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Q: What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Patna?

IIT Patna is ranked at 19 in NIRF Rankings 2025 under the 'Engineering' category. Besides, the institute has also been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category.

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IIT Patna Ranking Highlights 2026

One of India’s leading institutes is IIT Patna. It has been consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies. As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, the institute ranked #577 under Asia category, and #159 under Southern Asia. IIT Patna excellence in academics, distinguished professors, and well-established infrastructure is the reason for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. All the information around IIT Patna rankings is covered in the following article:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#19

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bihar in 2025->

Engineering

The Week, 2026

#20

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Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#36

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bihar in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

#39

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bihar in 2025->

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Q: Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Patna?

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.

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Q: What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Patna?

IIT Patna is ranked at 19 in NIRF Rankings 2025 under the 'Engineering' category. Besides, the institute has also been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category.

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Q: Can I get IIT Patna BTech without JEE?

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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Q: Is IIT Patna top IIT?

IIT Patna is a fast-growing Engineering institute in India. It is not top tier like old IITs. However, it is ranked by various ranking agencies. It was ranked at '19' under 'Engineering' category in NIRF 2025 rankings. Talking about placements, he overall the highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA.

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IIT Patna Ranking

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IIT Patna Ranking Highlights 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
IIT Patna India Today Ranking 2026
IIT Patna The Week Ranking 2026
IIT Patna QS World University Rankings 2026
IIT Patna Course Ranking
IIT Patna Student Reviews

IIT Patna
NIRF Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from NIRF, IIT Patna outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. IIT Patna's rankings in 'Overall' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, IIT Patna climbed 37 ranks to #36 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'Engin

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'Engineering' category have shown an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, IIT Patna climbed 15 ranks to #19 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	34	19
Business & Management Studies	– / –	36
Science	– / –	39

IIT Patna Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Patna received #36 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Amity University Noida, and JSS Mysore for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIT Patna vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
IIT Patna	36
NIT Rourkela	34
IIT Dhanbad	35
Amity University Noida	37
JSS Mysore	38

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B.E. / B.Tech

Business & Management Studies

Science

College	Ranking
VIT Vellore Compare	16
NIT Surathkal Compare	17
Jadavpur University Compare	18
IIT Patna	19
College of Engineering Guindy Compare	20
NIT Calicut Compare	21
SOA University Compare	22

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IIT Patna
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

As per the overall score, IIT Patna has been placed at a good position by the Times Higher Education under the 'Overall' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2026, IIT Patna's rank is #601, the same as last year's ran

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	601-800	601-800
Science	191	201-250

IIT Patna Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

As per the Times Higher Education 2026, IIT Patna achieved #601–800 rank under the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Thapar University and Panjab University under the Times Higher Education 'Overall' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Patna with other leading institutes below.

IIT Patna vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
College Name	Overall 2026
IIT Patna	601–800
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	501–600
IIT Indore	501–600
Thapar University	601–800
Panjab University	601–800

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by Times Higher Education

B.E. / B.Tech

Science

College	Ranking
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Compare	601
Shivaji University Kolhapur Compare	601
NIT Rourkela Compare	601
IIT Patna	601
KIIT Compare	601
Manipal University Jaipur Compare	601
KL College of Engineering	601

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IIT Patna India Today Ranking 2026

IIT Patna has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the India Today 2026. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the IIT Patna's rankings in 'Engineering (Government)' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2026, IIT Patna climbed 2 ranks to #8 rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category by the India Today ranking.

One can

One can observe that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Patna climbed 2 ranks to #9 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking.

Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:

Category	2024	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	10	11	9
Engineering	– / –	10	8

IIT Patna vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2026, IIT Patna received #8 rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as DTU, and IIT Mandi for India Today rankings under the 'Engineering (Government)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of IIT Patna with other top institutes:

IIT Patna vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Engineering (Government) 2026
IIT Patna	8
IIT Gandhinagar	6
NSIT	7
DTU	9
IIT Mandi	10

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by India Today

B.E. / B.Tech

Engineering

College	Ranking
BITS Pilani Compare	6
IIT Gandhinagar Compare	7
NSUT Compare	8
IIT Patna	9
DTU Delhi Compare	10
IIT Mandi Compare	11
IIIT Hyderabad Compare	12

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IIT Patna The Week Ranking 2026

IIT Patna has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by The Week 2026, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment.

