Electronics Engg IIT BHU: B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD 2026

About Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi

The Department of Electronics Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, formed in 1971 out of electrical engineering, runs a 130-seat B.Tech, M.Tech in four specialisations, and PhD.

Electronics teaching at IIT (BHU) Varanasi became a separate department in 1971, when it branched off from the Department of Electrical Engineering. Its four-year B.Tech in Electronics Engineering admits 130 students a year through JEE Advanced. At the postgraduate level it offers an M.Tech in four streams: microwave engineering, digital techniques and instrumentation, communication systems, and microelectronics, with a combined intake of about 47. Between 10 and 20 research scholars join the PhD programme each year, including sponsored and QIP candidates from AICTE institutions. The department sits on the IIT (BHU) campus inside the Banaras Hindu University grounds in Varanasi.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	4 yrs	130	—	—
Master of Technology Accepts: GATE	Full-time	2 yrs	47	—	—
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

B.Tech seats in Electronics Engineering are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech candidates apply on the IIT (BHU) PG admission portal with a GATE score, and a few seats are kept for sponsored candidates. PhD scholars are admitted each year after shortlisting and selection by the department, with some seats under the QIP scheme for teachers.

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 Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
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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