

NIT Patna (NITP): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Ranking
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NIT PatnaWhat’s new?
NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, NIT Patna ranks #55 under the category 'Engineering'.
The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 result has been out for NIT Patna admission to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlan courses. Registered candidates can log in and check or download their scorecards on the official website. For session 2, the registrations are ongoing, and the deadline is Feb 25, 2025. Additionally, the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam is scheduled to be held between Apr 1 and Apr 8, 2025.
A few more updates are given below:
- The IIT JAM 2025 exam is now over for admission to the MSc course. The IIT JAM 2025 results are scheduled to be announced tentatively on Mar 19, 2025.
- The GATE 2025 exam is now over for admission to the ME/MTech/PhD courses. The GATE 2025 results are scheduled to be announced on Mar 19, 2025.
- The CAT 2024 result has been declared for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates can log in and download their scorecards on the official website.
- The NIMCET 2025 application form for admission to the MCA course will be released tentatively in Mar 2025. The NIMCET 2025 exam dates will be announced soon.
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- NIT Patna Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
- NIT Patna Cutoff 2024
- NIT Patna Placements 2024
- NIT Patna Ranking 2024
- NIT Patna Vs Other Colleges: Which is better?
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- NIT Patna Courses and Fees 2025
- NIT Patna Scholarship 2025
- Top online courses offered by NIT Patna
- NIT Patna Infrastructure
- NIT Patna Faculty
- NIT Patna Notable alumni
- NIT Patna FAQs
NIT Patna Popular Programmes 2025
The courses offered by NIT Patna are BArch, BTech, MTech, MCA, PhD, and integrated courses under 10 departments such as Architecture & Planning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Physics. The flagship course of NIT Patna is BTech. Below are the NIT Patna popular programmes:
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Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
Q: Â What are the subjects that I need to study in the third semester of NIT Patna BSc in Physics course?
From the third semester, the course includes specialisation related subjects. Hence, NIT Patna integrated MSc (BSc + MSc) Physics curriculum include subjects around Physics in the second year of the course. The theory and lab subjects included in the third semester syllabus of the course are:
- Complex Variables and Partial Differentiation Equation
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry Lab
- Mechanics, Waves and Oscillations, Continuum Mechanics
- Computational Physics
- Computation Physics Lab
- Fundamentals of Biosciences
- Physics Lab

Q: Â What all courses are offered at NIT Patna?
The National Institute of Technology Patna offers a list of undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral-level courses. As per the official website, NIT Patna offers BTech and BArch courses at the UG level. At the PG level, the institute offers MTech, MURP and Integrated MSc courses. Apart from this, the National Institute of Technology Patna also offers PhD courses. The programmes are offered across multiple specialisations.

Q: Â Which are the lab courses included in the NIT Patna BTech Mechanical Engineering curriculum?
There are various lab subjects included in the NIT Patna BTech ME course curriculum. Each semester has some lab subjects, wherein certain credit is attached to each course. Some of the lab subjects are enlisted below for reference:
- CAD/CAM
- Manufacturing Process Lab
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Applied Thermodynamics Lab
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
- Dynamics of Machinery Lab, etc.

Q: Â Which M.Tech specialisations are offered by NIT Patna?
NIT Patna offer M.Tech in five specialisations broadly and many sub-specialisations are available under these course. In the following table, NIT Patna M.Tech specialisations are mentioned:
NIT Patna M.Tech Specialisation | |
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Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
Computer Science and Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering | - |
Read more: Career Scope of M.Tech Graduates

Q: Â Which subjects are covered in the third semester of NIT Patna BTech CSE course?
The curriculum of NIT Patna BTech CSE programme include theory and practical subjects. Candidates have to pass theory and practical exams individually to pass the semester examinations. Mentioned below are the subjects included in the third semester of the programme:
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Object Oriented Methodology
- Programming Lab
- Digital Logics and Circuits
- Digital Logics and Circuits Lab
- Materials Science & Technology
- Bio Science
- Discrete Mathematical Structure

