Established in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi (IIT-BHU) has a rich history. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, IIT BHU was ranked 15th in the engineering category and 31st in the overall category. IIT BHU courses are offered at UG, PG and Doctoral level. IIT BHU Varanasi courses include B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Tech+M.Tech., M.Tech., M.Pharma and PhD.

Admission to undergraduate programs at IIT BHU based on performance in JEE Advanced. IIT BHU Varanasi M.Tech selection process is based on GATE scores. Similarly, admission to M.Pharma at Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University is through valid GPAT scores.

The placement cell in IIT BHU extends invitations to companies like Google, Amazon, Paytm, HCL, Flipkart, P&G, Microsoft, ITC and many more for recruitment purposes. IIT BHU Varanasi placement process includes inviting companies, filling of JAF/IAF by companies, pre-placement talks, shortlisting of candidates and interviews.

IIT BHU Varanasi Scholarship is offered to provide financial assistance to eligible candidates. IIT BHU Scholarships include Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, ST/SC Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship and many more. Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University offers separate hostels for boys and girls, medical facilities, a library, a cafeteria, an auditorium and more.

IIT BHU Varanasi has modernized UG laboratories for the students. The campus has excellent IT infrastructure with a well-equipped computer centre, which provides high-end computing and training facilities.