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IIT Patna Admission Process 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 |
Check the complete IIT Patna fee structure
How can I prepare for admission to IIT Patna?
- 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 |
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
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).
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.
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.
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 PatnaB.Sc. Admissions 2026
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 |
IIT PatnaMBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
IIT Patna MTech Admission 2026
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.
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 |
|---|---|
11 May '26 - 13 May '26 | COAP 2026 registration starts (Round 1) |
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
May '26 | COAP 2026 Main Round 1 of offers - registration, and selection of the collegeTentative |
17 May '26 - 20 May '26 | COAP 2026 Main Round 2- registration, and selection of the college |
24 May '26 - 27 May '26 | COAP 2026 Main Round 3- registration, and selection of the college |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
27 Mar '26 | COAP 2026 Registration |
19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
15 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (EC) |
Commonly asked questions On M.E./M.Tech Admissions
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.
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.
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 |
IIT PatnaBBA Admissions 2026
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 |
IIT PatnaM.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM
Dates & Events
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
27 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26 | RegistrationOngoing |
27 Mar '26 - 6 May '26 | Last date to freeze choiceOngoing |
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option |
9 Jul '26 | Donwload offer letter |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
19 Mar '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Result |
2 Mar '26 - 9 Mar '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Form Correction |
15 Feb '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day |
IIT PatnaPh.D. Admissions 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE
IIT PatnaDMLT Admissions 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, BSEB 12th
IIT PatnaPG Diploma Admissions 2026
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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.
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.
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.
No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for IIT Patna PhD admissions. To become qualified for IIT Patna course admission to the PhD course, candidates can also appear for the UGC NET as well.
However, candidates with an appropriate CGPA in their BTech course from a Centrally Funded Technical Institutes can get direct admissions into the IIT Patna PhD course.
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.
When compared to ranking from previous years it has been seen that in 'Overall' category the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2026 IIT Patna rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking.
To get admission at IIT Patna, candidate must qualify GATE COAP. IIT Patna GATE COAP cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MTech courses. In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to check out the GATE COAP 2021 cutoff scores for General AI categories.
The total tuition fee of MTech is INR 80000 to 5 lakh.
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.
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
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.
NTA will release the CUET admit card 2026 online in second week of May at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards online at cuet.nta.nic.in. The admit card will be available for download in PDF document and is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Prior to the release of the CUET UG admit card, NTA will release the advance intimation of exam city slip. It is not the admit card, but will inform candidates about the city. After downloading the CUET UG 2026 admit card, candidates will have to check all the details carefully and ensure that there is no mistake. In case of any error, they will have to contact NTA to get the necessary corrections done.
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.
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.
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Candidates can check below the steps of admission process at IIT Patna:
- Students interested in getting into IIT Patna must submit an online application form.
- After submission of the applications, applicants are required to go through the course-based entrance exam.
- After completion of the selection rou
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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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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.
If the candidates have already appeared for the entrance exams or are qualif
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Answered a month ago
The last date to apply for the July session of IIT Patna PhD admissions was 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.
The July session of IIT Patna PhD admissions are currently open.
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Answered a month ago
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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