IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) (Varanasi)

Overview

Located in the holy city of north India, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi reminds one of rich cultural heritage of India. Founded in pre independent India, in 1919 as the Banaras Engineering College, it was renamed as the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University in 1968.

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Vision

True to its location, the institute thinks more for humanity and technical excellence.

‘Pursuance of Value Based Excellence in Science & Technology Education and Research. To serve Humanity through enlightened and morally sound human capital. To contribute to the development of the nation by solving the problems of the nation and society at large’.

Research

R&D is the thrust area of the institute.  Students and faculty members are encouraged to be creative in their activities. In this context, mention can be made of Central Instrument Facility which is one of the newly formed Specialized Core Facilities at Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi.

“Our mission is to provide futuristic research infrastructure and quality education services in support of advanced instrumentation.”

Alumni

• Nikesh Arora is an Indian-American Business Executive. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Palo Alto Networks.
• Krishan Kant was the tenth Vice President of India from 1997 until his death. Previously, he was Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1997.