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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, IIT Patna ranks #36 under the category Overall, #19 under Engineering, and #39 under Research Institutions.
IIT Patna admissions 2026 are open. Check below few more updates related to IITP admissions:
The GATE 2026 result has been published for admission to the ME/MTech and PhD programmes. The GATE 2026 counselling for round 1 is expected to start from May 11, 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 result has been announced for admission to the MSc course. The IIT JAM counselling 2026 will start from Mar 27, 2026.
IIT Patna Courses and Fees 2024
IT Patna offers BS, BTech, MTech, MSc, and PhD courses across ten departments and various streams. The departments are Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Humanities, and Social Science. Tabulated below are few programmes along with their Fees and eligibility:
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| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(32 courses) | 10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE MainJEE Advanced | |
B.Sc.(2 courses) | 2.4 LGet Fee Details | |
MBA/PGDM(13 courses) | 10 LGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE MainJEE Advanced |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
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
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.
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.
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IIT Patna Fee Breakdown
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 fee breakup for the offered courses.
IIT Patna BTech Fee Breakdown
As per the table presented below, the one-time and total hostel fees without mess fees are the same, i.e., INR 20,000 and INR 51,000, respectively. Apart from this, the tuition fee for BTech for all specialisations is INR 8 lakh. Students can check the table presented below:
| Courses | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Total Hostel Fee Without Mess Fee |
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| BTech (all specialisations) | INR 20,000 | INR 8 lakh | INR 51,000 |
| BTech Integrated | INR 20,000 | INR 5 lakh | INR 51,000 |
IIT Patna MTech Fee Breakdown
As per the table presented below, the one-time fee for MTech is INR 20,000 at IIT Patna. Students can check the table presented below:
| Courses | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Total Hostel Fee Without Mess Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTech (all specialisations) | INR 20,000 | INR 80,000 | INR 28,000 |
Disclaimer: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. Hence, it may vary.
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
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.
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 |
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.
The average package recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2026 (phase 1) was 16.2 LPA. According to the placement brochure 2024-25, average package offered to M.Tech students during IIT Patna placements 2024 stood at around INR 15 LPA.
The average package offered during IIT Patna M.Tech placements over the past three years are presented below:
Course | Average Package (2021) | Average Package (2022) | Average Package (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
MTech | INR 12.22 LPA | INR 14.99 LPA | INR 15.77 LPA |
IIT Patna Admission Dates 2025
IIT Patna accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT Patna admission via these exams are tabulated below:
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Mar '26 | JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative |
2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2 |
10 Apr '26 | BITSAT 2026 Admit Card Session 1 Release Date |
B.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET, KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, INSPIRE Scholarship
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Apr '26 | CUET UG 2026 Intimation SlipTentative |
BBA Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET, BITSAT, KVPY, INSPIRE Scholarship
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Apr '26 | CUET UG 2026 Intimation SlipTentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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.
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.
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.
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
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Commonly asked questions On All Programs
The highest package offered during IIT Patna BTech CSE placements 2025 was INR 85 LPA. The average package recorded for CSE branch during the placement drive 2024-25 was 31.71 LPA.
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 |
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.
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.
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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.
The list of top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2024 is presented below:
IIT Patna Top Recruiters 2024 | |
|---|---|
Atlassian | Texas Instruments |
Zomato | |
Accenture Japan | Arista |
Willings Inc | Sprinklr |
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.
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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IIT Patna Courses and Fess FAQs
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:
| Courses | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BTech (all specialisations) | INR 8 lakh |
| BTech Integrated | INR 5 lakh |
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 |
IIT Patna accepts multiple state/national entrance exams other than JEE for admission to BSc courses. NEET, CUET, BITSAT, etc., are other exams accepted by the institute. However, candidates must make sure to first qualify for the BSc eligibility criteria. Qualified candidates just need to apply via the official website of IIT Patna.
BSc eligibility criteria: Class 12 in Science Stream with 60% aggregate
IT sector emerged as the most demanding sector during IIT Patna placements 2023. The sector-wise Recruitment Distribution percentage recorded in 2023 is presented below:
Sectors | Recruitment Distribution (2023) |
|---|---|
IT | 35.9% |
Analytics / Consulting | 13.33% |
Manufacturing | 8.21% |
Core | 7.18% |
EdTech | 6.15% |
Finance | 4.62% |
E-Commerce | 4.62% |
Teaching & Research | 4.62% |
FinTech | 2.56% |
Research & Development | 1.03% |
Others | 12.82% |
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 | ORs | CRs |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 441 | 613 |
| Mathematics | 467 | 540 |
| Physics | 451 | 606 |
The key highlights of IIT Patna placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
Average package | BTech: INR 17 LPA MTech: INR 15 LPA MSc: INR 7 LPA |
Total offers | 300+ |
Companies visited | 210+ |
International offers | 15 |
Placement rate | BTech: 77.92% MTech: 61.01% |
Earlier, the overall companies visited, offers made and course-wise average package offered over the past three years during IIT Patna placements is presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2021) | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
Companies visited | 125 | 154 | 162 |
Total offers | 239 | 412 | 413 |
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 |
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.
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.
Yes, IIT Patna offers good placements to its MTech students. IIT Patna offers good placements in MTech program. MTech highest package 2026 is not released as of now, however, the average package recorded during phase 1 placements 2026 was 16.2 LPA.
Earlier, according to the placement brochure 2024-25, 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%. MTech average package offered in 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 15.77 and INR 14.99 LPA, respectively.
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 |
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.
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 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.
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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Yes, IIT Patna provides good placements in BTech course. At the end of phase 1 placement 2025-26, BTech highest and average package was INR 117 LPA and 25.82 LPA. Overall 90 companies visited the campus and more than 390 offers were made during the placement drive 2026.
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.
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 |
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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.
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A step by step process of admission is as follows:
- 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 rounds, students who are
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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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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
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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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