NIT Patna Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
NIT Patna admission is conducted through online registrations. Interested candidates can visit the official website and fill out the application form before the last date. Admission to BTech is based on on various national-level entrance exams, and admission to MTech is based on GATE scores, followed by PI and COAP rounds.
NIT Patna Admission Process 2025
NIT Patna admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list, and counselling. The step-wise admission process is given below:
Step 1: NIT Patna Application Process
Candidates seeking admission at NIT Patna are required to complete the application form for the course-specific entrance exam. For example, for BTech, candidates are required to apply for JEE Main.
Step 2: Selection Rounds
NIT Patna admits students to BTech courses based on JEE Main scores. Candidates are allotted seats in JoSAA Counselling for BTech. Admission to MTech is through GATE followed by COAP Counselling. Candidates can check with the admission office for the selection rounds of the rest of the courses.
Step 3: Release of Cutoff list, Counselling & Admission Confirmation
The cutoff for BTech, MTech and MSc courses is released by the respective counselling bodies. For merit-based courses, NIT Patna will release the course-wise merit list on its official website. As per the merit list, candidates are called for counselling for seat allotment. Shortlisted candidates and then required to pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.
Candidates can refer to the information below to know about NIT Patna admission dates:
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M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2025
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, CCMT, JEE Main, DASA UG
Dates | Events |
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19 Mar '25 | GATE 2025 results |
28 Mar '25 - 31 May '25 | GATE 2025 Scorecard |
1 Jun '25 - 31 Dec '25 | GATE 2025 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
Ph.D. Admissions 2025
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CAT, GATE, JEST, IIT JAM, UGC NET
Dates | Events |
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Mar '25 | JEST 2025 Admit CardTentative |
6 Apr '25 | JEST 2025 Exam Date |
May '25 | JEST 2025 ResultTentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Q: Â Is there direct admission in NIT Patna?
Candidates who want NIT Patna admissions have to clear entrance exam and also need to fulfill the eligibility criteria. There is no provision for direct admission. So candidates need valid scores of national-level entrance tests. There are in all 10 departments that offer 40+ courses. The flagship course of NIT Patna is BTech which admits students on the basis of JEE Main scores. Hence, candidates cannot get direct admission at NIT Patna. Candidates need to visit the official website of the national-level entrance exams and apply online. Selected candidates can proceed further for counselling, and PI.

Q: Â How can we get admission in NIT Patna?
NIT Patna admission procedure vary from one course to another. Some of the basic rounds included for all the courses are online registration, selection rounds, release of cutoff/merit list, followed by counselling and seat allotment. In the below section, details about stages of the admission process are explained:
Step 1: NIT Patna Application Process
Candidates seeking admission have to apply for the respective accepted exam through the conducting body official website. The application process is online for all the programmes. For some courses like PhD, aspirants need to visit NIT Patna official website to apply.
Step 2: Entrance Exam
NIT Patna accept national-level exam such as JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM for admission to BTech, MTech, and MSc, respectively. Only aspirants with valid score in the accepted exam become eligible for admission.
Step 3: Release of Cutoff list & Counselling
A course-wise merit list is released to indicate the minimum marks required for admission. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score further have to participate in the respective counselling process such as JoSAA for BTech, CCMT for MTech, and CCMN for MSc.
Step 4: Admission Confirmation
After the conclusion of the selection rounds, the selected candidates can pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.

Q: Â Is admission open at NIT Patna for BTech?
Yes, the admission process is currently ongoing at the institute. NIT Patna BTech JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Results are out. Candidates can log in to check and download their results from the NTA official website. The registrations for JoSAA Counselling are expected to commence from Jun 10, tentatively. Aspirants will have to register for the counselling within the prescribed deadline.

Q: Â Are NIT Patna admission dates out for BArch course?
NIT Patna BArch admission procedure has not started as of now. It shall begin with the release of application form on the NIT Patna official website. However, the accepted exams registrations have started as mentioned:
- Last date for NATA 2023 application form - phase 4 is Sep 11.
- JEE Main 2024 registrations are expected to begin from Dec '23.

