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Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna or IITP) is an Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India in 2008 under the National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research Act, 2007. It is directly funded by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and admits students exclusively through JEE Advanced for B.Tech and dual-degree programmes.
As per NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025, IIT Patna holds rank 19 in the Engineering category and rank 36 in the NIRF Overall rankings, improving 15 ranks in engineering in a single year. This makes IITP the highest-ranked institution in Bihar in NIRF Overall 2025 and the sole representative from the state in the top 50 nationally.
The permanent campus at Bihta, 35 km from Patna, spans 501 acres. It was inaugurated in July 2015 and houses the Aryabhatta Supercomputing Centre (under the National Supercomputing Mission), the PHN Technology Centre for robotics, AI, and IoT research, and 17+ incubated startups. The institute has filed 88+ patents and holds research funding of over INR 500 crore.
- B.Tech across 11 branches: CSE, Data Science and AI, ECE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Computing, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Eligibility: JEE Advanced rank (General closing rank for IITP: up to 15,919 in 2026)
- Total fees: INR 10.45 lakhs (4 years, General category)
- B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree (5 years) in CSE, ECE, Mechatronics, Communication Systems, Mathematics and Computing, and Civil Engineering specialisations, at INR 12.97 lakhs total
- BS (3-year) in Computer Science, AI and ML, and Economics, at INR 10.45 lakhs total
- BS+MS Dual Degree (5-year) in Cyber Security and Statistics and Data Science
- M.Tech across 18 specialisations (GATE-based admission) at INR 2.21 lakhs for 2 years
- M.Sc in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics (IIT JAM), at INR 2.01 lakhs for 2 years
- MBA (2 years, CAT/GMAT-based) at INR 3.76 lakhs, and MBA in Product Management at INR 5.08 lakhs
- Ph.D. across 14 disciplines, at INR 3.11 lakhs for 3 to 5 years
The total B.Tech fee is INR 10.45 lakhs for four years (General category). SC/ST students and EWS students with family income below INR 5 lakhs receive full tuition fee waiver under the MoE scholarship scheme.
As per NIRF 2025 data, the median package for B.Tech graduates was INR 18 LPA. The highest offer in the 2025-26 placement season was INR 1.17 CPA. The average package was INR 25.52 LPA. Major recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, and Samsung.
IITP Admission Dates 2026
All 2026-27 admissions at IIT Patna have concluded. B.Tech and dual-degree admissions followed the JoSAA 2026 counselling schedule. M.Tech admissions proceeded through CCMT 2026. M.Sc admissions followed the IIT JAM 2026 calendar.
| Programme | Key 2026-27 Cycle Events (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech / Dual Degree | JEE Advanced 2026 (June 2026), JoSAA 6-round counselling (July to August 2026) |
| M.Tech | GATE 2026 (February 2026), CCMT 2026 counselling (May to July 2026) |
| M.Sc (Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics) | IIT JAM 2026 (February 2026), JAM admission portal (March to June 2026) |
| MBA / MBA (Product Management) | CAT 2025 (November 2025), WAT-PI (February to March 2026), offers by April 2026 |
| Ph.D. | Semester I: Admission in July 2026. Semester II: Admission in January 2027 |
The 2027-28 cycle begins with the entrance exams listed below. Tentative dates are based on the established annual calendar for each examination.
| Programme | Exam / Event | Expected Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / Dual Degree | JEE Advanced 2027 registration | February 2027 |
| B.Tech / Dual Degree | JEE Advanced 2027 | June 2027 |
| M.Tech | GATE 2027 | February 2027 |
| M.Sc | IIT JAM 2027 | February 2027 |
| MBA | CAT 2026 (November 2026) | WAT-PI: February 2027 |
| Ph.D. (Semester I) | GATE / NET / JEST + interview | May to June 2027 |
IITP Courses and Fees
IIT Patna offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The B.Tech programme spans 11 core branches, with an expanding portfolio of dual degrees and interdisciplinary programmes. Fees below are for the General category.
| Programme | Duration | Entry Route | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (11 branches) | 4 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 10.45 Lakhs |
| B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree | 5 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 12.97 Lakhs |
| BS (CS / AI-ML / Economics) | 3 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 10.45 Lakhs |
| BS+MS Dual Degree | 5 years | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | INR 12.97 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (18 specialisations) | 2 years | GATE + CCMT | INR 2.21 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics) | 2 years | IIT JAM | INR 2.01 Lakhs |
| MS (AI / Computer Science) | 2 years (Research) | GATE / Institute test | INR 2.73 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | CAT / GMAT + WAT-PI | INR 3.76 Lakhs |
| MBA (Product Management) | 2 years | CAT / GMAT + WAT-PI | INR 5.08 Lakhs |
| Ph.D. | 3 to 5 years | GATE / NET / JEST + interview | INR 3.11 Lakhs |
Notably, IIT Patna is one of the few IITs to offer a BS in Economics and a standalone MBA in Product Management, focused on product design, technology, and business strategy. The M.Tech specialisations cover advanced manufacturing, VLSI design, environmental engineering, rock engineering, and transportation engineering, alongside core computing and electrical branches.
