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- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Established
- 1994
- Type
- Standalone Institute
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
- Approvals
- Ministry of Textiles
- NAAC grade
- Not Applicable
- Annual fees
- Total intake
- 60 seats
- Official website
- iihtvns.gov.in
Overview
The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Varanasi is one of a network of institutes under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, established to build technical and design skills for India’s handloom weaving sector, located in Varanasi’s historic silk-weaving belt.
The institute offers diploma programs in handloom and textile technology, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training in weaving, dyeing, and textile design relevant to the Banarasi silk and brocade weaving tradition.
Admission is based on class 10 or 12 marks, with eligibility varying by diploma level. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
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Courses offered
Admission
Eligibility
10th/12th pass for diploma programs; specific trade certificates for short-term courses
Admission process
Direct admission based on merit through the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) and Ministry of Textiles guidelines; entrance test for select programs.
Placements
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Campus & facilities
- Weaving
- Laboratories
- dyeing
- units
- design
- studios
- Hostel
- Library
Address
Bhadaini, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221001Frequently asked questions
What courses does IIHT Varanasi offer?
IIHT Varanasi offers diploma and certificate programs in handloom and textile technology, weaving, and textile design.
Is IIHT Varanasi a government institute?
Yes, it operates under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.