Q: Â How can I apply for a BTech course at NIT Patna?
For admission to BTech at NIT Patna, aspirants need to complete the JEE Main application process, conducted by NTA. The steps to be followed for completing application form are:
Step 1: Open the NTA official website.
Step 2: Click on the “JEE Main 2025 Registration” link.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and click on the “Submit” button to complete the registration. After the completion of JEE Main registration process, candidates will receive an email and message in their registered email ID and mobile phone number with details of the application form number and password. Candidates will need to keep safe/save the details of registration.
Step 4: After completion of registration, candidates will be redirected to the page for filling out the detailed application form.
Step 5: Upload scanned images of passport-size photographs and signature along with other required documents.
Step 6: Payment of the application fee.
Step 7: The application form will be automatically submitted after the payment of application fees.

NIT Patna Cutoff 2024
The NIT Patna 2024 cutoffs for Courses have been released for BTech, Integrated BTech, and BArch admissions. In Round 4, JoSAA cutoffs spanned from the 12992 to the 43739 values. Among these, the B.Tech. in CSE stands out as a fiercely competitive option for General category students under the AI Quota.
In a comparison of the NIT Patna cutoff in 2024 with that of the preceding two years, it’s observed that NIT Patna has experienced a fluctuating pattern in its closing ranks. The Round 4 cutoff for this course stood at 13418 in 2023 and 12878 in 2022.
The course with the least competition was B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, with a Round 4 closing rank of 43739 for the General category. Candidates are advised to refer to the table below to view the branch-wise cutoff of NIT Patna for 2024, compared with the cutoffs for 2023 and 2022.
GATE Last Round score (General-All India)
Course | 2023 | 2024 |
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M.Tech. in Structural Engineering | 390 | – / – |
M.Tech. in Power System Engineering | 356 | – / – |
M.Tech. in VLSI and Microelectronics | 355 | 385 |
Discontinued (Jun 2024)- M.Tech. in Cyber Security | 356 | 454 |
Discontinued (Jun 2024)- M.Tech in Data Science & Engineering | 352 | 452 |
NIMCET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course | 2024 |
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Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) | 557 |
Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing) | 769 |
Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) | 590 |
Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing) | 804 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoffs
Q: Â What is NIT Patna cutoff?
NIT Patna cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 5 for various categories including the OBC category students. As per the Round 1 cutoff, the closing ranks ranged between 14442 and 46400 under the AII India Quota wherein CSE was the most competitive specialisation. To check out the branch-wise cutoff 2024 for the General AI category, candidates can refer to the table below:

Q: Â What is the JEE Mains cut off for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering in NIT Patna?
For NIT Patna BTech in Electrical Engineering, the closing cutoff was 30880 for General category candidates in 2023. The BTech cutoff varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant. It is crucial that the aspirant meet the cutoff to get selected. For more details about NIT Patna Cutoff, click here.

Q: Â What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Patna?
Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 18001 and closing rank was 22270. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 24149 and 30091. Admission to BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering in NIT Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE.

Q: Â What is the cutoff of NIT Patna for 2024 admission?
JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment results have been released on Jun 20 for BTech, Integrated BTech and BArch courss. During the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2024, the Round 1 closing ranks ranged between 1106 and 40767 wherein Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) was the most competitive and Integrated M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology and Management) was the least competitive course for the General AI category students.
For a detailed NIT Patna brach-wise cutoff 2024 for Round 1, candidates can refer to the table below:

Q: Â What is the cutoff at NIT Patna for admission to various courses in 2024?
NIT Patna cutoff 2024 for Round 3 has been released for MCA course in the form of opening and closing ranks. As per the NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2024, the most competitive course was Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) with a cutoff rank of 529, offered through NIMCET scores. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Patna can refer to the table given below to check out the NCHMCT JEE closing cut off for 2024:

