Arunachal University of Studies vs Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU)
A side-by-side look at Arunachal University of Studies in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Pharm and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Arunachal University of Studies | Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.8L | ₹2L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹1.2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #31, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0740 | U-0701 |
| In the official registers | UGC, PCI, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | arunachaluniversity.ac.in | iitbhu.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Arunachal University of Studies: from ₹30,000, against ₹2 lakh at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU).
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Arunachal University of Studies.
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is ranked 31 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Arunachal University of Studies is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Arunachal University of Studies is in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, about 1,310 km apart.
- Arunachal University of Studies is a private institution and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is a government institution.
- Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes in all and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Arunachal University of Studies (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
Only at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) (2)
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
