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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering 

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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
 at 
NIT Patna 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

2.58 Lakh
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Duration

3 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

9

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
 at 
NIT Patna 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
2.58 Lakh
2.58 Lakh
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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
 at 
NIT Patna 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Are placements at NIT Patna good?
A: 

Yes, NIT Patna provides good placements to its students. The key placement highlights of 2025 and 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics 2024

Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 44.92 LPA

INR 41.37 LPA

Lowest package

INR 3 LPA

INR 5 LPA

Total offers

615

524

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Q:   What is the salary package offered during NIT Patna placements?
A: 

The highest and average package recorded during NIT Patna placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Course

Highest Package 2023

Highest Package 2024

Highest Package 2025

UG

INR 52 LPA

INR 44.92 LPA

INR 41.37 LPA

PG

INR 30.03 LPA

INR 17 LPA

INR 12.5 LPA

Course

Average Package 2023

Average Package 2024

Average Package 2025

UG

INR 12.66 LPA

INR 9.4 LPA

INR 9.9 LPA

PG

NA

INR 8 LPA

INR 7.8 LPA

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Q:   Is there direct admission in NIT Patna?
A: 

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:   Is NIT Patna campus safe?
A: 

Yes, NIT Patna campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Bihar. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

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Q:   What is the median package offered during NIT Patna placements?
A: 

The branch-wise median package recorded during NIT Patna BTech and MTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Branch

BTech Median Package 2025

MTech Median Package 2025

ME

INR 7 LPA

INR 5.62 LPA

EE

INR 7 LPA

INR 6.25 LPA

CE

INR 6 LPA

INR 7.28 LPA

ECE

INR 12 LPA

INR 10.97 LPA

CSE

INR 10.89 LPA

INR 8.19 LPA

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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
 at 
NIT Patna 
Highlights

  • Areas of Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Pattern Recognition, Recommender System, Big Data, Data Mining, Network and Information Security, Multimedia Security, Threat Modelling, Biometric, Social Networks, Computational Geometry, Data Network, Sensor Networks, Internet of Things Bioinformatics, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Cloud Computing, Distribute systems, Blockchain

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
 at 
NIT Patna 
 
Students also asked

Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Patna for 2025 admission?
A: 

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.

For the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 878 and 65552. The most competitive course was the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) according to the first and last round closing ranks. Students can check this page for cutoff-related information for other categories.

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Q:   Can I get NIT Patna with 40000 rank in JEE Main?
A: 

Yes, you can get NIT Patna with a rank of 40K if you belong to the General AI category. This category had the overall cutoff ranging from 878 inthe first round to 65552 in the last round. Hence, admission at NIT Patna for this category is possible. 

On the other hand, for the General HS category, the NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 varied between 3414 and 73282. So, students in this category can also avail admission. 

For other categories and quotas, students can click here.

Q:   Is NIT Patna private or government?
A: 

National Institute of Technology Patna is a government institute. It is one of the reputed institutes in the country to offer quality education to students in the Engineering stream. It has been declared a Centre of Excellence for imparting high-level education in Engineering, Technology, Science, and Humanities.

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Q:   Who is eligible for NIT Patna admission?
A: 

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:   Are admissions open at NIT Patna?
A: 

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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NIT Patna 
Entry Requirements

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  • 60%
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 at 
NIT Patna 
Admission Process

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    Mar 27 - Apr 15, 2026
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    Mar 27 - May 6, 2026
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    Mar 27 - May 31, 2026
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