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IIT Patna Admissions
What's new?

NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT Patna ranks #34 under the category 'Engineering'.

IIT Patna admissions 2026 are open. Check below few more updates related to IITP admissions:

The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/MTech and PhD courses has concluded. Results are scheduled for release on Mar 19, 2026.

A few more updates are given below:

The JEE Advanced 2026 application form is expected to be released in April 2026, and the examination will be conducted on May 17, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 has closed for IIT Patna admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The session 2 exams will be conducted from Apr 2 to Apr 9, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 exam is now over for admission to the MSc course, with the results expected to be announced on Mar 20, 2026.

IIT Patna Admissions

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IIT Patna Admission Overview 2026
IIT Patna Eligibility & Selection 2026
IIT Patna Admission Process 2026
IIT Patna NIRF Student Diversity Report
IIT Patna Application Process 2026
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IIT Patna Admission Overview 2026

IIT Patna admission 2026 is entrance-based. With large number of applications and limited seats, admissions are compeitive at IIT Patna. The institute offers admission to its flagship BTech programme based on JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced scores. The seats are allotted in BTech course via JoSAA Counselling. IIT Patna also offers BS, MSc, MTech and other courses. While admission to MTech and MSc is subject to GATE and IIT JAM, respectively, the admission process for BS is subject to a valid score in JEE Main, JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA counselling.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the popular course at IIT Patna?

The flagship course of IIT Patna is BTech. The four year BTech programme is offered in 11 specialisations. Admission to all BTech courses is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. Students also need to go through the counselling process conducted by JoSAA for final seat allotment. The eligibility criteria for admission is that students must have cleared their HSC/10+2 with minimum 75% aggregate. The total seat intake is 638.

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Q: What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

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IIT Patna Eligibility & Selection 2026

The admission cycle for BTech programmes usually commences in December with JEE Main registrations. IIT Patna offers a range of UG, PG, and doctoral courses in Engineering, Management and Science, among others. Admission to the courses is based on entrance exam scores of the candidates. Check below the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Patna courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection
BTech	Class 12 with 75% aggregate	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	Any 4-year UG degree	GATE + COAP Counselling
BS (or BSc)	Class 12 with 75% aggregate	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MSc	Any UG degree	IIT-JAM + CCMN Counselling
PhD	PG degree with 55% aggregate	Admission Test + Interview Valid score in GRE/ GMAT/ GATE/ JMET/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ UGC or CSIR/ NET/ JRF

Commonly asked questions

Q: Who is eligible for BTech at IIT Patna?

Candidates must complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 75% aggregate to apply for BTech programme at IIT Patna. Aspirants also need to pass JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced to get a seat in the BTech course.

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Q: Can I get admission in MSc programme at IIT Patna without IIT JAM score?

Candidates need to pass IIT JAM with a good rank to get a seat in the MSc programme of IIT Patna. The seats are offered in the MSc programme via CCMN Counselling. The IIT JAM cutoff is quite competitive for MSc admission at IIT Patna. The closing rank was between 575-699 for MSc in 2025.

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Q: What is the fee for BTech at IIT Patna?

The total fee for BTceh at IIT Patna is INR 8 lakh. For more clairity students are advised to reach out to the admission office of IIT Patna or visit the admission office in person.

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IIT Patna Admission Process 2026

IIT Patna has a multi-step admission process which students need to follow to get into the institute. Candidates are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam, followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After the selection rounds are over, students need to go through the exam-specific counselling process for final seat allotment. A step-by-step process of admission is as follows:

Step 1: IIT Patna Application Process 2026

Students interested in getting into IIT Patna must submit the online application form for the course-specific entrance exam or college, depending on the course they wish to get into.

BTech, BArch and BSc/ BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) via the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in).
MTech candidates are required to register for GATE via the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in).\
For MSc, aspirants need to apply for IIT JAM.

Step 2: IIT Patna University Selection Criteria 2026 & Release of Merit List

After submission of the applications, applicants are required to go through the course-based entrance exam, followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After the selection rounds are completed, they are required to go through the course-wise counselling process for final seat allocation.

