M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering 

at IIT BHU, Varanasi

Candidates who have BE/BTech/MSc or equivalent with (a) CGPA 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/EWS. Category with valid GATE score BTech from IITs with CGPA of 8.00 without GATE are also eligible for admission. AMIE / Grad. IETE are eligible for the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU.

IIT BHU Varanasi offers an MTech program, which is among the highly sought-after programs at the institution. This is a two year programme and is divided into four semesters. Admission to IIT Varanasi's M.Tech courses is contingent on candidates' performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination. Those who achieve a score equal to or exceeding the specified cutoff are further required to participate in a counseling session as part of the admission process.

There are multiple components added to the course fee, including tuition fee, hostel fee, student welfare fund, training and placement charges, etc. IIT BHU M.Tech fee ranges between INR 40,000 - INR 10 lakh. The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source and is the total tuition fee. Hence, is indicative. For detailed IIT BHU M.Tech fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.

Applicants who satisfy the specific eligibility requirements for their desired course and possess a valid GATE score are eligible to submit their applications. Interested candidates can fill out the application form via the official website of IIT BHU for full-time M.Tech programmes. As for part-time or sponsored full-time courses, eligible candidates can directly register on the institute's official website. Admission to part-time M.Tech programmes entails a selection process involving a written exam and an interview, both conducted by the institution.

Admission to the MTech programme at IIT BHU is primarily determined by entrance exams. Prospective candidates are required to take the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) as part of the admission process. Nevertheless, graduates holding BTech degrees from IITs with a minimum overall CGPA of 8.00 out of 10 can bypass the GATE requirement and qualify for direct admission. It's important to note that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria is also essential for candidates seeking admission to the IIT BHU MTech programme in 2024.

The number of seats available for MTech specialisations at IIT BHU is 550. In the following table, specialisation-wise seat breakup is provided: 

The M.Tech programme at IIT BHU offers specialisations in the following areas:

• Ceramic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Decision Sciences and Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Materials Science and Technology
• Biochemical Engineering
  Eligibility for admission includes holding a BE/BTech/MSc degree or its equivalent with a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS categories. Candidates with a valid GATE score are eligible. Additionally, BTech graduates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.00 or higher are eligible for admission without the need for a GATE score. AMIE/Grad. IETE candidates also meet the eligibility criteria.

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech programme at IIT BHU ranges between INR 40,000 - INR 4 lakh. The the highest, average and mean package offered was INR 40.18 LPA, INR 21.89 LPA and INR 24.11 LPA during IIT BHU placements 2022, respectively. Considering the total tuition fee and thje package secured this seems to be a good return on the investment. This is thye overall package and not specific to M.Tech programme.

Given below is the comparison of the top-ranked IITs for their M.Tech programme based on several parameters including fees and ranking:

IIT BHU's placement season in 2022 saw remarkable success with over 1,000 job offers extended. Among the highlights were 305 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), and an impressive 308 companies participating in the campus recruitment drive. A total of 640 students secured placements, with nearly 192 global companies offering full-time roles. Notably, on the first day of placements, 335 offers were made. Some of the prominent recruiters included Graviton Research Capital, Rakuten, Microsoft, Google, and Reliance.