Which engineering college in Bihar boasts the best placement opportunities?

Hi, BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of Engineering colleges in Bihar and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their placement packages: College Names Average Placement Package Top Recruiters Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology Placements INR 4 LPA Tata, HCL, Tata Motors, Alliance Global, Samsung, etc. Dr. C.V. Raman University Placements INR 4 LPA TCS, Wipro, CEAT, Cipla, Intel, etc. Birla Institute of Technology Placements INR 11 LPA Intel, Cognizant, Infosys, Oracle, KPMG, etc. Source: Official site and may vary. Hope this information proes beneficial for you!!

How many Engineering colleges are there in Bihar?

There are about 80+ best Engineering colleges in Bihar. Of these, 50+ colleges are owned by public/government organisations, 20+ colleges are privately owned, and public-private entities own 1 Engineering college. JEE Main is the most accepted entrance exam in top Engineering colleges in Bihar . Some of the popular colleges include IIT Patna, NIT Patna, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, IIIT Bhagalpur, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering, Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and many others.

Which is the No. 1 Engineering college in Bihar?

Hi, IIT Patna emerged to be as the top BTech college in Bihar followed by NIT Patna. Listed below are the top Bihar BTech colleges with NIRF rankings - College Names NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 NIRF 2025 IIT Patna Ranking 41 34 19 NIT Patna Ranking 56 55 53 Source: Official NIRF site and may vary. Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Is it worth joining BTech colleges in Bihar?

Yes, Joining the top BTech college in Bihar can be worthwhile for you. To check the worth, candidates must check the ROI of each colleges. Listed below are the top colleges - Colleges Names Total Tuition Fee Average Annual Package Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - Patna Extension Center Placements INR 12.09 lakh - INR 13.18 lakh INR 10.58 LPA IIIT Bhagalpur Placements INR 10.54 lakh INR 9 LPA Dr. C.V. Raman University, Bihar Placements INR 3 lakh INR 3.6 LPA Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology Placements INR 1.11 lakh INR 4.28 LPA Darbhanga College Of Engineering Placements INR 1.17 lakh INR 3.84 lakh Source: Official site and may vary. Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Which are the most budget-friendly BTech colleges in Bihar?

It is estimated that pursuing Engineering in Bihar can be affordable, 16 colleges have annual fees ranging from INR 3-5 lakh which includes Bhagalpur College of Engineering, KK University, C.V. Raman University, P. Sharma Institute of Technology. Listed below are some of the colleges which are having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh: Low-cost Colleges Total Tuition Fee Gaya College of Engineering Fees INR 11,000 Nalanda College of Engineering Fees INR 34,000 Motihari College of Engineering Fees INR 77,000 Shershah Engineering College Fees INR 20,000 B. P. Mandal College of Engineering Fees INR 80,000 Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

What does it take to unlock the doors to engineering colleges in Bihar?

Hi, For unlocking the door to Engineering colleges in Bihar, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria which are mentioned below - Must have Class 12 certificate with a passing percentage of 45-60% aggregate marks in PCM Must clear an entrance exam like JEE Main, BCECE, etc. Source: official site and may vary.

Is BTech losing its value?

In the past five years, there has been a steady decline in enrollment for B.Tech and B.E courses due to a reduction in job opportunities in core streams. Fresher hiring by IT companies has notably decreased, dropping from 26% of overall passouts in FY22 to 15% and 10% in FY23 and FY24. However, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity, which continue to experience niche demand are in hope. There is rising demand in emerging BTech specializations like Robotics Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food Technology, etc.

Which colleges in Bihar offer distance BTech programs?

There are about 4 top distance BTech colleges in Bihar . Listed below are the colleges along with their total tuition fees: Distance BTech Colleges Total Tuition Fee IIMT Studies Patna INR 86,000 Sandip University INR 1 lakh Wisdom School of Management, Muzaffarpur INR 50,000 Wisdom School of Management, Bihar INR 25,000

Which are the top BTech colleges in Bihar that offer direct admission?

Hi, Top BTech colleges in Bihar like IIT Patna, NIT Patna, IIIT Bhagalpur, MIT Muzaffarpur, and Gaya College of Engineering, primarily use JEE Main or BCECE entrance exam scores, but some private colleges like Amity University Patna and government colleges offer direct admission without any entrance exam. Listed below are the top colleges - Top Colleges Tuition Fee Amity University, Patna INR 7.6 lakh Maulana Azad College of Engineering and Technology INR 2.8 lakh Dr. C.V. Raman University, Bihar INR 3 lakh Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology INR 5.13 lakh Source: Official site and may vary.

Best BTech Colleges in Bihar: Ranking, Fees, Admissions 2026, Courses

Bihar has about 80+ Btech colleges including both private and government colleges. The top colleges are IIT Patna, NIT Patna, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, IIIT Bhagalpur, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering, Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and many others.

Admission to these colleges is primarily based on JEE Main and BCECE entrance exam scores. BTech colleges in Bihar, including top colleges primarily affiliated with the Bihar Engineering University Patna and are approved by the AICTE, ensuring quality standards.