Step 3: Admission Confirmation at IIT Patna

After completion of the selection rounds, students who are shortlisted can submit the admission fees and confirm their admission to the relevant course at IIT Patna.

IIT Patna Fee & Seats 2026

IIT Patna fee is cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library deposit, training and placement fee, etc. However, to collect the fee, the institute might follow various procedures, terms and conditions. The total tuition fee for BSc, and BBA is INR 2.40 lakh, respectively. at IIT Patna. Some of the fee components are charged one-time, while some have to be paid semester-wise or annually, such as tuition fees. The fee amount further varies depending upon the chosen course or specialisation. The following sections mention the IIT Patna admission fee breakup for the offered courses.

Courses	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Seats
BTech (all specialisations)	INR 20,000	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh	823
BTech Integrated	INR 20,000	INR 5 lakh	NA
MTech (all specialisations)	INR 20,000	INR 80,000 - INR 10 lakh	301

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How can I prepare for admission to IIT Patna?

The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Patna is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a last-minute prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
Keep your focus on the NCERT books at this point
Revise as much as possible
Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Visit the link to download it now!
Choose the reference books wisely
Solve previous year’s JEE question papers; there are high chances of getting questions from there
To get admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, the aspirants need to have a strong hold on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions

While the short-term goal is to clear JEE Main, the ultimate aim must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the preparation strategy for JEE Advanced.

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Does IIT Patna accept CUET score?

IIT Patna accepts CUET score for the BSc programme. To get admission to the BSc programme at IIT Patna the aspiring candidates need to have a minimum of 60% in class 12. They also need National/State Level Entrance (i.e., JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations).

Q: How can I join IIT Patna?

BTech and BS courses completely based on JoSAA following an appearance by a candidate for JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination, however for other courses MSc and M.Tech based on GATE, IIT JAM through COAP and CCMN counselling and the seats under PhD course on appearance basis on admission test organized by institute itself. After the test is conducted, IIT Patna publishes a merit list containing the names of students selected for PhD.

Q: What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?

The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:

2025:

Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
SC: 61.1526933
ST: 47.9026465
UR-PwD: 0.0079349

2024:

General (UR): 93.2362181
General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840

2023:

General (UR): 90.7788642
OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
SC: 51.9776027
ST: 37.2348772
GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527

Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

Q: Can I get direct admission in IIT Patna?

No, direct admission is not available at IIT Patna. It's purely on the basis of candidates' performances in JEE Advanced and JEE Main. For postgraduate, it may be either on the basis of their GATE scores or by entrance examinations conducted by respective courses.

IIT Patna BTech Admission 2026

32 courses 4 - 5 years

IIT Patna offers BTech for four-years at the UG level. The course is divided into eight semesters. BTech is the flagship programme of IIT Patna, admission to which is based on JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. The institute offers BTech in Computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Civil Engineering, etc. Candidates who have completed Class 12 with PCM with at least 75% aggregate can apply for BTech.

Seat Intake826

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Mar '26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2
Apr '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2Tentative
23 Apr '26 - 2 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for Indian Nationals
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26	JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) Candidates

Dates	Past Events
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2
24 Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result Session 1
16 Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 by

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: Can I study BTech at IIT Patna for free?

No, there is no provision of a student studying free at IIT Patna as per the official website. However, IIT Patna provides a range of Merit-Cum-Means scholarships to meritorious and needy students. Any UG (BTech) student or MSc student can receive these scholarships. The criteria to receive is that the annual income of a student's parents/ guardian/ family from all sources in the preceding financial year must not be more than INR 4.50 lakh. Category-wise eligibility criteria and the way in which the scholarship is offered is as follows:

Category	Scholarship Eligibility	Scholarship Provided
Gen & OBC students	For new entrants: Their SPI will be the criteria for merit + Minimum SPI is 6.50 and no "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester + Annual Family income must be less than INR 4.5 lakh For 2nd-year students (BTech/MSc): Minimum CPI is 6.50 and no "F" grade	INR 1,000 per month is provided for two semesters along with a full tuition fee waiver
SC and ST students	For new entrants: Their SPI will be the criteria for merit + No "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester + Annual Family income must be less than INR 4.5 lakh For 2nd-year students (BTech/MSc): No "F" grade in any of the courses	Free mess, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month

A few more PG scholarships and UG scholarships offered by the PM are awarded to the students of IIT Patna.

