About IITBHU Varanasi

The Department of Pharmaceutics at IIT-Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) follows a transparent and competitive admissions process for all its pharmacy and pharmaceutical engineering programs. Applications are primarily handled online through the official university portals, with entrance examinations and rigorous selection criteria ensuring only the most qualified candidates gain admission.

Admission Process Overview

Admission to UG, PG, and PhD programs is based on entrance exams, merit, and counseling processes. The following sections break down the essential steps and requirements for applicants.

How to Apply

• Mode: Primarily online for all programs; some programs may also allow offline forms for special categories.

• Official Portal: Applicants need to register and fill the application form at the official IIT-BHU or BHU admission websites (separate portals for PG/UG/PhD).

• Key Steps: Complete online registration, upload documents, pay the application fee, select desired course(s), and submit.

Entrance Exams

• B.Pharm/B.Tech: Entrance via national exams such as JEE Advanced or BHU/University entrance (as notified).

• B.Pharm Integrated: JEE Main/Advanced or university-specific exam if implemented in that year.

• M.Pharm: GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test); sometimes institute also conducts a written test/interview.

• PhD: Valid GPAT or GATE score, followed by departmental test/interview.

Selection Criteria

• Merit List: For each program, applicants are shortlisted by entrance exam score and academic record.

• Counseling: Centralized counseling (e.g., JoSAA for B.Tech) is held for seat allotment.

• Interview: PG and PhD admissions may require a departmental interview in addition to the entrance exam performance.

• Document Verification: Mandatory for all programs during admission finalization.

Admission Timeline (Typical for 2025 Session)

• Application Launch (UG/PG): January–February (UG), June (PG).

• Entrance Exam Window: May–June (UG and PG).

• Application Deadline: May–June (UG), July (PG).

• Counseling and Seat Allotment: June–July for UG; July–August for PG.

• Classes Commence: August.

Specific dates should always be checked on the department’s and university’s official admissions portals, as they may vary annually.

Documents Required (Typical for UG/PG/PhD)

• Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying examination (10th, 12th, B.Pharm/M.Pharm/B.Tech etc.)

• Entrance exam rank card (JEE, GPAT, GATE, etc.)

• Transfer, migration, and character certificates

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Passport size photographs

• Aadhaar or other identity proof

• Research proposal and work experience (for PhD)

• No objection certificate from employer (if employed)

Admission Helpdesk

• Website: iitbhu.ac.in

• PG and PhD Admission Queries: pgadmission@iitbhu.ac.in / phd-admission@iitbhu.ac.in

• General Queries: admissions@iitbhu.ac.in / Dean of Academic Affairs Office

• Contact Number: Available on the department’s official site or via IIT-BHU main office

• For personalized support: Visit the department office, IIT (BHU) Campus, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh.

Admissions Step Table

Summary of Admission Pathway

Admission to the Department of Pharmaceutics, IIT-BHU, is driven by competitive examinations and strictly adheres to a transparent, merit-based screening process. The department provides an efficient helpdesk and readily accessible online portals, ensuring applicants can follow every stage—from registration and examination to counseling and final enrollment—with clarity and support from the institution.