IIT Patna Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

• 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.