IIT BHU Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, US News

8 mins readUpdated on Jan 24, 2024 11:01 IST

IIT BHU is a widely recognized institution in the country. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. IIT BHU ranking stood at #15 in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn. In the 'Engineering' category, IIT BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Students can check the top IIT BHU ranks in this space.

IIT BHU Ranking Highlights 2024

IIT BHU is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, US News, The Week, etc. These ranking bodies have given IIT BHU good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the IIT BHU rankings:

IIT BHU National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Engineering 15
NIRF Overall 31
QS World University Rankings Asia 271-280
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 59
QS World University Rankings Top Global Universities 571
US News University 32
The Week University (Technical) 8

IIT BHU NIRF Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, IIT BHU is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It has been seen that in the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, IIT BHU fell 2 ranks to #15 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. In the 'Engineering' category, IIT BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, IIT BHU fell 2 ranks to #31 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. In the 'Overall' category, IIT BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for the IIT BHU NIRF rankings:

Q:   What is the rank of IIT BHU across the globe?

A:

IIT BHU is one of the most prominent Engineering institutes in India. It has been ranked internationally by QS World Rankings. Tabulated below is the list of ranks awarded to IIT BHU under various categories:

Ranking BodyCategoryRanks

QS World University Rankings 2025

University531
QS World Ranking 2024University571
QS World Asian University Ranking 2023Asian University261-270
QS World Southern Asian University Ranking 2023Southern Asian University55

Q:   Can I get admission to IIT BHU, Varanasi to the BTech programme if my rank is under 5000?

A:

IIT BHU accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to the BTech courses based on cutoff. IIT BHU BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 cutoff, the BTech cutoff ranks ranged between 1015 and, 21028 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. Considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology BHU with a rank of 5000 can surely get admission to B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering and other related BTech courses.

A detailed course-wise IIT BHU JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students to check what all courses are available at IIT BHU along with their Round 1 closing ranks. 

Course2024
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Physics7649
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering11321
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering12336
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering7460
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering8552
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)9760
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering1015
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering6008
B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering10030
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering12208
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering11024
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering7098
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering12994
Integrated B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology11871
Integrated B.Tech. in Bioengineering + M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering12235
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Material Sciences and Engineering11530
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry11742
B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology12583
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology13343
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)21028

Q:   What is the ranking of IIT BHU for BTech?

A:

The ranking for IIT BHU's BTech programme varies slightly across different sources. According to NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) IIT Varanasi is ranked under Engineering category. For more information, candidates can refer to the following table:

NIRF ranking202220232024
Engineering131510

 

IIT BHU NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering 14 13 15
Overall 28 29 31

IIT BHU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, IIT BHU received #15 rank in the 'Engineering' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Anna University, and IIT Indore for NIRF rankings under the 'Engineering' category. It is also compared with NIT Rourkela and IIT Dhanbad. Check out the year-by-year comparison of IIT BHU with other top institutes:

IIT BHU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
Indian Institute of Technology BHU 15
Anna University 13
IIT Indore 14
NIT Rourkela 16
IIT Dhanbad 17

IIT BHU QS World University Ranking 2024

Throughout the years, IIT BHU QS World University Ranking reveals that the institute is doing really well in various important aspects, like how good the education is, the research they do, how knowledgeable the teachers are, and how well the college runs overall. These positive rankings not only show that the institute has a good reputation but also that it excels in many different areas, as judged by the strict standards set by the QS World University Rankings. It has been observed that the institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, IIT BHU fell 10 ranks to #271 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, IIT BHU fell 4 ranks to #59 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
IIT BHU's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have displayed an increasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, IIT BHU climbed 80 ranks to #571 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Ranking. Students can check the table below for more details about the IIT BHU ranking by the QS World University Rankings:

IIT BHU QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 281-290 261-270 271-280
Southern Asia - 55 59
Top Global Universities - 651-700 571

IIT BHU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

IIT BHU has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #271-280 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

Q:   What is the ranking of IIT BHU?

A:

IIT BHU's ranking in the Engineering category has shown the following trends in recent years:

  • In 2021, it was ranked 14th.
  • In 2022, it improved to the 13th position.
  • In 2023, it was ranked 15th according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
  • In 2024, it has made a place in the top 10 institutes. It has been ranked #10 in the list.

