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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
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Answer KeyTentative |
Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Response Sheet Release DateTentative |
Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Provisional Answer KeyTentative |
B.Arch Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NATA
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
16 Feb '26 | JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 by |
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Ongoing |
Mar '26 | JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Yes, it is possible to get admission to NIT Patna with 40000 rank in JEE Main. The closing ranks for NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 was between the range of 1070 and 45208, among the General AI category candidates. Looking at the cutoff range, we can say that getting admission with a rank of 40,000 is possible. However, the choice of specialisations at this rank would be vey limited.
Similary, the closing ranks among the OBC AI category candidates also, admission at 40000 rank is possible. For the OBC AI category, the closing ranks varied between 613 and 14809.
For more information on category-wise, quota-wise, round-wise and year-wise cutoff data, check out this page.
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) |
To get admission to NIT Patna, you must attain the rank as per the cutoff list for the category you belong to. NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for the third round. The cutoff was released for All India as well as Home State category candidates. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 1070 and 45208.Therefore, candidate must attain a rank below 45208, if there is no choice of specialisation.
Among the General Home State quota, the ranks closed between 4169 and 54616. Therefore, candidate must obtain a rank below 54616.
To check all the details for NIT Patna cutoff, such as category-wise, round-wise and year-wise data, click here.
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.
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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%.
The branch-wise placement percentage recorded during NIT Patna BTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:
BTech Branch | Placement Rate 2025 |
|---|---|
ME | 103% |
EE | 94% |
CE | 39% |
ECE | 79% |
CSE | 87% |
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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The average package recorded during NIT Patna BTech placements 2025 is mentioned below:
BTech Branch | Average Package 2025 |
|---|---|
ME | INR 7.06 LPA |
EE | INR 9.2 LPA |
CE | INR 7.5 LPA |
ECE | INR 12.43 LPA |
CSE | INR 12.64 LPA |
The average package recorded during NIT Patna M.Tech placements 2025 is mentioned below:
MTech Branch | Average Package 2025 |
|---|---|
ME | INR 5.62 LPA |
EE | INR 6.25 LPA |
CE | INR 7.28 LPA |
ECE | INR 10.97 LPA |
CSE | INR 8.19 LPA |
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.
The departmental electives are divided into three categories in the NIT Patna integrated MSc in Chemistry curriculum. Each category has four subjects in it. Mentioned below are some of the departmental electives offered by the institute:
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Biophysical Chemistry
- Photophysics
- Chemistry of Materials
- Art in Organic Synthesis
- Chemistry of natural products, etc.
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.
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 |
Check updates related to NIT Patna cutoff, here.
The application fees for JEE Main is
- INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
- INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
- INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
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.
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 |
BArch placement highlights of 2025 are mentioned below:
Particulars | BArch Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 3.96 LPA |
Average package | INR 3.96 LPA |
Median package | INR 3.96 LPA |
Placement rate | 73% |
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.
NIT Patna cutoff 2025 has been released for the round 1. The cutoff has been released for admission to BArch, BTech and Integrated BTech, on the basis of JEE Main scores. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 878 and 41773. The most desired course among the General AI category candidates was BTech. In the BTech course, the toughest cutoff was for BTech in CSE
Check this page for all the cutoff related information for NIT Patna.
Mtech admissions at NIT Patna are GATE score based. Students have to apply only for GATE. No separate application form is released by the institute.
National Institute of Technology Patna provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls. The institute has a total of three boys and two girls hostels. Some of the NIT Patna hostel facilities include a central mess facility for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, security, uninterrupted water and electricity supply, wi-fi connections for providing internet facilities to students 24x7, etc.
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.
For admission in BArch, aspirants need to have a valid score in JEE Main paper-II. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are further required to take part in JoSAA counselling. Moreover, the institute may accept NATA scores. Apart from this, it is also crucial that the course aspirants fulfil the minmum eligibility requirements for admission in BArch course.
The National Institute of Technology provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The college offers various facilities which include Computer Centre, IT Service Unit, Central Library, Medical Facilities, Sports Facilities, SAC, Laboratories, Banking, Security, Women Cell, etc. Also, the college provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls. There are a total of three boys’ hostels and two girls’ hostel.
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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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According to the NIT Patna BTech placement report, the BTech in CSE had the best statistics in 2025. The BTech in CSE branch secured the highest package as well having the best average package during the NIT Patna placements 2025.
The highest package was recorded at INR 41.37 LPA and the average pack
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To complete the BTech admissions at NIT Patna, candidates must provide digital copies of the following documents at the time of filling the admission form:
- Class 10 and Class 12 passing certificate and marksheet
- Graduation degree (if applicable)
- JEE Mains scorecard
- ID and Address proof
- Scanned image of
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Yes, JEE Mains is a compulsory entrance exam to secure admissions at NIT Patna. Candidates will be alloted seats to the BTech course during the JoSAA counseling on the basis of JEE Mains scores secured for that academic year at NIT Patna.
No other entrance exam scores are accepted for NIT Patna BTech
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Candidates interested in NIT Patna BTech admissions are required to appear for the JoSAA counseling round to get a seat alloted in the course. Only if there are any vacant seats remaining after JoSAA counseling at NIT Patna, then the candidates are selected during the CSAB counseling. Thus, all cand
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