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 | 4 of 72 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.67 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology |
Top 25 colleges in Varanasi
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1
IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1919
10.0 Fees from ₹79,650 NIRF #10 Highest ₹1.67 Cr 9 courses -
2
Institute of Medical Sciences - [IMS BHU]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1920
9.9 Fees from ₹1.49 L NIRF #18 62 courses -
3
Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1968
9.8 Fees from ₹2.4 L NIRF #39 Highest ₹19.8 L 11 courses -
4
Sunbeam College for Women
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.3 Fees from ₹1.85 L Highest ₹12 L 6 courses -
5
DAV Post Graduate College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1938
8.9 Fees from ₹23,000 55 courses -
6
Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences - [HIMS]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
8.8 Fees from ₹76.7 L 17 courses -
7
School of Management Sciences - [SMS]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1995
8.3 Fees from ₹2.8 L Highest ₹10.02 L 7 courses -
8
Rajarshi School of Management & Technology - [RSMT]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
8.2 Fees from ₹1.14 L Highest ₹4.5 L 9 courses -
9
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1954
7.8 Fees from ₹32,800 33 courses -
10
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1921
7.5 Fees from ₹9,570 135 courses -
11
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology - [IIHT]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1956
6.8 Fees from ₹72,500 Highest ₹3 L 5 courses -
12
Varanasi College of Pharmacy
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
6.7 Fees from ₹3.8 L 3 courses -
13
MP Institute of Management and Computer Application
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
6.6 Fees from ₹60,000 17 courses -
14
Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management - [AITM]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
6.2 Fees from ₹4.16 L Highest ₹7.62 L 23 courses -
15
SHEAT Group of Institutions
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
5.8 Fees from ₹2.24 L Highest ₹12 L 58 courses -
16
Banaras Hindu University - [BHU]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1916
5.7 Fees from ₹3 L NIRF #10 Highest ₹1.2 Cr 567 courses -
17
Kashi Institute of Technology - [KIT]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.7 Fees from ₹1.95 L Highest ₹11 L 29 courses -
18
Banaras Institute of Teacher's Education
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
5.7 Fees from ₹40,500 13 courses -
19
NIFT Extension Centre Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2016
5.4 Fees from ₹14.09 L 10 courses -
20
Harish Chandra Post Graduate College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1866
4.7 Fees from ₹4.05 L 47 courses -
21
Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1922
4.5 Fees from ₹3.62 L 7 courses -
22
Dhirendra Mahila Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
4.5 Fees from ₹80,000 34 courses -
23
Dr. Ghanshyam Singh P.G College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2001
4.5 Fees from ₹30,000 11 courses -
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Sampurnanand Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1791
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. 4 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.