Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar vs Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Key facts, side by side
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
- Tuition per year
- ₹81,340
- Total course cost
- ₹1.6 L
- NIRF rank
- #39
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 16,156
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
- Tuition per year
- ₹46,315
- Total course cost
- ₹92,630
- NIRF rank
- #10
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.8/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 20,792
Side by side, from official records
| Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per year | ₹81,340 | ₹46,315 |
| Total course cost | ₹1.6 L | ₹92,630 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 16,156 | 20,792 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IITB) and Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT) admit through JEE Advanced via JoSAA, and the figures below are General closing ranks from round 6 of 2025.
For Computer Science and Engineering, IITB closed at 4162 and IIT at 1489. For Mathematics and Computing, IITB closed at 4708 and IIT at 1924. For Electrical Engineering, IITB closed at 8165 and IIT at 3537. For Mechanical Engineering, IITB closed at 11678 and IIT at 7286.
Across its programmes, IITB's General closing ranks ran from 4162 to 16268. IIT's ran from 1489 to 20792.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IITB) is not on any fake-college list. Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT) is not on any fake-college list either.
In NIRF 2025, IIT is ranked 10 in the engineering category. IITB is ranked 39 in the engineering category.
Think Grads Rating is 4.7 out of 5 for IITB's B.Tech. For IIT's B.Tech Computer Science it is 4.8 out of 5.
Campus and location
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IITB) lists 36 programmes across arts, engineering and science streams. Its programmes include B.Tech, B.Sc.-B.Ed. (ITEP) and Civil Engineering with a linked M.Tech.
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT) lists 32 programmes across architecture and engineering streams. Its programmes include Architecture, Bioengineering and a 5 year Integrated Dual Degree in Mathematics & Computing.
Which one suits you
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IITB) suits students who want a mix of arts, engineering and science streams under one roof. It also suits students whose JEE Advanced rank falls in the range of its round 6 General closing ranks, from 4162 to 16268.
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT) suits students who want architecture alongside engineering. It also suits students who want a wider spread of programmes, since its round 6 General closing ranks run from 1489 to 20792 across 17 programmes.
Check your own rank against the programme you want at each college before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges accept?
Both accept JEE Advanced, with seats allotted through JoSAA counselling. The 2025 closing ranks for both colleges are from round 6.
What were the Computer Science closing ranks in 2025?
In round 6 of 2025, the General closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 4162 at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. At Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi it was 1489.
How do their NIRF Engineering ranks compare?
For 2025, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar is ranked 39 in NIRF Engineering. Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi is ranked 10 in the same category and year.
Which streams does each college offer?
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar covers arts, engineering and science. Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi covers architecture and engineering.
What are the Think Grads Ratings?
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 for B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has 4.8 out of 5 for B.Tech Computer Science.
What were the Mechanical Engineering closing ranks?
In round 6 of 2025, the General closing rank for Mechanical Engineering was 11678 at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. At Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi it was 7286.