Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University vs Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU)
A side-by-side look at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow, Uttar 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 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹45k – ₹3.2L | ₹2L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹1.2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | #37, University | #31, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 15 | 7 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0498 | U-0701 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bbau.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 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University: from ₹45,000, 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 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University at 37 (University) and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) at 31 (Overall).
- Both are in Uttar Pradesh: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) in Varanasi, about 260 km apart.
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University lists 15 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7; 7 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University lists 15 programmes in all and Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Com
- LLM
