Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) vs Shivaji University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 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 | Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) | Shivaji University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹2L – ₹8L | ₹30k – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #31, Overall | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0701 | U-0325 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iitbhu.ac.in | unishivaji.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 Shivaji University: 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 Shivaji University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) at 31 (Overall) and Shivaji University at 151-200 (University).
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, about 1,320 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7 programmes and Shivaji University lists 9; 5 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 Shivaji University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) (2)
- M.Tech
- M.Pharm
Only at Shivaji University (4)
- MCA
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
