The institute completed its 100 years in 2019, and we wish to take forward the legacy with rejuvenated vigor and sheer dedication with a commitment to nation building. The Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi owes its existence to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the founder of the first residential University of modern India, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), who could foresee the vital role of technical education in strengthening independent India. Engineering education in BHU started in 1919 with the establishment of Banaras Engineering College (BENCO). The next stage of development saw the establishment of College of Technology (TECHNO) and College of Mining & Metallurgy (MINMET). In 1968, the erstwhile engineering colleges of BHU, namely BENCO, MINMET, and TECHNO, were merged to form the Institute of Technology (IT-BHU). IT-BHU had been admitting students through the JEE conducted by the IITs since 1972. The erstwhile IT-BHU was ranked consistently amongst the top engineering institutions of the country. IT-BHU became IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012, by an Act of Parliament. Following its conversion to IIT, the Institute has quickly established procedures and practices as per the standards of IITs.

IIT(BHU) is committed to imparting quality education using modern teaching methods and by designing curriculum that is abreast with latest technological advancements in the industry. The institute continually pursues to solve complex societal problem and to support the nation in its march towards technological advancement. The institute is steadfast and resolute in creating an environment aimed at learning and development of students, faculty and staff alike. The institute continues to produce innovative research papers regularly published in leading world-renowned journals and magazines. IIT (BHU) is also forging new alliances with other institutions and is engaged in inter disciplinary technology advancement to solve key society and national problems. Broadly, IIT (BHU)’s mission is :-

• To groom the next generation of thought leaders.
• To impart high quality of research & innovation oriented education to enable students to solve challenging grand problems of the future.
• To conduct innovative, fundamental and interdisciplinary research geared towards solving the societal problems while aligning with regional, national and international priorities.
• To regularly interact and engage with Industry, Professionals, R&D establishments, Alumni and the Society to meet National and Regional needs as may be identified by Government of India, and concerned State Governments.
• To collaborate and interact with Institutions of higher learning at Global and National Levels for enriching the Academic and R&D processes, activities and functionalities.