Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi

IIT (BHU) Varanasi admission to B.Tech and Integrated Dual Degree programmes is through JEE Advanced, followed by seat allocation via JoSAA counselling. Originally established in 1919 as the Benares Engineering College (part of Banaras Hindu University), IIT BHU is one of the oldest technical institutions in India, gaining IIT status in 2012. The institute offers approximately 1,100 undergraduate seats across 16 B.Tech and 12 Integrated Dual Degree branches - one of the largest seat capacities among IITs.

Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2025 (Round 6, Gender-Neutral)

Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2024 (Round 5, Gender-Neutral)

Year-over-Year Cutoff Trends - JEE Advanced (General Category)

Comparing JoSAA closing ranks across years helps identify whether competition for specific branches at IIT BHU is increasing or decreasing. A lower closing rank indicates tighter competition.

Lower closing rank = more competitive. Source: JoSAA Round 6 (Gender-Neutral, General category).

Non-JEE Cutoff Trends (Year-over-Year)

• GATE (M.Tech): GATE cutoff scores for IIT BHU rose moderately in 2025. CSE General cutoff moved from approximately 620 (2024) to 650 (2025). Mining and Metallurgical cutoffs also increased by 10-15 points as IIT BHU strengthens its traditional engineering programmes with modern research focus.
• IIT JAM (M.Sc): JAM cutoffs remained stable. Physics held at 34-36, Chemistry at 30-32, indicating consistent competition for IIT BHU's science programmes within the BHU campus ecosystem.

Key Factors Affecting IIT BHU Cutoffs

• JEE Advanced Difficulty: Harder papers push overall qualifying marks down, potentially widening closing ranks for lower-demand branches.
• Seat Matrix: IIT BHU offers a specific number of seats per branch. Branches with fewer seats (especially CSE) see tighter competition.
• Reservation Policy: Government-mandated reservations - OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%) - create separate merit lists with category-specific cutoffs.
• JoSAA Counselling Rounds: Cutoff ranks typically relax through rounds 1-6 as candidates shuffle preferences and vacate seats.
• Branch Preference Shifts: Growing industry demand for tech and AI has made CSE and related branches increasingly competitive year over year, while traditional branches see gradual cutoff relaxation.

Admission Process Overview

• Step 1: Qualify JEE Main (top 2.5 lakh candidates) to become eligible for JEE Advanced.
• Step 2: Appear for JEE Advanced and secure an All India Rank (AIR).
• Step 3: Register on the JoSAA portal, fill branch and institute preferences.
• Step 4: Seat allocation happens across 6 rounds based on AIR, category, and preference order.
• Step 5: Accept the allocated seat, pay fees, and report to IIT BHU for document verification.

IIT BHU vs Other IITs - JEE Advanced Cutoff Comparison 2025 (General, Gender-Neutral)

Lower rank = more competitive. Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks.

IIT BHU GATE Cutoff 2023 for M.Tech Admission

GATE scores out of 1000. Source: COAP 2025 published cutoffs.

GATE-qualified M.Tech students at IIT BHU receive an MHRD stipend of ₹12,400 per month and are exempt from tuition fees, making this one of the most cost-effective postgraduate engineering options in India.

IIT BHU IIT JAM Cutoff 2023 for M.Sc Admission

JAM qualifying scores out of 100. Source: JOAPS 2025 published cutoffs.

M.Sc students at IIT BHU benefit from access to the same research labs, faculty, and placement ecosystem as engineering students, with competitive placement outcomes in analytics, data science, and research roles.

How to Check IIT BHU Cutoff

Candidates can check the official cutoff data through the following steps:

For JEE Advanced (B.Tech) - via JoSAA:

1. Visit the JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in after each counselling round.
2. Navigate to "Opening & Closing Ranks" section.
3. Select Institute: "Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi".
4. Select the Academic Program and Seat Type.
5. The portal displays opening and closing ranks for each category.

For GATE (M.Tech) - via COAP:

1. Visit coap.iitd.ac.in during the COAP admission cycle.
2. Register and fill preferences for IIT BHU M.Tech specialisations.
3. Check "Offer Status" after each COAP round for cutoff GATE scores.

Tip: Official cutoff data is always released after the final round of each admission cycle. Always cross-check with the official portals for accuracy.