Colleges in Patna

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. 

No, it is not possible to get admission to NIT Patna directly on the basis of merit of the qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission to any of the NIT Patna courses have to appear for an entrance examination. The institute accepts the scores of JEE Main for BTech, JEE Main Paper 2 for BArch, GATE for MTech, and NIMCET for MCA.

NIT Patna BTech CSE Cutoff has been declared for the 2026 admission cycle. This year in 2026, the round 5 closing rank for All India general seat is 17282 and 18862 for home state general seat. Similarly, the round 5 closing rank for All India OBC category if 5437, and is 5941 for home state OBC category candidates.