NIT Patna BSc Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Process, Seats, How to apply

Yes, NIT Patna accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BSc + MSc integrated courses. Candidates seeking admission need to fill out JEE application for admission. The institute may also required students to fill out a separate form on the official website. Furthermore, it must be noticed that the mentioned exam details is as per unofficial sources. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NIT Patna does not offer lone BSc programmes. The institute offer BSc + MSc integrated course in three specialisations, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid JEE score. Apart from this, the aspirant must have passed Class 12 with at least 75% aggreate to become eligible for the course admission. Further, it must be noted that the mentioned accepted exam is as per some unofficial sources. 

There are several components included in the NIT Patna BSc + MSc fee, such as hostel charges, tuition fee, security deposit, development fee, and more. Some of the charges included in the fee are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. In the following table, some of the fee components along with the amount are mentioned:

NOTE: The aforementioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The time period required to complete the JEE Main preparation depends mainly on the students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 6-month time is good enough to complete the JEE Main preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for JEE Main in 6 months considering the topics of JEE syllabus have already been studied in classes 11 and 12.

JEE Main preparation is most effective with classes 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent of topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire JEE Main syllabus as well as the syllabus of classes 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 1-2 months' time where they can focus entirely on JEE Main. Students who have started late for the JEE Main exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in classes 11 and 12. In the next two months focus on solving questions of JEE Main and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last month should be focused on solving mock tests and JEE Main previous year question papers.

For admission to the BSc + MSc integrated course offered by NIT Patna, aspirants must fulfil the eligibility requirements. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 75% aggregate are eligible to apply. It must be taken into account that the mentioned minimum aggregate is as per unofficial sources. Moreover, apart from this, the students may require a valid score of JEE Main to apply for admission.

The application fees for JEE Main is

• INR 1,000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
• INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
• INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category)

Candidates have the option of paying the application fee online through credit/debit card and internet banking. The application form will not be considered submitted until the application fees is paid. Once the application fee are paid, candidates receive a confirmation email at their registered email address confirming the payment of fees. 

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most number of NIT Patna students. The domain-wise NIT Patna alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the domains of Research, Business Development, Arts & Design, Media & Communication, Program & Project Management, Consulting, Sales, Administrative, Marketing, Community & Social Services and Product Management.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

NIT Patna admit candidates to the BSc-MSc integrated courses based on merit in the JEE Main exam. Aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the entrance exam through NTA official website. The institute may release its separate application form as well for the course admission. Further, after conclusion of the application process, a merit/selection list is released based on which the seat allotment is done. Candidates following the seat allotment can pay the course fee for admission confirmation. Further, it must be noted that the mentioned admission procedure is as per data curated from unofficial sources.

The departmental electives are divided into three categories in the NIT Patna integrated MSc in Chemistry curriculum. Each category has four subjects in it. Mentioned below are some of the departmental electives offered by the institute:

• Advanced Quantum Mechanics
• Biophysical Chemistry
• Photophysics
• Chemistry of Materials
• Art in Organic Synthesis
• Chemistry of natural products, etc.