For detailed information on the top Bihar Engineering colleges, read the content below -

Table of Contents

Key Highlights of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025 of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar
Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar: Adm

For detailed information on the top Bihar Engineering colleges, read the content below -

Table of Contents

Key Highlights of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025 of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar
Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar: Admissions 2025
Entrance Exams for Bihar BTech Colleges 2026
Best Government Engineering Colleges in Bihar
Best Private Engineering Colleges in Bihar
Highest Salary Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar
Affordable BTech Colleges in Bihar
How to choose the best B Tech colleges in Bihar?
Comparison of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar

Key Highlights of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar 2026

Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top Engineering colleges in Bihar including total no. of colleges, annual fee structure of top colleges, specialisations offered by top ranked colleges with admission process and accepted entrance exams -

Particulars	Statistics
Total no. of Engineering colleges in Bihar	80+ colleges
Annual fee structure of top B Tech college in Bihar	INR < 1 lakh: 15 colleges INR 1-3 lakh: 17 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 18 colleges INR 5-7 lakh: 7 colleges INR 7-10 lakh: 2 colleges INR 10-15 lakh: 3 colleges
Top B Tech Colleges in Bihar as per NIRF ranking 2025	IIT Patna NIT Patna, etc.
Top BTech specialisations offered in Bihar	Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, etc.
Accepted entrance exams in Bihar Engineering colleges	JEE MAIN BCECE

Source: Official site and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff Predictor

NIRF Ranking 2025 of the Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar

For Bihar's top engineering colleges in NIRF 2025, IIT Patna is the top college, followed by NIT Patna. The official NIRF site lists top engineering colleges, but for Bihar-specific detail, you often look at IIT Patna's high national rank and then other major state colleges. Check the table below for NIRF ranking -

College Names	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
IIT Patna Ranking	41	34	19
NIT Patna Ranking	56	55	53

Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.

READ MORE: Career after BTech

Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar: Admissions 2025

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to get admission to the best Engineering colleges in Bihar -

Candidaes must have complete their Class 12 boards with a minimu of 45-60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main, ICAR AIEEA, JEE Advanced, etc.

Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.

Entrance Exams for Bihar BTech Colleges 2026

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted in the best engineering college in Bihar, along with their dates and schedules:

Exams	Schedule	Exam Cutoff Predictor
JEE Main 2026 Exam	JEE Main Schedule	JEE Main Cutoff Predictor
BCECE 2026 Exam	BCECE Schedule	-

Read more about JEE Main:

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Bihar

The top government engineering colleges in Bihar are IIT Patna and NIT Patna, often ranked as the top college, offering strong placements and good infrastructure through BCECE admissions. Government colleges are affordable than private colleges with limited seats. Candidates can see the table below for the top government B Tech colleges in Bihar with tuition fees and their seat intake -

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Seat Intake
IIT Patna BTech Course	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh	826
NIT Patna BTech Course	INR 5 lakh - INR 6.25 lakh	944
Mahatma Gandhi Central University BTech Course	INR 1.2 lakh	33
Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering BTech Course	INR 1.4 lakh	300
Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology BTech Course	INR 1.11 lakh	390

Source: Official site and may vary.

Best Private Engineering Colleges in Bihar

The top private Engineering colleges in Bihar are expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, offered great placements to candidates. Candidates can see the table below for some of the top private BTech colleges in Bihar with tuition fees and their seat intake -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Seat Intake
BIT Mesra BTech Course	INR 12.09 lakh - INR 13.18 lakh	460
Amity University Patna BTech Course	INR 5.2 lakh - INR 7.6 lakh	-
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology BTech Course	INR 5.13 lakh	600
Maulana Azad College of Engineering and Technology BTech Course	INR 2.1 lakh- INR 2.8 lakh	240
Dr. C.V. Raman University Bihar BTech Course	INR 3 lakh	390

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Highest Salary Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Bihar

The students can draw a comparison between the fee invested in the course and the return it gives in the form of placement to make a choice. ROI or Return on Investment helps the aspirants to know if the course they are choosing is beneficial or not. Candidates can see the table below for the top ROI of the Bihar BTech colleges by comparing tuition fees and average placement package -

Colleges Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Annual Package
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - Patna Extension Center Placements	INR 12.09 lakh - INR 13.18 lakh	INR 10.58 LPA
IIIT Bhagalpur Placements	INR 10.54 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Dr. C.V. Raman University, Bihar Placements	INR 3 lakh	INR 3.6 LPA
Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology Placements	INR 1.11 lakh	INR 4.28 LPA
Darbhanga College Of Engineering Placements	INR 1.17 lakh	INR 3.84 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Affordable BTech Colleges in Bihar

For affordable BTech in Bihar, focus on government colleges like Gaya College of Engineering, Nalanda College of Engineering, B. P. Mandal College of Engineering, etc., which offer low tuition of INR < 1 lakh and are affiliated with Bihar Engineering University, alongside IIT Patna and NIT Patna for top-tier but still affordable options. Candidates can see the table below for the top low cost BTech college in Bihar -

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Gaya College of Engineering Fees	INR 11,000
Nalanda College of Engineering Fees	INR 34,000
Motihari College of Engineering Fees	INR 77,000
Shershah Engineering College Fees	INR 20,000
B. P. Mandal College of Engineering Fees	INR 80,000