It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi – a place where tradition meets innovation and learning transforms into leadership.

As you begin this exciting chapter of your academic journey, you are joining the Institute during a transformative era. Over the past year, IIT (BHU) has witnessed unprecedented growth – in infrastructure, research, academic reforms, and global partnerships. With the support of the Higher Education Financing Agency, we have launched several landmark infrastructure projects to enhance your learning and living environment. The Institute has introduced a dynamic, NEP-aligned curriculum that offers flexibility, hands-on exposure, and multiple exit options to suit your aspirations.

We have expanded our faculty, launched new interdisciplinary programs including executive and industry-linked initiatives, and introduced generous travel grants to support your academic engagements globally. Our hostels and classrooms are being upgraded with modern amenities, reflecting our commitment to your comfort and well-being.

The ecosystem at IIT (BHU) is designed to nurture both excellence and innovation. With new initiatives in entrepreneurship, incubation, and research, we are empowering students like you to become change-makers. Through our outreach efforts, we are also connecting technology with societal development, helping to shape a better tomorrow.

You are now part of a vibrant community rooted in over a century of excellence and guided by a vision for the future. I encourage you to engage fully, explore deeply, and contribute meaningfully.

Welcome to IIT (BHU) Varanasi, where your dreams take flight.

My heartiest congratulations on joining the fraternity of IIT(BHU), Varanasi a hundred-year-old Institute. This is the start of an exciting journey filled with opportunities to shape your career. The campus promises a rewarding experience, blending academic rigor with personal growth. Your time at IIT(BHU) will challenge you academically and enrich you through Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities courses.

The Institute’s culture, including curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities, will inspire you to push your limits and develop collaborative and leadership skills. Activities range from technical clubs to cultural festivals, promoting a balanced student life. Interactions with Professors, peers, and the campus community will prepare you for workplace demands, helping you transition smoothly into your professional life. The classroom experience will prepare you for future workplace demands, fostering confidence through practical and theoretical learning.

The entire campus community is here to support your growth in the fascinating journey. The Academic flexibility under NEP 2020 gives you opportunity to enhance your academic skill by pursuing a second major or minor course alongside the main degree program. After your fourth semester, you’ll have other options like B.Tech., with minor in another subject (starting from the fifth semester), a B.Tech. Second Major (completed in 10 semesters with another branch), or an Integrated B.Tech. and M.Tech. program. This flexibility allows you to explore diverse interests and broaden your skills. Your sixth semester is dedicated to internship will open an prospect to work in real time industrial setting.

Financial support is also available through various scholarships. IIT (BHU) offers Merit-cum -Means scholarship to undergraduate students, along with endowment scholarships. There are various central and state scholarships for needy students, ensuring financial constraints don’t hinder your education. As you embark on this journey at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, I wish you all the best for a highly satisfying and rewarding stay, and I am confident that you will make the most of the opportunities at IIT(BHU).