Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) vs Visvesvaraya Technological University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech and 1 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) | Visvesvaraya Technological University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Belagavi, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹2L – ₹8L | ₹1.9L – ₹7.5L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #31, Overall | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0701 | U-0249 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iitbhu.ac.in | vtu.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 Visvesvaraya Technological University: from ₹1.9 lakh, 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 ₹45 LPA at Visvesvaraya Technological University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) at 31 (Overall) and Visvesvaraya Technological University at 101-150 (University).
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Visvesvaraya Technological University is in Belagavi, Karnataka, about 1,380 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) lists 7 programmes and Visvesvaraya Technological University lists 8; 4 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 Visvesvaraya Technological University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) (3)
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
Only at Visvesvaraya Technological University (2)
- MCA
- B.Arch
