College Comparison · 2026

IIT BHU vs IIT Dhanbad

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At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi — IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Varanasi · Estd. 1919 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #10

Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.

IIT Dhanbad (ISM)

Dhanbad · Estd. 1926 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #15

Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.

Overview

IIT (BHU) Varanasi and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad are two newer-status IITs (BHU 2012, ISM 2016). Both admit through JEE Advanced.

Academics

IIT BHU intake approximately 1,300; IIT Dhanbad intake approximately 1,150. IIT Dhanbad is unique for Petroleum and Mining departments.

Placements

IIT BHU 2024: highest 2.05 crore, CSE around 26 LPA. IIT Dhanbad 2024: highest 2.4 crore, CSE around 25 LPA.

Fees

Both IITs charge identical tuition approximately 2.5 lakhs per year. Total 4-year cost 12-13 lakhs.

Campus Life

IIT BHU spans approximately 1,300 acres in Varanasi within BHU campus. IIT Dhanbad spans 393 acres in Jharkhand.

Verdict

For broader programmes (Pharma, Architecture, Bio-medical), IIT BHU. For Petroleum or Mining specifically, IIT Dhanbad.

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