How is IIT BHU?

IIT-BHU used to be a part of Banaras Hindu University, in 2012 it became an IIT but it still shares the same campus with BHU. The campus is spread over a 1350 acre campus (acclaimed to be the largest residential campus in Asia) and well equipped with all the basic necessities. There is a full-fledged hospital and a health centre within the campus. There is also a trauma centre nearby, in case of emergencies. Students have much more freedom here compared to any other IIT. You can go in and out of the campus at any time (although girls have a 10 PM hostel curfew). Due to the large student population, there are shops inside the campus, or just outside from where students can buy basic necessities.

Pros:

• Placements are really good - at par with top IITs. (The average CTC for this year was ranged between 10 LPA to 58 LPA )

• Only IIT which allows students to keep their own vehicles within the campus (officially, from 2nd year).

• You can get your branch changed after the first semester results. (Provided you fulfill the required CGPA)

• Being over a hundred years old, this college offers a vast alumni network.

• There is a great coding culture and students from various branches and departments take part.

• The campus is a ragging-free zone. This is not really required because the senior-junior interaction is really healthy.

• There are several councils and clubs offering all types of activities.

• There is an active Student Counselling Service - which has proven beneficial for freshers. There is also an induction programme to get students used to the college before the curriculum takes off.

• You can get access to books from libraries of both IIT(BHU) and BHU. This makes for a very LARGE collection.

• Only IIT with two pure vegetarian messes, without Onion and Garlic. There is also a special South-Indian mess. Non-veg is also provided within the mess itself.

Cons:

• The infrastructure in some of the hostels is quite old. The rooms are usually small.

• The college does not have some sporting facilities yet, such as - a squash court, its own pool, etc. and students have to share with BHU, which puts up some restrictions.

• The gym is usually crowded - although there are private gyms nearby (you will have to pay for them).

Overall, IIT BHU is a good college with amazing placements and decent academics.

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