

IIT Patna MTech Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Placements & Seats
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IIT Patna MTech Eiligibility & Highlights 2025
IIT Patna MTech is offered across more than ten specialisations. The PG-level course lasts for two years and has a total of four semesters. Artificial Intelligence,Power and Control, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc., are some of the MTech specialisations offered at IIT Patna. The MTech curriculum includes project/thesis work, which is carried out in two stages, each spread over a semester.
Candidates who wish to apply to the MTech programme must have a valid GATE score. Students are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. IIT Patna MTech admission is subject to a valid score in the entrance exam. More details about MTech admission at IIT Patna are as follows:
Eligibility Criteria: A pass in BE/ BTech/ MSc/ AMIE in the relevant stream.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 was 61.01%. The branch-wise students registered and students placed during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Students Registered (2024) | Students Placed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
AI | 28 | 15 |
CS | 21 | 17 |
MC | 18 | 13 |
MT | 14 | 11 |
EE | 7 | 2 |
VLSI | 7 | 2 |
CE | 14 | 8 |
MS | 13 | 4 |
ME | 18 | 10 |
GE | 8 | 8 |
PC | 7 | 2 |
SE | 7 | 5 |
Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated
Earlier, the branch-wise average package offered, offers made and placement rate recorded during IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:
MTech Branch | Average Package (2022) | Placement Rate (2022) | Total Offers (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
Computer Science | INR 21.94 LPA | 100% | 16 |
Mathematics & Computing | INR 15 LPA | 100% | 20 |
Mechatronics | INR 11.79 LPA | 93.33% | 19 |
Communication System | INR 20.15 LPA | 80% | 13 |
VLSI & Embedded System | INR 23.17 LPA | 100% | 10 |
Civil & Infrastructure | INR 7.5 LPA | 62.5% | 5 |
Materials Science | INR 8.75 LPA | 45.45% | 5 |
Mechanical | INR 8.71 LPA | 100% | 17 |
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a government is an Institute of National Importance (INL) and is approved by the AICTE. Some of the top USPs of this college are as follows:
- IIT Patna has been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category.
- As of now, the overall the highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA.
- Top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2025-26 included Google, BEL, BPCL, Samsung, Optum, L&T, Microsoft, Reliance, CISCO and Goldman Sachs.
At the end of Phase 1 placements 2025-26, the average package recorded during BTech and MTech placements was 25.82 LPA and 16.2 LPA.
Earlier, the course-wise average package offered during IT Patna placements 2024 is presented below:
Course | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
INR 17 LPA | |
INR 15 LPA | |
INR 7 LPA |
Note: The average package might vary slightly as the data labels were not present on the graphs of the placement brochure 2024-25.
Earlier, the course-wise average salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements over the past three years is presented below:
Course | Average Package (2021) | Average Package (2022) | Average Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
BTech | INR 17.13 LPA | INR 28.86 LPA | INR 24.56 LPA |
MTech | INR 12.22 LPA | INR 14.99 LPA | INR 15.77 LPA |
MSc | INR 6.97 LPA | INR 6.86 LPA | INR 9.22 LPA |
Candidates are offered admission in IIT Patna's flagship BTech, BTech Dual degree courses based on JEE Advanced rank. The seats are allotted via JoSAA Counselling. The seats in MTech and MSc programmes is allotted via COAP and IIT JAM Counselling. For admission in PhD, aspirants have to appear for written test conducted by IIT Patna or provide scores in GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET followed by PI round.
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IIT Patna MTech Admission Dates 2025
IIT Patna MTech admission process begins with the registration for the GATE exams in December. IIT Patna MTech programme registration 2025 has started online. GATE-qualified candidates can apply for regular/full-time IIT Patna MTech admission at the official website. Candidates must watch out for GATE 2025 dates. The important admission-related dates of IIT Patna MTech admissions 2025 are mentioned below:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
27 Aug '26 | GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date |
27 Sep '26 | GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee |
5 Oct '26 | GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee |
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
6 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1 |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
12 Jun '26 | CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date |
15 May '26 - 8 Jun '26 | CCMT 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
IIT Patna M.Tech dates are inclusive of GATE 2026 exam dates. The registration window is now closed for GATE 2026, and the exam is scheduled for the month of Feb.
Aspirants selected for admission at IIT Patna have to bring documents for verification. Check below common documents required during IIT Patna admissions:
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Graduation marksheet and certificate (if applicable)
- PG marksheet and certificate (if applicable)
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Transfer and Migration Certificate
- Government-Id proof
- Seat allocation or counselling letter
- Passport-size photographs
- Caste or Category Certificate, if applicable
IIT Patna offers BTech, MTech, MSc, and PhD programmes through its 10 departments. IIT Patna offers four-year BTech programmes at the undergraduate level in 11 specialisations. A two-year MTech programme in 17 specialisations and two-year MSc programmes in three specialisations at the postgraduate level. All 10 departments of IIT Patna also offer a three-year PhD programme. The mode of IIT Patna admission is online. Admission to BTech is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSSA counseling. Admission to MTech and MSc is subject to GATE and IIT JAM, respectively.
