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Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   What is the cost of BSc at IIT Patna?
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The total tuition fees for BSc courses at IIT Patna is between INR 2.4 Lacs - INR 10 lakh. However, there are other fee types that candidates may need to pay to secure their admissions at IIT Patna which may include hostel fees, caution deposit, institutional fees, examination fees and several one-time payments. Candidates who wish to learn more are advised to visit the official website of IIT Patna.

Q:   What is the placement rate at IIT Patna?
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IIT Patna placement 2026 is ongoing and will continue till May 2026. At the end of Phase 1 placement 2025-26, BTech placement rate was 54.34%. 

Earlier, the placement rate at IIT Patna stood at 77.92% and 61.01% for BTech and  MTech during placements 2024.

Q:   How are the overall placements at IIT Patna?
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The key highlights of IIT Patna placements 2024 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2024)

Average package

BTech: INR 17 LPA

MTech: INR 15 LPA

MSc: INR 7 LPA

Total offers

300+

Companies visited

210+

International offers

15

Placement rate

BTech: 77.92%

MTech: 61.01%

Earlier, the overall companies visited, offers made and course-wise average package offered over the past three years during IIT Patna placements is presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Companies visited

125

154

162

Total offers

239

412

413

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

 

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IIT Patna Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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17 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
BITSAT 2026 Application Form Session 2Ongoing
23 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for Indian Nationals
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO (F) CandidatesOngoing
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Q:   Till which date can I fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?
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The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.

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

Q:   How can I get admission at IIT Patna?
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IIT Patna admissions to the courses are conducted on the basis of entrance exam scores of the candidates. The institute accepts several entrance exam scores for admission such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced,  GATE, JMET,  CAT, XAT,  MAT, ATMA, etc. 

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Some renowned companies such as Accenture, Amazon, Bosch, IBM, Infosys, Microsoft, and Wipro visit the campus to hire the students.
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M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2025
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IIT Patna M.Tech honest college review.
Placements: Placements at the institute are the perfect definition of it. Students generally become eligible for placement from the fourth semester. Around 300 recruiters participate, including top domestic as well as foreign companies. The average package for the M.Tech programme is 16 LPA, and the highest package offered is 1 CPA. The top recruiters in the drive include Microsoft, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, ICICI, Tata, and HCL. Almost 100 percent of students got placed. I plan to work after my graduation.
Infrastructure: Hostel rooms are good in all aspects. 24 hour electricity is provided, and an emergency generator facility is available. The hostel is neat and clean. Sweepers come regularly to clean the dirty areas, and rooms are properly cleaned every weekend. The mess maintains good quality food.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified. Most of them did their PhD. from IITs or other reputed colleges in other countries. The first year curriculum is a slight mixture of all subjects and makes students industry ready in other ways. Semester exams are not difficult. The batch size is approximately 150, of which 15 are branch changes.
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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2029
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It is a really good college with great campus life and good placements.
Placements: Around 80 percent of total registered students get placed in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering branch. The highest package is 51 LPA, the average is around 15 LPA, and the lowest is 10 LPA. Top companies are Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. Around 60 percent of students get internships. The top roles are software engineer and consultant.
Infrastructure: Facilities are top-notch for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Patna. There are almost all labs for every subject. The infrastructure for lectures and tutorials are top-notch. Hostel infrastructure is very clean and top-notch, and the mess is also good.
Faculty: Faculty members are very qualified. All of them have studied at very good universities all over the world. They are very knowledgeable. Teaching quality is also very good. This course is relevant. It makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are of a good level. The pass percentage is 98 percent.
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B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.2
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Absolutely satisfied (worth it).
Placements: Afaik, placements are pretty good in circuit branches like CSE, AIDS, MNC, etc. Many international offers were also made to many students, and many companies like Goldman Sachs, Maang, etc. Visit regularly. As for core branches, opportunities are fewer compared to CS and all. Many people get placed in PSUs, some get placed in teaching, and others go for higher studies like M.Tech, MBA, etc. The placement percentage in my course, afaik, is 90%. More or less, if you want placement, you will get it, and if not, then you can always go for higher studies.
Infrastructure: There are separate buildings/floors for different departments, and they have Wi-Fi in all, afaik. Labs are well-equipped and maintained properly. IIT Patna has a central library, which is very beautiful and the heart of the campus; it is a round-shaped building with many floors and Wi-Fi facility. Classrooms are well-furnished, and Wi-Fi is available. There are many hostels, but the hostel allotted to freshers is CV Raman. It is well-furnished, and Wi-Fi is available. Mess food is decent. There are Nescafes and a food court, along with a sports complex and gymkhana for sports.
Faculty: Teachers are very good and experienced. In our 1st semester, we have Physics, Maths, CS, and all. Tbh, the course of the first year is not that relevant to our branch because we get common classes in the first year. But from the second year, it would be pretty relevant. Exams are not that difficult if you study. Most of the students pass the exams. Overall, if you study well, you will pass easily.
Other: There are many fests like Anwesh (main fest), Infinito (sports fest), and Calesta (tech fest).
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IIT Patna Cutoff 2026

