Can I get into IIT Patna for M.Tech without GATE?

Candidates who wish to apply to the M.Tech programme must have a valid GATE score. Students are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. However, candidates who have completed their BTech from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above can apply without GATE scores. These applications are reviewed by the respective department (s). Hence, the answer to this question is - yes, it is possible to get into IIT Patna without GATE for MTech.

How can I apply at IIT Patna for PhD programmes?

IIT Patna application process is conducted in an online mode. Check below the steps to apply for IIT Patna PhD programme: Visit the official website of IIT Patna and click on application link. Fill all the personal and educational details in the form. Upload the documents. Pay the application fee. Submit the form.

How to check GATE COAP Round-Wise Seat Allotment result?

1: Go to the official website 2: Click on 'Register' tab. 3: Add COAP registration ID, password and Captcha and Sign in. 4. Check the result .

What has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in IIT Patna?

The cutoff trend for BTech at IIT Patna has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 14216. In 2022, it increased to 14895. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 5243 to 5285 for OBC, 2861 to 2793 for SC, 2861 to 1336 for ST, 2046 to 2226 for EWS. 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.

Does IIT Patna offer hostel facilities to its students?

Yes, IIT Patna currently has two boy’s hostels and one girl’s hostel that provide comfortable accommodation and are located close to the academic area. There are two married scholar’s apartments (located near campus) for PhD and Master’s students. The hostels are located in a peaceful, clean, and aesthetic environment on campus. Each hostel in the institute is self-contained with amenities such as a reading room, an indoor games room, a gymnasium, and a dining hall with a mess, along with various food joints and a canteen in the food court. In addition to the adequate health care facilities, all the students are covered under the Vidyarthi Mediclaim Insurance Policy. The campus has a basketball court, a volleyball court, a tennis court, a badminton court, a cricket ground, and a football ground.

What is the IIT Patna MSc cutoff for OBC?

IIT Patna cutoff 2026 is published for round 1 regarding enrollment to the MSc course and its various branches. The cutoff was released for various All India categories, including OBC AI. For this category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 653 to 921. To know the OBC AI IIT Patna MSc cutoff 2026 for all branches, refer to the table below, listed from most to least competitive. Course IIT Patna MSc cutoff 2026 Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry 653 Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics 686 M.Sc. in Mathematics 732 M.Sc. in Chemistry 804 M.Sc. in Physics 908 Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physics 921

What rank is required in IIT JAM for IIT Patna MSc admission?

IIT Patna JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc course across multiple specialisations. For Round 3, the closing ranks varied between 638 and 674 for admission. So, candidates seeking admission in Round 3 must target a cutoff rank of up to 674 for MSc admission. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds, specialisations and categories.

I have got 2000 rank in JEE Advanced. What rank do I require to take admission at IIT Patna?

If you belong to the General AI category and have secured a cutoff rank of 2000 in JEE Advanced, the possibility is higher that you will get a call from IIT Patna for BTech admission. IIT Patna BTech cutoff 2026 for Round 1 ranged between 3303 and 14611. So, considering the first round ranks, 2000 is a good rank for admission.

What category-wise rank in the JEE Advanced is required for a student to get a chance in the AI and DS stream at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offer various BTech specialisations through JEE Advanced exam scores. Among all the courses offered by IIT Patna, BTech in AI and DS was one of the most popular course. The category-wise cutoff for the same course is given in the table below: Course BTech in AI and DS General All India 4346 OBC All India 1661 SC All India 681 ST All India 404 PWD All India 611

How are IIT Patna branch-wise M.Tech placements?

The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 was 61.01%. The branch-wise students registered and students placed during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 is presented below: MTech Branch Students Registered (2024) Students Placed (2024) AI 28 15 CS 21 17 MC 18 13 MT 14 11 EE 7 2 VLSI 7 2 CE 14 8 MS 13 4 ME 18 10 GE 8 8 PC 7 2 SE 7 5 Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated Earlier, the branch-wise average package offered, offers made and placement rate recorded during IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below: MTech Branch Average Package (2022) Placement Rate (2022) Total Offers (2022) Computer Science INR 21.94 LPA 100% 16 Mathematics & Computing INR 15 LPA 100% 20 Mechatronics INR 11.79 LPA 93.33% 19 Communication System INR 20.15 LPA 80% 13 VLSI & Embedded System INR 23.17 LPA 100% 10 Civil & Infrastructure INR 7.5 LPA 62.5% 5 Materials Science INR 8.75 LPA 45.45% 5 Mechanical INR 8.71 LPA 100% 17

How are IIT Patna M.Tech placements?

