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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:
MCA Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: NIMCET
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
3 Mar '26 - 1 May '26 | NIMCET 2026 Application FormOngoing |
27 May '26 - 6 Jun '26 | NIMCET 2026 Admit Card |
6 Jun '26 | NIMCET 2026 Exam Date |
B.Arch Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NATA
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
4 Apr '26 - 13 Jun '26 | NATA 2026 Phase 1 Exam(Friday and Saturday)Ongoing |
7 Aug '26 - 8 Aug '26 | NATA 2026 Phase 2 Exam |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
JoSAA Counselling 2024 for NIT Patna admissions to BTech course concluded after six rounds. NIT Patna Round 6 closing cutoff for the BTech in CSE course was 18206. Given below are the JoSAA R6 closing ranks for NIT Patna cutoff 2024 for the General category students:
| JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) | |
|---|---|
| Course | 2024 |
| Integrated in Computer Science and Engineering | 18206 |
| Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 19527 |
| Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | 20528 |
| Integrated M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing Technology | 15362 (R1) |
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.
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.
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% |
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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 |
The cut off ranks have changed from 22266 to 21654 for OBC, 79063 to 56352 for SC, 1884 to 70929 for ST, 18577 to 18303 for EWS, 415 to 292 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
NIT Patna admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at NIT Patna is conducted online or offline. Students can check the list of documents required for admission 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 agency/ last attended school/ Class 12 admit card)
- Date of birth proof (Class 10 mark sheet/ pass certificate)
- Mark sheet and pass certificate of previous education
- Qualifying exam mark sheet scanned copy
- All marks sheets/ grade cards and passing certificate
- Valid category certificate (GEN-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST), the certificate for persons with disabilities (PwD), if applicable
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.
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The highest package recorded in top BTech branch such as CSE, ECE and EE during placement drive 2025 was 41.37 LPA, 31.64 LPA and 21 LPA. Placement rate in these branch was 87%, 79% and 94%.
Yes, NIT Patna campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Bihar. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety.
The National Institute of Technology Patna has more than 200 faculty members in the departments of Architecture & Planning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. These experienced faculty members have doctoral-level degrees. Most of these faculty members have also written books on relevant subjects.
National Institute of Technology, Patna is a good college for candidates wanting to pursue BArch course. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Patna has been ranked at 19th spot among the top Architecture institutes in the country. Moreover, the institute also provide placements support to the students.
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MTech highest package offered to CSE, ECE and CE students during placement 2025 was 9.18 LPA, 12.5 LPA and 8.32 LPA. In addition, average package recorded in these branch was 8.19 LPA, 10.97 LPA and 7.28 LPA.
National Institute of Technology, Patna is one of the top institutes for Architecture. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Patna is ranked 19 among the top architecture institutes in the country. Moreover, the institutes as not released course-wise placements statistics as of now. However, in 2022 placements, the median package offered to UG (5-year) course students stood at INR 6.50 LPA. Many top companies participate in its placements drive, including Google, CRED, Adobe, Oracle, and more. Check complete details about BArch at NIT Patna.
NIT Patna is ranked 55 among top Engineering institutes in the country in the NIRF 2024 rankings. As per the media reports, a total of 639 offers were made during placements 2023 as of now. The highest package and average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.30 LPA, respectively. In addition, the the lowest package offered so far was INR 6 LPA. Moreover, the mechanical engineering department reported a maximum placement rate at 129%. The leading recruiters during placements drive were CRED, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Phone Pe, etc. Check more details about NIT Patna MTech course.
The branch-wise median package recorded during NIT Patna BTech and MTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:
Branch | BTech Median Package 2025 | MTech Median Package 2025 |
|---|---|---|
ME | INR 7 LPA | INR 5.62 LPA |
EE | INR 7 LPA | INR 6.25 LPA |
CE | INR 6 LPA | INR 7.28 LPA |
ECE | INR 12 LPA | INR 10.97 LPA |
CSE | INR 10.89 LPA | INR 8.19 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.
National Institute of Technology Patna offers many courses such as BTech, MTech, BSc, MSc, MCA, PhD, MPlan, etc. The below table shows some of the NIT Patna fees details:
Courses | Total tuition Fees |
|---|---|
INR 5 L - 6.25 L | |
INR 1.4 L - 6.25 L | |
INR 6.25 L | |
INR 2.5 L | |
INR 2.5 L |
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.
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 |
The average packages offered during the NIT Patna placements 2023-2025 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics-2023 | Placement Statistics-2024 | Placement Statistics-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
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) |
Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 30523 and closing rank was 42322. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to BTech in Mechanical Engineering in NIT Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.
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 |
NIT Patna B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 2022 cut off was 60345 for General category candidates in All India quota. For the female candidates in the General category under All India quota, 84948 was the closing rank. The BTech cut off varies every year depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant as it depends upon various dyanmic factors. Candidates can read more about NIT Patna Cutoff.
NIT Patna GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 for the Last Round has been released for the MTech and MTech Integrated courses after considering factors such as the difficulty level and the number of candidates taking the GATE exam. Below is the list of factors determining the NIT Patna cutoff 2024:
- Number of candidates appearing for the GATE CCMT Exam
- Number of vacant seats at Institute of Technology, NIT Patna
- Number of candidates aspiring to get a particular branch at NIT Patna
- Difficulty level of Exam
- Cutoff trends from the previous years
Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 18001 and closing rank was 22270. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 24149 and 30091. Admission to BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering in NIT Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE.
A minimum of 60% marks in BTech is required for MTech at NIT Patna. Additionally, aspirants must hold the relevant documents as well during the admission and form filling. These documents are required for verification purposes.
NIT Patna provides various scholarships for meritorious unreserved category students and reserved category students. There is a total of 34 scholarships of range INR 2,400 - INR 31,65,600. These scholarships are authorized by Minority Commission, Ranchi, ST & SC Development Dept. Orissa, Indian Oil, New Delhi, etc.
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.
There are various lab subjects included in the NIT Patna BTech ME course curriculum. Each semester has some lab subjects, wherein certain credit is attached to each course. Some of the lab subjects are enlisted below for reference:
- CAD/CAM
- Manufacturing Process Lab
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Applied Thermodynamics Lab
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
- Dynamics of Machinery Lab, etc.
The placement highlights at NIT Patna in 2025 for UG and PG programs are mentioned below:
Particulars | UG Placement Statistics 2025 | PG Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|---|
Highest package | INR 41.37 LPA | INR 12.5 LPA |
Average package | INR 9.9 LPA | INR 7.8 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 5 LPA | INR 5 LPA |
Total offers | 505 | 19 |
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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Answered a month ago
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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