Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Also known as IIT Patna
- Fees / year
- ₹2L
- Courses
- 31+
- Median salary
- ₹19 LPA
- Placed
- 95.5%
- NIRF Overall
- #36
- Established
- 2008
About Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a central government institute of engineering, science and research in Bihar, recognised as an Institute of National Importance. It was set up in 2008 as one of the new IITs and worked from a transit campus in its early years. Its permanent campus at Bihta, about 40 km from Patna and roughly 4 km from Bihta railway station, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 and covers about 501 acres; a second phase of construction was completed in 2024.
Teaching is organised in ten departments covering computer science, electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, chemical and biochemical, and materials engineering, along with chemistry, physics, mathematics and the humanities. IIT Patna fills its undergraduate seats through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, offering four-year B.Tech programmes, a BS in economics, five-year B.Tech-M.Tech dual degrees and integrated B.Tech-MBA routes with IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Mumbai. Regular M.Tech admission uses GATE scores through COAP. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 36th overall, 19th in engineering and 39th in research.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2008
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025
- #36 Overall, #19 Engineering, #39 Research
- Programmes
- 31Engineering, Science
- Fees
- ₹2L a year
- Median salary
- ₹19 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 95.5%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 2,5772023–24
- Also known as
- IIT Patna
- Website
- iitp.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #19EngineeringScore 64.52 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #36OverallScore 57.63 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #39ResearchScore 48.75 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
31 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech + MBA | Integrated | 11 | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 11 | — |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree | Integrated | 8 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 1 | — |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE (Advanced) ranks. JEE (Advanced) 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech, BS, B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree and B.Tech-MBA seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling; regular full-time M.Tech admission is based on GATE through COAP.
Indian Institute of Technology Patna Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3,635 | 507 | 1,258 | 775 | 381 |
| B. Tech. (CSE) and M.Tech in CSE | 4,432 | 676 | 1,558 | 999 | 599 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 4,574 | 625 | 1,602 | 956 | 455 |
| Mathematics And Computing | 5,320 | 777 | 1,923 | 1,288 | 736 |
| B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5,725 | — | 1,813 | — | 702 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 5,854 | 780 | 1,953 | 1,507 | 794 |
Closing rank is the last JEE (Advanced) category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
95.5%
Placement rate
₹19 LPA
Median salary
320
placed of 335 graduates
15
went on to higher studies
320 of the 335 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology Patna's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (95.5%), at a median salary of ₹19 LPA. 15 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
68.2%
of students reimbursed
1,758
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 1,758 of 2,577 students at Indian Institute of Technology Patna (68.2%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Indian Institute of Technology Patna: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Technology Patna is ranked #19 in Engineering, #36 overall and #39 for research.
How are placements at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
In the data Indian Institute of Technology Patna submitted to NIRF 2025, 320 of the 335 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (95.5%), at a median salary of ₹19 LPA. Another 15 went on to higher studies.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna closed at JEE (Advanced) rank 3,635 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 2,184). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 507, OBC-NCL 1,258, SC 775 and ST 381.
What is the fee at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Technology Patna is ₹2,00,000 for its its programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Indian Institute of Technology Patna offer?
Indian Institute of Technology Patna offers 31 programmes in Engineering and Science, including Bachelor of Technology, B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree, B.Tech + MBA and Bachelor of Science.
Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Technology Patna accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Indian Institute of Technology Patna is through JEE Advanced.
What is the admission process at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
B.Tech, BS, B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree and B.Tech-MBA seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling; regular full-time M.Tech admission is based on GATE through COAP.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Patna a government or private institution?
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a government institution in Patna, Bihar, established in 2008. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Do students at Indian Institute of Technology Patna get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 1,758 of its 2,577 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 418 through state and central government schemes, 1,330 by the institution and 10 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
2,577 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 18.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Indian Institute of Technology Patna known by?
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is also known as IIT Patna.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Technology Patna on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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