Indian Institute of Technology BHU

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Founded in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College and converted to IIT status in 2012, IIT (BHU) Varanasi is one of India’s oldest and most storied engineering institutions. Located on BHU’s extensive campus spanning over 400 acres alongside the Ganges, it offers B.Tech, dual-degree, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs across ten engineering departments plus interdisciplinary schools. Notable streams include CSE, EE, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mining, Chemical, Civil, Ceramic, Pharmaceutical, and Materials Science. Admission is via JEE Advanced, and students benefit from strong placement outcomes—2024 saw median packages around ₹19 LPA with top offers exceeding ₹1.5 crore, particularly in CSE and chemical branches. The institute combines traditional academic rigor with modern research across areas like materials, energy, and biotechnology. Campus life includes vibrant cultural and technical festivals (e.g. Kashiyatra, Technex), excellent library and lab facilities, and an active student community. IIT (BHU) remains among India’s top 10 engineering colleges in national rankings and is known for blending heritage with high-impact technical education.