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Ph.D. in Physics
 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

6

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

Ph.D. in Physics
 at 
NIT Patna 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
2.58 Lakh
2.58 Lakh
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Ph.D. in Physics
 at 
NIT Patna 
Highlights

  • Areas of Specialization: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Information & Cryptography, Quantum Computation, Nanotechnology, Bio Sensors, Thin Films and ion beams, Material Science, High Energy Physics, Black Holes

Ph.D. in Physics
 at 
NIT Patna 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is NIT Patna good for placements?
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 placement scenario at NIT Patna?
A: 

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)

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:   Can I get NIT Patna with 95 percentile?
A: 

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.

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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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.

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Placements

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Ph.D. in Physics
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NIT Patna 
Entry Requirements

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  • 60%
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Ph.D. in Physics
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NIT Patna 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    JEST
    Feb 23 - Mar 23, 2026
    JEST 2026 Application Window
    Mar 18, 2026
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    Mar 19, 2026
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    NIT Patna 
     
    Students also asked

    Q:   How much rank should I score to get NIT Patna?
    A: 

    To secure a place at NIT Panta, candidates need to secure a rank within the JEE Main cutoff range for their particular category. The cutoff was released for AI and HS quota students. 

    For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 878 to 65552. So, students need to rank below 65552 to be eligible for admission at NIT Patna. On the other hand, among the OBC AI category, the rank needed should be below 73797, as this was the last round closing rank. 

    Students can refer to the table below to know the last round cutoff rank for various categories. 

    CategoryNIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 (Last Round)
    All India Quota Categories
    ST233548
    SC208843
    PWD368437
    EWS86926
    Home State Quota Categories
    General73282
    OBC73373
    SC192695
    ST545578
    PWD1104890
    EWS78878
    Q:   What is the average package offered during NIT Patna placements?
    A: 

    The average packages offered during the NIT Patna placements 2023-2025 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics-2023

    Placement Statistics-2024

    Placement Statistics-2025

    Average Package

    INR 12.66 LPA (UG)

    INR 9.4 LPA (UG)

    INR 8 LPA (PG)

    INR 9.9 LPA (UG)

    INR 7.8 LPA (PG)

    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:   Is JEE Mains compulsory for BTech admissions at NIT Patna?
    A: 

    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.

    No other entrance exam scores are accepted for NIT Patna BTech admissions.

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    Q:   What all BTech specialisations are offered at NIT Patna?
    A: 

    NIT Patna courses are offered to students at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. The institute offers a BTech programme to students at the UG level for a duration of 4 years. It is offered in several specialisations such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc. 

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