Explore NIT PATNA complete B.Tech admission guide . Get details on courses, fees, seat matrix, category-wise cutoffs, placements, rankings, and connectivity.
National Institute of Technology, Patna (NIT Patna)
Established: 1886 (as Bihar College of Engineering), upgraded to NIT in 2004
Institute of National Importance (by Govt. of India)
Ashok Rajpath, Mahendru, Patna – 800005, Bihar
Located on the southern bank of the River Ganga, well-connected to the city.
Location:
NIT Patna is situated on Ashok Rajpath, beside the Ganga River in Patna University Campus, Bihar. It is centrally located and easily accessible from major transport points in the city.
Patna Junction (PNBE): ~7–8 km away (15–20 minutes by road).
Rajendranagar Terminal: ~3 km away.
Gulzarbagh Railway Station: ~4 km away.
These stations are well connected to all parts of India via regular express and superfast trains.
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (Patna Airport)
Distance: ~20 km from campus
Travel Time: ~35–40 minutes by car
Connected to: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and other major cities.
Ashok Rajpath is a major city road; newly built double-decker elevated road now connects the area with Gandhi Maidan, easing traffic congestion.
Auto-rickshaws, city buses, and e-rickshaws frequently run along Ashok Rajpath and other nearby routes.
BSRTC Bus Services:
Frequent buses, including “Pink Buses” (reserved for women) operate around Patna and stop near NIT.
Local buses run between major locations such as Gandhi Maidan, Patna Junction, Rajendra Nagar, and Ashok Rajpath.
Engineering: Ranked 55th among engineering colleges in India
Architecture & Planning: 27th nationally
Overall (All disciplines): Placed in 101–150 band across India
India Ranking: 137th among universities
Global Rank: Around 3687th out of ~14,000 institutions
Engineering-specific (EduRank): 133rd in India, 1970th globally; engineering output and citations highlighted
University Guru Meta-Ranking: Places NIT Patna at #101 overall; engineering #55 in 2024
uniRank & 4icu Rankings: estimate NITP’s country rank ~306 and global rank ~7619 (uniRank)
| Year | Engineering Rank | Architecture Rank | Overall Rank Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 19 | (not specified) |
| 2023 | 56 | 19 | 101–150 |
| 2024 | 55 (↑ 1) | 27 (↓ 8) | 101–150 |
Entrance Exam: JEE Main 2025 (conducted in two sessions—January and April)
Eligibility:
B.Tech: 10+2 with at least 75% aggregate marks, with compulsory PCM subjects (60% threshold in earlier years)
B.Arch: 10+2 with 60% aggregate, plus a valid NATA score
Seat Allocation: Handled through JoSSA counselling, based on JEE Main rank; 50% seats reserved for Bihar residents (Home State quota), and 50% for Other State quota
Total B.Tech Seats: Approximately 981
B.Tech (4 years) in:
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Information Technology (IT)
Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (newly introduced)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch, 5 years)
M.Tech (2 years) with branches including:
Civil Engineering: Water Resources, Transportation, Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical
Electrical Engineering: Control Systems, Power Systems
Mechanical Engineering: Thermal, Production, Design, Automobile, Renewable Energy Technology
Electronics & Communication Engineering: Communication Systems; VLSI Systems Design & Microelectronics
Computer Science & Engineering: CSE; Information Technology
Others: Computational Mathematics; Nanoscience & Technology
M.Plan / Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MURP) (2 years)
MCA (Master of Computer Applications) programs (3 years), specializing in AI & IoT and Data Science & Informatics (note: this program may no longer be active or is self‑financed)
Integrated M.Sc. Programs in:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degrees (5 years) such as:
Chemical Technology
Civil Engineering with Construction Tech & Management
Material Science & Engineering
Mathematics & Computing Technology
Computer Science (Data Science)
Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Includes female supernumerary and PwD seats
Divided equally between Home State and Other State quotas
Female Supernumerary Seats are over and above the standard quota to encourage girl student enrollment.
