Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) vs Indian Agricultural Research Institute
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) | Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹2L – ₹8L | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #31, Overall | #16, University |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 3 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0701 | U-0101 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iitbhu.ac.in | iari.res.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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute: from ₹42,500, 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 ₹18 LPA at Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) at 31 (Overall) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute at 16 (University).
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 690 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is a government institution and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university.
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7 programmes and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7 programmes in all and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
