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Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIIT Allahabad?
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IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech. 

So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: 

CourseRound 1Last Round 
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering84289558
B.Tech. in Information Technology48175924
B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics)51626587
Q:   Are placements at NIT Patna good?
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Yes, NIT Patna provides good placements to its students. The key placement highlights of 2025 and 2024 are mentioned below:

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Placement Statistics 2024

Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 44.92 LPA

INR 41.37 LPA

Lowest package

INR 3 LPA

INR 5 LPA

Total offers

615

524

Q:   What are the hostel charges of NIT Patna for M.Tech candidates?
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NIT Patna M.Tech hostel fee is INR 1.42 lakh. This may include the mess charges as well. Moreover, the hostel fee may vary based on the accommodation type. NIT Patna can also revise the hostel charges in an academic session. The given fee information is taken from the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the placement scenario at NIT Patna?
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According to media reports, out of 703 registered students 560 were placed. The highest package offered was INR 45 LPA. Further, the lowest package stood at INR 6 LPA. The highest count of placements was observed in the Mechanical Engineering branch. Over 103 companies visited the institute campus. The list of recruiters for NIT Patna placements 2024 included Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, PwC, etc.

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

Branch

Placement Percentage (2023)

Placement Percentage (2024)

CSE

89.62%

89.6%

ECE

72.73%

72.7%

EE

85%

76.6%

ME

100%

100%

CE

55%

55.3%

Arch

52.17%

52.1%

IMSc Physics

50%

50%

IMSc Chemistry

50%

80%

IMSc Mathematics

26%

26%

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main
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NIT Patna FAQs

Q:   Is NIT Patna campus safe?
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Yes, NIT Patna campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Bihar. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Q:   How many faculty members does NIT Patna have?
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The National Institute of Technology Patna has more than 200 faculty members in the departments of Architecture & Planning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. These experienced faculty members have doctoral-level degrees. Most of these faculty members have also written books on relevant subjects.

Q:   Is it worth joining NIT Patna for BArch course?
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National Institute of Technology, Patna is a good college for candidates wanting to pursue BArch course. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Patna has been ranked at 19th spot among the top Architecture institutes in the country. Moreover, the institute also provide placements support to the students. 

Q:   What is the placement scenario of MTech at NIT Patna?
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MTech highest package offered to CSE, ECE and CE students during placement 2025 was 9.18 LPA, 12.5 LPA and 8.32 LPA. In addition, average package recorded in these branch was 8.19 LPA, 10.97 LPA and 7.28 LPA.

Q:   Is NIT Patna good for pursuing BArch?
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National Institute of Technology, Patna is one of the top institutes for Architecture. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Patna is ranked 19 among the top architecture institutes in the country. Moreover, the institutes as not released course-wise placements statistics as of now. However, in 2022 placements, the median package offered to UG (5-year) course students stood at INR 6.50 LPA. Many top companies participate in its placements drive, including Google, CRED, Adobe, Oracle, and more. Check complete details about BArch at NIT Patna.

Q:   Which companies are the top recruiters at NIT Patna?
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Some of the eminent companies that were part of NIT Patna placements are listed below:

NIT Patna Top Recruiters

MicrosoftMorgan Stanley
Ashok LeylandSamsung
OracleAmazon
PwCAccenture
VedantaIntuit
Q:   What is the highest placement package offered at NIT Patna?
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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.

Q:   What is the NIT Patna average salary for BTech?
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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

Q:   What is the average package offered during NIT Patna placements?
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The average packages offered during the NIT Patna placements 2023-2025 are tabulated below:

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Placement Statistics-2023

Placement Statistics-2024

Placement Statistics-2025

Average Package

INR 12.66 LPA (UG)

INR 9.4 LPA (UG)

INR 8 LPA (PG)

INR 9.9 LPA (UG)

INR 7.8 LPA (PG)

Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee?
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The application fees for JEE Main is written below

  • 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
Q:   What is the NIT Patna BTech application fees?
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Tabulated below is JEE Main application fees for NIT Patna BTech:

Category

Application Feek

Unreserved Male

INR 1,000

Unreserved Female

INR 800

SC/ST/PwD/Transgender

INR 500

Q:   Which institute is better between IIIT Jabalpur and NIT Patna?
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The highest package during NIT Patna placements was INR 52 LPA whereas at NIT Jabalpur, the highest package offered was INR 46 LPA according to the recent reports. Moreover, according to the NIRF ranking 2022, NIT Patna has been ranked 63 in Engineering category whereas NIT Jabalpur has been ranked 75.
Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Patna?
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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.

Q:   What is the NIT Patna M.Tech application fees?
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For admission at NIT Patna M.Tech courses, candidates are required to complete the GATE application process. Tabulated below is the application fees for GATE exam:

For Examination Centres in India

Regular Period

During the Extended Period

Female candidates (per paper)

INR 750

INR 1,250

SC/ST/PwD category (per paper)

INR 750

INR 1,250

All other candidates (per paper)

INR 1,500

INR 2,000

Q:   How are NIT Patna 2024 cut off marks determined?
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NIT Patna GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 for the Last Round has been released for the MTech and MTech Integrated courses after considering factors such as the difficulty level and the number of candidates taking the GATE exam. Below is the list of factors determining the NIT Patna cutoff 2024:

  • Number of candidates appearing for the GATE CCMT Exam
  • Number of vacant seats at Institute of Technology, NIT Patna
  • Number of candidates aspiring to get a particular branch at NIT Patna
  • Difficulty level of Exam
  • Cutoff trends from the previous years
Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
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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.

Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering for NIT Patna?
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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.

Q:   What are the documents required for admission at NIT Patna?
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NIT Patna admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at NIT Patna is conducted online or offline. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

  • Admission form
  • Certificate of sponsorship (if applicable)
  • No objection certificate from parent employer (if applicable)
  • Proof of admission fee paid to NIT Patna
  • Photo identity card (issued by the government agency/ last attended school/ Class 12 admit card)
  • Date of birth proof (Class 10 mark sheet/ pass certificate)
  • Mark sheet and pass certificate of previous education
  • Qualifying exam mark sheet scanned copy
  • All marks sheets/ grade cards and passing certificate
  • Valid category certificate (GEN-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST), the certificate for persons with disabilities (PwD), if applicable
Q:   What is the placement record at NIT Patna?
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The placement highlights at NIT Patna in 2025 for UG and PG programs are mentioned below:

Particulars

UG Placement Statistics 2025

PG Placement Statistics 2025

Highest package

INR 41.37 LPA

INR 12.5 LPA

Average package

INR 9.9 LPA

INR 7.8 LPA

Lowest package

INR 5 LPA

INR 5 LPA

Total offers

505

19

Q:   What is the JEE Mains cutoff for B.Tech in Civil Engineering at NIT Patna?
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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.

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Updated on Mar 5, 2026