IIT (BHU) Varanasi

About IIT (BHU)

Pivotal to the cherished legacy of IIT (BHU) Varanasi is an unwavering commitment of our community to come together in shaping its future as the Global Capital of Knowledge. In doing so, establishing a bold vision and rallying the resources to transform that vision into reality is undoubtedly of greatest importance. The IIT (BHU) Foundation aims to be an enabler in this transformation, synchronizing the goals of the institute with the generosity of our alumni and donor network through prudent investments leading to significant long term benefits.

The departments of Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics and Applied Chemistry were established in 1985. It has been known variedly through the years as BENCO, MINMET, TECHNO, IT-BHU before being recognized as an IIT in 2012. With 16 departments, 3 inter-disciplinary schools, IIT-BHU is in the heart of BHU, one of the largest universities in Asia.

IIT (BHU) Varanasi offers four-year instructional programs for the degree of Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) and five-year programs for Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). The IDD program offers both B. Tech and M. Tech degrees. Among engineering colleges, IIT (BHU) Varanasi was ranked 11 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020.

IIT (BHU) Varanasi has produced alumni who made a mark for themselves in the fields of technology, business, politics, and arts, among other fields The institute celebrated its centenary year in 2019-2020.

To learn more about the Institute, visit its official site:

Indian Institute of Technology(BHU) (iitbhu.ac.in).