Q: Can I change my BTech branch after admission to IIT Patna?

In general, students admitted to the particular branch of the undergraduate BTech course must continue studying that branch till completion. However, in special cases the institute may permit a student admitted through JEE to change their branch of study after the first two semesters. Such changes are permitted only for students who have completed all the common credits required in the first two semesters of their studies, in their first attempt, without having had to pass any course requirement in the summer term examination.

Q: What rank is required for BTech CSE at IIT Patna?

Candidates are offered seat in IIT Patna BTech CSE programme based on their JEE Advanced rank. Looking at the past three-year closing rank, the cutoffs has a declining trend. The closing rank was 2811 in 2023, 3144 in 2024 and 3377 in 2025.

Q: What category-wise rank in the JEE Advanced is required for a student to get a chance in the AI and DS stream at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offer various BTech specialisations through JEE Advanced exam scores. Among all the courses offered by IIT Patna, BTech in AI and DS was one of the most popular course. The category-wise cutoff for the same course is given in the table below:

Course	BTech in AI and DS
General All India	4346
OBC All India	1661
SC All India	681
ST All India	404
PWD All India	611

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IIT Patna
B.Sc. Admissions 2026

2 courses 3 - 5 years

Seat Intake6

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.4L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CUET, KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, INSPIRE Scholarship

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Apr '26	CUET UG 2026 Intimation SlipTentative
May '26	CUET UG 2026 Admit CardTentative
11 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET 2026 Exam
Jul '26	CUET UG 2026 ResultTentative

Dates	Past Events
23 Feb '26 - 26 Feb '26	CUET 2026 Application Process (Re-opened)
3 Jan '26 - 4 Feb '26	CUET 2026 Application Process

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IIT Patna
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

13 courses 5 years

Seat Intake90

Total Tuition Fees₹ 10L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

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IIT Patna MTech Admission 2026

21 courses 2 - 5 years

IIT Patna offers MTech for two-years at the PG level. This course is divided into four semesters. The institute offers MTech in. Artificial Intelligence, Power and Control, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc. Admission to MTech programme is based on GATE followed by COAP Counselling. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply for MTech.

Seat Intake301

Total Tuition Fees₹ 80K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: COAP, GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
19 Mar '26	GATE 2026 results
May '26	COAP 2026Tentative
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper

Dates	Past Events
15 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (EC)
15 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (AR and DA)
14 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI)

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: Can I get into IIT Patna for M.Tech without GATE?

Candidates who wish to apply to the M.Tech programme must have a valid GATE score. Students are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. However, candidates who have completed their BTech from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above can apply without GATE scores. These applications are reviewed by the respective department (s). Hence, the answer to this question is - yes, it is possible to get into IIT Patna without GATE for MTech.

Q: What all M.Tech specialisations are available at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offers MTech for two-years at the PG level. The course is divided into four semesters. Check below the MTech specialisations offered at the institute:

Environmental Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Chemical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Mathematics & Computing, etc.

