Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi

The official IIT BHU placement and average package data for 2026 has not been released yet. The placement details, salary figures, and career outcome statistics shown below are based on the latest available verified data (2024-25 academic year). This page will be updated with 2026 placement information as soon as official data is released by IIT BHU.

IIT BHU Placements 2025: ₹25.40 LPA Average, ₹1.67 Cr Highest

IIT (BHU) Varanasi recorded an average CTC of ₹25.40 LPA in the 2024-25 season - a 12.6% increase over the previous year - with the highest package at ₹1.67 Crore. A total of 960 offers were made by approximately 300 companies. The B.Tech placement rate was approximately 92%. IIT BHU has a uniquely balanced placement profile, with IT/Software and Core Engineering each accounting for 28% of offers - reflecting the institute's strong heritage in traditional engineering disciplines alongside growing tech placements.

Programme-wise Placement Breakdown (2024-25)

Top Recruiters by Sector

Internships

IIT BHU students secure internships through on-campus drives and off-campus applications. Average internship stipends are approximately ₹50,000 per month, with top tech and finance firms offering ₹80,000-₹1.2 LPM. PPOs from internships accounted for approximately 28% of final placements in 2024-25. The institute's strong alumni network (100+ years of graduates from the original BHU engineering college) provides additional internship and referral channels.

Placement Cell and Support

• Placement Cell: Training and Placement Cell (TPC), student-managed with faculty advisor oversight, one of the oldest placement cells in the IIT system
• Seasons: Phase 1 (December-January) for major recruiters, Phase 2 (February-April) for remaining roles
• Preparation: Aptitude training, mock GDs, coding practice sessions, and industry expert talks from August
• Entrepreneurship: IIT BHU's Malaviya Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (MCIIE) supports startups with seed funding and mentorship
• Alumni Network: 50,000+ alumni globally (including pre-IIT BHU engineering college graduates dating back to 1919), one of the strongest alumni networks in the IIT system
• International Placements: Select students receive offers from companies in the US, Japan, and Europe