IITP Admission Process
B.Tech and Dual Degree Admission
Admission to all B.Tech and dual-degree programmes at IIT Patna is strictly through JEE Advanced rank, followed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) online counselling. There is no separate entrance test or interview. Rank alone determines allocation.
- Eligibility: Qualified JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Candidates must be in the top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualifiers to appear for JEE Advanced.
- JEE Advanced 2026 cutoffs (General category, IITP):
- CSE (closing rank): 2,184 to 5,200 range (JoSAA 2026 Round 1 opening to closing)
- Institute closing rank (General): 15,919
- Selection stages: JEE Advanced results, JoSAA registration, choice filling, 6 rounds of seat allotment, document verification, and reporting at institute
Gender-neutral pool seats and female-only supernumerary seats apply in all categories per the IIT common seat matrix. OBC-NCL closing ranks at IITP are typically 30% better than General, and SC/ST closing ranks are significantly wider.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission is merit-based on GATE score, followed by CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) rounds. IITP offers 18 M.Tech specialisations. B.Tech or BE with 55% aggregate in the relevant branch is the minimum eligibility.
M.Sc Admission
M.Sc programmes in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics admit through IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test to IITs). B.Sc with the relevant subject as a major is required. Admissions are done through the official JAM admission portal, not a separate IITP process.
MBA Admission
The MBA and MBA (Product Management) programmes at IIT Patna admit through a two-stage selection process.
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with 55% aggregate
- Entrance: Valid CAT or GMAT score
- Selection stages: Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), followed by a composite merit list based on CAT/GMAT score, academics, work experience, and WAT-PI performance
Ph.D. Admission
Ph.D. applications are accepted twice a year for Semester I (July) and Semester II (January). Candidates with a valid GATE, NET, JEST, or UGC-JRF score, or a master’s degree in the relevant field with 55% aggregate, are eligible. Selection involves a written test and an interview conducted by the respective department.
IITP Placements
IIT Patna conducts its final placement season in the first semester of each academic year. In the 2025-26 placement season, 207 students received job offers from 70+ companies. The highest package was INR 1.17 CPA and the average package was INR 25.52 LPA. The median package for UG graduates was INR 18 LPA.
International offers stood at 12, with students placed in Japan, Singapore, and the US. 15 students received packages above INR 60 LPA. Google made 13 offers, Microsoft made 9 offers, and Flipkart made 7 offers. CSE, Data Science and AI, and Mathematics and Computing graduates secured the highest-value placements.
| Metric | 2025-26 Placement Season |
|---|---|
| Students Offered | 207 |
| Median Package (UG) | INR 18 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 25.52 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 1.17 CPA |
| International Offers | 12 |
| Students with Offers above INR 60 LPA | 15 |
| Companies Participated | 70+ |
Confirmed major recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Samsung, BEL, BPCL, L&T, Optum, Cisco, Accenture, and Reliance. Core engineering companies recruit Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Materials Engineering graduates. PSUs including BEL and BPCL participate through GATE-based direct recruitment and lateral campus offers.
IITP Rankings
IIT Patna rose 15 spots to NIRF Engineering rank 19 in 2025, crossing the 20-rank barrier for the first time. The institute holds NIRF Overall rank 36, making it the only institution from Bihar in the NIRF top 50. It is also ranked in the top 50 in NIRF Research category.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 19 (Score: 64.52) | 34 |
| NIRF | Overall | 36 | Not in top 50 |
| NIRF | Research | 39 | Not in top 50 |
| Times Higher Education | Asia Rankings | 191 | Not reported |
| Times Higher Education | World Rankings 2026 | 601 to 800 band | Not reported |
IIT Patna participates in NIRF across Engineering, Overall, Research, and Innovation categories. The sharp jump in NIRF Engineering rank from 34 in 2024 to 19 in 2025 reflects improved scores in research output, patents, and student outcomes. The institute does not currently appear in QS World University Rankings Top 500 as a standalone entry but is included in the IIT system aggregated submissions to global bodies.