Aspirants seeking admission in sponsored and self-financed MTech do not require GATE score. Aspirants have to appear for written test and personal interview round conducted by IIT Patna for admission.
IIT Patna MTech Cutoff 2024
IIT Patna Cutoff is inclusive of the GATE COAP cutoff. GATE COAP cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MTech courses. GATE COAP cutoff 2024 was behind the login, and student can check the GATE COAP score only by using their login credentials. In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to check out the GATE COAP 2021 cutoff scores for different categories.
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
| 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 |
IIT Patna MTech Curriculum
IIT Patna M Tech full form is Master of Technology, a degree programme that focuses on advanced studies and research in a specific engineering discipline. Candidates can take up a lot of specialisations that go well with their interests as well as industry needs. Few of the MTech specialisations are Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Mechatronics, VLSI and Embedded Systems, and more. Candidates can find more details on the IIT Patna MTech curriculum below:
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded System | |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | |
| M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | |
| M.Tech. in Mechatronics | |
| M.Tech. in Civil Engineering |
IIT Patna M.E./M.TechIIT Patna MTech Seats 2025
The total number of seats available for MTech branches is 301. The Indian Institute of Technology Patna seat allotment is carried out as per the state and All-India quota. Find below the IIT Patna MTech seat intake for each of the specialisations:
Commonly asked questions On Seats
IIT Pune offers a total of 301 seats for its M.Tech cousre. The seats are further, spred across the offered specialisations. The Indian Institute of Technology Patna seat allotment is carried out as per the state and All-India quota.
IIT Patna MTech Placements 2024
The average package offered during IIT Patna placements 2024 for MTech programs stood around INR 15 LPA. Further, the placement rate recorded during MTech placements 2024 stood at 61.01%, respectively. It is to note that placements drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the placement rate was derived, hence it may vary after the final placements 2024 process gets completed. Earlier, the highest package offered during IIT Patna placements 2023 stood at INR 82.05 LPA.
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Average package |
MTech: INR 14.99 LPA |
MTech: INR 16 LPA |
MTech: INR 15 LPA |
|
Total offers |
412 |
413 |
300+ |
|
Companies visited |
154 |
NA |
210+ |
|
International offers |
NA |
NA |
15 |
|
Placement rate |
MTech: 86.81% |
83.05% (overall) |
MTech: 61.01% |
Note: The average package might vary slightly as the data labels were not present on the graphs of the placement brochure 2024-25.
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Commonly asked questions On Placements
As of now, the overall highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA. BTech and MTech average package recorded was INR 25.82 LPA and INR 16.2 LPA.
According to media reports, IIT Patna MTech average package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 16.2 LPA. An increase of 7.32% was witnessed as compared with last year.
As per the placement brochure 2024-25 for the IIT Patna placements, the average package offered during IIT Patna placements 2024 MTech program stood at around INR 15 LPA. The MTech placement rate in 2024 was 61.01%.
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IIT Patna MTech FAQs 2025
IIT Patna MTech FAQs 2025
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 offers a four-year full-time BTech course. The institute offers BTech is 11 specialisations. Some of them include, Computer Science & Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, etc.
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Students can ask for refund of BTech fees in case of withdrawal or cancellation of admission. Check below details for IIT Patna fee refund policy:
| Description | Refund |
|---|---|
| Fee paid to JoSAA seat allocation, but student did not confirm admission by paying institute fee | No refund |
| Candidates pay the institute fee but does no report to institute till the last date of semester registration | Full refund after deduction of INR 2,000 and bank charges, if any |
If admitted candidates leaves institute after the date of registration
| Description | Refund |
|---|---|
| Within 30 days from the first day of teaching | 50% tuition fee + 50% mess fee + 50% refundable advances (if any) will be refunded |
| After 30 days from he first day of teaching (including) | No refund |
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IIT Patna reserves seats in VTechadmissions for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD categories as per the Government of India rules. OBC-NCL candidates need to produce the latest certificate and self-declaration statement to claim reservation.
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Yes, IIT Patna offers scholarships to students belonging to SC/ ST category and pursuing BTech course. New entrants must not get 'F' grade in any of the courses in first semester. The annual income of student's parents/ guardian and his family from all the sources in preceeding financial year must n
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No, candidates cannot get admission in IIT Patna BTech without JEE scores. The seats are allotted to aspirants in preferred BTech branch based on their JEE Advanced scores via JoSAA Counselling.
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