| CUT OFF 2025 | NIT PATNA CUT OFF 2025 |
| CUT OFF 2024 | ALL NIT CUT OFF 2024 |
Tuition Fee: ₹62,500 per semester
One‑Time Fees (1st Semester):
Caution Deposit (refundable): ₹10,000
Development Fee: ₹30,000
Admission Processing: ₹2,000
Identity & T&P Fees: ₹1,500
Library & IT Fee: ₹1,000
Semester Charges (Registration, Exam, Misc):
₹2,000 exam + ₹1,500 registration + misc ≈ ₹3,750
Hostel & Mess (if availing):
Hostel Fee: ₹12,000/semester; Mess Advance: ₹20,000
| Semester | Approx. Fees (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 1,56,750 |
| 2nd | 1,03,750 |
| 3rd, 5th, 7th | 1,04,550 |
| 4th, 6th | 1,03,750 |
| 8th | 1,08,250 |
Total Estimated B.Tech fee over 4 years (including building, academic, hostel/mess): around ₹6.12–7.70 L depending on branch and housing options
While official data reflects one set of results, media sources report slightly different variations for the 2024 placement season:
Students registered: ~703, out of which ~560 were placed → Placement rate ≈ 74.96%
Highest package reported: ₹45 LPA
Lowest package reported: ₹6 LPA
Number of visiting companies: 103+
Based on secondary sources and probable estimations:
CSE:
Highest offered: ₹52 LPA
Average: ₹15.98 LPA
Median approx: ₹14.5 LPA
Placement rate: ~89.6%
ECE:
Highest: ₹44–45 LPA
Average: ₹12.52 LPA
Placement rate: ~72.7%
EE:
Highest: ₹38 LPA
Average: ₹10.41 LPA
Placement rate: ~76.6%
Mechanical Engineering:
Highest: ₹19.23 LPA
Average: ₹8.76 LPA
Placement rate: 100%
Civil Engineering:
Highest: ~₹19 LPA
Average: ~₹8.42 LPA
Placement rate: ~55%
Architecture & MSc branches:
Placement rate around 50–52%
Median packages are lower (typically ₹6–7 LPA or less)
Data transparency is limited; official branch‑wise median/average packages are not consistently shared. For instance, Reddit users highlight that branch-specific stats are often unavailable in annual reports post‑2020 and RTI responses may be inconsistent Reddit.
Intern and PPO offers, calculation of CTCs (including ESOPs or RSUs) and inclusion of off-campus placements vary by source and institution, making comparisons less reliable across NITs
Some unofficial threads place NIT Patna’s CSE average at ~₹16 LPA with a median around ₹14.5 LPA, ranking it among the middle tier of NITs trending between ~#11 to #15 by placement metrics
| Metric | 2024–25 (Official) | 2023–24 (Official) |
| UG Total Offers | 505 | 591 |
| UG Highest Package (Max CTC) | ₹41.37 LPA | ₹44.92 LPA |
| UG Average Package | ₹9.9 LPA | ₹9.4 LPA |
| UG Minimum Package | ₹5.0 LPA | ₹3.0 LPA |
Estimated branch-wise packages (Top branches):
| Branch | Avg CTC (approx) | Median CTC | Placement Rate |
| CSE | ₹15–16 LPA | ~₹14.5 LPA | ~89–90% |
| ECE | ₹12.5 LPA | ~₹12 LPA | ~72–73% |
| EE | ₹10.4 LPA | ~₹8 LPA | ~76% |
| ME | ₹8.8 LPA | – | ~100% |
| CE | ₹8.4 LPA | – | ~55% |
Recruiters during the 2024 and 2025 placement cycles include:
Microsoft, Amazon, Tata, Accenture, Oracle, Samsung, Morgan Stanley, Adobe, FLIPKART, BPCL, L&T, Cognizant, Intuit, Vedanta, and many others
