Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi has seen notable variations in its ranking across different years and categories, as reflected by multiple ranking authorities. The institution achieved a consistent rank in engineering in 2025, followed by fluctuating trends within the B.E. / B.Tech segment in subsequent years according to NIRF. Its global visibility is also documented, though it has experienced shifts in its overall international position according to QS rankings. In the year 2025, the IIT BHU NIRF ranking in engineering category was 10th. The institute has ranked 566th by QS World University in 2026.
IIT BHU Ranking: NIRF 2025
The NIRF has ranked IIT BHU 10th in the engineering category for the years 2024 and 2025. In the research category, the IIT BHU is ranked 22nd in 2025. The complete details are given below.
| Year | Stream / Category | Ranking Details |
| 2025 | Overall | 31 |
| Engineering | 10 | |
| Research | 22 | |
| 2024 | Overall | 30 |
| Engineering | 10 | |
| 2023 | Engineering | 15 |
IIT BHU Ranking: Global Overall Rankings by QS
Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi also participates in international assessments, as shown by its QS rankings. In 2025, the institution was ranked #531 overall according to QS-2025. By 2026, this position shifted to #566 as per QS-2026. These rankings place Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi within the middle tier of global higher education institutions, reflecting its international presence while also indicating room for growth in global competitiveness.
| Ranking Organization | Year | Category | Rank |
| QS World University Rankings | 2024 | Global | 571st |
| QS World University Rankings | 2025 | Global | 531st |
| QS World University Rankings | 2026 | Global | 566th |
