M.Tech in Data Science & Engineering 

at NIT Patna, Patna

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.

For admission in a M.Tech programme at NIT Patna, aspirants must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. Thus, candidates with a valid BE/BTech degree from a recognised university with at least 60% aggregate are eligible for admission. Additionally, aspirants must hold the relevant documents as well during the admission and form filling. These documents are required for verification purposes.

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.

The National Institute of Technology Patna offers a two-year full-time MTech course at the postgraduate level. NIT Patna admission to the MTech  course duration MTech course usually starts in the month of March-April after the GATE exam result declaration. The final selection is based on the GATE scores followed by CCMT counselling. The centralized CCMT counselling process for offering admission to MTech is done through online mode. Selected candidates have to further report at the institute to complete formalities for admission confirmation.

No, NIT admission process Patna for M.Tech admission is not possible without valid GATE scores. NIT Patna M.Tech admission is based on candidates' performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

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:

Read more: Career Scope of M.Tech Graduates

Yes, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) dates are out and the registration process has started. GATE 2024 registrations are ongoing and the last date to apply is Sep 29. Moreover, the national-level examination will be conducted on Feb 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. For complete schedule of GATE 2024 and more updates, Click Here.

For admission at NIT Patna M.Tech courses, candidates are required to complete the GATE application process. Tabulated below is the application fees for GATE exam:

To become eligible for M.Tech course admission in NIT Patna, a candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate in BE/BTech. In addition, aspirants should have passed the degree course from a recognised university. Candidates with an aggregate greater than or equal to the prescribed aggregate can apply for admission. Moreover, the selection is subject to the candidates score in GATE exam followed by CCMT counselling.      

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements is presented below: