Complete guide to NIT Patna — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) has the distinction of being one of the oldest technical institutions in India, tracing its roots to the Bihar College of Engineering established in 1886. Located in Patna — the ancient capital of India and Bihar's vibrant administrative hub on the banks of the Ganga — NIT Patna is ranked #55 in NIRF Engineering 2026 and is Bihar's flagship engineering institution.
Set on a compact 70-acre campus on Ashok Rajpath in central Patna, NIT Patna offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and PhD programmes across 11 academic departments. The institute is known for its strong programmes in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Its urban Patna location, close to Bihar's administrative corridors and within a day's travel of Varanasi and Kolkata, provides students meaningful access to central government projects, infrastructure programmes, and a growing IT sector.
NIT Patna has been significantly upgrading its research infrastructure and output, with active projects funded by DST, SERB, and Bihar government agencies in areas including flood management and Ganga river engineering, smart city infrastructure, renewable energy for rural Bihar, and NLP for Hindi and Maithili. The institute's proximity to AIIMS Patna and IGIMS creates opportunities for biomedical research collaborations.
Student life at NIT Patna reflects the cultural depth and historic richness of Patna — home to Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire capital, and a city of immense historical significance. The annual technical festival Nirmaan and cultural fest Aarohi draw student participation from across Bihar and eastern India. The compact campus creates a close-knit academic community in the heart of one of India's most historically significant cities.
For 2026 admissions, NIT Patna represents a strong option for students seeking a historically rooted NIT in the Ganga plains corridor, with improving research and placements, strong Bihar HS advantages, and an urban campus location that provides access to Patna's growing administrative and IT ecosystem.
NIT Patna holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #55 |
| NIRF | Overall | #88 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #53 |
| India Today | Engineering (Govt.) | #50 |
| The Week | Engineering | #57 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | 1201+ |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | 701–750 |
| Times Higher Education | Overall | 1201+ |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings | Research | 1501+ |
| US News Best Global Universities | Engineering | 1001+ |
NIT Patna offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 11 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Architecture | YES | — | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | — | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| MBA | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at NIT Patna is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹62,500 |
| Examination Fee | ₹800 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹6,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹15,000 |
| Medical & Insurance | ₹1,000 |
| Students' Activity Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Total per Year (2025–26, approx.) | ₹1,71,600 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech Cost (approx.) | ₹6,86,400 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees under MoE guidelines; only non-academic charges apply.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh/year qualify for a full tuition fee waiver under the NIT scholarship scheme.
Students with income between ₹1–5 lakh/year are eligible for a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
PwD students with ≥40% disability receive full tuition fee remission irrespective of family income.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIT Patna B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 20,600 | 9,600 | 4,400 | 2,000 |
| ECE | 30,200 | 14,200 | 6,600 | 3,050 |
| EE | 39,400 | 18,800 | 8,900 | 4,150 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 47,200 | 22,600 | 10,900 | 5,150 |
| Civil Engineering | 54,800 | 26,800 | 13,000 | 6,200 |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | 4,200 | 1,950 | 900 | 420 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | 34,600 | 16,500 | 7,800 | 3,650 |
| Mathematics & Computing (M.Tech) | 25,800 | 12,300 | 5,700 | 2,650 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 280 | ₹12.0L |
| Core Engineering | 130 | ₹8.2L |
| BFSI / FinTech | 50 | ₹12.5L |
| Consulting | 32 | ₹14.0L |
| E-Commerce / Product | 42 | ₹16.0L |
| Semiconductor / VLSI | 22 | ₹13.0L |
| PSU / Government | 30 | ₹8.5L |
| Research & Higher Studies | 38 | — |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹15.8L | 86% |
| ECE | ₹11.2L | 74% |
| EE | ₹9.0L | 65% |
| Mechanical | ₹7.5L | 57% |
| Civil | ₹6.5L | 50% |
| Architecture | ₹7.0L | 62% |
| MBA | ₹8.5L | 68% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹13.5L | 78% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹10.2L | ₹38 L | 118 |
| 2022–23 | ₹9.5L | ₹32 L | 105 |
| 2021–22 | ₹8.4L | ₹26 L | 92 |
| 2020–21 | ₹7.4L | ₹20 L | 78 |
| 2019–20 | ₹6.5L | ₹16 L | 66 |
NIT Patna's 70-acre campus is set on Ashok Rajpath — one of Patna's most historic thoroughfares — in the heart of the city, adjacent to the banks of the Ganga. As one of the most urban NIT campuses in India, it sits within walking distance of Patna's museums, libraries, historic ghats, and administrative institutions. The compact campus has been thoughtfully developed to maximise space, with modern academic blocks, well-maintained hostels, and improving research infrastructure. The campus's city-centre location gives students direct access to Patna's IT hubs, government offices, and the cultural institutions of one of India's oldest and most historically significant cities.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIT Patna has 8 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel-1 (Ganga) | Boys | 320+ |
| 02 | Hostel-2 (Sone) | Boys | 300+ |
| 03 | Hostel-3 (Gandak) | Boys | 280+ |
| 04 | Hostel-4 (Koshi) | Boys | 260+ |
| 05 | Hostel-5 (Punpun) | Boys | 240+ |
| 06 | Hostel-6 (Bagmati) | Boys | 220+ |
| 07 | Hostel-7 (Saraswati) | Girls | 300+ |
| 08 | PG Hostel | PG / PhD | 180+ |
NIT Patna's research programme is closely linked to Bihar's development priorities and the Ganga basin environment. Active research areas include Ganga flood modelling and river engineering, smart city infrastructure for Patna, renewable energy for rural Bihar, Hindi and Maithili NLP, and structural health monitoring of historical monuments. The institute collaborates with AIIMS Patna, NGRI, CWPRS, and IIT Patna for multidisciplinary projects, with funding from DST, SERB, and the Bihar government.
NIT Patna's Technology Business Incubator (TBI), backed by DST-NSTEDB and the Bihar government's startup mission, focuses on ventures leveraging Bihar's unique challenges and opportunities — including agri-tech for Bihar's fertile plains, edtech for first-generation learners, vernacular language digital tools, flood risk management tech, and rural fintech. The incubator has supported 20+ ventures since establishment.
The E-Cell at NIT Patna organises annual events including the startup pitch competition Pragati Bihar, mentorship sessions with successful alumni entrepreneurs, and boot camps. Several NITP alumni have built ventures in IT outsourcing, government services technology, and education, drawing on Bihar's immense talent pool and the expanding Patna business ecosystem.
NIT Patna provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students by CGPA per branch | ₹2,000/month for one academic year |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Full) | Family income < ₹1 lakh/year | Full tuition fee waiver |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Partial) | Family income ₹1–5 lakh/year | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students with family income < ₹2.5 lakh/year | Full tuition fee + ₹250/month maintenance |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh/year, first girl child | ₹50,000/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class XII in science stream | ₹80,000/year |
| Bihar State Scholarship | Domicile of Bihar; merit-based criteria | ₹12,000/year |
| Industry-Sponsored Fellowships | CGPA ≥ 8.0 + research interest; sponsor-selected | ₹8,000–₹18,000/month |
| NITP Financial Aid | Demonstrated financial hardship; institute welfare committee assessment | Partial/full mess fee waiver |
National Institute of Technology Patna
Patna, Bihar – 800005
India
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