
ST	NA	NA

Architecture (5 years)

Category	Gender Neutral	Female Only
OBC	7540	–
EWS	2732	–
General	22641	20929
SC	2905	–
ST	NA	NA

Students whose scores range higher than the cut-off announced have greater chances of getting into IIT BHU and be part of their dream course. Lesser scores will narrow down your prospects. By taking a look at the above-given list, you’ll get an idea of how much you should score in JEE Advanced 2020.

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IIT BHU: Reservation through JEE Advanced Counselling

IIT BHU grants 795 seats for admission to B.Tech courses in 10 disciplines. Candidates clearing JEE Main and JEE Advanced will be eligible for JoSAA Counselling. JEE Main is a precursor for getting admission in NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs and JEE Advanced is a precursor for IITs in India.

• According to the JEE Advanced Reservation criteria, 15% seats will be reserved for Scheduled Caste and 7.5% will be reserved for the Scheduled Tribe.
• Candidates are required to submit the necessary documents proving that they belong to the mentioned caste.
• Also, candidates belonging to the OBC category may be given reservation in some courses.

Faculty at IIT BHU

Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi consists of professors who are averagely aged 40. There is an undue advantage of recruiting teachers of young age. They will have a fresh perspective and a broader outlook for everything.

• IIT BHU boasts of a diverse array of teachers.
• Almost all the teachers in BHU, at least in the engineering department, are PhD holders.
• They possess industrial exposure and are aware of the recent trends.
• These professors hold certificates from relative industries and other esteemed organisations.
• The faculty also is proud of the research work in their respective fields.

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Facilities Provided to Students at IIT BHU

Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi (IIT BHU) provides various facilities to make student life an enjoyable journey. It has the facilities of hostels, canteen, library, sports, medical, banking and ATM facilities.

Hostel Facilities:

Since the student body is from all over India, hostel facility becomes a necessity. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls.

• A total of 19 hostels with a total capacity of 1903 double-seated rooms, 549 triple seated and 233 single seated rooms are available.
• High-speed LAN connection, TV, common hall, sports room, gym and washing machines are available in addition to the necessary amenities.
• Hostels are situated nearby so that students can walk easily to attend their classes.

Library:

• IIT-BHU has a massive collection of study material aiding teaching and research. It has to National and International peer-reviewed e-Journals.
• National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning [NPTEL] and Online public access catalogue (OPAC) are easily accessible for students.

Canteens:

• Healthy meals are available for students with a variety of cuisine, catering to the taste buds of students from different backgrounds.

Sports & Recreation:

• IIT BHU doesn’t encourage students with only study and no play.
• Institute campus has several playgrounds, indoor and outdoor stadiums, courts for all kinds of sports you imagine to play-from tennis to squash to volleyball, swimming pools, etc.
• Competition and tournaments are held among students at national levels to foster sportsmanship and team spirit.

Health Care:

• The centre provides 24X7 health care services to students and staff at a reasonable cost.

Additional Facilities:

• IIT-BHU campus has 24X7 wi-fi connection available all over the campus.

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IIT BHU Placement Offers

IIT BHU has excellent placement reports. Last year four international job offers were nabbed on the first day of placement and the highest salary package of INR 1.53 Crore per annum.

IIT Varanasi collaborates with some of the leading institutes and organizations for the internship as well as job offers. They have infrastructure within the campus to facilitate group discussions, tests and interviews besides other logistics.

Top Recruiters at IIT BHU include

Amazon Atos Syntel	Grifeo
Barelogics	India Mart
Cyient	Just Dial
Cognizant	IBM Global Services
Genpact	Reliance
ADA	Volksgeist Tech
ICICI Bank	Wipro Technologies
Religare Wellness Ltd.	Carrefour
IDBI Bank	Roche Diagnostic

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IIT BHU Final Placement Highlights 2020

Total no. of Recruiting Companies	52
No. of Recruiting Companies on Day 1	33
No. of Offers Received on Day 1	188
Total No. of students registered	1063
No. of students placed	762
% Students Placed	71%
Highest Domestic Package	INR 1.04 Crore
Highest International Package	INR 1.53 Crore
Average Package	INR 8.19 lacs
Total No. of PPOs	172

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Scholarships for Undergraduate Students at IIT BHU

• IIT BHU doesn’t shy away from providing financial assistance to its students. 25% of undergraduate students receive Merit-cum-Means scholarships.
• Additionally, there are several endowment scholarships offered to the students from IIT BHU.
• Besides free studentship, scholarship, reimbursement of mess charges and pocket allowances are offered to the students belonging to the SC/ST.

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IIT BHU Fee Structure for various B.Tech courses

Degree	Amount in INR (Total)
B.Tech Courses	8.67 lacs
B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degrees	10.81 lacs
B.Arch	10.81 lacs

Other Expenses

Particulars	Amount in INR
Hostel	7500
One time Payment	5750
Deposit Money (Refundable)	9000
Medical Insurance Fee (Every odd semester)	375
Mess fee per semester	12000

Fee Waiver

Category	Fee Waived
Family income less than 5 LPA and more than 1 LPA	2/3rd of the tuition fee
Family Income less than 1 LPA	100%

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