Explore the IIT Patna latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2026
Engineering	20

IIT Patna vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

IIT Patna secured #20 rank in the 'Engg (Government)' category of The Week 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIIT Delhi and NIT Bhopal. Check out how IIT Patna compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

IIT Patna vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Engg (Government) 2026
IIT Patna	20
MNIT Jaipur	18
VNIT Nagpur	19
IIIT Delhi	21
NIT Bhopal	22

Similar ranked Engineering colleges by The Week

Engineering

College	Ranking
MNNIT Allahabad Compare	17
MNIT Jaipur Compare	18
VNIT Nagpur Compare	19
IIT Patna	20
IIIT Delhi Compare	21
MANIT Bhopal Compare	22
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Compare	23

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IIT Patna QS World University Rankings 2026

According to the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IIT Patna outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the IIT Patna's rankings in 'Asia' category have demonstrated a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, IIT Patna fell 36 ranks to #577 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World Univ

It has been recognized that the institute has displayed an increasing trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IIT Patna climbed 1 rank to #159 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2026
Science	577

IIT Patna vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Comparison

As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Patna achieved #577 rank under the 'Asia' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as NIT Calicut and NITTE under the QS World University Rankings 'Asia' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Patna with other leading institutes below.

IIT Patna vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Asia 2026
IIT Patna	577
Annamalai University	571
MAKAUT	574
NIT Calicut	580
NITTE	586

Similar ranked Science colleges by QS World University Rankings

Science

College	Ranking
DY Patil Pune Compare	569
Annamalai University Compare	571
MAKAUT Compare	574
IIT Patna	577
NIT Calicut Compare	580
NITTE University Compare	586
NMIMS Mumbai Compare	593

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IIT Patna
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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
India Today	10	11	9
NIRF	34	19	-
Times Higher Education	-	601-800	601-800

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Engineering

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India Today	10	8
The Week	-	20

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Business & Management Studies

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NIRF	36

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Top recruiting companies like Amazon, Intel, Rakuten, Samsung R&D, NTPC, BEL NXP, TCS R&D, Cognam, etc., visit our campus.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Data Analytics - Batch of 2029

4.4

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

A well-equipped campus and supports learning and skill development.

Placements: Since this batch started a few years ago only the current placement percentage is 60-80 percent. The average package lies between 5 LPA and 10 LPA. Companies like Oracle and Flipkart are included in the recruiters' list. This course is more skill-dependent. Average package are lower than B.Tech courses.

Infrastructure: The facilities are very good. We get all the necessary things. The campus infrastructure includes seminar halls, hostels, sports ground, both indoor and outdoor.

Faculty: The faculty is very helpful. We receive a great mentorship from them. The first semester was not hard but from the second semester, the quality of the examinations and courses increases. Group projects are also introduced from the second semester onwards. Every week, some webinars are held.

Other: Sometimes extracurricular activities are not available. Overall it's a great college. Placements are good and mentorship is also provided. Fests are held, and everyone participates actively with great enthusiasm. Big celebrities are invited to fests like Anvesha.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Data Analytics - Batch of 2027

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The reality of the hybrid course B.Sc in Computer Science and Data Analytics provided by IIT Patna.

Placements: The total percentage of getting placed and getting interned is very good. In the year 2025, more than 800 students from our course got their internship via on-campus and many students got placed before even completing the course. The packages were good, like an average package of 8 LPA were provided, where the highest ones were among 20 LPA or more. The top recruiters are HCL, Infosys, and Wipro. The top roles offered were SDE and BDE, some also got placed in HR.

Infrastructure: So basically this course is a hybrid course, so you do not have to go to any physical class, but during the campus immersion, they provide a hostel. The infrastructure of the hostel, exam halls and lecture hall is good and clean, and the food provided is also good. They also provide us with the opportunity to participate in various sports and activities during immersion.

Faculty: Most of the faculty for these courses are IIT professors, some are NIT or IIIT professors, too, so they obviously provide you with a great learning experience. Also, the course is designed to provide you with the modern-day skills required in the industry, like data analysis and machine learning. The examinations are moderate, depending on the student and on how well they studied overall in the semester.

Other: Well, to be honest, this course is value for money as it is not very expensive and provides better skills and gives you an IIT degree. You can also visit the campus in these courses. You can experience the campus life as well as the cultural fest of IIT Patna even in these courses. But there is still something they need to improve, like better food during immersion and improving the choices of companies that come as recruiters.

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

So well, good infrastructure, campus life, and facilities are provided to each student.

Placements: 90% of students are placed. The highest package is 1.17 crore, the lowest package is 8-10 LPA, and the average package is 23-26 LPA. Top companies are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, and Wipro. 90% of students got internships. Software engineer roles are offered.