IITP Scholarships
IIT Patna administers fee waivers and scholarships mandated by the Ministry of Education, along with institute-funded merit awards and research fellowships for doctoral candidates.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MoE Fee Waiver (SC/ST) | SC or ST category B.Tech students | Full tuition fee waiver for entire programme |
| MoE Fee Waiver (EWS and OBC-NCL) | Family income below INR 5 lakhs per annum | Full tuition fee waiver (EWS) or 2/3 tuition waiver (income INR 1 to 5 lakhs) |
| PwD Concession | Persons with disabilities in any category | Additional fee concession per MoE norms |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | All UG students with CGPA above 6.0 and financial need | INR 1,000 per month |
| Ph.D. Research Fellowship (GATE/NET/JEST qualified) | Ph.D. scholars with GATE/NET/JEST score | INR 31,000 to 35,000 per month stipend |
| Ph.D. Institute Research Fellowship | Ph.D. scholars without qualifying score | INR 12,400 to 14,000 per month stipend |
NSP (National Scholarship Portal) scholarships, including PM-USP Yojana and state-level Oasis schemes, are additionally available for eligible students from minority and economically weaker sections. External fellowships from DST, SERB, and CSIR are also accessed by doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at IITP.
IITP Campus and Infrastructure
The permanent campus at Bihta spans 501 acres, 35 km from central Patna. The campus was fully operationalised in 2015 and houses all academic departments, research centres, and student residential blocks in a single integrated setting. Key research infrastructure includes the Aryabhatta Supercomputing Centre (linked to the National Supercomputing Mission, NSM) and the PHN Technology Centre, which supports applied research in robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
The institute has 17+ startups incubated through its technology business incubator, with active programmes in deep-tech, clean energy, and health-tech. Student residential blocks accommodate undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral scholars separately. Sports infrastructure includes a cricket ground, football field, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and a gym. A central library, medical centre, and food courts are also part of the campus.
IIT Patna has 8 active international academic collaborations and over INR 500 crore in research funding from MHRD/MoE, DST, DBT, BRNS, ISRO, and international agencies. The institute has filed 88+ patents and published 500+ research papers in peer-reviewed journals. The student-to-faculty ratio supports access to research labs from the B.Tech third year onward through the Undergraduate Research Programme (URP).
IIT Patna vs IIT Jodhpur vs IIT Bhubaneswar
Aspirants with JEE Advanced ranks in the 5,000 to 20,000 range (General category) typically compare IIT Patna with IIT Jodhpur and IIT Bhubaneswar, all three being second-generation IITs with similar programme profiles and JEE cutoff bands. IITP leads in NIRF Engineering rank among the three after its sharp jump to rank 19 in 2025.
| Parameter | IIT Patna | IIT Jodhpur | IIT Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Location | Bihta, Patna (Bihar) | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | Khordha, Odisha |
| NIRF Engineering (2025) | 19 (Score: 64.52) | 27 (Score: 61.31) | 39 (Score: 58.22) |
| B.Tech Total Fees (General) | INR 10.45 Lakhs | Not verified from official source | Not verified from official source |
| Campus Area | 501 acres | 852 acres | 935 acres |
| Research Funding | INR 500+ crore | Not separately reported | Not separately reported |
IIT Patna leads the three in NIRF Engineering ranking and research output metrics. IIT Jodhpur has a larger campus and has expanded into creative and interdisciplinary programmes. IIT Bhubaneswar offers proximity to the Bhubaneswar tech corridor and benefits from PSU placement demand from Odisha-based companies. For JEE Advanced aspirants choosing between these three, branch preference and geographic preference are the dominant factors since all are equally governed Institutes of National Importance.
IITP FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Patna?
Ans. IIT Patna holds NIRF Engineering rank 19 in 2025, with a score of 64.52. It also ranks 36th overall in NIRF 2025 and 39th in the Research category. It improved 15 ranks in engineering in a single year, making it the highest-ranked institution from Bihar in NIRF and the only Bihar institution in the NIRF Overall top 50.
Ques. What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Patna?
Ans. In JEE Advanced 2026, the General category closing rank at IIT Patna (institute level, all programmes combined) was 15,919. CSE had the lowest closing rank at the opening (most competitive, opening rank 2,184 for General category). Civil Engineering and dual-degree programmes in Geotech had the highest (most accessible) closing ranks. OBC-NCL and SC/ST closing ranks are significantly more accessible.
Ques. What is the average placement package at IIT Patna?
