Admission to IIT BHU requires clearing both the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams, with ranks varying by discipline. Admission ranks range from under 9,000 to 10,000 for general admission, with specific ranks like 4,342 for Civil Engineering and around 2,095 for ECE. The process involves a 7-round JOSAA counseling and document verification, with eligibility criteria requiring a minimum of 75% in 12th-grade PCM. The faculty consists of over 50 highly qualified professors, maintaining a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10, although teaching methods need updating.
The curriculum includes two mid-semester and two end-semester exams annually, with a 75% attendance requirement and a failure rate of 5-7%. The fee structure is income-based: INR 1.06 lakh per semester for students with family incomes above INR 5 lakh, INR 33,000 for incomes between INR 1 lakh and INR 5 lakh, and INR 1,350 for incomes less than INR 1 lakh. SC/ST students pay INR 6,400 per semester, and hostel and mess fees are an additional INR 12,000 per semester.
Various scholarships and financial aids are available, including the Merit Cum Means (MCM) scholarship and special scholarships for girls and students from economically weaker sections. Educational loans are accessible through banks, with zero interest rates for IIT students. IIT BHU boasts a placement rate exceeding 90%, with 200-300 companies visiting annually, offering 800-1000 opportunities. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. The highest salary package reaches up to INR 2.27 crore per annum, with average offers around INR 20-24 lakhs per annum.
Internships start from the 3rd year, with stipends ranging from INR 20,000 to 2.5-3 lakhs per month. Despite fewer opportunities for core engineering branches, a strong alumni network and active support from the Training and Placement Cell ensure significant placements. The total cost for a B.Tech program is approximately INR 10-12 lakhs over four years, including all fees.
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