Q: What is fee for various courses offered at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses in Engineering and Technology, Science, and Humanities and Social Science. Tabulated below is the list of courses along with their total tuition fee:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 5 lakh - INR 8 lakh
MTech	INR 80,000 - INR 5 lakh
MSc	INR 60,000

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IIT Patna
BBA Admissions 2026

1 courses 3 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.4L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CUET, BITSAT, KVPY, INSPIRE Scholarship

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Apr '26	CUET UG 2026 Intimation SlipTentative
May '26	CUET UG 2026 Admit CardTentative
11 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET 2026 Exam
Jul '26	CUET UG 2026 ResultTentative

Dates	Past Events
23 Feb '26 - 26 Feb '26	CUET 2026 Application Process (Re-opened)
3 Jan '26 - 4 Feb '26	CUET 2026 Application Process

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IIT Patna
M.Sc. Admissions 2026

6 courses 2 - 5 years

Seat Intake90

Total Tuition Fees₹ 60K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: IIT JAM

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

Dates	Past Events
15 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
13 Jan '26 - 14 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
5 Sep '25 - 20 Sep '25	IIT JAM 2026 Application Process

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IIT Patna
Ph.D. Admissions 2026

4 courses 5 years

Seat Intake15

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE

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IIT Patna
DMLT Admissions 2026

1 courses 2 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 80K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, BSEB 12th

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IIT Patna
PG Diploma Admissions 2026

1 courses 1 year

Total Tuition Fees₹ 40K

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IIT Patna
NIRF Student Diversity Report

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IIT Patna UG - 4 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

UG 4 years	2024-25
Total students	1997
% Female students	18%
% Outside State Students	83%
International Students	2

Source : NIRF Report 2025

IIT Patna PG - 2 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2024-25
Total students	580
% Female students	18%
% Outside State Students	67%
International Students	2

Source : NIRF Report 2025

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IIT Patna Application Process 2026

The mode of application is online at IIT Patna. Aspirants need to apply for entrance exam accepted for admission. Candidates need to apply on the institute's website for PhD progamme.

For BTech/ BS, students must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. Read more
MTech aspirants are required to register for GATE through the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 1,500 and INR 750 for girls. Read more
For MSc, candidates need to apply for IIT JAM through the official website (iitr.ac.in). The application fee for others is INR 1,800 for other and INR 900 for female (all categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD for one test paper. Read more

Check below the steps to apply for IIT Patna PhD programme:

Go to the official website of IIT Patna and click on application link.
Fill in all the personal and educational details in the form.
Upload the documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: How can I apply for BTech at IIT Patna?

Candidates need to apply online for JEE Main for BTech admission at IIT Patna. Students need to fill out the form for JEE (Main) through the website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The fees for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls.

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Q: What is the cost of BSc at IIT Patna?

The cost of BSc at IIT Patna has total tuition fees of around INR 2.4 Lakhs - INR 10 Lakhs. Students must also pay other fees such as hostel fees, security deposit, etc.

Some of these are one-time chargeable fees, while others have to be paid annually/semesterly and have not been accounted in the mentioned fee range.

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IIT Patna Scholarships

IIT Patna offers Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for UG students including MSc. The scholarship is offered to meritorious and financially-weak sudents. Below are the details for the scholarship:

Scholarship Amount

General and OBC students get INR 1,000 per month for two semesters (8 semesters in a year) and a free tuition fees.
SC and ST students get free messing, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month.

Eligibility (Merit)

For General & OBC Students

New entrants (BTech/ MSc first year): Their SPI is the criteria for their merit. The minimum SPI is 6.50 and no 'F' grade in any of the courses in first semester.

For SC & ST Students

New entrants (BTech/ MSc first year): Their SPI criteria is no 'F' grade in any of the courses in first semester.

Eligibility (Means)

For all category students: The annual income of student's parents/ guardian and his family from all the sources in preceeding financial year must not be more than INR 4.50 lakh.

IIT Patna students can also apply for Central Scheme, State Scheme, UGC Scheme Scholarships, etc.

Commonly asked questions
On Admission

Q: Does IIT Patna offer scholarships?

IIT Patna provides Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to meritorious and needy students. The scholarship is offered to students based on their merit and annual family income. Students doing a course from IIT Patna can also apply for Central, State, UGC Scheme scholarships. Students must fulfill the criteria to avail the scholarship.

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Q: What is the scholarship amount offered by IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offer Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to students. Under this scholarship, General and OBC students get INR 1,000 per month for two semesters (8 semesters in a year) and a free tuition fees. SC and ST students get free messing, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month.

