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IIT Patna MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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    Q:   What is the duration of integrated MSc courses at IIT Patna?
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    The duration of integrated MSc courses offered by IIT Patna is usually five years. The MSc integrated courses combine the curriculum of both MSc and PhD courses of the same specialisation at IIT Patna.

    During this duration, candidates need to complete the curriculum of both courses as well as complete the internships and college projects. More details regarding MSc integrated courses can be found above.

    Q:   Is NET mandatory for MSc admissions at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    No, the UGC NET exam is not mandatory for MSc admissions at IIT Patna. Candidates who wish to apply for MSc admissions at IIT Patna can appear for the GATE or IIT JAM exam to qualify for admissions. UGC NET scores are only accepted for the integrated MSc +PhD courses offered by IIT Patna.

    Q:   How many companies visit the campus during IIT Patna placements?
    A: 

    A total of 90 companies visited the campus and 319 offers were made at the end of IIT Patna Phase 1 placements 2025-26. Earlier, 225 companies visited and 582 offers were made during the placement drive 2024-25.

    Q:   What is the placement rate at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    IIT Patna placement 2026 is ongoing and will continue till May 2026. At the end of Phase 1 placement 2025-26, BTech placement rate was 54.34%. 

    Earlier, the placement rate at IIT Patna stood at 77.92% and 61.01% for BTech and  MTech during placements 2024.

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    Q:   What are the documents required for admission at IIT Patna?
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    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
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    Q:   What all M.Tech specialisations are available at IIT Patna?
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    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.

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    IIT Patna MSc Fees 2026

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    Q:   What is the tuition fees for the MSc courses at IIT Patna?
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    The tuition fees at IIT Patna for MSc courses has not been revealed yet. In 2025, the tuition fees for all MSc courses at IIT Patna was INR 60,000. 

    This tuition fees was paid on per semester basis. Every instalment of MSc tuition fees costed INR 15,000. Candidates can expect the MSc tuition fees at IIT Patna to remain similar in the current year as well.

     

     

    Q:   How much is the insurance charge for MSc students at IIT Patna?
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    IIT Patna MSc students are required to pay a total of INR 4 Lacs towards the insurance charge during the duration of the MSc course. The insurance charge is paid in two annual at INR 2 Lacs per annum. 

    Every installment of the insurance charge must be paid at the beginning of the first and third semesters of the MSc course respectively. 

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

    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.

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

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

    Candidates can click here to know more about the courses offered at IIT Patna.

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    IIT Patna MSc Admission Dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    27 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26
    RegistrationOngoing
    27 Mar '26 - 6 May '26
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    3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26
    Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option
    9 Jul '26
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    19 Mar '26
    IIT JAM 2026 Result
    2 Mar '26 - 9 Mar '26
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    Q:   Are registrations open for IIT Patna MSc admissions?
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    No, the IIT Patna MSc admissions are yet to open for the year 2026. The admission of a candidates for IIT Patna MSc course is based on the scores obtained in the IIT JAM. The registrations for IIT JAM have been closed for IIT Patna MSc admissions at this point. The IIT JAM exam result is scheduled to be revealed on March 20th 2026.

    Thus, candidates can expect the MSc admissions to begin shortly after the aforementioned date at IIT Patna. 

    Q:   Are GATE registrations open for IIT Patna MSc admissions in 2026?
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    No, the GATE registrations for IIT Patna 2026 MSc admissions are no longer open. The GATE registrations were closed in the month of November 2025. The GATE is scheduled to take place in the month of February 2026. Candidates who failed to register for the GATE are required to wait for the GATE 2027 registrations to open for IIT Patna MSc admissions.

    Q:   What is the popular course at IIT Patna?
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    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.

    Q:   How can I join IIT Patna?
    A: 

    For BTech and BS, the admission process is completely conducted by JoSAA after students appear for their JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam. For other courses, such as MSc and MTech, admission is subject to GATE and IIT JAM followed by COAP and CCMN Counselling. For PhD, students are required to appear for the admission test conducted by the institute for seat allocation. After the test, IIT Patna releases a merit list with the names of students shortlisted for PhD. 

    IIT Patna MSc Admission 2026: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What documents do I need for the IIT Patna MSc admissions?
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    To apply for IIT Patna MSc admissions, candidates will need digital copies of all required documents for the GATE or IIT JAM registrations. The documents mentioned below are required to register for the aforementioned entrance exams:

    • Valid email id and mobile number
    • Academic details related to Class 10 and Class 12
    • Passing degree of the relevant undegraduate level course
    • Scanned copy of the category certificate (if applicable)
    • Scanned copy of PwD certificate (if applicable)
    • Scanned signature and photograph

    Verification of these documents after the counseling rounds will require candidates to bring physical copies of these documents to the campus of IIT Patna.

