Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT BHU Varanasi (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 1,439. The last programme to close was Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 15,894.
Check my chancesAbout IIT BHU Varanasi
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT BHU Varanasi) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1919. IIT BHU Varanasi is ranked 10 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Advanced rank 1,439 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Established
- 1919
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 10 (2025) · 10 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 17 in 2026
- Official website
- iitbhu.ac.in
IIT BHU Varanasi General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,439 | 4,270 | 853 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,923 | 5,284 | 1,534 |
| Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,809 | 6,557 | 1,973 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,879 | 8,959 | 2,811 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,798 | 15,604 | 5,306 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,010 | 16,502 | 4,695 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,512 | 17,224 | 7,002 |
| Materials Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,905 | 17,773 | 9,257 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,331 | 20,902 | 8,090 |
| Industrial Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,340 | 20,601 | 10,861 |
| Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,952 | 22,297 | 10,019 |
| Biomedical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,196 | 20,951 | 10,717 |
| Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,511 | 21,149 | 11,035 |
| Ceramic Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,562 | 24,201 | 10,075 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,019 | 25,332 | 11,693 |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,894 | 22,915 | 12,814 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 28,480 | 26,881 | 21,225 |
How IIT BHU Varanasi cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,436 | 1,439 | +3 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,854 | 1,923 | +69 |
| Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,702 | 2,809 | +107 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,637 | 3,879 | +242 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,229 | 7,798 | +569 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,035 | 8,010 | +975 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,010 | 9,512 | +1,502 |
| Materials Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,257 | 9,905 | +648 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,722 | 12,331 | +1,609 |
| Industrial Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,739 | 12,340 | +1,601 |
| Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,592 | 12,952 | +1,360 |
| Biomedical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,524 | 13,196 | +1,672 |
| Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,133 | 13,511 | +1,378 |
| Ceramic Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,902 | 14,562 | +1,660 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,473 | 15,019 | +1,546 |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,991 | 15,894 | +1,903 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 26,220 | 28,480 | +2,260 |
IIT BHU Varanasi closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | AI | 22,390 | 20,792 | 28,480 |
| Biochemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 13,255 | 13,511 |
| Ceramic Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 12,154 | 13,064 | 14,562 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,757 | 8,381 | 9,512 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,339 | 10,278 | 12,331 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,071 | 1,489 | 1,439 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,608 | 3,537 | 3,879 |
| Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,826 | 2,635 | 2,809 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 8,441 | 7,798 |
| Industrial Chemistry4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 12,721 | 12,340 |
| Materials Science and Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 10,851 | 9,905 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 1,924 | 1,923 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,596 | 7,286 | 8,010 |
| Metallurgical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,740 | 11,398 | 12,952 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 12,876 | 14,243 | 15,019 |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 13,562 | 14,447 | 15,894 |
How to reach IIT BHU Varanasi and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 24 km
- Main railway station: Varanasi Junction, about 7 km
- City: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: IIT BHU Varanasi cutoff
What is the IIT BHU Varanasi cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 1,439 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 15,894 for Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT BHU Varanasi?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT BHU Varanasi closed at JEE Advanced rank 1,439 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIT BHU Varanasi?
IIT BHU Varanasi admits through JEE Advanced ranks via JoSAA. You must qualify JEE Advanced; the closing ranks on this page are JEE Advanced CRL or category ranks.
What is the NIRF ranking of IIT BHU Varanasi?
IIT BHU Varanasi is placed at rank 10 in NIRF 2025 and rank 10 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT BHU Varanasi and how do I reach it?
IIT BHU Varanasi is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 24 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Varanasi Junction, about 7 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.