IIT (BHU) Varanasi
B.Tech Metallurgical Engineering
Where the ancient city meets heavy metal — literally. NIRF #10, core-sector legacy, and an IIT tag that opens doors in steel, manufacturing, and beyond.
Annual Intake
Tiny batch = tighter peer bonds and better access to profs.
Key numbers
Placement Rate
87%
Average CTC
₹15.8 LPA
NIRF Rank
#10
Total Fees
₹5.07 L
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
87%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.
Minimum Percentage
Score at least 75% aggregate in your Class 12 board exams.
Admission Gateway
Entry is solely through JEE Advanced; no other exam qualifies.
Entrance exams
Heads Up: Data Confidence is 40/100
Our current data confidence for this program is on the lower side. Fee revisions, minor intake tweaks, or latest placement shifts might not be fully reflected here. Cross-check the freshest details on the official IIT (BHU) website before you commit.
The verdict
Good fit
If you vibe with atoms more than apps, this is your arena. IIT (BHU) Varanasi gives you a rare combo: the IIT tag, a top-10 NIRF rank, and deep ties with legacy metal & manufacturing giants. The 87% placement rate and ₹15.8 LPA average are solid, but remember — this is a niche core branch. It won’t automatically pivot you into generic tech/IT roles, so your curiosity for materials, steel, and physical sciences needs to be genuine.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Core engineering & manufacturing careers
- ✓ IIT brand with lower branch competition than CSE
- ✓ Strong industry linkages in metal/steel sector
Doesn't match
- ✗ Generic software/IT job hunting
- ✗ Startup-coding culture
- ✗ Broad interdisciplinary flexibility