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    Q:   Can I apply for IIT Patna MSc admissions in offline mode?
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    The IIT Patna MSc admissions are not open to offline mode of applications. This is because candidates need to register for either the GATE or IIT JAM to qualify for MSc admissions at IIT Patna. The registration process for the aforementioned entrance exams can only be done through online mode, in the manner prescribed on the official portal.

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    IIT Patna MSc Cutoff 2025

    MSc, Integrated PhD Cut Off 2025 for IIT JAM Latest RoundAccordion Icon V3
    IIT JAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
    Course202320242025
    M.Sc. in Chemistry674637611
    M.Sc. in Mathematics577579575
    M.Sc. in Physics698675684
    Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry– / –– / –694
    Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics– / –– / –577
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    Q:   Which MSc course had the lowest competition for admissions at IIT Patna?
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    The MSc course with the least amount of competition during IIT Patna admissions was the MSc in Physics course. The cutoff for the aforementioned MSc course stood at 684 during 2025 admissions.

    This is a noticably lower closing rank compared to the other MSc courses which had a closing rank of 575 and 611. Among the integrated MSc courses, the lowest competition stood for the MSc + PhD in Mathematics course.

    Q:   Are GATE cutoffs for IIT Patna MSc revealed for 2025 admissions?
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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 trends in the GATE cutoffs for IIT Patna MSc admissions as the IIT JAM cutoffs.

    IIT Patna MSc Curriculum

    SpecializationCurriculum
    M.Sc. in Mathematics
    M.Sc. in Chemistry
    M.Sc. in Physics

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    Q:   Which MSc course at IIT Patna has the lowest number of available seats?
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    Among the general MSc admissions at IIT Patna, the lowest number of seats were offered for the MSc in Mathematics admissions. Unlike the other two specialisations, MSc in Mathematics only offered nine seats for allotement during admissions. The seats for the intgrated courses are the same across all specialisations. The seat intake for integrated MSc courses stood at 2 seats.

    Q:   Which category of candidates receive the most amount of seat reservations for MSc admissions at IIT Patna?
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    The OBC category of students receive the highest number of reserved seats during MSc admissions at IIT Patna. To be eligible for this MSc seat reservation policy, candidates need to present certificates of recognition under the OBC category at the time of admissions. 

    These students get from 2 - 7 reserved seats in the MSc courses at IIT Patna.

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    Q:   What is the JAM 2023 Third Admission List Opening and Closing rank for MSc specialisations at IIT Patna?
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    IIT Patna cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Third Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Chemistry are 441 and 613, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered by IIT Patna: 

    MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation ORsCRs
    Chemistry441613
    Mathematics467540
    Physics451606
    Q:   What is the lowest rank to get admission at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    IIT Patna JAM Cutoff was concluded with the release of the Round 4 cutoff list. For 2025, the MSc cutoff ranged between 513 and 699 for the General AI category students. If you are not eligible for MSc admission at IIT Patna, due to its competitive cutoff rank, you can also consider IIT Bhilai with a lenient cutoff range of 523 and 708 for MSc admission.

    Q:   What are the latest NIRF ranking of IIT Patna?
    A: 

    As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, the rank of the institute is #36 under the category Overall,  #19 under Engineering, and #39 under Research Institutions.

