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Total Tuition Fees₹ 3L - 7.5L
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    Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics)

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    ₹6 LPA
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    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing)

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    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT)

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    Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing)

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    Q:   Is NIT Patna a good option?
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    Yes, NIT Patna is a good option if you want to get admission in Engineering programmes. Since it is part of the NITs, it holds a certain prestige and reputation. NIRF 2025 ranked the institute at 53 under the Engineering and 13 for Architecture. It is also recognised by the GoI as 'Institute of National Importance'. Some strong points for the institute include its placements, strong alumni network, and decent ROI. So yes, if a good and reputable Engineering government institute is your goal and the cutoff is attainable, then NIT Patna is a good option.

    Q:   What is NIT Patna famous for?
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    National Institute of Technology Patna is the 18th NIT created by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. BTech is the flagship programme offered at this institute, which has been ranked 53 under the 'Engineering' category in the NIRF Ranking 2025. The overall the highest package recorded during NIT Patna placements 2025 was INR 41.37 LPA. 

    Q:   How many months are required to prepare for JEE Mains exam?
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    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.

    NIT Patna MCA
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    ₹ 3 L - 7.5 L
    ₹ 2.08 L
    ₹ 46.2 K
    ₹ 47.6 K
    ₹ 6.02 L - 10.52 L
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    The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (2 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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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.

    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:   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:   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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    NIT Patna MCA
    Admission dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    29 Jun '26
    		NIMCET 2026 ResultOngoing
    30 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26
    		NIMCET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling
    DatesPast Events
    27 May '26 - 6 Jun '26
    		NIMCET 2026 Admit Card
    6 Jun '26
    		NIMCET 2026 Exam Date

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    ₹ 6 LPA₹ 3 L - 7.5 L -/-
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    4.7/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements4.7
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    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) - Batch of 2027
    5.0
    5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    Best MCA college according to me.
    Placements: In 2023, MCA is discontinued, but it started again in 2024. In MCA '23, there is 100 percent placement. The highest package is 23 LPA at Amdocs, the median package is 6.2 LPA, and the lowest package is 4 LPA (this information I got from my seniors and faculty). Amdocs, SAP, Microsoft, Cisco, Deloitte, and many more companies are involved. Internships on campus are offered to 20–25 students out of 133 students. The top roles provided by recruiters are SDE and SWE.
    Infrastructure: Wi-Fi connection is fully provided within the campus and hostel. For electricity, there is 24/7 service. The library is old, and the seating area is limited. The canteen and mess are in average condition. Medical facilities are provided, but most of the time, the dispensary doctor is on leave. Sports activities are good according to others, and for different sports, there are separate courts. Our college area is small, but the availability of facilities for sports is adequate. The quality of food in the hostel is not very good; according to me, it is average.
    Faculty: The faculty is among the best. NIT Patna is always known for its experienced and renowned faculty, especially in the CSE department, where the top 2 percent of scientists taught us. The best part of our college is that they provide us with practical classes more than theory classes, which makes us more practically engaged. Semester exams are conducted at a slightly tough level, but we pass by studying two hours daily.
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    Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) - Batch of 2027
    4.4
    4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    Decent facilities and supportive academic environment at NIT Patna.
    Placements: As a current student pursuing my MCA in data science at NIT Patna, this is the first time when NIT Patna has introduced MCA for 3 years, and last it was for 2 years with an average package range from 6-8 LPA, with the highest of 30 LPA, and 100% of students got placed.
    Infrastructure: Lab facilities are well-equipped with modern equipment and tools, which makes practical learning highly efficient. Hostel rooms are spacious and well-maintained, but they put 4 students in a room of 3 students. However, the Wi-Fi facility is quite good. Classrooms are equipped with modern teaching aids like projectors and sound systems.
    Faculty: The semester exams are of moderate difficulty, striking a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The exams are fair, and with constant study, most students find them manageable. The teaching quality is decent. Most professors are knowledgeable and approachable.
    Other: According to my NIMCET rank, I was getting this college but this college provides a good platform for academics and extracurricular activity.
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    4.8
    5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    Faculties are too good, and all facilities are available inside a small campus.
    Placements: In 2023, MCA was discontinued, but it started again in 2024. In MCA '23, there was 100 percent placement. The highest package was 23 LPA at Amdocs, the median package was 6.2 LPA, and the lowest package was 4 LPA (this information I got from my seniors and faculty). Amdocs, SAP, Microsoft, Cisco, Deloitte, and many more companies are involved. Internships on campus were offered to 20-25 students out of 133 students. The top roles provided by recruiters were SDE and SWE.
    Infrastructure: Wifi connection is fully provided within the campus and hostel. For electricity, there is 24/7 service, and there is another transformer for NIT. However, the library is old, and the seating area is limited. The canteen and mess are in average condition, and not many food items are served. Medical facilities are provided, but most of the time, the dispensary doctor is on leave. Sports activities are good according to others, and for different sports, there are separate courts. Our college area is small, but the availability of facilities for sports is adequate. The quality of food in the hostel is not very good; according to me, it is average.
    Faculty: The faculty is among the best. NIT Patna is always known for its experienced and renowned faculty, especially in the CSE department, where top 2 percent scientists taught us. The best part of our college is that they provide us with practical classes more than theory classes, which makes us more practically engaged. Semester exams are conducted at a slightly tough level, but we pass by studying two hours daily.
    Other: MCA (AI & IoT) is a specialized and job-oriented course. The demand for MCA is now increasing day by day. I think NITP is serving us well enough. NITP is situated by the Ganga River, which makes it more beautiful.
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    5.0
    5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
    College is absolutely good for study.
    Placements: Almost 70% of students got placed, and the rest go for higher studies or civil services. The highest package offered by Google is 60 Lacs per annum, and the lowest is 6 Lacs per annum by L&T. Top companies include Google, Texas, Amazon (intern), Accenture, etc.
    Infrastructure: All facilities are available here for students as well as professors. There is no doubt regarding the facilities, but at some points, medical facilities are not available on campus, and the ambulance service is not well-maintained. For this, I would give 2 stars for medical facilities. The campus is also very small.
    Faculty: All professors are well-qualified and knowledgeable, making it a great place for study. I am pursuing my master's, and the faculty is really good and supportive. All professors give their best and try to provide the best they can, focusing on technical skills and real-life problem solving.
    Other: This course is good at NITP. They are providing two streams for MCA—one in Data Science and Informatics, and another in AI & ML.
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    Yes, you can get into NIT Patna with a JEE Main rank of 40K if you belong to the General AI category. The NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BTech, BArch and Integrated B.Tech courses. 

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    IIT Patna, the tuition fee sits around INR 8 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs for the standard BTech program. NIT Patna is comparatively lower, averaging between INR 5 Lakhs to 6 Lakhs total. These fees exclude additional accommodation and mess charges.

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    What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Main (for CSE) to get into NIT Patna?

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    Students can refer to the table below to know the NIT Patna CSE cutoff 2026 for the first round for different All India categories.

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    NIT Patna PhD admission is entrance-based. Students are selected through a Screening Test + Interview basis. During the screening test, CAT/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ UGC NET/ JEST score are also considered. Any student not clearing the PI round will be disqualified.

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    Yes, NIT Patna PhD admission is open now. The institute has posted the admission notice for its PhD course. Students must go to official site and apply before the last date of July 20, 2026. Admission to the programme is entrance-based.

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