Integrated B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology at IIT BHU

If you are looking at Integrated B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, IIT BHU in Varanasi runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 25 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹8.47 lakh – ₹10.55 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.69 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers chemical processes, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and plant design.

IIT BHU is a public/government institute, founded in 1919. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT BHU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means chemical processes, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and plant design. Typical first jobs: process engineer in chemicals, pharma, fertilisers or energy.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIT BHU for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT BHU as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT BHU before you pay anything.

To be considered for Integrated B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at IIT BHU are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT BHU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT BHU on its website (www.iitbhu.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show an average package of ₹22.77 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.68 crore at IIT BHU. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Integrated B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology + M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹21.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIT BHU runs 24 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. in Bioengineering + M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry
• B.Tech. in Pharmaceutics Engineering and Technology
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mining Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Material Sciences and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Physics
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Power Electronics
• B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in chemical processes? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹8.47 lakh – ₹10.55 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT BHU compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Varanasi?