Which entrance exam is required for admission to M.Tech at IIT Patna?

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. Course 2021 M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 654 M.Tech. in Communication System Engineering 569 M.Tech. in Mechanical Design 640 M.Tech. in Mechatronics 667 M.Tech. in Civil Engineering 550 M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded System 641

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

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 JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Mechanical Engineering in IIT Patna?

For 2022, cut off was 10861 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 19143 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

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.

I got 560 rank in IIT JAM. How much rank is required to take admission in IIT Patna?

The official JAM 2025 Round 1 admission data released by IIT Patna indicates a strong demand for the MSc in Chemistry programme among General category applicants. Over the past three years, the cutoff rank has moved from 446 in 2023 to 419 in 2025. These figures clearly show that students aiming for Chemistry at IIT Patna need to secure a rank well under 400. Moreover, if we talk about other courses, the cutoff remain competitive. So, getting a rank of 560 in IIT JAM is not at all enough to secure any course under General AI quota. IIT Patna cutoff 2025 for MSc courses stood between 419 and 454 for the General AI category candidates. However, if any candidate belongs to any reserved category then there are higher chances to get a course at IIT Patna at 560 rank.

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 many companies visit the campus during IIT Patna placements?

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.

What is the average salary for MTech at IIT Patna?

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

What is the salary package offered during IIT Patna placements?

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

Who are the top recruiters for MBA at IIT Patna?

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

Till which date can I fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?

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.

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 join IIT Patna?

For BTech and BS, the admission process is completely conducted by JoSAA after students appear for their JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam. For other courses, such as MSc and MTech, admission is subject to GATE and IIT JAM followed by COAP and CCMN Counselling. For PhD, students are required to appear for the admission test conducted by the institute for seat allocation. After the test, IIT Patna releases a merit list with the names of students shortlisted for PhD.

Can I get direct admission in IIT Patna?

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.

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

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 fee for BTech at IIT Patna?

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.

Can I study BTech at IIT Patna for free?

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: Category Scholarship Eligibility Scholarship Provided Gen & OBC students For 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" grade INR 1,000 per month is provided for two semesters along with a full tuition fee waiver SC and ST students For 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 courses Free 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.

What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?

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.

What has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Chemical Engineering at IIT Patna in last few years?

The cutoff trend for BTech at IIT Patna has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech. under general category for all India quota was 11673. In 2022, it increased to 12874. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 4549 to 4722 for OBC, 2500 to 2592 for SC, 2500 to 1195 for ST, 1674 to 2099 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.

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 fee for M.Tech course at IIT Patna?

The total tuition fee of MTech is INR 80000 to 5 lakh.

Which subjects are offered under the M.Tech course at IIT Patna?

MTech course at IIT Patna various subjects related to mathematical background, networking, principles of advanced programming, and many more. M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering has the below subjects in the first semesters: Foundations of Computer Systems Probability Statistics and Stochastic Processes Computer Systems Lab-1

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: MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation ORs CRs Chemistry 441 613 Mathematics 467 540 Physics 451 606

What is the lowest rank to get admission at IIT Patna?

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.

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, IIT Patna ranks #36 under the category Overall, #19 under Engineering, and #39 under Research Institutions.

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

The GATE COAP 2026 registration link is active for admission to the ME/MTech programmes. The GATE COAP 2026 round 1 window to view offers and make a decision will be opened on May 11, 2026 (10 AM).

A few more updates are given below:

The JEE Advanced 2026 application form will be available from Apr 23, 2026, to May 2, 2026, for admission to the BE/BTech course. Also, the JEE Advanced exam 2026 will be conducted on May 17, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 and session 2 exams have been concluded for IIT Patna admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses. The results for session 2 might be announced on or before Apr 20, 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 counselling registration is open for admission to the MSc course, with the last date being set on Apr 15, 2026. Also, the first admission list will be declared tentatively on May 25, 2026.

IIT Patna Highlights 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a government institute and was established in 2008. It is one of the 8 new IITs formed by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 2008. The institute is popularly known as IIT Patna and is recognised by the UGC. It is an Institute of National Importance (INL) and is approved by the AICTE. IIT Patna has been ranked 159 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings (Southern Asia)' category. It has also been ranked #577 by the QS Ranking 2026 in the 'Asian University Rankings' category.

