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NIT Patna Admission 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Dates, Eligibility & Application

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NIT Patna Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Can I get NIT Patna with 95 percentile?
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Getting into the flagship programme of NIT Patna i.e. BTech requires passing JEE Main. The cutoffs are usually competitive due to large number of applicants and less no. seat availability. It may be challenging for General category candidates to get into popular branches such as CSE with a 95 percentile. However, aspirants belonging to reserved category or female candidates can get admission with a 95 percentile.

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Q:   Are admissions open at NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna admissions are likely to start soon. Interested students can apply online. The university offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. It will post the admission notice at the website. To know more, students can check the official page of NIT Patna.

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Q:   How can I get admission in NIT Patna?
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To get admission in NIT Patna, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students on an entrance basis. Selected students have to appear for the counselling process. Students then have to go through verification and pay the admission fees to complete the process.

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Q:   What is the minimum percentile to get admission in NIT Patna?
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To get admission in NIT Patna, students have to clear the cutoff. The minimum percentile is different for each programme and specialisation. Students need to get around 89 to 97 percentile in JEE Mains for BTech. For other programmes, students have to check the cutoff trend to know more.

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Q:   Who is eligible for NIT Patna admission?
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Students have to meet the basic NIT Patna eligibility. The admission requirements may change depending on the programme/ specialisation. The common eligibility is as below:

  • NIT Patna UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects from a recognised board
  • NIT Patna PG eligibility - UG degree in a relevant field
  • NIT Patna PhD eligibility - PG degree in relevant field from a recognised university
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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BTech course admission at NIT Patna?
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The National Institute of Technology Patna offers a four-year full-time BTech course, covering several specialisations. To apply for the NIT Patna BTech course, candidates must have valid JEE Main scores. Apart from the entrance test score, students also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body - NTA. NIT Patna BTech eligibility is a Class 12 pass with a minimum aggregate of 75%. Aspirants must also hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility.

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Q:   How many seats are offered at NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna has limited seats. The intake is different for each programme. Students have to complete the admission process to get a seat. The intake is as below:

Course Name

Seat Intake

BTech

944

MTech

468

BSc

12

BArch

40

MPlan

10

PhD

149

 

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Q:   Is there direct admission in NIT Patna?
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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:   What is the percentile required for admission in NIT Patna?
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For each of the NIT Patna course admissions, aspirants have to meet the set eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria define the minimum qualification required for selection along with the aggregate. In the below table, the course-wise required percentile is mentioned:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate

BArch

Minimum 60% aggregate in Class 12 with Maths & Physics as compulsory subjects

MTech

BE/BTech in relevant subject with a minimum 60% aggregate

Integrated MSc (BSc + MSc)

Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate

PhD

Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60%

Q:   What is the fees for NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna fees is different for each programme. Students have to pay the amount through the accepted payment gateway. The fees is as below for some top programmes:

Course

Total Tuition Fee

BTech

INR 5 lakh

MTech

INR 1.4 lakh

BSc

INR 6.3 lakh

BArch

INR 5 lakh

MPlan

INR 1.4 lakh

Q:   What is the JEE Mains cutoff for B.Tech in Civil Engineering at NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna BTech in Civil Engineering cutoff is yet to be out for the 2026 session. But the closing rank for last year was 62828. This was the cutoff for General All India quota. The BTech cutoff varies every year depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant as it depends upon dyanmic factors. 

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Q:   What is the NIT Patna cutoff for the BTech CSE course?
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JoSAA counselling 2026 closing rank is yet to be out for NIT Patna BTech CSE. As per the previous year's cutoff, the closing rank for BTech CSE was 19078 for the All India General category. Considering the past year trends, the cutoff is likely to be within the same range this year as well.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna BTech Mechanical Engineering Opening and Closing rank was 30791 and 46025 respectively during the last year cutoff release. This was for All India General category. Cutoff are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. 

Q:   What is the fees of BTech admission at NIT Patna?
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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:

CategoryApplication Fee
Male unreserved/OBC/EWSINR 1,000
Female unreserved/OBC/EWSINR 800
SC/ST/PwD/TransgenderINR 500
Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Patna?
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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. 

