Best colleges in Varanasi 2026
72 colleges in Varanasi charge between ₹5,612 and ₹76.7 L in the first year, and IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Varanasi — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 72 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,612 – ₹76.7 L |
| Government / Private | 5 / 67 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 72 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.67 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology |
Which college in Varanasi is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Varanasi compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT BHU Varanasi | 10 | — | ₹79,650 | ₹1.67 Cr | Government |
| IMS BHU Varanasi | 9.9 | — | ₹1.49 L | — | Government |
| IMS BHU Varanasi | 9.8 | — | ₹2.4 L | ₹19.8 L | Government |
| Sunbeam College for Women Varanasi Varanasi | 9.3 | — | ₹1.85 L | ₹12 L | Government |
| DAVPGC Varanasi | 8.9 | — | ₹23,000 | — | Private |
| HIMS Varansi Varanasi | 8.8 | — | ₹76.7 L | — | Private |
| SMS Varanasi Varanasi | 8.3 | — | ₹2.8 L | ₹10.02 L | Private |
| Rajarshi School of Management & Technology Varanasi Varanasi | 8.2 | — | ₹1.14 L | ₹4.5 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Varanasi
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1
IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1919
star 10.0 Fees from ₹79,650 Highest ₹1.67 Cr 9 courses -
2
Institute of Medical Sciences - [IMS BHU]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1920
star 9.9 Fees from ₹1.49 L 13 courses -
3
Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1968
star 9.8 Fees from ₹2.4 L Highest ₹19.8 L 7 courses -
4
Sunbeam College for Women
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
star 9.3 Fees from ₹1.85 L Highest ₹12 L 6 courses -
5
DAV Post Graduate College
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1938
star 8.9 Fees from ₹23,000 55 courses -
6
Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences - [HIMS]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
star 8.8 Fees from ₹76.7 L 17 courses -
7
School of Management Sciences - [SMS]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1995
star 8.3 Fees from ₹2.8 L Highest ₹10.02 L 7 courses -
8
Rajarshi School of Management & Technology - [RSMT]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
star 8.2 Fees from ₹1.14 L Highest ₹4.5 L 9 courses -
9
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1954
star 7.8 Fees from ₹32,800 33 courses -
10
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1921
star 7.5 Fees from ₹9,570 135 courses -
11
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology - [IIHT]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1956
star 6.8 Fees from ₹72,500 Highest ₹3 L 5 courses -
12
Varanasi College of Pharmacy
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
star 6.7 Fees from ₹3.8 L 3 courses -
13
MP Institute of Management and Computer Application
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
star 6.6 Fees from ₹60,000 17 courses -
14
Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management - [AITM]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
star 6.2 Fees from ₹4.16 L Highest ₹7.62 L 23 courses -
15
SHEAT Group of Institutions
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
star 5.8 Fees from ₹2.24 L Highest ₹12 L 58 courses -
16
Banaras Hindu University - [BHU]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1916
star 5.7 Fees from ₹3 L NIRF #4 Highest ₹1.2 Cr 567 courses -
17
Kashi Institute of Technology - [KIT]
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
star 5.7 Fees from ₹1.95 L Highest ₹11 L 29 courses -
18
Banaras Institute of Teacher's Education
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
star 5.7 Fees from ₹40,500 13 courses -
19
NIFT Extension Centre Varanasi
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2016
star 5.4 Fees from ₹14.09 L 10 courses -
20
Harish Chandra Post Graduate College
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1866
star 4.7 Fees from ₹4.05 L 47 courses -
21
Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1922
star 4.5 Fees from ₹3.62 L 5 courses -
22
Dhirendra Mahila Mahavidyalaya
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
star 4.5 Fees from ₹80,000 34 courses -
23
Dr. Ghanshyam Singh P.G College
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2001
star 4.5 Fees from ₹30,000 11 courses -
24
Udai Pratap College
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1949
star 4.3 Fees from ₹24,209 39 courses -
25
Sampurnanand Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
location_on Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1791
star 4.0 Fees from ₹7,080 23 courses
Showing 25 of 72. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 72 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Varanasi the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,612 to ₹76.7 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 67 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Varanasi?
There are 72 colleges listed in Varanasi on this page, of which 5 are government and 67 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Varanasi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,612 to ₹76.7 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Varanasi?
IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Varanasi.
What is the highest package from colleges in Varanasi?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.67 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.