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Q: What is the last date to fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?

The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.

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Q: What is the year-wise cutoff trend for M.Tech at IIT Patna?

The Cutoff trend for M.Tech at IIT Patna is inclusive of COAP Last Round score (General-All India) as tabulated below:

Course	2021
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	654
M.Tech. in Communication System Engineering	569
M.Tech. in Mechanical Design	640
M.Tech. in Mechatronics	667
M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded System	641

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Placements: The placement in our college was very good as it was one of the top engineering colleges of India. The placement percentage was around 80 percent. The highest package offered in our course was 24 LPA. Top recruiters in our course were Larsen and Turbo, Vedanta LTD, etc.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure were top-notch for the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering branch. Wi-Fi facility, modern labs, and central library were present in the college campus. Hostel facility was also good. Washrooms were clean, fresh water was available, and a sports complex was present.

Faculty: The teachers were well qualified. All of them had years of teaching experience in reputed universities. They were very knowledgeable in their respective subjects. Teaching quality was excellent. Course curriculum was relevant to the modern industry. Students participated in various competitions that made them industry-ready.

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B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with the college. IIT Patna is a rapidly growing 2nd generation IIT..

Placements: Placements are good and are still ongoing. The data for this year is not out yet, but it is said that in my course, 70% of students are placed. Many got internships in the 3rd year and PPOs from that. EEE has an average package of 17 LPA. Roles like SDE and Consultancy are offered, with placements rapidly improving year by year.

Infrastructure: All hostels have Wi-Fi installed. Three students share one room in the 1st year boys’ hostel. The newly built library is now open and centrally located. Labs and workshops are well-equipped with all necessary equipment. CLH is amazing with big classrooms. Each department has its own building where research and practical work take place.

Faculty: Teachers and faculty are highly qualified, each with expertise in their own field, engaging in research and achieving great milestones. Teaching is very understandable, and if there are any doubts, TAs are available for extra help. The workshops make us industry-ready as engineers. Quizzes are conducted regularly. Semester exams are moderate to hard. If studied well, we can score good marks.

Other: I am interested in teaching and robotics. I wanted to explore semiconductor core areas, so I chose this college. Many events take place, such as Anwesha (cultural fest), Celesta (tech fest), and Infinito (sports fest). The college has all sports facilities except a swimming pool. Many clubs are available, Njack, Sparkonics, Aria, Tinkerers Lab, and many more, which we can join based on our interests. IIT Patna also conducted the Inter IIT Techmeet this year.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.2

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

If you want to explore and have fun than its better to choose any old IITs.

Placements: Placement is pretty good almost all good companies come to college especially FAANG and over 90 percent got placed in CSE. The average package of my branch is about 24 LPA and last year, the highest package is about 80 LPA, while at the college, the highest package is about 1.3cr, which is given to a student of the AIDS branch.

Infrastructure: Labs are good but the instruments are old. Wi-Fi is available everywhere, including the hostel, academic building and lecture hall. The library is good and big but during exam time, it has a shortage of seats as all the students come and study overnight. There are not as many canteens and food stalls in comparison to old IITs that is a big problem and also Blinkit , Instamart, Zepto is not available only Jio smart is available but that not sufficient.

Faculty: All teachers are good, helpful, and knowledgeable. Course curriculum is also relevant and also makes the students industry ready. Semester exams are well managed, and arrangement is good. Exams are difficult depends on the professor, some professors give very hard paper and you have to grind very hard for that subject.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

IIT Patna M.Tech honest college review.

Placements: Placements at the institute are the perfect definition of it. Students generally become eligible for placement from the fourth semester. Around 300 recruiters participate, including top domestic as well as foreign companies. The average package for the M.Tech programme is 16 LPA, and the highest package offered is 1 CPA. The top recruiters in the drive include Microsoft, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, ICICI, Tata, and HCL. Almost 100 percent of students got placed. I plan to work after my graduation.