According to media reports, IIT Patna MTech average package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 16.2 LPA. An increase of 7.32% was witnessed as compared with last year. As per the placement brochure 2024-25 for the IIT Patna placements, the average package offered during IIT Patna placements 2024 MTech program stood at around INR 15 LPA. The MTech placement rate in 2024 was 61.01%.

Can I change my BTech branch after admission to IIT Patna?

In general, students admitted to the particular branch of the undergraduate BTech course must continue studying that branch till completion. However, in special cases the institute may permit a student admitted through JEE to change their branch of study after the first two semesters. Such changes are permitted only for students who have completed all the common credits required in the first two semesters of their studies, in their first attempt, without having had to pass any course requirement in the summer term examination.

What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?

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

When will the CUET admit card release?

NTA has released CUET admit card 2026 online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards online at cuet.nta.nic.in. The admit card is available for download in PDF document and is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Prior to the release of the CUET UG admit card, NTA released the advance intimation of exam city slip. It is not the admit card, but will inform candidates about the city. After downloading the CUET UG 2026 admit card, candidates will have to check all the details carefully and ensure that there is no mistake. In case of any error, they will have to contact NTA to get the necessary corrections done.

Can I join Patna University after class 12th?

Yes, you could get into IIT Patna after Class 12 through clearing JEE Advanced. The eligibility criterion is at least 75% marks-65% for SC/ST or in the top 20 percentile of your board. Admission is purely rank-based in JEE Advanced.

Is there any scholarship at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna gives MCM scholarships to meritorious and needy students. A UG student or a 2-year MSc programme student can receive the MCM scholarship. For new entrants (BTech/MSc 1st year), their SPI will be the criterion for their merit. The minimum SPI is 6.50 and there is no "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester. For students in their 2nd year (BTech/MSc) onwards, the minimum CPI is 6.50 and there is no "F" grade. For all category students, the annual income of a student's parents or guardians and his family from all sources in the preceding financial year must not exceed INR 4.50 lakh.

What is the scholarship amount offered by IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offer Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to students. Under this scholarship, General and OBC students get INR 1,000 per month for two semesters (8 semesters in a year) and a free tuition fees. SC and ST students get free messing, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month.

What is the eligibility criteria for MCM scholarship at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offers MCM scholarship at the institute level for BTech and M.Tech students. candidates can refer to the table below to lnow the eligibility criteria and amount offered to the IIT Patna students: Particulars Gen/ OBC students Eligibility for merit-based For BTech/MSc 1st year: Minimum SPI of 6.50 and no ‘F’ grade For BTech/MSc 2nd year onwards: Minimum CPI of 6.50 and no ‘F’ grade in any of the courses Eligibility for means based Annual family income should not be more than INR 4.5 LPA Scholarship Rate -Pocket allowance of INR 1,000 per month -Free tuition fee

What is the popular course at IIT Patna?

The flagship course of IIT Patna is BTech. The four year BTech programme is offered in 11 specialisations. Admission to all BTech courses is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. Students also need to go through the counselling process conducted by JoSAA for final seat allotment. The eligibility criteria for admission is that students must have cleared their HSC/10+2 with minimum 75% aggregate. The total seat intake is 638.

What courses are available to IIT Patna students?

IIT Patna offers BTech, MTech, MSc, and PhD programmes through its 10 departments. IIT Patna offers four-year BTech programmes at the undergraduate level in 11 specialisations. A two-year MTech programme in 15 specialisations and two-year MSc programmes in three specialisations at the postgraduate level. All 10 departments of IIT Patna also offer a three-year PhD programme. The mode of IIT Patna admission is online. Admission to BTech is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSSA counseling. Admission to MTech and MSc is subject to GATE and IIT JAM, respectively.

What is the IIT Jam maximum rank required to get admission at IIT Patna?

The maximum rank to get admission at IIT Patna differs for each category. The IIT Patna cutoff 2026 was released for round 1 for various MSc course branches. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 497 to 585. Hence, the maximum rank to get into IIT Patna for this category was 585. To know the maximum rank for other All India categories, see the list below: General: 585 OBC: 908 SC: 2330 ST: 4251 EWS: 890

What is The Times Higher Education 2026 of IIT Patna?

