Kashi Institute of Technology (KIT), Varanasi β Overview
Name: Kashi Institute of Technology (commonly called KIT)
Established: 2008 by the Jain Education Society
Type: Private, co-educational professional institute
Location: 23 km milestone, VaranasiβPrayagraj Highway, Mirzamurad, Varanasi β 221307, Uttar Pradesh, India
Campus Size: ~10β16 acres (various sources reporting similar campus area)
Website: https://www.kashiit.ac.in/
π Affiliation & Accreditation
βοΈ Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) β Government of India.
βοΈ Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow β for technical and management programs.
βοΈ NAAC Accredited β Grade βAβ (one of the first in the Purvanchal region to get this grade).
βοΈ Also approved/recognised by authorities like the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for pharmacy courses.
π Academic Programs
KIT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and professional courses across engineering, management, computer applications, and pharmacy domains:
π§ Undergraduate (UG)
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B.Tech (4-year engineering degrees) β specialisations typically include:
β’ Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) / CSE with AI/ML
β’ Mechanical Engineering
β’ Civil Engineering
β’ Electrical & Electronics Engineering
β’ Information Technology
β’ Electronics & Communication Engineering -
BCA (Computer Applications) β 3 years
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BBA (Business Management) β 3 years
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B.Pharm (Pharmacy) β 4 years
π Postgraduate (PG)
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MBA (Management) β 2 years, with specialisations (e.g., Finance, Marketing, HR, IT).
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MCA (Computer Applications) β 2/3 years (depending on entry qualification).
π§ Diploma & Other Courses
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Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic) β e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical.
π§βπ Admission & Eligibility
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B.Tech: 10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) + qualifying exam (JEE Main/UPSEE or institute criteria).
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MBA: Bachelorβs degree + valid score in CAT/MAT or similar.
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MCA: Bachelorβs with mathematics criteria.
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Diploma: 10th or equivalent.
(Specific eligibility and cut-offs can change by year β check with admissions directly.)
π« Campus Facilities
KIT provides standard facilities expected at a professional institute:
βοΈ Library & Laboratories β well-equipped for engineering, pharmacy & computing.
βοΈ Hostel Accommodation β separate hostels for boys and girls.
βοΈ Wi-Fi & Computer Centres β campus internet and practical labs.
βοΈ Classrooms, Seminar Halls & Auditorium.
βοΈ Sports & Cultural Activities.
βοΈ Transport & Cafeteria.
π Placements & Industry Exposure
KIT has placement and training support with some industry linkages:
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Placement Record: Average packages around βΉ3.5 β βΉ6 LPA; highest reported up to ~βΉ18 LPA (varies by year and branch).
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Top Recruiters: Companies such as Infosys, Wipro, Genpact, HCL, Josh Technology, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank appear in placement reports.
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Training Cells: Corporate Relation Centre (CRC) and training sessions for skill development.
π Highlights
βοΈ NAAC Grade βAβ accreditation β recognized quality standard.
βοΈ AICTE approved & AKTU affiliated β nationally recognized technical curriculum.
βοΈ Offers diverse courses across engineering, management, computer science, pharmacy and diplomas.
βοΈ Placement opportunities with industry participation.
βοΈ Part of Kashi Group of Institutions, with professional academic support structure.
π Summary Snapshot
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2008 |
| Affiliation | AKTU, Lucknow |
| Approvals | AICTE, PCI (for Pharmacy) |
| Accreditation | NAAC Grade A |
| Popular Courses | B.Tech, MBA, BCA, BBA, MCA, B.Pharm |
| Placements | Avg ~βΉ3.5β6 LPA, up to ~βΉ18 LPA |
| Campus | ~10β16 acres, hostels & labs |