Infrastructure: Hostel rooms are good in all aspects. 24 hour electricity is provided, and an emergency generator facility is available. The hostel is neat and clean. Sweepers come regularly to clean the dirty areas, and rooms are properly cleaned every weekend. The mess maintains good quality food.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified. Most of them did their PhD. from IITs or other reputed colleges in other countries. The first year curriculum is a slight mixture of all subjects and makes students industry ready in other ways. Semester exams are not difficult. The batch size is approximately 150, of which 15 are branch changes.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2029

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is a really good college with great campus life and good placements.

Placements: Around 80 percent of total registered students get placed in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering branch. The highest package is 51 LPA, the average is around 15 LPA, and the lowest is 10 LPA. Top companies are Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. Around 60 percent of students get internships. The top roles are software engineer and consultant.

Infrastructure: Facilities are top-notch for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Patna. There are almost all labs for every subject. The infrastructure for lectures and tutorials are top-notch. Hostel infrastructure is very clean and top-notch, and the mess is also good.

Faculty: Faculty members are very qualified. All of them have studied at very good universities all over the world. They are very knowledgeable. Teaching quality is also very good. This course is relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are of a good level. The pass percentage is 98 percent.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied (worth it).

Placements: Afaik, placements are pretty good in circuit branches like CSE, AIDS, MNC, etc. Many international offers were also made to many students, and many companies like Goldman Sachs, Maang, etc. Visit regularly. As for core branches, opportunities are fewer compared to CS and all. Many people get placed in PSUs, some get placed in teaching, and others go for higher studies like M.Tech, MBA, etc. The placement percentage in my course, afaik, is 90%. More or less, if you want placement, you will get it, and if not, then you can always go for higher studies.

Infrastructure: There are separate buildings/floors for different departments, and they have Wi-Fi in all, afaik. Labs are well-equipped and maintained properly. IIT Patna has a central library, which is very beautiful and the heart of the campus; it is a round-shaped building with many floors and Wi-Fi facility. Classrooms are well-furnished, and Wi-Fi is available. There are many hostels, but the hostel allotted to freshers is CV Raman. It is well-furnished, and Wi-Fi is available. Mess food is decent. There are Nescafes and a food court, along with a sports complex and gymkhana for sports.

Faculty: Teachers are very good and experienced. In our 1st semester, we have Physics, Maths, CS, and all. Tbh, the course of the first year is not that relevant to our branch because we get common classes in the first year. But from the second year, it would be pretty relevant. Exams are not that difficult if you study. Most of the students pass the exams. Overall, if you study well, you will pass easily.

Other: There are many fests like Anwesh (main fest), Infinito (sports fest), and Calesta (tech fest).

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025Read More

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IIT Patna Admission 2026 FAQs

Q: Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Patna?

With maximum competition with respect to the cutoff trends observed in the past three years, CSE can be considered one of the best BTech branches at IIT Patna. Followed by this, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering seems to be the most competitive branches at IIT Patna. However, students must select a branch depending on their interest.

Q: Can I study BTech at IIT Patna for free?

Category	Scholarship Eligibility	Scholarship Provided
Gen & OBC students	For new entrants: Their SPI will be the criteria for merit + Minimum SPI is 6.50 and no "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester + Annual Family income must be less than INR 4.5 lakh For 2nd-year students (BTech/MSc): Minimum CPI is 6.50 and no "F" grade	INR 1,000 per month is provided for two semesters along with a full tuition fee waiver
SC and ST students	For new entrants: Their SPI will be the criteria for merit + No "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester + Annual Family income must be less than INR 4.5 lakh For 2nd-year students (BTech/MSc): No "F" grade in any of the courses	Free mess, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month

A few more PG scholarships and UG scholarships offered by the PM are awarded to the students of IIT Patna.

Q: Can I join Patna University after class 12th?

Yes, you could get into IIT Patna after Class 12 through clearing JEE Advanced. The eligibility criterion is at least 75% marks-65% for SC/ST or in the top 20 percentile of your board. Admission is purely rank-based in JEE Advanced.