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IIT JAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
M.Sc. in Chemistry674637611
M.Sc. in Mathematics577579575
M.Sc. in Physics698675684
Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry– / –– / –694
Integrated M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics– / –– / –577
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Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Patna?
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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 has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in IIT Patna?
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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.

Q:   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?
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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:

CourseBTech in AI and DS
General All India4346
OBC All India1661
SC All India681
ST All India404
PWD All India611
Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Patna?
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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.

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

MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation ORsCRs
Chemistry441613
Mathematics467540
Physics451606
Q:   What is the lowest rank to get admission at IIT Patna?
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IIT Patna JAM Cutoff was concluded with the release of the Round 4 cutoff list. For 2025, the MSc cutoff ranged between 513 and 699 for the General AI category students. If you are not eligible for MSc admission at IIT Patna, due to its competitive cutoff rank, you can also consider IIT Bhilai with a lenient cutoff range of 523 and 708 for MSc admission.

Q:   What is The Times Higher Education 2026 of IIT Patna?
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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.

Q:   What are the latest NIRF ranking of IIT Patna?
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As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, the rank of the institute is #36 under the category Overall,  #19 under Engineering, and #39 under Research Institutions.

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IIT Patna Placements 2026

Top Recruiters

ACCENTURE
Accolite
AMD
Microsoft
Bajaj Auto
Ola Cabs
Analog Devices
Amazon
Cognizant
Google
Wipro
Viacom 18
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd Hyderabad
Oracle
TCS
Zycus
KEC International Ltd.
Infosys
Aditya Birla Group
Larsen and Toubro
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q:   How many companies visit the campus during IIT Patna placements?
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A total of 90 companies visited the campus and 319 offers were made at the end of IIT Patna Phase 1 placements 2025-26. Earlier, 225 companies visited and 582 offers were made during the placement drive 2024-25.

Q:   What is the average salary for MTech at IIT Patna?
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The average package recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2026 (phase 1) was 16.2 LPA. According to the placement brochure 2024-25, average package offered to M.Tech students during IIT Patna placements 2024 stood at around INR 15 LPA.

The average package offered during IIT Patna M.Tech placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course

Average Package (2021)

Average Package (2022)

Average Package (2023)

MTech

INR 12.22 LPA

INR 14.99 LPA

INR 15.77 LPA

Q:   What is the salary package offered during IIT Patna placements?
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The highest package offered during IIT Patna placements 2026 was INR 117 LPA. During the placement drive 2024, it was INR 144 LPA. BTech and MTech average package at the end of Phase 1 placement 2025-26 was INR 25.82 LPA and 16.2 LPA.

Earlier, as per the placement brochure 2024-25, the average package offered during IIT Patna placements 2024 for BTech, M.Tech and MSc programs stood at around INR 17 LPA, INR 15 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively.

The course-wise average package offered over the past three years during IIT Patna placements 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:   Who are the top recruiters for MBA at IIT Patna?
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The list of top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2024 is presented below:

IIT Patna Top Recruiters 2024

Atlassian

Texas Instruments

Zomato

Google

Accenture Japan

Arista

Willings Inc

Sprinklr

IIT Patna Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Is there any scholarship at IIT Patna?
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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.

Q:   What is the scholarship amount offered by IIT Patna?
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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.

