Ph.D. in Engineering Colleges in Bihar

No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for IIT Patna PhD admissions. To become qualified for IIT Patna course admission to the PhD course, candidates can also appear for the UGC NET as well. 

However, candidates with an appropriate CGPA in their BTech course from a Centrally Funded Technical Institutes can get direct admissions into the IIT Patna PhD course.

Yes, NIT Patna is a good option if you want to get admission in Engineering programmes. Since it is part of the NITs, it holds a certain prestige and reputation. NIRF 2025 ranked the institute at 53 under the Engineering and 13 for Architecture. It is also recognised by the GoI as 'Institute of National Importance'. Some strong points for the institute include its placements, strong alumni network, and decent ROI. So yes, if a good and reputable Engineering government institute is your goal and the cutoff is attainable, then NIT Patna is a good option.

IIIT Bhagalpur offers courses in undergraduate, postgraduate, Doctoral and Diploma level. Bachelor in Technology or BTech is the flagship course offered under UG level and under PG level Master in Technology or M.Tech is offered. As for the Doctoral-level PhD in multiple specialisations like CSE, CEC, etc., is available at IIIT Bhagalpur. And finally Diploma is offered in Digital Buisness Management ( Digital Marketing+Martech+Analytics).