The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi rankings 2025 have been published by various national and international organizations. IIT BHU secured 10th place in the Engineering category under the NIRF Ranking 2025.
Recognized as one of India’s premier engineering institutes with a rich legacy, IIT BHU offers a rigorous academic curriculum, excellent research opportunities, and outstanding placement records including a historic start to the 2025–26 season with over 1,000 offers in the first few days making it a top choice for students aspiring to pursue engineering. Additionally, India Today ranked IIT BHU 8th among the top engineering colleges in India in 2025.
IIT BHU Rankings 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi is recognized as a premier technical institution with a legacy dating back over a century. In 2025, the institute maintained its strong presence in the national rankings, notably breaking into the top tier of research institutions.
| Ranking Organisation | Category | Rank Awarded |
| NIRF Ranking 2025 | Engineering | 10 |
| NIRF Ranking 2025 | Overall | 31 |
| NIRF Ranking 2025 | Research | 22 |
| NIRF Ranking 2025 | Innovation | 11 |
| India Today (IIRF) | Engineering | 8 |
NIRF Ranking Comparison
IIT BHU has demonstrated consistent excellence in the engineering domain, maintaining a top-10 position for two consecutive years. The 2025 rankings also highlighted a significant debut in the dedicated Research category.
| Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank | 2022 Rank |
| Overall | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
| Engineering | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 |
| Research | 22 | - | - | - |
| Innovation | 11 | 11-50 (Band) | 10 | - |
Parameter-Wise Engineering NIRF Ranking 2025
| Parameter | Engineering Score (out of 100) |
| Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR) | 91.78 |
| Research and Professional Practice (RP) | 76.34 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 88.08 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 59.18 |
| Peer Perception | 78.49 |
Parameter-Wise Management NIRF Ranking 2025
| Parameter | Management Score (out of 100) |
| Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR) | 68.99 |
| Research and Professional Practice (RP) | 53.84 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 71.66 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 60.71 |
| Peer Perception | 29.03 |
Parameter-Wise Research NIRF Ranking 2025
| Parameter | Score (out of 100) |
| Quantitative Research (QNR) | 74.40 |
| Qualitative Research (QLR) | 64.83 |
| Students & Faculty Contributions (SFC) | 79.85 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 60.38 |
| Peer Perception | 60.16 |
IIT BHU India Today Ranking 2025
In the India Today 2025 rankings, IIT BHU (Varanasi) secured 8th place (as per IIRF data published by India Today) among all engineering colleges in India. The institute has shown consistent growth in research output and industry integration, solidifying its position within the top 10 premier technical institutions.
Below is the detailed breakdown for IIT BHU:
| Overall Rank | City | IQG | ACE | ILE | PLD | PCP | O.S. | P.S. | T.S. |
| 8 | Varanasi | 235.4 | 218.7 | 212.8 | 92.4 | 258.6 | 1017.9 | 765.2 | 1783.1 |
IIT BHU Rankings 2024
The following rankings were achieved by IIT BHU (Varanasi) in 2024:
| Ranking Body | Year | Stream | Rank |
| IIRF | 2024 | Engineering | 8 |
| India Today | 2024 | Engineering | 9 |
| NIRF | 2024 | Engineering | 10 |
| Outlook | 2024 | Engineering | 9 |
| The Week | 2024 | Engineering | 9 |