NIT Patna Placements 2024
NIT Patna placements 2024 recorded a placement rate of 74.96% with placement of 560 students. The number of students registered for the placement drive was 703. Around 103 companies visited the campus and provided the highest package as INR 45 LPA. The same set of companies offered the lowest package at INR 6 LPA. Some of the top recruiters of NIT Patna are Morgan Stanley, Samsung, Accenture, Intuit, Vedanta, Oracle etc.
The key highlights of NIT Patna placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
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Highest package |
INR 45 LPA |
Lowest package |
INR 6 LPA |
Students registered |
703 |
Students placed |
560 |
Placement rate |
74.96% |
Companies visited |
103 |
Popular recruiters |
Samsung, Amazon, Accenture |
Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports, hence may vary.
Top Recruiters
Insights on Placements
Based on 215 Student ResponsesInternships and industry projects
Students can work with faculty on research projects
Internships and industry projects
Offered in the final year only
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
Commonly asked questions On Placements
Q: Â What is the placement scenario at NIT Patna?
According to media reports, out of 703 registered students 560 were placed. The highest package offered was INR 45 LPA. Further, the lowest package stood at INR 6 LPA. The highest count of placements was observed in the Mechanical Engineering branch. Over 103 companies visited the institute campus. The list of recruiters for NIT Patna placements 2024 included Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, PwC, etc.
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:
Branch | Placement Percentage (2023) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
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CSE | 89.62% | 89.6% |
ECE | 72.73% | 72.7% |
EE | 85% | 76.6% |
ME | 100% | 100% |
CE | 55% | 55.3% |
Arch | 52.17% | 52.1% |
IMSc Physics | 50% | 50% |
IMSc Chemistry | 50% | 80% |
IMSc Mathematics | 26% | 26% |

Q: Â What is the salary package offered during NIT Patna placements?
According to media reports, the highest package offered was INR 45 LPA. Further, the lowest package stood at INR 6 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 1.8 CPA and INR 52 LPA.

Q: Â What is the average package offered during NIT Patna placements?
The branch-wise average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 is presented below:
Branch | Average Package (2023) |
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CSE | INR 8.93 LPA |
ECE | INR 6.7 LPA |
EE | INR 5.7 LPA |
ME | INR 5.2 LPA |
CE | INR 5 LPA |
Physics | INR 4 LPA |
Mathematics | INR 4 LPA |
Note: The placement year against the data presented above is not mentioned on the official website, hence it is assumed to be the 2023.

Q: Â Where are NIT Patna alumni placed?
According to unofficial sources, the majority of NIT Patna alumni are placed in the Engineering sector with a 40% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

Q: Â Does NIT Patna offer 100% placements?
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:
Branch | Placement Percentage (2023) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
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CSE | 89.62% | 89.6% |
ECE | 72.73% | 72.7% |
EE | 85% | 76.6% |
ME | 100% | 100% |
CE | 55% | 55.3% |
Arch | 52.17% | 52.1% |
IMSc Physics | 50% | 50% |
IMSc Chemistry | 50% | 80% |
IMSc Mathematics | 26% | 26% |

NIT Patna Ranking 2024
NIT Patna has been ranked by NIRF 2023 under various categories which include Engineering, Architecture, and others.
Ranking Body |
Ranks |
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NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category |
56 |
NIRF 2023 under the Agriculture category |
19 |
NIRF 2022 under the Engineering category |
63 |
Publisher | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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NIRF | 63 | 56 | 55 |
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NIT Patna Infrastructure
NIT Patna provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The college provides various facilities which include a Computer Centre, IT Service Unit, Central Library, Medical Facilities, Sports Facilities, SAC, Laboratories, Banking, Security, Women's Cell, etc. Additionally, NIT Patna also provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls. There are a total of three boys’ hostels and two girls’ hostels. Some of them are as follows:
Library: The Central library of the institute owns a vast stock of over 75,000 books catering to the needs of all the relevant fields of engineering. It has a resourceful stock of over 10,000 computer-related books and a demarcated section for every engineering branch and architecture.
Computer Centre: A state-of-the-art Computer Centre started its operation on 27th November 2011. It serves as the central computing facility for the students, research scholars, and teachers of the institute. The Centre is well equipped with modern Computers (190 in number), air-conditioned labs and stabilized uninterrupted power supply among the other facilities. The Centre has seven labs for all the students and one lab exclusively for PhD scholars of the institute.
Medical Facilities: Two permanent doctors have a fixed chamber within the institute premises. He can be consulted by the students and employees for any health-related problems on every working day free of cost.
Hostel: Residential facilities are provided to students in three boy's hostels and two girl's hostels. Presently, all the girls and many of the boys are accommodated in these hostels. The hostels are guarded round the clock by able private security staff. Patrolling is also done by state security personnel during the night. There are also separate wardens for every hostel to maintain discipline.
NIT Patna: How to Reach?
To reach the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna, you can use various modes of transportation depending on your starting point. People coming from different locations can fly to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna. The person can take a taxi from the airport or use app-based cab services to reach NIT Patna. Patna has a well-connectivity for the train. You can arrive at Patna Junction Railway Station or Rajendra Nagar Terminal and then take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or bus to NIT Patna. Patna has a well-developed bus network. You can use the local bus service to reach NIT Patna. For the best possible route, check with the local bus authorities or use a navigation app. You can use a GPS navigation system to reach NIT Patna if you're driving. The exact directions will depend on your starting point.
Check out more on NIT Patna Infrastructure in the below videos:
Library
Hostel
Sports Complex
Labs
Others
Insights on Infrastructure
Based on 214 Student ResponsesSports facilities
Limited sports facilities present
College events
Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events
Mess food
Quality and taste of food is acceptable
Mess food
Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic
Attendance policy
Incomplete attendance invites penalty
Dress code
Students can wear whatever they want
Additional expenses
Books
Additional expenses
Requirement to eat out despite mess fees
Consequence of rules violation
Rule breakers are let off with a warning
Outside movement of girl students
Allowed within restricted timings
Commonly asked questions On Infrastructure
Q: Â What are the facilities provided by NIT Patna?
The National Institute of Technology provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The college offers various facilities which include Computer Centre, IT Service Unit, Central Library, Medical Facilities, Sports Facilities, SAC, Laboratories, Banking, Security, Women Cell, etc. Also, the college provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls. There are a total of three boys’ hostels and two girls’ hostel.