The institute has also been ranked 19 and 36 by NIRF Rankings 2025 in the Engineering and Business Management categories, respectively. IIT Patna courses are offered to students at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. The institute is mainly concerned with the Engineering stream and offers various courses to students, through its 10 departments, namely Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc. Some of the popular courses offered at Indian Institute of Technology Patna are BSc, BBA, MBA, MTech, MSc, etc. The IIT Patna flagship courses are BTech, MTech.

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. IIT Patna campus has various facilities for its students and people who are part of the system. Spread over 501 acres, IIT Patna's infrastructure has various amenities. As per media reports, IIT Patna placement process 2026 is ongoing and will continue till May 2026. 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 offers a one-year PG certificate in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence in collaboration with the Bombay Stock Exchange. The IIT Patna highlights are presented here:

Particulars	IIT Patna Highlights 2026
Establishment year	2008
Also known as	Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Campus located	Patna, Bihar
Campus size	501 acres
Recognised by	UGC, AICTE
Rankings (2025)	- 10 by India Today 2025 (Engineering) - 19 by NIRF 2025 (BTech) - 159 by QS Ranking 2026 (Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia)
Flagship courses	BTech, MTech
Application Process	Online
Admission Based	Entrance Exam
Number of Departments	10
Entrance Exam accepted	JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE
Official website	www.iitp.ac.in/

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Q: What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?

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 placement rate at IIT Patna?

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: What is the cost of BSc at IIT Patna?

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.

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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 and IIT Patna MBA fees and IIT Patna course fee:

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IIT Patna Admission Process and Important Dates 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 course admission process is given below:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

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15 Apr '26 - 16 Apr '26	BITSAT 2026 Exam Date Session 1
20 Apr '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before
20 Apr '26 - 2 May '26	BITSAT 2026 Application Form Session 2

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10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CUET, KVPY, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, INSPIRE Scholarship

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11 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET 2026 Exam

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

21 Courses2 years-5 years

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

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11 May '26 - 13 May '26	COAP 2026 registration starts (Round 1)
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
May '26	COAP 2026 Main Round 1 of offers - registration, and selection of the collegeTentative

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IIT Patna Cutoff 2026

IIT Patna cutoff 2026 is expected to be released tentatively in the month of June 2026. In the meantime, candidates can check the table below to view the cutoff ranks for the last year's first and last rounds for admission to BTech and other courses. During the IIT Patna JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 in the last round, the highest cutoff rank reached 16815 under the BTech course for the General AI category students. With a lowest last round cutoff rank of 3377, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering turned out to be the most competitive branch for admission.

For the students belonging to the OBC category under the AI quota, the JEE Advanced last round closing ranks were between 1312 and 5850. Among all the courses, B.E. / B.Tech had the most competitive cutoff rank for admission.

For detailed cutoff information for the General AI quota students, check out the table below:

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 IIT Patna placements are ongoing and will continue till May 2026. 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. 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	₹ 1.44 Cr	₹ 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 the salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna placements?

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: Is IIT Patna a good institute?

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: Can I join IIT Patna BSc course if I don't have JEE Advance?

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

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

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: Is IIT Patna good for placements in BTech programme?

Yes, IIT Patna provides good placements in BTech course. At the end of phase 1 placement 2025-26, BTech highest and average package was INR 117 LPA and 25.82 LPA. Overall 90 companies visited the campus and more than 390 offers were made during the placement drive 2026.

Q: What has been the placement scenario at IIT Patna in recent past?

The key takeaways from IIT Patna placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	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%

Q: What is the JEE Main application fee?

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 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

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

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

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?

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?

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: What is the average salary trends witnessed during IIT Patna BTech placements?

The average package recorded during IIT Patna BTech placements 2026 (phase 1) was INR 25.82 LPA. It was 20.89 during the placement drive 2024-25. In 2024, the average package was 17 LPA.

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: Is IIT Patna good for placements?

According to media sources, 147 candidates were placed during IIT Patna's Phase 1 placements 2023-24. Furthermore, 32 students received job offers with salaries exceeding INR 30 LPA during IIT Patna placements in 2024. The average package offered for IIT Patna placements in 2024 was INR 22.23 LPA. In addition, the average package offered for IIT Patna BTech CSE placements in 2024 was INR 27.60 LPA. Earlier, according to media reports, the highest and average packages offered during IIT Patna postings in 2023 were INR 82.05 LPA and INR 23.90 LPA. Furthermore, 245 students were placed out of 295 registered students during the 2023 IIT Patna placements.

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

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?

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: Does IIT Patna accept CUET score?

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).

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