Mechanical IIT BHU Varanasi: B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD 2026

About Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, started in 1919 with the Banaras Engineering College, offers B.Tech (120 seats), a dual degree, M.Tech in four areas and PhD.

Mechanical engineering is the oldest teaching department of IIT (BHU) Varanasi: it began in 1919 under Professor Charles A. King, the first principal of the Banaras Engineering College, and the department says it is now the largest in the institute. The four-year B.Tech admits 120 students a year through JEE Advanced and ends with a major research project. A five-year Integrated Dual Degree gives both B.Tech and M.Tech. The two-year M.Tech and the PhD cover four areas: machine design, thermal and fluid engineering, production engineering, and industrial management and engineering. PhD admission calls come twice a year, with a written test and interview.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	4 yrs	120	—	—
Master of Technology Accepts: GATE	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 120 B.Tech seats in mechanical engineering, and the five-year dual degree, are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission is based on GATE, with applications on the IIT (BHU) PG admission portal. PhD calls are announced twice a year, and candidates are selected through a written test and 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 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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