

NIT Patna Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2025: Placements, Cutoff, Admission Dates
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NIT Patna PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025
At the doctoral-level, NIT Patna offers PhD across different specialisations. Some of the specialisations in which the course is offered are Humanities and Social Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. The accepted exams for NIT Patna PhD admissions are CAT/GATE/IIT JAM/UGC NET/JEST.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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.
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 |
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 |
The highest package offered during NIT Patna placements 2025 was INR 41.37 LPA. During placement drive 2024 and 2023, highest package was 44.92 LPA and 52 LPA.
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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.
As per NIT Patna cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing rank for Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) has decreased compared to the previous year. The Last Round closing rank for General AI category students for Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) was 19527, while for the General Home State category students, the Last Round closing rank was 23853. For BTech CSE, the cutoff was 16697 which decreased to 18206 in 2024.
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.
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NIT Patna PhD Admission Dates 2025
Find below important NIT Patna PhD admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
23 Feb '26 - 23 Mar '26 | JEST 2026 Application WindowOngoing |
6 Apr '26 - 12 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Admit Card |
12 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Exam Date |
Apr '26 | JEST 2026 ResultTentative |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
21 Dec '23 | Ph.D. (Jan 2024) Provisional List of selected candidates for admission released |
12 Dec '23 - 14 Dec '23 | Ph.D. (Jan 2024) Interview for eligible candidates (Full Time/Part Time/JRF/SRF) |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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% |
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.
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.
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.
| Category | NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 (Last Round) |
|---|---|
| All India Quota Categories | |
| ST | 233548 |
| SC | 208843 |
| PWD | 368437 |
| EWS | 86926 |
| Home State Quota Categories | |
| General | 73282 |
| OBC | 73373 |
| SC | 192695 |
| ST | 545578 |
| PWD | 1104890 |
| EWS | 78878 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the NIT Patna BTech admissions are yet to be opened for the year 2026. The admissions are typically opened around the month of August after the JoSAA counseling is over.
Candidates interested in NIT Patna BTech admissions need to appear for the JEE Mains 2026 whose registrations will be opened so
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Answered Yesterday
NIT Patna has limited seats. The intake is different for each programme. Students have to complete the admission process to get a seat. The intake is as below:
Course Name | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
BTech | 944 |
MTech | 468 |
BSc | 12 |
BArch | 40 |
MPlan | 10 |
PhD | 149 |
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Answered Yesterday
NIT Patna fees is different for each programme. Students have to pay the amount through the accepted payment gateway. The fees is as below for some top programmes:
Course | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
BTech | INR 5 lakh |
MTech | INR 1.4 lakh |
BSc | INR 6.3 lakh |
BArch | INR 5 lakh |
MPlan | INR 1.4 lakh |
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Answered Yesterday
Students have to submit some documents during NIT Patna admissions. The general list is as below:
- Admission form
- Certificate of sponsorship - if applicable
- No objection certificate from parent employer - if applicable
- Proof of admission fee paid to NIT Patna
- Photo identity card (issued by the government
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Answered Yesterday
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.
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