Q:   What rank is required in IIT JAM for IIT Varanasi MSc admission?

A:

The IIT Varanasi MSc cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1, wherein the M.Sc. in Physics is the most competitive specialisation with a closing rank of 345 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course isM.Sc. in Chemistry with a cutoff rank of 363. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the MSc courses must secure a rank up to 363 to be eligible for IIT Varanasi. 

IIT Varanasi admission to the MSc course is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by the IIT JAM counselling process. Only candidates on the JAM 2024 merit list based on JAM 2024 scorecard will be eligible to apply for admission. 

Q:   What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Varanasi? Are there any other options?

A:

IIT Varanasi JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course was M.Sc in Chemistry, with the Cutoff of 387, for the General AI category candidates. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Chemistry was 663

If not eligible for IIT Varanasi, candidates can opt for IIT Gandhinagar with a linient cutoff of 404, for M.Sc in Chemistry, for the General AI category candidates. 

IIT BHU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Indian Institute of Technology BHU 271-280
SIU Pune 261-270
IIT Indore 261-270
Alagappa University 271-280
GNDU 271-280

IIT BHU US News Ranking 2023

According to US News's ranking, IIT BHU has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'University' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. View the table for the IIT BHU rankings 2023:

IIT BHU US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 32

IIT BHU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

In the latest US News 2023 ranking, IIT BHU has achieved rank #32, while the University of Hyderabad has been ranked at #30. Refer to the table below for the US News's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

IIT BHU vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Indian Institute of Technology BHU 32
University of Hyderabad 30
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 31
NIT Rourkela 33
ISI Kolkata 34

IIT BHU The Week Ranking 2023

As per The Week ranking, IIT BHU got higher rank as compared with various other institutes. Check the table for the IIT BHU rankings 2023:

IIT BHU The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University (Technical) - - 8

IIT BHU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

IIT BHU has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University (Technical)' category. In 2023, it was ranked #8 in the 'University (Technical)' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

IIT BHU vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University (Technical) 2023
Indian Institute of Technology BHU 8
IIT Roorkee 6
IIT Guwahati 7
NIT Trichy 9
NIT Surathkal 10

In summary, IIT BHU has earned a good ranking because it performed well in various evaluation criteria. This success reflects the institution's overall standing.
Additionally, the college's positive NIRF ranking confirms that it is well-liked among students; who are interested in pursuing a degree.

IIT BHU Ranking FAQs

Q. How are IIT BHU's courses ranked in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF rankings?

A. The 'Engineering' category at IIT BHU is ranked #15 in 2023 by the NIRF, falling 2 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, 'Engineering' has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2021, the category held the #14 rank, which jumped to #13 in the year 2022.

Q. What is the rank of IIT BHU by NIRF in 'Overall' category?

A. IIT BHU is exhibiting a declining trend in its rankings over the last three years. From #28 place in 2021, the institute rank fell to #29 rank in the year 2022. The institute is ranked #31 in the year 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category, falling down 2 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the ranking of IIT BHU in QS World University Rankings 2023 under 'Asia' category?

A. IIT BHU achieved a rank of #271 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category 2024, falling down 10 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has fluctuated over the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. The year 2023 was an improvement and the institute ascended to #261 rank, while it was ranked #281 in the year 2022.

Q. What is the QS World University Ranking of IIT BHU in 'Southern Asia' category?

A. The rank of IIT BHU is #59 in QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, it fell 4 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The institute has a drop in previous year's rankings, and in the year 2023, the institute got #55 rank, while in 2022, it was not ranked.

Q. What is the rank of IIT BHU by QS World University Rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category?

A. IIT BHU has exhibited a consistent improvement in its rankings over the last two years. The institute is ranked #571 in the year 2024 by QS World University Rankings in the 'Top Global Universities' category, climbing up 80 ranks from last year's rank. It was ranked #651 in the year 2023 although, it was not ranked in 2022.

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'University' category at IIT BHU in the US News rankings?

A. IIT BHU was ranked #32 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What is the ranking of IIT BHU in The Week 2023 under 'University (Technical)' category?

A. IIT BHU was ranked #8 by The Week in the 'University (Technical)' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

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