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    4.4/5
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    IIT Patna- Emerging gem in Science.
    Placements: There is 100% placement in the 2025 passout batch of M.Sc. The highest package is 9 LPA and the lowest is 6.5 LPA. Narayana Group, Infinity Learn, Physics Wallah, and Akash Group are recruiting companies. Not everyone is interested in an internship, and those interested got the internship, in JNCASR, IIT Gandhinagar, etc.
    Infrastructure: Air-conditioned classrooms with installed projectors and Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs with chemical, IR, NMR, XRD, Rotavapour machines. The newly built grand Library is there with 24-hour open. Double occupancy rooms, room size is small for two people, the mess food is of good quality, free medical consultation and medicine are available in the campus health centre, well-equipped gymkhana is available. For sports, there are basketball, badminton, volleyball, tennis, cricket, football, and hockey courts.
    Faculty: Faculty in JEE and NEET coaching is good. All faculty members are very reputable in their field. They teach with dedication. The Curriculum is up to date and will help you find some jobs and clear exams like CSIR NET and GATE. It is difficult to pass exams and you have to be focused throughout the semester. Almost 90% of students manage to pass.
    Other: M.Sc. Chemistry is dynamic, you have immense possibilities after that, like job, government job, Ph.D., etc. Maybe some courses in a semester can be replaced with more industrially important courses. Popular events are Anweesha, Infinito, Celesta, and Nebulla. Merit cum means scholarship is available.
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    A college with world-class facilities.
    Placements: Last year, 94.87% of students were placed. The highest offer made last year was 83 LPA, and the average package was 31.40 LPA. The top recruiters are Accenture, Goldman Sachs, Tata, Reliance, and Google. Almost 75% of students got internships. The recruiters are NVIDIA, Texas Instruments, and Google. The roles offered are SDE and design engineers.
    Infrastructure: The Wi-Fi is good and has a speed of around 10-12 Mbps. Other than that, all is good. There are double-sharing rooms; 3rd and 4th years get single-sharing rooms. The library is closed on holidays, but the self-study center is open 24/7. Food is not up to the mark, but good, don't expect too much. You will live in a 5 BHK unit. There are washrooms in each unit for students.
    Faculty: The faculty members are very good and well-experienced, with high knowledge of their respective fields. You always find lecturers available to help you with your studies. The classes and presentations by the lecturers are well-structured and very helpful. Most lecturers are experienced and have worked in various colleges, mastering their disciplines. As for academics, it follows the modern academic structure provided by the government. The pass percent is around 95%.
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    Faculty members are excellent. It has an eco-friendly campus and cooperative staff members.
    Placements: Around 70% of the students from the M.Sc in mathematics course got placed in educational institutions like in Aakash and Balaji. The average salary package offered is 5 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 2.8 LPA, and the highest salary package offered is 8.2 LPA. Almost 60% of students got an internship in companies like Flipkart, Microsoft, TCS, etc.
    Infrastructure: The facilities provided to students here are above average. Wi-Fi, hostel, mess, laundry, electricity and all facilities are in good condition. The mess and hostels are hygienic and safe. Our college also provides a huge gymnasium and sports ground for students.
    Faculty: The faculty members here are highly qualified and well-behaved. They are PhD holders from abroad, which will help students in higher education. Non-teaching staff members are also very cooperative and friendly. The curriculum is up-to-date, and the teaching methodology of professors is also good.
    Other: I opted for this course because I have an interest in mathematics. This course has scope in the field of data science and machine learning. Events and fest are organised at regular intervals. There are two scholarships for this course.
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    My review of this college.
    Placements: The placement and Job opportunities are great here. Every year, many students get tier-preferred jobs directly from the college. Companies like Google, Infosys, Microsoft, Citigroup, Eaton Ltd, ITC, John Deere, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Mu Sigma, Nvidia Corporation, etc., hire students. The stipend varies from company to company for different courses. It ranges from 5-6 LPA to 50 LPA. Companies coming to our campus provide full-time placement and internship for all branches except mechanical.
    Infrastructure: We have good hostel infrastructure with playing grounds all around. Rooms have sufficient space, and everyone has their own room with Wi-Fi unlimited throughout the day. It has facilities like water purifiers, washing machines, a common hall, a library, an indoor playing room, etc.
    Faculty: Faculty members of our college though have less experience but they are very dynamic. Teachers are very supportive, especially in the field of Maths and Computer Science. Teachers themselves give us very good projects to work on. They guide us through every problem we face in doing those projects and turn-by-turn analysis of the problems. Exams are so frequent that we will cultivate a habit of studying. To complete a course, we need to pass a quiz, make a project, and clear mid-semester and end-semester exams. Exams have highly intellectual questions. Practicals are much emphasis. The course curriculum is neatly designed to make sure that students learn all the important things without a lot of pressure. Many students here like it. The research part is also great here but I guess it can be improved a bit more. I always feel the frequency is low but we have to work a lot in labs in a single shift.
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    Q:   What is the tuition fee at IIT Patna?
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    Indian Institute of Technology Patna offers multiple course. However, the BTech (all specialisation) course fee is INR 8 lakh. Similarly, for BTech Integrated course fee is INR 5 lakh. The total tuition fee for BTech and M.Tech at IIT Patna is mentioned in the table below:

    CoursesTuition Fee
    BTech  (all specialisations)INR 8 lakh
    BTech IntegratedINR 5 lakh
    Q:   Is there any scholarship at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    IIT Patna gives MCM scholarships to meritorious and needy students. A UG student or a 2-year MSc programme student can receive the MCM scholarship. For new entrants (BTech/MSc 1st year), their SPI will be the criterion for their merit. The minimum SPI is 6.50 and there is no "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester. For students in their 2nd year (BTech/MSc) onwards, the minimum CPI is 6.50 and there is no "F" grade. For all category students, the annual income of a student's parents or guardians and his family from all sources in the preceding financial year must not exceed INR 4.50 lakh.

    Q:   What is the one-time fee at IIT PAtna?
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    CoursesOne-Time Fee
    BTech  (all specialisations)INR 20,000
    BTech IntegratedINR 20,000
    MTech  (all specialisations)INR 20,000
    Q:   Is B.Sc. at IIT Patna a good choice?
    A: 

    IIT Patna provides BSc in Computer Science and Data Analytics, which is a good course. The course syllabus is deisgned as per industry standards and provides good placements to students. 

