IIT BHU Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

IIT BHU Eligibility Criteria 2026

Fulfilling the minimum academic requirements is the mandatory first step in the IIT BHU admission process. IIT BHU eligibility for BTech requires candidates to complete 10+2 with PCM with at least 75% marks. For MTech admission, the minimum eligibility is to hold a 4-year BE/BTech degree with at least 60% marks. The criteria are strictly course-wise, differentiated by the nature of the degree and the academic stream.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifying Marks (PhD): Candidates applying for Ph.D. with a B.Tech. or 4-year bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI. For those with a Master's degree, the requirement is 60% or 6.0 CPI.

• Compulsory Subjects: For all B.Tech. and B.Arch. programs, candidates must have passed the 10+2 level examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects.

• Entrance Exemption Rules (PG/Ph.D.): The requirement for a valid GATE score is typically waived for graduates from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0. Additionally, certain "Outstanding Candidates" from premier institutions with a CPI of 8.0 or above may be considered directly for interviews.

• Appearing Candidates Rule: Students in the final year of their qualifying degree (likely to finish the programme by the admission session start) may apply for provisional IIT BHU MTech admission 2026 and IIT BHU PhD admission 2026.

• Category Relaxations: All reservation policies (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) are strictly implemented as per Government of India norms. Usually, a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks (from 75% to 70% for UG, or 60% to 55% for PG) is provided for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

IIT BHU Admission Process 2026

IIT BHU admission process for 2026 requires registering and appearing for relevant national entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced for B.Tech/B.Arch/Integrated M.Tech programs, GATE for M.Tech, and IIT JAM for M.Sc. Following the qualification of these exams, candidates participate in centralized counselling through JoSAA, COAP, or JOAPS. The process concludes with document verification, seat allocation, and institutional fee payment.

Entrance-Based Admission Process (B.Tech/B.Arch)

This process applies to candidates seeking admission to B.Tech., B.Arch., and 5-year Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) programs.

1. JEE Main Registration: Candidate registers for the JEE Main examination (typically in November/December 2025).

2. JEE Main Examination: Candidate appears for JEE Main (Session 1 in January and/or Session 2 in April 2026).

3. JEE Advanced Qualification: Candidate must qualify for JEE Advanced by being among the top performers in JEE Main (usually the top 2,50,000 candidates).

4. JEE Advanced Examination: Candidate appears for the JEE Advanced examination (scheduled for May 2026).

5. Result and Rank: JEE Advanced results are declared in June, and the All India Rank (AIR) is assigned to the candidate.

6. JoSAA Counselling Registration: Candidate registers and fills choices for branches at IIT BHU via the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) portal.

7. Seat Allotment: Based on the candidate’s AIR, category, and filled choices, a seat is provisionally allotted in one of the multiple rounds (typically 5 or 6).

8. Online Acceptance and Reporting: Candidate accepts the seat by choosing 'Freeze', 'Float', or 'Slide', pays the seat acceptance fee, and uploads necessary documents on the JoSAA portal.

9. Physical Reporting to IIT BHU: The final stage involves physical reporting to the Varanasi campus for biometric verification, document verification, and final fee payment. Detailed instructions, including the "Fresher’s Information Portal" link, are released by the Dean of Academic Affairs (DOAA) in July.

M.Tech. Admission Process (GATE)

Admission to M.Tech. programs follows a dual-registration path involving the national portal and the institute.

• GATE Qualification: Candidate must appear for and qualify in the GATE 2026 examination.

• Institute Application: Candidates must apply separately through the IIT BHU PG Admission portal.

• COAP Registration: Candidate registers on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) to view and accept admission offers.

• Offer Acceptance: Offers are made in rounds; candidates must login to COAP to 'Accept & Freeze' their preferred seat at IIT BHU.

M.Sc. Admission Process (IIT JAM)

For postgraduate science programs, the process is managed via the JAM portal.

• IIT JAM Examination: Candidate appears for the IIT JAM 2026 (conducted by IIT Delhi in 2026) in February.

• JOAPS Registration: Qualified candidates fill out the admission form on the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) in April.

• Admission Lists: Seats are allotted based on JAM ranks in subsequent admission lists released in May and June.

IIT BHU B.Tech/B.Arch Admission 2026

The B.Tech. degree at IIT BHU is offered in a wide range of branches including Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and unique disciplines like Ceramic Engineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering. The institute also offers a 5-year B.Arch. program. Admission is strictly merit-based, determined by the JEE Advanced rank.

