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IIT Patna 2026: Courses, Admission, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Scholarships, ROI & Reviews

  • Patna,Bihar
  • AICTE, UGC
  • 8.8 /10 (86 Students Review)
  • Govt.
  • Est. 2008
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IIT Patna Highlights

  • Institute Name Indian Institute of Technology Patna
  • Established Year2008
  • Campus Location Patna
  • Campus TypeGovernment
  • Approvals AICTE, UGC
  • Courses offersB.Tech, BS, M.Tech, M.Sc, PhD
  • Application ModeOnline
  • Exams AcceptedJEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM
  • Highest Placement packageINR 82 LPA
  • Average Placement PackageINR 17 LPA
  • Top RecruitersGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon, and Accenture have recruited
  • Official Websitehttps://www.iitp.ac.in
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IIT Patna Courses

B.Sc

Eligibility:12th
Accepted Exams:Self

Available Seats:NA
Course Duration:4 Years
Fees:INR 9 – 10 Lakhs

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B.Tech

Eligibility:12th
Accepted Exams:JEE Main

Available Seats:NA
Course Duration:4 Years
Fees: INR 9 – 10 Lakhs

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M.Tech

Eligibility:Graduation
Accepted Exams:GATE

Available Seats:NA
Course Duration:2 Years
Fees:INR 2.5 – 3 Lakhs

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M.Sc

Eligibility:Graduation
Accepted Exams:IIT JAM

Available Seats:NA
Course Duration:2 Years
Fees:INR 1.2 – 1.4 Lakhs

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P.hD

Eligibility:Graduation
Accepted Exams:GATE, NET

Available Seats:NA
Course Duration:5 Years
Fees:INR 3 – 4 Lakhs

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Quality Education
Industry-recognized degree & expert faculty
Strong Placements
Corporate partnerships & high placement rates
Scholarship Support
Flexible financial assistance options available
Modern Facilities
State-of-the-art labs, library & sports amenities

IIT Patna Admission Process

  • Eligibility for UG Programs requires that you have a 10+2 certificate, and in some courses, you have to do it with mathematics and science, which is compulsory. The required marks are 50% for general categories and 45% for reserved categories.
  • Eligibility for PG Programmes is to get admission in a Postgraduate Program. Candidates have to graduate from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks needed for the general categories, and relaxations will be applied for reserved candidates. For Doctoral programmes, you need a master’s degree of at least 2 years with a minimum of 55% marks or a 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 75% marks.

 

Steps to apply, 

  • Step 1: Visit the Official Website: Go to www.iitp.ac.in and open the “Admissions” section. Choose your desired course (B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, or Ph.D).
  • Step 2: Register for Entrance Exams: Register and appear for the relevant national exam.
    JEE Advanced (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), JAM (M.Sc), or IIT Patna Ph.D portal.
  • Step 3: Qualify the Entrance Exam: Secure the minimum qualifying marks or rank.
    Only eligible candidates are shortlisted for further rounds.
  • Step 4: Participate in Counselling / Application Portal: Apply through JoSAA (B.Tech), COAP (M.Tech), or JAM portal (M.Sc).
    For Ph.D, apply directly on IIT Patna’s admission portal.
  • Step 5: Choice Filling & Seat Allotment: Fill in course and institute preferences during counselling.
    Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and seat availability.
  • Step 6: Document Verification & Fee Payment: Upload and verify required academic and identity documents.
    Pay the admission fee online to confirm your seat.
  • Step 7: Reporting to IIT Patna: Report to the institute (online or in person) on the given date.
    Complete admission formalities and attend orientation.
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IIT Patna Placements 2026

Latest IIT placement records — average salary, highest package & top recruiters.

IIT Patna has a dedicated placement cell that bridges the gap between potential employers and students. The placement process at IIT Patna begins in the month of December and continues till April next year. Usually, IITs conduct their placement drives in two phases. IIT Phase 1 placement process starts in December, whereas the Phase 2 placement process starts in April.

 

The highest placement package is INR 82 LPA, and the average package recorded during the recent placement drive was INR 17 LPA. The average package for IIT Patna 2024 for BTech, MTech, and MSc programs stood at around INR 17 LPA, INR 15 LPA, and INR 7 LPA, respectively, with more than 300 offers being made and 210 companies visiting, according to the placement brochure 2024-25. IIT Patna witnessed participation from over 70 leading companies that offered roles in multiple profiles, including Data Science, Software Engineering, Consulting, Business Analytics, and R&D. Companies such as Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, and Accenture made 13, 9, 7, and 6 offers, respectively, during IIT Patna placements 2025.

Top Recruiters: GoogleMicrosoftAmazonand Accenture have recruited
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IIT Patna Scholarships 2026

Merit, need-based & government scholarships available at IIT. Check your eligibility now.

🎓 Merit-Based💰 Need-Based🏛️ Govt. Scholarship🔬 Research Fellowship

IIT Patna scholarships vary from merit-based to need-based. IIT Patna offers scholarships at the institute level for B.Tech. and M.Tech. students. Students can also apply for central/ state government scholarships as per their eligibility.

 

Central Scheme Scholarships:

There are numerous scholarships offered by the central/state governments. Students can apply for any one of the scholarships by applying through the National Scholarship Portal.

  • Top Class education scheme for SC students
  • National Fellowship
  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for college and university students
  • Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF (Railway Protection Force)/ RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force)
  • Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (for UG/ PG Students)
  • Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities
  • Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship for students belonging to Minority Communities to pursue professional and technical courses.

⏰ Scholarship applications for 2026 are open — limited seats available.

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IIT Patna Faculty

The faculty at the IIT Patna is experienced and qualified. The institute has several schools, such as the School of Science and Technology and the True School of Music. The college operates on a term-wise system comprising four terms, with assessments including unit tests, mid-term exams, and end-term exams.

Faculty Name & TitleTitle
Sanjay PadodePresident
Dr A ParasuramPro Chancellor
Dr Ravikesh SrivastavaVice Chancellor
Mr Nitin ShrivastavaRegistrar
Dr Sridhar PappuDean
Ashutosh PathakFounder
Prof. Ratan KumarProfessor
Dr. Salur Srikant PatnaikProfessor

Facilities

  • AuditoriumAuditorium
  • GymGym
  • BanksBanks
  • CafeteriaCafeteria
  • MedicalMedical
  • Comp LabsComp Labs
  • SportsSports
  • LibraryLibrary
  • ClassroomsClassrooms
  • HostelHostel
  • TransportTransport
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi

IIT Patna Rating

[object Object]8.8 /10
  • AcademicAcademicstar9/10
  • AccommodationAccommodationstar9/10
  • FacultyFacultystar9/10
  • InfrastructureInfrastructurestar9/10
  • PlacementsPlacementsstar8/10
  • SocialSocialstar9/10
  • ThroughoutThroughoutstar9/10

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IIT Patna Address/Contact

  • Address:Bihta Kanpa Rd, Patna, Dayalpur , Pin-801106, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, IIT Patna provides merit-cum-means scholarships, SC/ST tuition fee waivers, and other financial aids as per MHRD guidelines.

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The highest package offered was around ₹82 LPA, while the average package is about ₹17 LPA.

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The total fee for the B.Tech program is approximately ₹9–10 lakhs for the entire four-year course (as per the official IIT Patna academic fee structure).

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Applications are accepted online through national portals like JoSAA, COAP, or JAM, and for Ph.D through IIT Patna’s official website — www.iitp.ac.in.

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The institute offers B.Tech, B.S, M.Tech, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs across various disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

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Placement Highlights

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Avg. Package
INR 17 LPA


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