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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 |
|---|---|
27 May '26 - 6 Jun '26 | NIMCET 2026 Admit Card |
6 Jun '26 | NIMCET 2026 Exam Date |
29 Jun '26 | NIMCET 2026 Result |
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
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.
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 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.
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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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% |
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) |
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.
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.
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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.
The JoSAA 2024 registration process started on June 10, 2024. There will be five rounds of JoSAA counselling. JoSAA released Rounds 1 and 2 seat allocation results and cutoffs. Knowledge of JoSAA dates 2024 helps candidates keep a check on the major deadlines, like the last date of registration. It is best to regularly check the official JoSAA website for the latest updates and announcements regarding the 2024 counselling schedule. Additionally, the candidates must keep visiting this space for the latest updates related to JoSAA counselling.
NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course and its various specialisations in the form of ranks.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 491 and 787. According to the last round, the most demanding MCA specialisation was Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT). The cutoff was also released for other categories. Students can click here to know more.
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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
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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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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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