The National Institute of Technology Patna offers various scholarships for meritorious unreserved category students and reserved category students. There are a total of 34 scholarships ranging from INR 2,400 to INR 31,65,600. A few of these scholarships are listed in the table below:
| Scholarship / Scheme | Category | Amount / Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Gen-1 | Unreserved / General | INR 2,400 / yr |
| Minority-1 | Minority | INR 17,000 / yr |
| SC-2 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | INR 49,760 / yr |
| SC-3 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | INR 1,08,000 / yr |
| ST-2 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | INR 49,760 / yr |
| All Categories (Low Income) | 100% Tuition Fee Waiver (Income | |
| Partial Tuition Waiver (1–5 Lakhs) | Unreserved / OBC / EWS | 2/3rd Tuition Fee Waiver (Income INR 1–5 Lakhs) |
| SC/ST Complete Waiver | SC / ST / PwD | Full tuition fee waiver + free mess + INR 250/mo pocket allowance |
| ST Higher Education Scheme | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Full tuition fee + INR 3,000/mo stipend + INR 5,000/yr books + INR 45,000 (one-time computer allowance) |
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) | General / OBC | INR 1,000 / month + tuition fee benefits |
| Ishan Uday Special Scheme | North Eastern Region (NER) | INR 7,800 / month (Family income |
| Top Class Education Scheme (SC/OBC/EBC) | SC / OBC / EBC / DNT | Full tuition fee coverage + maintenance allowance |
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NIT Patna Scholarships
Below are the details regarding NIT Patna scholarships:
NIT Patna provides scholarships for deserving and eligible students. The institute offers National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students. Students can also avail NSP scheme.
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 |
As per the NIRF report 2025, NIT Patna BTech median salary stood at INR 8 LPA for 579 graduates. The placement rate was 82.47% for the BTech programme which had a batch size of 702 students, despite the fact that 77 students opted for higher studies.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The reserved category students pursuing BTech at NIT Patna can avail numerous scholarships offered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scholarships can be availed by ST, SC, EBC, OBC and DNT category students. Students can also explore the interna
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No, it is not possible to get admission to NIT Patna directly on the basis of merit of the qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission to any of the NIT Patna courses have to appear for an entrance examination. The institute accepts the scores of JEE Main for BTech, JEE Main Paper 2 for BAr
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Yes, NIT Patna has a fully residential campus offering accommodation facilities to students. The institute has 6 hostels for boys and 2 hostels for girls. NIT Patna hostel facilities include common room, recreational area, lounge, and a mess. The college also has special provision for students with
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Answered 2 months ago
NIT Patna, erstwhile Bihar College of Engineering is the sixth the oldest engineering institute in India, traces its roots back in 1886. The Institute of National Importance is undoubtably one of the most sought-after engineering college among aspirants. NIT Patna has set up high education standard,
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NIT Patna had a successful placement season last year as more than 100 companies visited the campus to take part in the placement process. NIT Patna the highest package 2025 for the UG batch stood at INR 41.37 LPA, while it was INR 12.5 LPA for the PG graduates. The median NIT Patna BTech salary was
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Various awarding authorities provide scholarships to the students of the National Institute of Technology Patna. Moreover, the total scholarship amount offered by these awarding authorities is INR 52,14, 882. Some of these awarding authorities include Minority Commission, Ranchi, Uttar Pradesh Sainik Kalyan, ST & SC Development Deptt. Orrissa, District Welfare, Patna, etc.