Q: Â What is the seat intake for BArch in NIT Patna?
The total number of seats available for BArch is 47 in NIT Patna. During the seat allotment process, which is through JoSAA counselling, candidates are admitted with respect to the seat intake only. Also, it must be noted that the seat intake given here is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Candidates can also reach out to the admission office or visit the official website for seat availability and reservation policy details.

NIT Patna Faculty
NIT Patna has 200+ faculty members in the departments of Architecture & Planning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. Moreover, most of these experienced faculty members have doctoral-level degrees. Also, the faculty members have also written books on relevant subjects.
Faculty Name |
Designation |
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Aasim | Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering |
Abdur Rahman Quaff | Professor, Civil Engineering |
Abhay Kumar | Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering |
Abhishek Kumar Bittu | Assistant Professor, Architecture |
Abhishek Singh | Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering |
Ajishek Raj | Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering |
Akash Agarwal | Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Commonly asked questions On Faculty
Q: Â How many faculty members does NIT Patna have?
The National Institute of Technology Patna has more than 200 faculty members in the departments of Architecture & Planning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. These experienced faculty members have doctoral-level degrees. Most of these faculty members have also written books on relevant subjects.

NIT Patna Notable alumni
NIT Patna alumni have been placed across different sectors in the country such as Politics, Entertainment, Art, Civil Services, IT, Business Development, Marketing, and Human Resources among others. Some of the top NIT Patna alumni are mentioned below:
Alumni Description |
Alumni Degree |
---|---|
Bindeshwari Dubey: Former Chief Minister of Bihar |
Engineering |
Nitish Kumar: Chief Minister of Bihar |
Engineering |
NIT Patna FAQs
Below are the NIT Patna FAQs:
Q: Â What is the fees for M.Tech at NIT Patna?
The National Institute of Technology Patna MTech fee range between INR 1.4 lakh and INR 6.3 lakh (inclusive of integrated course fee). Apart from this, candidates are also required to pay a one-time payment of INR 31,100 which includes, a development fee, caution money (refundable), admission processing fee and identity fee. The mentioned fee range is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q: Â Does NIT Patna provide a hostel facility?
National Institute of Technology Patna provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls. The institute has a total of three boys and two girls hostels. Some of the NIT Patna hostel facilities include a central mess facility for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, security, uninterrupted water and electricity supply, wi-fi connections for providing internet facilities to students 24x7, etc.

