Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi

🎓 IIT BHU Varanasi Campus

Located in the sacred city of Varanasi, IIT BHU is housed within the 1300-acre Banaras Hindu University campus — one of the largest residential universities in Asia. The institute blends heritage architecture, modern research infrastructure, and spiritual calm, fostering both academic excellence and holistic growth.

🌟 Campus Highlights

📚 Central Library

• Shared with BHU, the Sayaji Rao Gaekwad Central Library is one of India’s oldest academic libraries.

• Over 13 lakh+ books, e-journals, manuscripts, and digitized archives.

• Study zones with 24/7 access during exams and research-intensive periods.

🖥️ Computer Centre

• High-performance computing cluster with campus-wide internet access.

• Dedicated tech labs for AI, ML, Data Science, and IT systems.

🔬 Research & Departmental Labs

• Advanced labs in engineering, metallurgy, materials science, and physics.

• Supported by national grants from ISRO, DRDO, DST, and MHRD.

🏨 Hostel Facilities

• Over 15 hostels (Boys & Girls), each with:

  • High-speed LAN/WiFi

  • Common rooms with TV, newspapers, indoor games

  • Study areas and water purification systems

🍽️ Mess & Canteens

• Vegetarian messes with meal plans.

• On-campus eateries like Amul, Nescafé, Campus Café, and local thali joints.

• Midnight snack options for students pulling all-nighters.

🏥 Health Services

• BHU’s Sir Sunderlal Hospital just 5 mins from campus — fully equipped with OPD, emergency, and specialty care.

• On-campus dispensary for daily health needs.

🏟️ Sports & Physical Fitness

• Cricket ground, football field, basketball, tennis, badminton, and athletics tracks.

• Two gyms (separate for boys and girls) and yoga centers.

• Annual Spardha — one of India’s biggest inter-college sports fests.

🛍️ Shopping & Essentials

• IIT Market Complex: Groceries, stationery, laundry, salons, tailoring.

• Bank branches (SBI, PNB) and ATMs inside campus.

• Campus post office and courier services.

🚌 Transport & Connectivity

• Campus e-rickshaws and cycles for internal commute.

• Varanasi Junction (6 km) and Airport (30 km) for broader connectivity.

• 24x7 public transport access from the main gate.

🌳 Campus Environment & Lifestyle

• Lush green pathways, flowering trees, peacocks, and temple bells create a serene atmosphere.

• Evening ghats of the Ganga just 15 mins away — perfect for de-stressing walks and spiritual grounding.

🎭 Fests & Campus Life

🌈 Kashiyatra (Cultural Fest)

One of India’s most popular cultural fests — featuring pro nights, dramatics, music, dance, fashion, and online contests.

⚙️ Technex (Techno-Management Fest)

• National-level fest with workshops, lectures, hackathons, and robotics.

• Participants from top IITs, NITs, and global universities.

🎨 Other Activities

• Clubs: Robotics, coding, dramatics, film-making, entrepreneurship.

• Events by Gymkhana, Entrepreneurship Cell, and IIT BHU Model United Nations.