IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
The Institute of Technology at Banaras Hindu University, with roots from 1919, was formally converted into IIT (BHU) Varanasi in 2012. It offers a broad range of engineering and pharmaceutical-sciences programmes and attracts a diverse recruiter base across technology and core sectors.
Figures shown for 2024-25. Use the cycle selector above to change year.
How IIT (BHU) Varanasi packages have moved
+6% avg · 2021-22 → 2024-25Package breakdown · 2024-25
- Highest
- ₹2.2 Cr [1] officialIIT (BHU) Varanasi (@IITBHU_Varanasi)↗ [3] pressCareers360↗ [4] pressCollegeSearch↗
- Average
- ₹22.81 LPA [1] officialIIT (BHU) Varanasi (@IITBHU_Varanasi)↗ [3] pressCareers360↗ [6] aggregatorCareers360↗
- Placement rate
- not yet reported
- Total offers
- 1,128
- Companies on campus
- 350
- International offers
- 11
- Pre-placement offers
- 289
Offers by sector
Latest cycle (2024-25) only.
Branch-wise average package
Latest cycle (2024-25) only.
Top recruiters
Across recent cycles.
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Databricks
- Meesho
- Flipkart
- Uber
- Samsung
- Goldman Sachs
- McKinsey & Company
- ZS Associates
- ICICI Bank
- Piramal
- Tata Steel
- ITC
- Oracle
- Qualcomm
Notable offers
Standout offers reported for the latest cycle (2024-25).
| Package | Recruiter | Role | Candidate | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2.2 Cr | Global tech firm (undisclosed) | SDE (Software Development Engineer) | student (2024 batch, CS dual-degree) | domestic |
Year-on-year trend
How IIT (BHU) Varanasi placement figures have moved over five cycles.
| Year | Average | Median | Highest | Rate | Offers | Cos. | Int'l | PPO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | ₹22.81 LPA ▲ | ₹20 LPA | ₹2.2 Cr | — | 1,128 | 350 | 11 | 289 |
| 2023-24 | ₹22.56 LPA ▲ | ₹20 LPA | ₹1.68 Cr | 92.8% | 1,044 | 352 | 11 | 310 |
| 2022-23 | ₹20.5 LPA ▼ | ₹20 LPA | ₹1.68 Cr | — | 1,123 | 117 | — | 305 |
| 2021-22 | ₹21.54 LPA | — | ₹2.15 Cr | — | 1,357 | 303 | 35 | — |
| 2020-21 | — | — | — | — | 895 | — | — | — |
Data compiled from 9 sources · Last updated 7 Jun 2026 · Tap any [n] to open that source.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest package at IIT (BHU) Varanasi?
The highest reported package at IIT (BHU) Varanasi for 2024-25 is ₹2.2 Cr from Global tech firm (undisclosed). Top offers are usually international roles and are quoted as CTC.
What is the average package at IIT (BHU) Varanasi?
The average package at IIT (BHU) Varanasi for the 2024-25 cycle is ₹22.81 LPA, with a median of ₹20 LPA. Computer-science and electronics branches typically sit well above the institute-wide average.
Which companies recruit from IIT (BHU) Varanasi?
Top recruiters at IIT (BHU) Varanasi include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Databricks, Meesho, Flipkart, Uber, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company and others.
Sources & methodology (9)
- [1] IIT (BHU) Varanasi Official Tweet — 2024-25 Placement Announcement View source ↗
- [2] Training & Placement Cell — IIT (BHU) Varanasi Official Portal View source ↗
- [3] IIT BHU Placements 2024-25: More job offers, fewer PPOs; highest salary package at Rs 2.2 crore — Careers360 View source ↗
- [4] Record Breaking Placement for IIT BHU with 2.2Cr Highest Package and 1128 Offers — CollegeSearch View source ↗
- [5] IIT BHU Student Gets Rs 2.15 Crore Package on Day 1 of Placement Drive View source ↗
- [6] IIT BHU Placements 2026: Average Package, Highest Package, Top Recruiters — Careers360 View source ↗
- [7] IIT BHU Placements 2024-25: Record-Breaking Offers — Edumyra View source ↗
- [8] IIT BHU Placement 2020-21 Report: Placement By Branch, Salaries, Recruiters (RTI-based) View source ↗
- [9] IIT BHU Placement 2021 Highlights; Highest CTC INR 2.05 Crore View source ↗