Q: Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

Q: What is the JEE Main application fee?

The application fees for JEE Main is written below

INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates

Q: How can I apply at IIT Patna for PhD programmes?

IIT Patna application process is conducted in an online mode. Check below the steps to apply for IIT Patna PhD programme:

Visit the official website of IIT Patna and click on application link.
Fill all the personal and educational details in the form.
Upload the documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form.

Q: How can I get admission at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna admissions to the courses are conducted on the basis of entrance exam scores of the candidates. The institute accepts several entrance exam scores for admission such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, JMET, CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, etc.

Q: What is the fee for M.Tech course at IIT Patna?

The total tuition fee of MTech is INR 80000 to 5 lakh.

Q: What is the fees structure of IIT Patna M.Tech CSE?

IIT Patna M.Tech CSE is a two years postgraduate-level course lasting. The programme fee structure is cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library deposit, training and placement fee, etc. The M.Tech fee range from INR 20,000 to INR 10 lakh.

Q: What are the documents required for admission at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at IIT Patna Bihar is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheet
Leaving Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Signature

Q: What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Patna?

For 2022, cut off was 13741 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Civil Engineering in IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in General category under All India quota, 21802 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q: I got 560 rank in IIT JAM. How much rank is required to take admission in IIT Patna?

The official JAM 2025 Round 1 admission data released by IIT Patna indicates a strong demand for the MSc in Chemistry programme among General category applicants. Over the past three years, the cutoff rank has moved from 446 in 2023 to 419 in 2025. These figures clearly show that students aiming for Chemistry at IIT Patna need to secure a rank well under 400. Moreover, if we talk about other courses, the cutoff remain competitive. So, getting a rank of 560 in IIT JAM is not at all enough to secure any course under General AI quota. IIT Patna cutoff 2025 for MSc courses stood between 419 and 454 for the General AI category candidates. However, if any candidate belongs to any reserved category then there are higher chances to get a course at IIT Patna at 560 rank.

Q: Which subjects are offered under the M.Tech course at IIT Patna?

MTech course at IIT Patna various subjects related to mathematical background, networking, principles of advanced programming, and many more. M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering has the below subjects in the first semesters:

Foundations of Computer Systems
Probability Statistics and Stochastic Processes
Computer Systems Lab-1

Q: Is work experience mandatory for PhD admissions at IIT Patna?

Only the candidates who are applying under the employed category are required to present work experience during IIT Patna PhD admissions. However, there is no requirement of work experience in the other categories of PhD courses offered by IIT Patna.

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No, the GATE cutoffs for IIT Patna 2025 admissions are currently unknown. The only availabe cutoff data for MSc admissions at IIT Patna comes from IIT JAM. The GATE cutoffs may differ from the IIT JAM however, the difficulty of both exams is relatively the same. Hence, candidates can expect similar

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Can I apply for PhD admissions at IIT Patna in offline mode?

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There is no mention of a specific mode of application for IIT Patna PhD admissions. However, the registrations for the accepted entrance exams for PhD admissions such as GATE or UGC NET is not open for offline applications.

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What is the last date to apply for the July IIT Patna PhD admissions?

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The last date to apply for the July session of IIT Patna PhD admissions is scheduled on March 4th 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the UGC NET before or are qualified for direct PhD admissions can apply for the IIT Patna PhD admissions.

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Is there any relaxation for PhD admissions offered to special category candidates at IIT Patna?

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Yes IIT Patna offers a relaxation in both the age limit as well as the minimum aggregate for last qualifying exams in the PhD admission criteria. Candidates are offered a relaxation of 5% along with a relaxation of 5 years in the PhD eligibility criteria during IIT Patna course admissions.

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Is their any relaxation of fees for special category candidates for IIT Patna PhD courses?

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Yes, candidates belonging to the special category are offered several fee relaxations for the IIT Patna PhD courses. The most notable relaxation includes a complete waiver of tuition fees for the whole duration of the IIT Patna PhD course.

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