Pharma Engineering IIT BHU: B.Tech, M.Pharm, PhD 2026

About Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi

The Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology at IIT (BHU) Varanasi dates to 1932 and runs a B.Tech in pharmacy, M.Pharm in four specialisations and PhD.

This department, earlier called the Department of Pharmaceutics, was set up at Banaras Hindu University in 1932 and is described as the first place in India to teach pharmacy at degree level. Today, as part of IIT (BHU) Varanasi, it runs a four-year B.Tech in pharmaceutical engineering, offered in this form since 2013, and a five-year integrated dual degree. Its two-year M.Pharm and its PhD programme cover four areas: pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacognosy. The department works on the main IIT (BHU) campus and shares the institute’s central research facilities.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Pharmacy Accepts: GPAT	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

The four-year B.Tech in pharmaceutical engineering is filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, like other IIT undergraduate seats. M.Pharm admission is through the IIT (BHU) PG admission portal on the basis of the national entrance score and departmental selection. PhD applicants apply on the same portal and are shortlisted for an interview.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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