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

About Department of Metallurgical Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi

The Department of Metallurgical Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, dating to 1923, offers a B.Tech, an integrated dual degree, a two-year M.Tech and PhD research.

Metallurgy is one of the oldest engineering subjects taught at Banaras, with the department at IIT (BHU) Varanasi tracing its start to 1923. It runs a four-year B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering and an integrated dual degree that adds a master’s year, both entered through JEE Advanced. Graduates can stay on for a two-year M.Tech, and the department also guides doctoral research. Research groups work on computational materials engineering, extractive metallurgy, electron microscopy, mechanical and physical metallurgy, and corrosion and electrochemistry. The department is on the IIT (BHU) campus within Banaras Hindu University.

Courses and fees

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

Undergraduate seats in the B.Tech and the integrated dual degree are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech applicants apply on the IIT (BHU) PG admission portal using a GATE score. PhD candidates apply on the same portal and are selected by the department after shortlisting and 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 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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