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

ParticularsGen/ 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

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Q:   Does IIT Patna accept CUET score?
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IIT Patna accepts CUET score for the BSc programme. To get admission to the BSc programme at IIT Patna the aspiring candidates need to have a minimum of 60% in class 12. They also need National/State Level Entrance (i.e., JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations). 

Q:   Can I join IIT Patna BSc course if I don't have JEE Advance?
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IIT Patna accepts multiple state/national entrance exams other than JEE advance for admission to BSc courses. NEET, CUET, BITSAT, etc.,  are other exams accepted by the institute. However, candidates must make sure to first qualify for the BSc eligibility criteria. Qualified candidates just need to apply via the official website of IIT Patna. 

BSc eligibility criteria: Class 12 in Science Stream with 60% aggregate

Therefore, even if a student doesn't have a JEE Advanced score, they can always go for other entrance exam for admission. Howvever, candidates must make sure to qualify for any one of the entrance exam mentioned, in order to get admission to the BSc cousre at IIT Patna.

Q:   What is the fee for BTech at IIT Patna?
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The total fee for BTceh at IIT Patna is INR 8 lakh.  For more clairity  students are advised to reach out to the admission office of IIT Patna or visit the admission office in person. 

Q:   Can I study BTech at IIT Patna for free?
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No, there is no provision of a student studying free at IIT Patna as per the official website. However, IIT Patna provides a range of Merit-Cum-Means scholarships to meritorious and needy students. Any UG (BTech) student or MSc student can receive these scholarships. The criteria to receive is that the annual income of a student's parents/ guardian/ family from all sources in the preceding financial year must not be more than INR 4.50 lakh. Category-wise eligibility criteria and the way in which the scholarship is offered is as follows:

CategoryScholarship EligibilityScholarship Provided
Gen & OBC studentsFor new entrants: Their SPI will be the criteria for merit + Minimum SPI is 6.50 and no "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester + Annual Family income must be less than INR 4.5 lakh For 2nd-year students (BTech/MSc): Minimum CPI is 6.50 and no "F" gradeINR 1,000 per month is provided for two semesters along with a full tuition fee waiver
SC and ST studentsFor new entrants: Their SPI will be the criteria for merit + No "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester + Annual Family income must be less than INR 4.5 lakh For 2nd-year students (BTech/MSc): No "F" grade in any of the coursesFree mess, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month

A few more PG scholarships and UG scholarships offered by the PM are awarded to the students of IIT Patna. 

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Q:   Can I get IIT Patna BSc without JEE?
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IIT Patna accepts multiple state/national entrance exams other than JEE for admission to BSc courses. NEET, CUET, BITSAT, etc., are other exams accepted by the institute. However, candidates must make sure to first qualify for the BSc eligibility criteria. Qualified candidates just need to apply via the official website of IIT Patna. 

BSc eligibility criteria: Class 12 in Science Stream with 60% aggregate

IIT Patna Application Process 2026

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Q:   How can I join IIT Patna?
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BTech and BS courses completely based on JoSAA following an appearance by a candidate for JEE Main and JEE Advanced examination, however for other courses MSc and M.Tech based on GATE, IIT JAM through COAP and CCMN counselling and the seats under PhD course on appearance basis on admission test organized by institute itself. After the test is conducted, IIT Patna publishes a merit list containing the names of students selected for PhD. 

Q:   Which entrance exam is required for admission to M.Tech at IIT Patna?
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To get admission at IIT Patna, candidate must qualify GATE COAP. IIT Patna GATE COAP cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MTech courses. In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to check out the GATE COAP 2021 cutoff scores for General AI categories.

 

Q:   Can I get direct admission in IIT Patna?
A: 

No, direct admission is not available at IIT Patna. It's purely on the basis of candidates' performances in JEE Advanced and JEE Main. For postgraduate, it may be either on the basis of their GATE scores or by entrance examinations conducted by respective courses.

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Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Mess food

Quality and taste of food is acceptable

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Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Dress code

Students can wear whatever they want

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Additional expenses

Requirement to eat out despite mess fees

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Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Q:   Does IIT Patna offer hostel facilities to its students?
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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.

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Q:   What is the salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements?
A: 

The overall highest package offered during IIT Patna placements 2026 was INR 117 LPA. Earlier, during the placement drive 2025, highest salary recorded was 144 LPA.