When compared to ranking from previous years it has been seen that in 'Overall' category the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2026 IIT Patna rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking.

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Q: How good is IIT Patna?

Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a government is an Institute of National Importance (INL) and is approved by the AICTE. Some of the top USPs of this college are as follows: IIT Patna has been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category. As of now, the overall the highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA. Top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2025-26 included Google, BEL, BPCL, Samsung, Optum, L&T, Microsoft, Reliance, CISCO and Goldman Sachs.

Q: What is the placement scenario at IIT Patna for CSE?

As of now, the overall highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA. BTech and MTech average package recorded was INR 25.82 LPA and INR 16.2 LPA.

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IIT Patna admissions 2026 are open. Check below few more updates related to IITP admissions:

The GATE 2027 registration for admission to the ME/MTech and PhD programmes will start on Aug 14, 2026.
The JOSAA 2026 counselling process has concluded for IIT Patna admission to the BE/BTech course with the release of Round 5 seat allotment results.
The IIT JAM 2026 admission process for admission to the MSc course is now over.

IIT Patna Highlights 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a government institute is recognised by the UGC. It is an Institute of National Importance (INL) and is approved by the AICTE. Check the top highlights of Patna IIT below:

Rankings: IIT Patna has been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category. The institute has also been ranked 19 and 36 by NIRF Rankings 2025 in the Engineering and Business Management categories, respectively.
Popular Programmes: The flagship programmes offered at IIT Patna include BTech and MTech. Some of the other courses offered at this institute are BSc, BBA, MBA, MSc, etc.

Admission Criteria: IIT Patna admissions are entrance-based. The institute accepts several entrance exam scores for admission such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, JMET, CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, etc.
Scholarships: IIT Patna offers scholarships at the institute level for BTech and MTech students. Students can also apply for central/ state government scholarships as per their eligibility.
Cutoff: IIT Patna JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff has finally been released for BTech, Integrated BTech, etc courses. During the first round of admission, the closing ranks ranged from 3303 to 15253 for the General AI category BTech students.

Placements: According to media reports, the highest package recorded during IIT Patna placement drive 2025-26 was INR 1.17 Crore per annum. BTech and MTech average package recorded was INR 25.82 LPA and INR 16.2 LPA.

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Q: What is the average package offered during IIT Patna placements?

At the end of Phase 1 placements 2025-26, the average package recorded during BTech and MTech placements was 25.82 LPA and 16.2 LPA.

Earlier, the course-wise average package offered during IT Patna placements 2024 is presented below:

Course	Average Package (2024)
BTech	INR 17 LPA
MTech	INR 15 LPA
MSc	INR 7 LPA

Note: The average package might vary slightly as the data labels were not present on the graphs of the placement brochure 2024-25.

Earlier, the course-wise average salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements over the past three years is presented below:

Course	Average Package (2021)	Average Package (2022)	Average Package (2023)
BTech	INR 17.13 LPA	INR 28.86 LPA	INR 24.56 LPA
MTech	INR 12.22 LPA	INR 14.99 LPA	INR 15.77 LPA
MSc	INR 6.97 LPA	INR 6.86 LPA	INR 9.22 LPA

Q: How good is IIT Patna?

Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a government is an Institute of National Importance (INL) and is approved by the AICTE. Some of the top USPs of this college are as follows:

IIT Patna has been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category.
As of now, the overall the highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA.
Top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2025-26 included Google, BEL, BPCL, Samsung, Optum, L&T, Microsoft, Reliance, CISCO and Goldman Sachs.

Q: How can I get admission in IIT Patna?

Candidates can check below the steps of admission process at IIT Patna:

Students interested in getting into IIT Patna must submit an online application form.
After submission of the applications, applicants are required to go through the course-based entrance exam.
After completion of the selection rounds, students who are shortlisted can submit the admission fees
Confirm their admission

Q: What is the placement scenario at IIT Patna for CSE?

As of now, the overall highest package recorded during the placement drive 2025-26 was INR 117 LPA. BTech and MTech average package recorded was INR 25.82 LPA and INR 16.2 LPA.

IIT Patna Popular Programmes 2026

IIT Patna popular programmes are BTech and MTech. BTech and MTech students are placed in top companies such as Oracle, Bosch, and TVS. IIT Patna Engineering department focuses on cutting-edge research in areas of Computer Science such as the Internet of Things, Cloud, Edge, Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Mobile Computing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Networking, Social Networks, and others.