Ans. In the 2025-26 placement season, IIT Patna recorded an average package of INR 25.52 LPA, a median of INR 18 LPA, and a highest offer of INR 1.17 CPA. A total of 207 students received offers from 70+ companies including Google (13 offers), Microsoft (9 offers), Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, and Samsung.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Patna?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at IIT Patna for the General category is INR 10.45 lakhs over four years. SC and ST students receive a full tuition fee waiver. EWS students with family income below INR 5 lakhs also receive a full tuition waiver. OBC-NCL students with family income between INR 1 lakh and INR 5 lakhs receive a 2/3 tuition waiver.
Ques. Does IIT Patna offer MBA?
Ans. Yes, IIT Patna offers a 2-year MBA programme at INR 3.76 lakhs and a distinctive MBA in Product Management at INR 5.08 lakhs. Both admit through valid CAT or GMAT scores followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview. Graduation in any discipline with 55% aggregate is the minimum eligibility.
Ques. Is IIT Patna better than NIT Patna?
Ans. IIT Patna and NIT Patna serve different JEE rank bands. IIT Patna admits through JEE Advanced (General closing rank up to 15,919 for all branches in 2026), while NIT Patna admits through JEE Main. NIRF Engineering ranks IIT Patna at 19 and NIT Patna at a lower position. For students eligible for both, IIT Patna is the preferred choice for research exposure, placement outcomes, and global recognition as an Institute of National Importance.
Ques. What research facilities does IIT Patna have?
Ans. IIT Patna’s flagship research facility is the Aryabhatta Supercomputing Centre under the National Supercomputing Mission, supporting high-performance computing for research across departments. The PHN Technology Centre focuses on applied research in robotics, AI, and IoT. The institute has INR 500+ crore in active research funding, 88+ patents filed, 500+ publications, and 17+ startups incubated through its technology business incubator.
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The fee for the BBA course is mentioned below:
IIT Patna does not offer a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) program. Its undergraduate offerings are limited to B.Tech., Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech), B.Sc. (Hons.) programs (such as Computer Science & Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security), and BBA.
According to the 2025 IIT-Patna admission details
For BBA at Indian Institute of Technology Patna, note that IITs do not offer BBA programs. You should consider other universities for BBA options.
Yes, IIT Patna provides tuition fee waivers for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, determined by parental income:
Note that other charges like hostel, mess, and amenities must still be paid.
The candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% and any one of the following:-
The registration fee is INR 1500.
Yes, the candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% and any one of the following:-
While the average package is almost same for the two institutes, i.e, around INR 21.5 LPA at IIT Madras and INR 23.8 LPA at IIT Patna. The highest package provided by IIT Madras in 2023 was INR 2 CPA while IIT Patna offered the highest package of 82 LPA.
IIT Patna may not offer B.Sc. Honors course. It offers only B.Sc. in General mode. The average package offered in the IIT Patna to the B.Sc. students can be around Twenty four lacs per year.
IIT Patna CSDA (Computer Science and Data Analytics) course is a 6 semester duration course. The per semester fee is INR 46 thousand. This is the fee of students admitted during 2024 (Autumn Season).
A total of 413 offers were given to the students at IIT Patna with 95 offers of INR 30 LPA and more. The highest package offered was INR 82.05 lpa. The average package of INR 23.09 lpa for B.tech and INR 17.50 lpa for M.Tech students.
There are two courses offered at IIT Patna in Computer Science Engineering. These are B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering and M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering. Their expected cutoff ranks for 2024 are given below:
Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree B.Tech./B.E. in a relevant degree with 60% marks in aggregate or minimum CPI of 6.5 or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale (for general/ OBC Category, 55% marks or 6.0 in case of SC/ST) First Class in the qualifying degree from a recognized Institute/ University. Candidates who have completed B.Tech from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above are exempted from submitting the GATE scores. Candidates will be shortlisted for the M.Tech program on the basis of their GATE score. Then, there will be an interview round conducted by the institute. For the final merit list for admissions, 70% weightage will be given to the GATE scores and 30% to the interview.
IIT Patna offers B.Sc. in Computer Science and Data Analysis. The course is offered in Honors mode. The eligibility of the course is to complete 10+2 with 60% atleast. The per year fee is INR 80 thousand. The admission to the course is based on State Entrance Examination.
No, you cannot get admission to the course based on previous year’s JEE Mains scorecard. Rather you need to appear for CUET/JEE/BITSAT/KVOY/NTSE exam for the same.
You can check here for the Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Science) From IIT Patna. Admissions are based on the score obtained in the entrance examinations.
Unfortunately, IIT Patna doesn’t offer online course to the students but rather conducts online webinars in yoga.
The placement report of IIT Patna 2023 has not yet been released by the university authorities in online mode.
No, admissions to the IIT Patna are based on the score obtained in the entrance examinations. Check here for the IIT Patna Admissions details.