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM (minimum 75% aggregate for General/OBC and 65% for SC/ST/PwD, or being in the top 20 percentile of the respective board).

Admission Mode: JEE Advanced Rank. For B.Arch., candidates must also clear the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT).

Selection Criteria: JoSAA Counselling, based purely on the All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Advanced.

Cutoff Trends: The closing ranks vary significantly by branch. For Computer Science & Engineering, the rank typically closes around 1,000–1,500. For core branches like Mechanical or Civil, ranks usually range between 6,000–10,000. Less competitive branches like Ceramic or Mining may close around 13,000–15,000 for the General category.

Seat Intake: Approximately 1,500–1,600 total seats across B.Tech., B.Arch., and Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) programs.

IIT BHU M.Tech. Admission 2026

The IIT BHU M.Tech. admission 2026 is primarily based on a valid GATE score, followed by the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) process. The institute offers over 30 specializations across various engineering departments and interdisciplinary schools, including Decision Sciences and Biomedical Engineering.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree in relevant Science disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (55% or 5.5 CPI for SC/ST).

Admission Mode: Valid GATE Score followed by COAP Counselling. Some departments may conduct an additional Written Test and/or Interview.

Selection Criteria: Selection is based on the GATE score (typically 70% weightage) and performance in the written test/interview (30% weightage) where applicable.

Cutoff Trends: GATE cutoffs for popular specializations like CSE (AI/Data Science) and Power Electronics often exceed 700–750. Specialized branches like Ceramic or Metallurgical Engineering may accept scores in the 350–500 range.

Seat Intake: Approximately 500–600 seats across various M.Tech. and M.Pharm. specializations.

Note: The GATE score requirement is waived for B.Tech. graduates from IITs with a minimum CGPA/CPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale. Such candidates are eligible for direct admission through internal institute applications and interviews.

IIT BHU M.Sc. Admission 2026

Admission to the two-year, full-time Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs at IIT BHU (Varanasi) is primarily based on the IIT Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (IIT JAM) score, followed by CCMN (Centralized Counselling for M.Sc.) or institute-level processes.

• Programs Offered: M.Sc. in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Mathematics, and M.Sc. in Physics.

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10-point scale) for General/OBC-NCL/EWS categories. A relaxation is typically provided for SC/ST/PwD candidates (usually 55% or 5.5 CPI).

• Admission Mode: Valid IIT JAM Score followed by CCMN Counselling.

• Selection Criteria: Selection is strictly based on the All India Rank (AIR) secured in the IIT JAM examination. Unlike PhD programs, there are no additional interviews or written tests for regular M.Sc. seats.

• Cutoff Trends: The closing ranks for the general category generally range from an IIT JAM rank of 240 (for high-demand courses like Mathematics) up to around 560 (for Chemistry and Physics).

• Seat Intake: Approximately 75-80 seats across the M.Sc. programs (e.g., Chemistry: ~25, Mathematics: ~25, Physics: ~25).

IIT BHU Ph.D. Admission 2026

The PhD program is offered across Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary schools in two cycles (Odd Semester: July; Even Semester: January). The IIT BHU PhD admission 2026 emphasizes research potential and academic consistency.

• Eligibility: Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI.

  • 4-year Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.S.) with a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI.

  • Candidates with 2+ years of professional experience may be eligible with 70% marks or 7.0 CPI.

• Admission Mode: GATE / GPAT / NET-JRF or equivalent national-level exam scores are mandatory for the "Full-Time Regular" category. This is followed by a Departmental Written Test and Interview.

• Selection Criteria: A multi-stage evaluation including qualifying exam scores, academic record, and performance in the written test and personal interview. Candidates with a CPI of 8.0 or above from premier institutes (like IITs) may be exempted from the written test and directly called for the interview.

• Seat Intake: Variable; determined by department-specific vacancies, faculty availability, and laboratory infrastructure.

• Fees: Approximately INR 15,000 – INR 16,000 per semester (excluding mess charges) for regular candidates. Tuition fees are typically waived or subsidized for students receiving Institute Assistantships/Fellowships.

IIT BHU Entrance Exams 2026

The entrance exams accepted by IIT BHU include JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, GPAT, CSIR NET, and UGC NET. Only candidates with valid entrance exam scores are shortlisted for the further rounds of IIT BHU admission. The list of course-wise IIT BHU entrance exams is given below for the reference of candidates.

IIT BHU Admission Helpline 2026

Candidates can learn more about the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi admission process and get their queries answered by contacting the institute directly. Following are the contact details of IIT BHU.

IIT BHU Contact Details