    IIT Patna MSc 2026 FAQs

    Q:   Can I get direct admission to MSc at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    No, IIT Patna does not offer direct admission to the MSc programme. Students planning to seek admission to IIT Patna MSc programmes must apply for a Joint Admission Test, known as IIT JAM.

    IIT JAM is a national-level entrance examination conducted to provide admissions in MSc and other related postgraduate courses provided across IITs. Interested candidates can apply for JAM 2025 using the JAM Online Application Processing System, or JOAPS, only.

    Interested candidates must submit the application forms before the deadline at the JOAPS website, which is accessible on the IIT Patna website.

    Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Patna MSc course?
    A: 

    Candidates applying to a MSc course in IIT Patna must fulfil the required eligibility criteria. Thus, aspirant must hold a valid bachelor's degree in a relevant stream for at least two years (four semesters) and a minimum aggregate between 55% and 80% or 5.5 CGPA out of 10.

    For MSc cognitive science/economic courses, the accepted degrees are BA/BSc/BCom/BTech/BE/BStat/BMath or equivalent. The total course fee for MSc course is around INR 60,000. 

    Q:   What is the salary package offered during IIT Patna placements?
    A: 

    The highest package offered during IIT Patna placements 2026 was INR 117 LPA. During the placement drive 2024, it was INR 144 LPA. BTech and MTech average package at the end of Phase 1 placement 2025-26 was INR 25.82 LPA and 16.2 LPA.

    Earlier, as per the placement brochure 2024-25, the average package offered during IIT Patna placements 2024 for BTech, M.Tech and MSc programs stood at around INR 17 LPA, INR 15 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively.

    The course-wise average package offered over the past three years during IIT Patna placements 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

    Q:   Is IIT Patna a good institute?
    A: 

    IIT Patna is a prestigious institute. It has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance. IIT Patna has been ranked by various international and national ranking bodies. IIT Patna is ranked 19th under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. IIT Patna is one of the new IITs established in 2008.

    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?
    A: 

    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:

    CourseBTech in AI and DS
    General All India4346
    OBC All India1661
    SC All India681
    ST All India404
    PWD All India611
    Q:   What is the salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements?
    A: 

    The overall highest package offered during IIT Patna placements 2026 was INR 117 LPA. Earlier, during the placement drive 2025, highest salary recorded was 144 LPA.

    Earlier, as per the placement brochure 2024-25, average package offered to BTech, M.Tech and MSc students during IIT Patna placements 2024 stood at around INR 17 LPA, INR 15 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively.

    Earlier, the course-wise average salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements 2023, 2022 and 2021 are 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

    Q:   What is the average package offered during IIT Patna placements?
    A: 

    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)

    BTech

    INR 17 LPA

    MTech

    INR 15 LPA

    MSc

    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

    Q:   How can I get admission at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    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 Times Higher Education 2026 of IIT Patna?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Does IIT Patna accept CUET score?
    A: 

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

    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:   What courses are available to IIT Patna students?
    A: 

    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 15 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.

    Q:   Can I get direct admission in IIT Patna?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Is IIT Patna good for placements?
    A: 

    According to media sources, 147 candidates were placed during IIT Patna's Phase 1 placements 2023-24. Furthermore, 32 students received job offers with salaries exceeding INR 30 LPA during IIT Patna placements in 2024. The average package offered for IIT Patna placements in 2024 was INR 22.23 LPA. In addition, the average package offered for IIT Patna BTech CSE placements in 2024 was INR 27.60 LPA. Earlier, according to media reports, the highest and average packages offered during IIT Patna postings in 2023 were INR 82.05 LPA and INR 23.90 LPA. Furthermore, 245 students were placed out of 295 registered students during the 2023 IIT Patna placements.

    Q:   How are the internships at IIT Patna?
    A: 

    The number of companies visited and offers made during IIT Patna internships over the past three years are presented below:

    Particulars  

    Internship Statistics (2021)

    Internship Statistics (2022)

    Internship Statistics (2023)

    Companies visited

    27

    38

    53

    Total offers

    127

    154

    118

    Further, the course-wise stipend offered over the past three years during IIT Patna internships is presented below:

    Course

    Average Stipend (2021)

    Average Stipend (2022)

    Average Stipend (2023)

    BTech

    INR 55,200

    INR 68,600

    INR 47,156

    MTech

    INR 26,200

    INR 27,800

    INR 41,839

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters during IIT Patna placements?
    A: 

    The list of top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2024 is presented below:

    IIT Patna Top Recruiters 2024

    Atlassian

    Texas Instruments

    Zomato

    Google

    Accenture Japan

    Arista

    Willings Inc

    Sprinklr

    qna

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    Yes, IIT Patna does offer financial support to its PhD students. However, candidates of the self-financed category of PhD courses are not offered any financial assistance at IIT Patna.

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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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    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. 

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