Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, a state university established in Varanasi in 1921, offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across over 30 departments on its 180-acre campus. Accredited with a NAAC B++ grade, it fosters academic excellence. The university recorded a median placement package of INR 3.5 LPA in 2024.

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi is a premier public technical university in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1919 and gaining IIT status in 2012, it is renowned for academic excellence in engineering and interdisciplinary fields. Located on a sprawling 1300-acre campus, the institute offers diverse programs and achieves strong placements, ranking 10th in Engineering by NIRF 2024.