The departments are Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Humanities, and Social Science.

IIT Patna MTech course students will be able to Understand fundamental concepts of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Speech Processing, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and others. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by IIT Patna and their respective eligibility criteria and fees:

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IIT Patna Admission Updates 2026

IIT Patna admissions 2026 are open. The institute provides various courses to students at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Some of the popular courses offered by the instute are BTech, BSc, BBA, MBA, MTech, etc. IIT Patna admission 2026 is conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The institute offers admission to its flagship BTech programme based on JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced scores. The seats are allotted in BTech course via JoSAA Counselling.

Below is the process to get admission in IIT Patna:

Students interested in getting into IIT Patna must submit the online application form for the course-specific entrance exam.
After submitting the applications applicants are required to go through course based entrance exam followed by other selection rounds.
After completion of selection rounds students who are shortlisted can submit admission fees & confirm admission to relevant course at IIT Patna.

The institute accepts several entrance exam scores for admission such as GRE, GMAT, GATE, JMET, CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, etc. Indian Institute of Technology Patna facilitates students with online mode of application. To get admitted to IIT Patna, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the course. Further, candidates seeking admission to the BTech programme must be Class 12 passed with 75% aggregate. Detailed information regarding the IIT Patna Bihar admission 2026 is given below:

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M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

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Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced

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14 Aug '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
21 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
30 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with Late Fees

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IIT Patna Cutoff 2026

For IIT Patna B.E. / B.Tech admission, the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for round 5 have been declared on the official NTA website. Students can check the IIT Patna B.E. / B.Tech JEE Advanced cutoff for categories across All India Quota. Under B.E. / B.Tech, the lowest cutoff was for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, making it the toughest for admission. Additionally, the easiest branch for students turned out to be Integrated B.Tech. in Civil Engineering + M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering. Its cutoff was 17820 for the General category candidates. In the below table, check out IIT Patna cutoff for other courses:

IIT Patna Rankings 2026

IIT Patna is top ranked by multiple national ranking bodies for its academic offerings and renowned faculty. Its faculty has a proven track record of doing great research. According to NIRF Ranking 2025, the rank of the institute is #36 under the category Overall, #19 under Engineering, and #39 under Research Institutions. In 2026 IIT Patna got #577 rank in the 'Asia' category & #159 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings 2026.

IIT Patna rankings have been conducted by numerous international and national ranking agencies. Tabulated below is the list of latest IIT Patna 2026 Rankings:

Ranking Body	Rank
QS Ranking 2026 under Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category	159
QS Ranking 2026 under Asian University Rankings category	577
NIRF 2025 Ranking under Engineering category	19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026 under 'Overall' category	601

IIT Patna Placements 2026

The overall highest package recorded during the placement drive 2026 was INR 117 LPA. BTech and MTech average package recorded was INR 25.82 LPA and INR 16.2 LPA. BTech and MTech average package increased by 17.66% and 7.32% this year as compared with 2024-25.

Indian Institute of Technology Patna offers placement assistance to students and is visited by top companies for placements such as Google, BEL, BPCL, Samsung, Optum, L&T, Microsoft, Reliance, CISCO and Goldman Sachs. The below-mentioned data is the Phase 1 2026 of IIT Patna Bihar placements statistics:

Particulars	Statistics (2025)	Statistics (2026)
Highest Salary	INR 1.44 Cr	INR 1.17 Cr
Offers Made	582	319
Companies Visited	225	90

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IIT Patna FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about IIT Patna:

Q: What is fee for various courses offered at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses in Engineering and Technology, Science, and Humanities and Social Science. Tabulated below is the list of courses along with their total tuition fee:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 5 lakh - INR 8 lakh
MTech	INR 80,000 - INR 5 lakh
MSc	INR 60,000

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Q: What is the category-wise cutoff for CSE to get into IIT Patna?

IIT Patna CSE cutoff 2026 has been released for various categories. In Round 1, the closing rank for CSE admission was 3303 for the General AI category. To view the Round 1 closing ranks for other categories, check out the table below:

Category	JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
General	3303
OBC	1255
SC	761
ST	359
EWS	476
PWD	127

Q: What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Patna?

For 2022, cut off was 13741 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Civil Engineering in IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in General category under All India quota, 21802 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q: What is the JAM 2023 Third Admission List Opening and Closing rank for MSc specialisations at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Third Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Chemistry are 441 and 613, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered by IIT Patna: