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NIT Patna Admission Dates 2025
NIT Patna accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for NIT Patna admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, DASA UG
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Oct '25-Nov '25 | Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionOngoing |
2 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam |
B.Arch Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NATA
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing |
Jan '26 | JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative |
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1 |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
NIT Patna fees for five-year BArch course is INR 6.25 lakh. This is the total tuition fee and is calculated as per the even semester fees. More fee components may also be added to the total course fees. Further, the average package offered during NIT Patna placements has been recorded to be INR 6.5 lakh. Hence, the return on investment is good for NIT Patna. Candidates can thus consider this institute for pursuing BArch course.
For admission at NIT Patna M.Tech courses, candidates are required to complete the GATE application process. Tabulated below is the application fees for GATE exam:
For Examination Centres in India | Regular Period | During the Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
Female candidates (per paper) | INR 750 | INR 1,250 |
SC/ST/PwD category (per paper) | INR 750 | INR 1,250 |
All other candidates (per paper) | INR 1,500 | INR 2,000 |
Tabulated below is the M.Tech specialisation-wise cutoff for GATE CCMT:
Course | 2023 |
|---|---|
MTech in Structural Engineering | 390 |
MTech in Environmental Engineering | 394 |
MTech in Power System Engineering | 356 |
MTech in VLSI and Microelectronics | 355 |
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Check out the table below to know more about the packages offered at NIT Patna:
Particulars | Placement Statistics-2024 | Placement Statistics-2025 |
|---|---|---|
Average Package | INR 8 LPA (PG) | INR 9.9 LPA (UG) INR 7.8 LPA (PG) |
Lowest Package | INR 3 LPA (UG) INR 4 LPA (PG) | INR 5 LPA (UG) INR 5 LPA (PG) |
Have a look at the table to know about the lowest packages during NIT Patna placements 2025:
Particulars | Placement Statistics-2023 | Placement Statistics-2024 | Placement Statistics-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowest Package | INR 3.5 LPA (UG) INR 3.5 LPA (PG) | INR 3 LPA (UG) INR 4 LPA (PG) | INR 5 LPA (UG) INR 5 LPA (PG) |
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements is 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% |
The percentage requirements listed below are necessary to be eligible for NIMCET: Applicants in the general category need to have passed their qualifying exam with a minimum of 60% of the possible points, or 6.5 on a 10-point scale. A minimum of 60% should have been earned during graduation.
No, admission at National Institute of Technology Patna to a BTech programme is done only on the basis of merit in JEE Main. The seat allotment process is carried out through JoSAA counselling. There is no other provision for admission. Further, candidates seeking admission must also check the eligibility requirements for JEE Main before filling out the application form.
The National Institute of Technology Patna offers a four-year full-time BTech course, covering several specialisations. To apply for the NIT Patna BTech course, candidates must have valid JEE Main scores. Apart from the entrance test score, students also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body - NTA. NIT Patna BTech eligibility is a Class 12 pass with a minimum aggregate of 75%. Aspirants must also hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility.
Yes, the admission process is currently ongoing at the institute. NIT Patna BTech JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Results are out. Candidates can log in to check and download their results from the NTA official website. The registrations for JoSAA Counselling are expected to commence from Jun 10, tentatively. Aspirants will have to register for the counselling within the prescribed deadline.
NIT Patna is among the top Engineering institutes in India. Students can make a selection of college by comparing desired colleges on certain parameters to determine the ROI (return on investment). Given below is the comparison between a few NITs for their BTech course considering parameters such as total fee and average package:
| Institute Name | BTech Total Fee | BTech Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Patna | INR 5 lakh - INR 6.25 lakh | INR 13.30 LPA |
| NIT Calicut | INR 5 lakh | INR 13.77 LPA |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 5 lakh - INR 6.25 lakh | INR 13.62 LPA |
NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is however subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
The comparative analysis of NIT Patna placements 2025 with other closely ranked NITs is presented below:
NIT Name | Highest Package (2025) | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|
NIT Patna | INR 41.37 LPA (UG) | INR 9.9 LPA (PG) |
VNIT Nagpur | INR 64 LPA | INR 7.6 LPA |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 80 LPA | INR 12.61 LPA |
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% |
The National Institute of Technology Patna has been ranked #55 in the Engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. It is one of the top Engineering institutes in the country. The highest and average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.30 LPA, respectively. Some of the companies that participate in the NITP placements drive are Google, CRED, Oracle, Adobe, etc. So, considering the ranking and placements, NIT Patna is a decent choice to pursue a BTech degree.
Check below for more facts around the NIT Patna BTech course from the perspective of campus students:
There are many career options available after BArch from NIT Patna. Some of popular careers along with the average salary is present in the table below:
| Job Profile | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architectural Designer | INR 8 LPA - INR 10 LPA |
| Architect | INR 6 LPA - INR 10 LPA |
| Project Architect | INR 10 LPA - INR 14 LPA |
| Urban Planner | INR 10 LPA - INR 12 LPA |
The average package offered during NIT Patna CSE placements 2023 stood at INR 8.93 LPA. Further, the key highlights of NIT Patna CSE placements 2023 are presented below:
Particulars | CSE Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
Average package | INR 8.93 LPA |
Total offers | 80 |
Eligible students | 120 |
Note: The placement year against the data presented above is not mentioned on the official website, hence it is assumed to be the 2023.
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements is 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% |
The lowest package offered during the National Institute of Technology Patna was INR 6 LPA. Moreover, a total of 639 offers were made and the highest package and average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 were INR 52 LPA and INR 13.30 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of the National Institute of Technology Patna placements 2023 include CRED, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Phone Pe, etc. For more info, click here.
NIT Patna admission procedure vary from one course to another. Some of the basic rounds included for all the courses are online registration, selection rounds, release of cutoff/merit list, followed by counselling and seat allotment. In the below section, details about stages of the admission process are explained:
Step 1: Candidates seeking admission have to apply for the respective accepted exam through the conducting body official website. The application process is online for all the programmes. For some courses like PhD, aspirants need to visit NIT Patna official website to apply.
Step 2: NIT Patna accept national-level exam such as JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM for admission to BTech, MTech, and MSc, respectively.
Step 3: Candidates shortlisted based on exam score further have to participate in the respective counselling process such as JoSAA for BTech, CCMT for MTech, and CCMN for MSc.
Step 4: The selected candidates have to further pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.
NIT Patna offer M.Tech in five specialisations broadly and many sub-specialisations are available under these course. In the following table, NIT Patna M.Tech specialisations are mentioned:
NIT Patna M.Tech Specialisation | |
|---|---|
Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
Computer Science and Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering | - |
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Given below is the comparison between a few Engineering colleges for their BTech course, considering parameters such as total fee and average package:
| Institute Name | BTech Total Tuition Fee | BTech Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Jamshedpur | INR 5 lakh | INR 14.7 LPA |
| Birla Institute is situated in Mersa | INR 11.4 lakh | INR 13.01 LPA |
| National Institute of Technology, located in Patna | INR 5 lakh | INR 16.51 LPA |
Note:Â The above fees were gathered from the verified sources. Hence, they are indicative. Also, the average package mentioned is the overall placement
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
NIT Patna M.Tech hostel fee is INR 1.42 lakh. This may include the mess charges as well. Moreover, the hostel fee may vary based on the accommodation type. NIT Patna can also revise the hostel charges in an academic session. The given fee information is taken from the official website/ sanctioning b
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Answered 2 months ago
The has had a strong record of placements offered to its UG and PG students. Check out the table for the NIT Patna placements 2023-2025:
Particulars | Placement Statistics-2023 | Placement Statistics-2024 | Placement Statistics-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 52 LPA (UG) INR 30.03 LPA (PG) | INR 44.92 LPA (UG) INR 17 LPA (PG) | INR 41.37 LPA (UG) INR 12.5 LPA (PG) |
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) |
the lowest Package | INR 3.5 LPA (UG) INR 3.5 LPA (PG) | INR 3 LPA (UG) INR 4 LPA (PG) | INR 5 LPA (UG) INR 5 LPA (PG) |
No. of Offers | 601 (UG) 99 (PG) | 591 (UG) 24 (PG) | 505 (UG) 19 (PG) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The NIT Patna placements 2025 welcomed over 100 recruiters during the caampus placement drive.Â
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Contributor-Level 10
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The total number of offers recorded at NIT Patna placements 2023-2025 are given below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics-2023 | Placement Statistics-2024 | Placement Statistics-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Offers | 601 (UG) 99 (PG) | 591 (UG) 24 (PG) | 505 (UG) 19 (PG) |
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