From BHU Classrooms to IIT (BHU) Halls: An Unbroken Academic Journey
When you picture top academic success stories in India, Banaras Hindu University and IIT (BHU) routinely make the cut. Now, the spotlight is on Priya Sharma and Anjali Tiwari, two former BHU students who just landed spots in some of IIT (BHU) Varanasi’s most sought-after postgraduate programs.
If you think climbing the ladder from BHU to IIT (BHU) is standard fare, think again. The selection process is anything but easy. For students with big ambitions, like Priya and Anjali, it means years of hard work, grit, and a solid academic track record.
Priya Sharma, who finished her undergraduate studies in Physics with honors in 2023, was hardly just another name in the crowd. She made her mark early, not just through strong marks but by throwing herself into coding competitions and building practical tech projects while still at BHU. Her latest achievement? Earning a prized seat in the MCA (Master of Computer Applications) program at IIT (BHU). For someone passionate about both science and technology, this is the kind of break that opens real doors.
Anjali Tiwari’s path was just as focused. A 2022 Mathematics graduate, she didn’t just crunch numbers—she used her quantitative know-how during an internship at a top financial firm. Now, she’s moving ahead with an MBA at IIT (BHU), proof that rigorous math training plus a dose of practical business exposure can set you up for future leadership roles.
You can’t ignore what goes on behind the scenes in institutions like these. It’s never just about the syllabus. Priya pointed out how the physics department at BHU encouraged hands-on learning—real-world projects, not only theories from a book. Meanwhile, Anjali credited math electives that stretched into business topics for helping her land that MBA seat.
What Do the Insiders Say?
It’s not all about student effort—faculty and campus culture matter too. Dr. Rajiv Singh, Dean of Academic Affairs at IIT (BHU), made it clear: students who already know the campus ecosystem do well in advanced programs. “We’re glad to have these two join us. Their roots in BHU—right here on our shared ground—mean they hit the ground running in our competitive specializations.”
Professor Ashok Pandey, who leads Admissions at BHU, gave a nod to the University’s role in all this. He emphasized how BHU’s training in science and mathematics prepares students for even the toughest entrance exams and interviews. “It’s about building a pipeline—our top girls and boys routinely aim for, and secure, spots at institutions like IIT (BHU),” he said, visibly pleased by Priya and Anjali’s progress.
- Priya was involved in several campus hackathons and came up with educational apps that fellow students used during their courses.
- Anjali balanced her math studies with real-world business exposure, gaining a foothold in the finance sector even before her MBA journey began.
Right now, IIT (BHU) Varanasi is known for a host of advanced programs: MCA, MBA, M.Tech, and a full menu of PhDs. The selection process is no joke—entrance tests and interviews where only the most ready candidates make the cut.
You can sense a ripple effect. As these two women move on to bigger opportunities, undergrads at BHU see what’s possible. It’s not just about marks on paper or textbook smarts but how you use what you learn, both inside and outside class. It’s a story that reaffirms how a strong academic base doesn’t just help you clear exams—it helps you stand out wherever you go next.