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Total students2890
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20%
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1%
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Total students204
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NIT Patna Application Process 2026

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Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?
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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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Q:   What is the application process of NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna invites applications through online mode. Candidates seeking admission to the courses offered at NIT Patna, need to visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode.

  • BTech aspiring candidates can apply for the programme on the official website of JEE Main and register for JoSAA counselling.
  • For the M.Tech programme, the candidates are required to register on the official website of COAP. 
  • For Integrated MSc admission, candidates need to apply to the IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body.
  • For some courses such as PhD, aspirants shall visit the NIT Patna official website to apply.
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Q:   What are the documents required for NIT Patna admission?
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Students have to submit some documents during NIT Patna admissions. The general list is as below:

  • Admission form
  • Certificate of sponsorship - if applicable
  • No objection certificate from parent employer - if applicable
  • Proof of admission fee paid to NIT Patna
  • Photo identity card (issued by the government agency/ last attended school/ Class 12 admit card)
  • Date of birth proof (Class 10 marksheet/ pass certificate)
  • Mark sheet and pass certificate of previous education
  • Qualifying exam marksheet scanned copy
  • Entrance exam scorecards
  • All marksheets/ grade cards and passing certificate
  • Valid category certificate (GEN-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST), the certificate for persons with disabilities (PwD), if applicable
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Q:   What is the GATE cutoff for M.Tech at NIT Patna?
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Tabulated below is the M.Tech specialisation-wise cutoff for GATE CCMT:

Course

2023

MTech in Structural Engineering

390

MTech in Environmental Engineering

394

MTech in Power System Engineering

356

MTech in VLSI and Microelectronics

355

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NIT Patna Scholarship

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Q:   Is there any scholarship offered by NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna provides scholarships for deserving and eligible students. The institute offers National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students. Students can also avail NSP scheme.

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Q:   What is the scholarship amount offered by NIT Patna?
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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.

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NIT Patna Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What should I know before going to NIT Patna for CSE?
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NIT Patna has a NIRF ranked institute known for its BTech programme. Out of all the specialisations, CSE is a popular one. Before joining CSE branch of NIT Patna, students must know the below things to make the most of their academic experience:

  • Students must familarise themselves with the curriculum. They must understand the course, faculty and learning opportunities.
  • You can research about the faculty of CSE department. As building a good professional relationship with the professor is beneficial. 
  • Check the campus facilities, clubs and socities available at NIT Patna. This will help you choose the activity suiting your requirements after joining the college. 
  • Internship and Placement Opportunities are one of the concerns of the every students. You must check out the companies visiting the campus and placement record in CSE department.
Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering for NIT Patna?
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The cut off ranks have changed from 22266 to 21654 for OBC, 79063 to 56352 for SC, 1884 to 70929 for ST, 18577 to 18303 for EWS, 415 to 292 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Q:   How are students shortlisted for NIT Patna admission?
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NIT Patna shortlists students mainly on an entrance basis. Students have to appear for entrance tests followed by other selection rounds. For BTech and MSc these are counselling. The selection process for popular programmes is as below:

  • NIT Patna BTech selection process - JEE Main + JoSAA
  • NIT Patna M.Tech selection process - GATE + CCMT
  • NIT Patna MCA selefction process - NIMCET + CCMT 
  • NIT Patna BArch selection process - JEE Main Paper II
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To complete the BTech admissions at NIT Patna, candidates must provide digital copies of the following documents at the time of filling the admission form:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 passing certificate and marksheet
  • Graduation degree (if applicable)
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Yes, JEE Mains is a compulsory entrance exam to secure admissions at NIT Patna. Candidates will be alloted seats to the BTech course during the JoSAA counseling on the basis of JEE Mains scores secured for that academic year at NIT Patna.

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NIT Patna admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. The institute accepts several entrance exam scores for admission such as JEE Main, JRF/ GATE, etc. Candidates seeking admission to these courses need valid scores on national-level entrance tests.

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NIT Patna admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at NIT Patna is conducted online or offline. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

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NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds. The cutoff was released for admission to BArch, BTech and Integrated BTech courses on the basis of the JEE Main entrance exam. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota.

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