Q: Â Which companies are the top recruiters at NIT Patna?
Some of the eminent companies that were part of NIT Patna placements 2024 are listed below:
NIT Patna Placements 2024: Top Recruiters | |
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Microsoft | Morgan Stanley |
Ashok Leyland | Samsung |
Oracle | Amazon |
PwC | Accenture |
Vedanta | Intuit |

Q: Â Is NIT Patna good for BTech?
The National Institute of Technology Patna has been ranked #55 in the Engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. It is one of the top Engineering institutes in the country. The highest and average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.30 LPA, respectively. Some of the companies that participate in the NITP placements drive are Google, CRED, Oracle, Adobe, etc. So, considering the ranking and placements, NIT Patna is a decent choice to pursue a BTech degree.
Check below for more facts around the NIT Patna BTech course from the perspective of campus students:

Q: Â Which NIT is good for placements?
The comparative analysis of NIT Patna placements 2024 with other closely ranked NITs is presented below:
NIT Name | Highest Package (2024) | Placement Rate (2024) |
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NIT Patna | INR 45 LPA | 80% |
NIT Silchar | INR 52.89 LPA | Around 77.5% |
VNIT Nagpur | INR 64.67 LPA | 76.89% (BTech) |
NIT Durgapur | INR 51 LPA | 72.08% (BTech) |
NOTE: The NIT Patna placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.

Q: Â What is the scholarship amount offered by NIT Patna?
Various awarding authorities provide scholarships to the students of the National Institute of Technology Patna. Moreover, the total scholarship amount offered by these awarding authorities is INR 52,14, 882. Some of these awarding authorities include Minority Commission, Ranchi, Uttar Pradesh Sainik Kalyan, ST & SC Development Deptt. Orrissa, District Welfare, Patna, etc.

Q: Â Is NIT Patna good for pursuing BArch?
National Institute of Technology, Patna is one of the top institutes for Architecture. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Patna is ranked 19 among the top architecture institutes in the country. Moreover, the institutes as not released course-wise placements statistics as of now. However, in 2022 placements, the median package offered to UG (5-year) course students stood at INR 6.50 LPA. Many top companies participate in its placements drive, including Google, CRED, Adobe, Oracle, and more. Check complete details about BArch at NIT Patna.

Q: Â How are NIT Patna MSc placements?
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna MSc placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:
Branch | Placement Percentage (2023) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
---|---|---|
IMSc Physics | 50% | 50% |
IMSc Chemistry | 50% | 80% |
IMSc Mathematics | 26% | 26% |

Q: Â How are NIT Patna BTech placements?
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:
Branch | Placement Percentage (2023) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
---|---|---|
CSE | 89.62% | 89.6% |
ECE | 72.73% | 72.7% |
EE | 85% | 76.6% |
ME | 100% | 100% |
CE | 55% | 55.3% |

Q: Â What is the JoSAA R1 opening and closing rank for NIT Patna BTech CSE?
Going as per the last year trends, JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment results, the opening and closing ranks for NIT Patna BTech in Computer Science Engineering for all seat types falling under Gender-Neutral category are tabulated below:
Quota | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
---|---|---|---|
HS | OPEN | 10277 | 14911 |
HS | OPEN (PwD) | 301 | 301 |
HS | EWS | 2260 | 2396 |
HS | EWS (PwD) | 81 | 81 |
HS | OBC-NCL | 3568 | 4724 |
HS | OBC-NCL (PwD) | 150 | 150 |
HS | SC | 1906 | 3395 |
HS | SC (PwD) | 97 | 97 |
HS | ST | 471 | 1826 |
OS | OPEN | 8125 | 12496 |
OS | OPEN (PwD) | 280 | 386 |
OS | EWS | 1801 | 1887 |
OS | EWS (PwD) | 105 | 105 |
OS | OBC-NCL | 3329 | 4306 |
OS | OBC-NCL (PwD) | 148 | 148 |
OS | SC | 1747 | 2079 |
OS | SC (PwD) | 39 | 39 |
OS | ST | 831 | 1039 |
OS | ST (PwD) | 70 | 70 |

Q: Â What is NIT Patna rank for its Engineering courses?
NIT Patna is amongst the top Engineering colleges in the country. Find below NIT Patna ranking given by NIRF in the past two years:
Ranking Body | Ranks |
---|---|
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category | 56 |
NIRF 2022 under the Engineering category | 63 |

