National Institute of Technology Patna
Also known as NIT Patna
- Fees / year
- ₹1.25L
- Courses
- 18+
- NIRF Architecture
- #13
About National Institute of Technology Patna
National Institute of Technology Patna stands on the south bank of the Ganga behind Gandhi Ghat in Patna, Bihar, with its entrance on Ashok Rajpath, about 8 km from Patna Junction. Its history begins in 1886 with the Pleaders' Survey Training School, which became Bihar College of Engineering, Patna in 1924 and added postgraduate teaching in 1978. On 28 January 2004 the then Ministry of Human Resource Development renamed the college as the 18th National Institute of Technology, and it now functions as an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education.
NIT Patna has ten engineering departments, among them architecture and planning, civil, computer science, electrical, electronics and communication, mechanical, chemical science and technology, and mechatronics and automation, besides a humanities and social sciences department. B.Tech, B.Arch and five-year B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB on JEE Main Paper 1 or Paper 2 ranks. M.Tech and urban planning students join through CCMT, and MCA students through NIMCET. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 53rd in engineering and 13th in architecture, and placed in the 101-150 band overall.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025
- #13 Architecture, #53 Engineering
- Programmes
- 18Engineering, Architecture
- Fees
- ₹1.25L a year
- Students enrolled
- 2272023–24
- Also known as
- NIT Patna
- Website
- nitp.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.
- #13ArchitectureScore 60.16 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #53EngineeringScore 53.89 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 101–150OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
18 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree | Integrated | 9 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 8 | — |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Undergraduate | 1 | — |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- JEE Main
- JEE Main Paper 2
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB (and DASA/SII for foreign nationals) on JEE Main Paper 1 or Paper 2 scores, followed by physical reporting at the Ashok Rajpath campus. M.Tech and MURP admissions go through CCMT and MCA admissions through NIMCET.
National Institute of Technology Patna Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: Other State quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17,282 | 2,511 | 5,437 | 2,908 | 1,373 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 18,895 | 2,761 | 6,310 | 3,335 | 1,294 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security | 19,648 | 2,959 | 6,677 | 3,124 | 1,382 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science | 20,201 | 2,773 | 6,637 | 3,311 | 1,726 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 21,828 | 3,089 | 6,967 | 4,057 | 1,627 |
| Mathematics and Computing Technology | 22,754 | 3,189 | 7,003 | 3,995 | 1,773 |
Closing rank is the last JEE Main 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.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
54.6%
of students reimbursed
124
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 124 of 227 students at National Institute of Technology Patna (54.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
National Institute of Technology Patna: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Technology Patna?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology Patna is ranked #13 in Architecture, #53 in Engineering and in the 101–150 band overall.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at JEE Main rank 17,282 for General gender-neutral seats in the Other State quota (opening rank 11,488). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 2,511, OBC-NCL 5,437, SC 2,908 and ST 1,373.
What is the fee at National Institute of Technology Patna?
First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology Patna is ₹1,25,000 for its its programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does National Institute of Technology Patna offer?
National Institute of Technology Patna offers 18 programmes in Engineering and Architecture, including Bachelor of Technology, B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree and Bachelor of Architecture.
Which entrance exams does National Institute of Technology Patna accept?
Depending on the course, admission to National Institute of Technology Patna is through JEE Main and JEE Main Paper 2.
What is the admission process at National Institute of Technology Patna?
B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB (and DASA/SII for foreign nationals) on JEE Main Paper 1 or Paper 2 scores, followed by physical reporting at the Ashok Rajpath campus. M.Tech and MURP admissions go through CCMT and MCA admissions through NIMCET.
Is National Institute of Technology Patna a government or private institution?
National Institute of Technology Patna is a government institution in Patna, Bihar. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Do students at National Institute of Technology Patna get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 124 of its 227 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 19 through state and central government schemes and 105 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at National Institute of Technology Patna?
227 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 48% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is National Institute of Technology Patna known by?
National Institute of Technology Patna is also known as NIT 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 National Institute of Technology Patna on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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