IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The 2026 JEE Mains deadline for IIT Patna BTech admissions was scheduled on November 27th 2025. The JEE Mains is conducted twice in one academic year. For the second session, the JEE Mains deadline has not been revealed yet. Candidates can expect the IIT Patna BTech deadline to be scheduled in the month of March. The JEE Mains registerations are expected to begin soon.

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. 

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.

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.PhD students can receive financial under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, Reimbursement of Rent (RoR), Research Contingency grant and ther schemes at IIT Patna. 

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 qualified for direct admissions, they need to contact the admission desk for more information.

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. The July session of IIT Patna PhD admissions are currently open.

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.

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.

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.Other fee relaxation include a 50% reduction in application fees at the time of admissions.

For the purpose of completing the IIT Patna PhD admission process, candidate need to bring physical copies of the below mentioned documents at the time of personal interview round:Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheetsGraduation degreePost graduation degreeWork experience ertificate (if available)No Objection Certificate (if required)Sponsorship certificate/ Relieving letter (in case of full-time sponsored/ full-time working candidates)Medical certificate (in case of full-time candidates)ID and address proofPassport sized photographs