Earlier, as per the placement brochure 2024-25, average package offered to BTech, M.Tech and MSc students during IIT Patna placements 2024 stood at around INR 17 LPA, INR 15 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively.

Earlier, the course-wise average salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements 2023, 2022 and 2021 are 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:   What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?
A: 

The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:

2025:

  • Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
  • Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
  • OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
  • SC: 61.1526933
  • ST: 47.9026465
  • UR-PwD: 0.0079349

2024:

  • General (UR): 93.2362181
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840

2023:

  • General (UR): 90.7788642
  • OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
  • SC: 51.9776027
  • ST: 37.2348772
  • GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527

Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

Q:   Is B.Sc. at IIT Patna a good choice?
A: 

IIT Patna provides BSc in Computer Science and Data Analytics, which is a good course. The course syllabus is deisgned as per industry standards and provides good placements to students. 

Q:   Is IIT Patna a good institute?
A: 

IIT Patna is a prestigious institute. It has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance. IIT Patna has been ranked by various international and national ranking bodies. IIT Patna is ranked 19th under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. IIT Patna is one of the new IITs established in 2008.

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

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 are IIT Patna branch-wise M.Tech placements?
A: 

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

Q:   Which is the most popular sector during IIT Patna placements?
A: 

IT sector emerged as the most demanding sector during IIT Patna placements 2023. The sector-wise Recruitment Distribution percentage recorded in 2023 is presented below:

Sectors

Recruitment Distribution (2023)

IT

35.9%

Analytics / Consulting

13.33%

Manufacturing

8.21%

Core

7.18%

EdTech

6.15%

Finance

4.62%

E-Commerce

4.62%

Teaching & Research

4.62%

FinTech

2.56%

Research & Development

1.03%

Others

12.82%

Q:   What is the one-time fee at IIT PAtna?
A: 

 

CoursesOne-Time Fee
BTech  (all specialisations)INR 20,000
BTech IntegratedINR 20,000
MTech  (all specialisations)INR 20,000
Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee?
A: 

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


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 .

Q:   What is the fees structure of IIT Patna M.Tech CSE?
A: 

IIT Patna M.Tech CSE is a two years postgraduate-level course lasting. The programme fee structure is cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library deposit, training and placement fee, etc. The M.Tech fee range from INR 20,000 to INR 10 lakh. 

Q:   Which is the best BTech branch at IIT Patna?
A: 

With maximum competition with respect to the cutoff trends observed in the past three years, CSE can be considered one of the best BTech branches at IIT Patna. Followed by this, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering seems to be the most competitive branches at IIT Patna. However, students must select a branch depending on their interest.

Q:   Can I join Patna University after class 12th?
A: 

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.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters during IIT Patna placements?
A: 

The list of top recruiters during IIT Patna placements 2024 is presented below:

IIT Patna Top Recruiters 2024

Atlassian

Texas Instruments

Zomato

Google

Accenture Japan

Arista

Willings Inc

Sprinklr

Q:   How many offers are made during IIT Patna placements?
A: 

At the end of Phase 1 placement 2025-26, 319 offers were made. Earlier, during the placement drive 2024-25, a total of 582 offers were made. The number of offers in 2023-24 was 452.

Q:   How are IIT Patna M.Tech placements?
A: 

Yes, IIT Patna offers good placements to its MTech students. IIT Patna offers good placements in MTech program. MTech highest package 2026 is not released as of now, however, the average package recorded during phase 1 placements 2026 was 16.2 LPA.

Earlier, according to the placement brochure 2024-25, 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%. MTech average package offered in 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 15.77 and INR 14.99 LPA, respectively.

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

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:

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

Candidates can click here to know more about the courses offered at IIT Patna.

Q:   How are the internships at IIT Patna?
A: 

The number of companies visited and offers made during IIT Patna internships over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars  

Internship Statistics (2021)

Internship Statistics (2022)

Internship Statistics (2023)

Companies visited

27

38

53

Total offers

127

154

118

Further, the course-wise stipend offered over the past three years during IIT Patna internships is presented below:

Course

Average Stipend (2021)

Average Stipend (2022)

Average Stipend (2023)

BTech

INR 55,200

INR 68,600

INR 47,156

MTech

INR 26,200

INR 27,800

INR 41,839

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