Q: Â How are NIT Patna M.Tech placements?
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:
Branch | Placement Percentage (2023) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
---|---|---|
CSE | 89.62% | 89.6% |
ECE | 72.73% | 72.7% |
EE | 85% | 76.6% |
ME | 100% | 100% |
CE | 55% | 55.3% |

Q: Â What is the fees of BTech admission at NIT Patna?
NIT Patna fees include multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, caution deposit, development fee, etc. The National Institute of Technology Patna BTech tuition fee is INR 5 lakh and INR 6.25 lakh for the integrated BTech+MTech courses. It must be noted that the fee mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. However, it is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
Apart from this, during the application form filling, students need to pay JEE application fee. The below table presents the category-wise application fee:
Category | Application Fee |
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Male unreserved/OBC/EWS | INR 1,000 |
Female unreserved/OBC/EWS | INR 800 |
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | INR 500 |

Q: Â What is the median package offered during NIT Patna placements?
According to NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during NIT Patna placements over the past three years is presented below:
Course | Median Package (2021) | Median Package (2022) | Median Package (2023) |
---|---|---|---|
UG 4-year | INR 6.8 LPA | INR 10 LPA | INR 9.88 LPA |
UG 5-year | 0 | INR 6.5 LPA | INR 4 LPA |
PG 2-year | INR 6.75 LPA | INR 6 LPA | INR 6 LPA |

Q: Â How much rank should I score to get NIT Patna?
NIT Patna accepts JEE Main ranks for admission to the BTech courses. NIT Patna Round 5 Cutoff was released for candidates under the AI and the HS quota. The most competitive course, for the General AI category candidates was Computer Science and Engineering with the closing Cutoff rank of 14442. The easiest course to get into NIT Patna, for the General AI category students was BTech in Civil Engineering, with the Round 5 cutoff rank of 46400.
The table below provides the Cutoff ranks for different courses at NIT Patna for the General AI category candidates:

Q: Â Is it worth joining NIT Patna for a M.Tech course?
NIT Patna is ranked 55 among top Engineering institutes in the country in the NIRF 2024 rankings. As per the media reports, a total of 639 offers were made during placements 2023 as of now. The highest package and average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.30 LPA, respectively. In addition, the the lowest package offered so far was INR 6 LPA. Moreover, the mechanical engineering department reported a maximum placement rate at 129%. The leading recruiters during placements drive were CRED, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Phone Pe, etc. Check more details about NIT Patna MTech course.

Q: Â What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Patna?
Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 30523 and closing rank was 42322. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to BTech in Mechanical Engineering in NIT Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: Â What is the minimum eligibility criteria for NIT Patna BArch course?
Candidates interested in taking admission to the NIT Patna BArch course must have passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% with Maths and Physics as compulsory subjects. Apart from fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirement, it is also mandatory to submit a valid JEE Main paper 2 score for the National Institute of Technology Patna BArch admission.

Q: Â Which entrance exams are accepted for admission in BArch at NIT Patna?
For admission in BArch, aspirants need to have a valid score in JEE Main paper-II. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are further required to take part in JoSAA counselling. Moreover, the institute may accept NATA scores. Apart from this, it is also crucial that the course aspirants fulfil the minmum eligibility requirements for admission in BArch course.

Q: Â What is the JEE Mains cutoff for B.Tech in Civil Engineering at NIT Patna?
NIT Patna B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 2022 cut off was 60345 for General category candidates in All India quota. For the female candidates in the General category under All India quota, 84948 was the closing rank. The BTech cut off varies every year depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant as it depends upon various dyanmic factors. Candidates can read more about NIT Patna Cutoff.

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If your EWS? Category rank is 650 but within home state quota category in JEE Mains Paper 2 for admission in B.Arch then what are the chances of getting admission in NIT Patna? The cutoffs for B.Arch are generally low compared with other engineering branches, and? you could also benefit from home st
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The required JEE Main score for admission to NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad, and NIT Patna under the ST category varies each year based on factors like applicants, difficulty level, and available seats. However, in general, for NIT Trichy, a rank within 10,000–20,000, for IIIT Hyderabad, the rank may va
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