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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.
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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% |
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 is amongst the top Engineering colleges in the country. Find below NIT Patna ranking given by NIRF in the past two years:
Ranking Body | Ranks |
|---|---|
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category | 56 |
NIRF 2022 under the Engineering category | 63 |
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| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
30 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Result |
7 Apr '26 - 12 Apr '26 | JEST 2026 Admit Card |
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Answered 3 days ago
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 pa
Answered 2 months 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 2 months ago
NIT Patna offers BTech, MTech, and PhD courses at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels in the Engineering stream. These courses are offered across several specialisations including Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, etc.
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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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NIT Patna offers a BTech course to students at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for 4 years. The total tuition fee of BTech at NIT Patna ranges around INR 5 LPA.
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