Colleges in Bihar

Candidates require following documents to complete the BTech admission process at NIT Patna:

• Print out of online admission form
• Balance fee payment receipt
• JEE Mains score card
• Provisional seat allotment letter/ admission letter generated from JoSAA/ CSAB/ DASA
• Duly filled undertaking forms
• Medical fitness certificate
• Migration and character Certificates
• Photo identity card
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
• APAAR ID
• Passport size photograph
• Category Certificates (for reserved category candidates)

Note: Candidates might have to bring additional documents as communicated by NIT Patna.

Given below is the difference between IITM Gwalior and NIT Patna based on various parameters:

Note: The median package is for the four year BTech courses.

NIT Patna fees structure varies according to the course and specialisation opted by the students. The total NIT Patna BTech fees for every specialisation including all components is INR 8.85 Lakh. The institute has a similar fee structure of INR 8.85 Lacs for BArch course as well. NIT Patna M.Tech fees is INR 3.65 Lakh.

Note: The total fees mentioned above is sourced from official websites but is subject to change.

NIT Patna, erstwhile Bihar College of Engineering is the sixth the oldest engineering institute in India, traces its roots back in 1886. The Institute of National Importance is undoubtably one of the most sought-after engineering college among aspirants. NIT Patna has set up high education standard, which has helped students achieve remarkable growth. The institute had an exemplary placement season last year with NIT Patna average salary 2025 touched INR 9.90 LPA mark for UG programme. Candidates who wish to take admission must make a decision based on factors such as curriculum, teaching pedagogy, and infrastructure of the college.

Some of the NIT Patna popular programmes include BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Integrated M.Tech in CSE Cyber Security, and Integrated M.Tech in Data Science.

NIT Patna offers 10 different BTech specialisations to students. Given below are some of the popular NIT Patna BTech specialisations:

• BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
• BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• BTech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
• BTech in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering

NIT Patna offers UG, PG and doctoral level programmes. At the undergraduate level, the institute offers four-year BTech and five-year BArch programmes. At the postgraduate level, two-year MTech, March, and MCA programmes are offered by the institute. Apart from this, students have an option to opt for five-year dual degree programmes.

NIT Patna BTech admissions 2026 are based on the rank obtained by candidates in the JEE Main. Given below is the NIT Patna admission procedure for BTech course:

• Apply and appear for the JEE Main
• Select NIT Patna in the JoSAA counselling form
• Freeze the seat once the allotment list is out
• Appear for the document verification process
• Pay the NIT Patna BTech fees

Similarly, for MTech/MArch admissions at NIT Patna, candidates must appear for the GATE exam followed by the CCMT counselling and for MCA admission, they must appear for the NIMCET.