Infrastructure: Though IIT is a central government institution, facilities ranging from studying to various types of amenities are provided to students. Free Wi-Fi is given to students during class hours, and hostel facilities are excellent. The mess and canteen are fabulous and well-equipped with every kind of food item a student can eat according to his/her choice. Every kind of sports facility is available.

Faculty: Professors are helpful, well-educated, and extremely knowledgeable. Teacher quality is at an advanced level. The course curriculum is flexible and relevant for students. It makes students purely industry-ready. The difficulties of semester exams vary subject by subject, providing a mix of easy and difficult assessments. Pass percentage 94%.

Other: As I am more interested in building my career in software engineering, I chose this course. The best aspects of our course are coding, new skills, and new problems. There is a little bit less focus on math skills for students, so that needs improvement. Events like Anwesha and the DJ night are very enjoyable. The campus surroundings are spacious, with ample facilities for students, starting from daily life activities like running, walking, playing, cycling, etc.

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B.Tech. in Economics - Batch of 2029

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

I am really satisfied with it. Placements are pretty good. Infrastructure is awesome.

Placements: The economics branch was started 2 years back in 2024, so there are no placement states for my branch. In other branches like CSE, ECE, etc., the placement percentage is 80 percent. The highest package offered is more than 1 crore per annum. The remaining 20 percent of students choose the civil services, startups, etc. Companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, Nvidia, Accenture, Samsung, Sony, KPMG, etc., hire students from the college.

Infrastructure: The hostel is well-equipped with 7 Wi-Fi connections and a lift. Rooms are good. The library has all types of books, magazines, and journals. A digital library facility is also available. Right now, the mess food is pretty good. Medical facilities are good. We have a sports complex in which cricket, football, hockey, tennis, volleyball, and basketball are available. We also have a gymkhana where TT, badminton, chess, and a gym are available.

Faculty: Professors are awesome. Many of them study at foreign institutes. Nearly all professors have enough experience in their particular domain. Many professors also release their research papers from time to time. The 1st-year course curriculum is not fully relevant, but it's good for unskilled problem-solving. Exams are not difficult, as nearly 99 percent of students pass easily.

Other: I have to explore the path of economics, so I chose it. It organises 3 big fests, namely Celesta (tech fest) in December, Infinito (sports fest) in October, and Anwesha (the biggest cultural fest).

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The infrastructure is decent and the teaching faculty is excellent.

Placements: This year's placements are going really well compared to last year. The seniors are very cooperative in helping us learn new things. Every branch is getting a decent placement average this year. Its average could be 25 to 30 LPA this year. The internships are really good.

Infrastructure: We have 2 computer labs and the hostel is good. The mess is decent. The campus is big, and there are bus facilities available to travel around the campus. There is a gymkhana and a sports complex. In the sports complex, we have a cricket ground, a football ground, etc.

Faculty: The teaching faculty in IIT Patna are from very prestigious universities, like our mechanical teacher, who is from MIT, USA. There are mid-sems and end-sems, along with quizzes going on throughout the semester. The curriculum is well planned and it is followed thoroughly.

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

IIT Patna - The good and bad.

Placements: Placements are good, and in my course, the placement percentage was 82%, and the overall placement percentage was 89%. The average package overall was near 20 LPA, and the average package for mechanical was about 13 LPA. The highest package in mechanical was approximately 50 LPA, and overall, the highest was 1.2 CRPA. All major software companies and PSUs visit IITP for the placement drive.

Infrastructure: The academic infrastructure is great, with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the institute, high-tech labs, and modern classrooms with facilities such that all students can SEE the screens easily. The library in IITP is huge, with all modern amenities and all sorts of books. Hostel facilities are decent, but the cleanliness of washrooms should be improved. The mess is decent, and medical and sports facilities are amazing.

Faculty: The faculty are knowledgeable and highly qualified in their fields. Most of the faculty are helpful and try to teach well. The course curriculum is relevant and in accordance with NEP policy. The semester exams are challenging, but if prepared well, you can easily pass.

Other: Some shortcomings are that it's not very near the city, so city life or nightlife doesn't exist. There is a lack of food shops inside the campus, so you will feel that, but apart from that, it's fine.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026Read More

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What are the documents required for admission at IIT Patna?

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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)
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Which are the BTech specialisations offered at IIT Patna?

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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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What is the fee refund policy for BTech at IIT Patna?

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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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What is the seat reservation policy for BTech at IIT Patna?

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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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Does IIT Patna offers BTech scholarships to SC and ST students?

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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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