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IIT Patna: 2025 Admissions, Ranking, and Placements

The Indian Institute of Technology Patna was established by an Act of the Indian Parliament on August 6, 2008. The campus is located at Bihta, which is approximately 40 km from Patna.

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IIT Patna Overview

Did you know- US News & World Report ranked IIT Patna at 1724 in Best Global Universities.

Source: US News & World Report

The Institute has attracted visitors and scholars from many countries, including China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and Sri Lanka. Notable figures from here include Lord Gautam Buddha, Lord Mahavir, Guru Gobind Singh, the famous astronomer Aryabhatta, and the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Key Highlights of IIT Hyderabad 2025

Parameters

Details 

Admission Months

B.Tech in July; M.Tech in July; Ph.D. in March–April & Sept–Oct

Top Programs 

10 departments: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Humanities & Social Science.

Accepted Exams

JEE‑Main/Advanced (UG); GATE (M.Tech); GATE/NET or master’s for Ph.D.

Duration of Course 

B.Tech: 4 yr + internship; M.Tech: 2 yr + internship; M.Sc: 2 yr; Ph.D: session-based

NIRF Ranking 2024 

73

Total Students

2,140 (994 UG, 277 PG, 160 M.Sc., 709 Ph.D.)

Courses and Fees

IIT Hyderabad provides 15 specializations in the B.Tech program. Students get several options to select from program specializations. To know about each course and the fees, scroll down below.

Course Fees at IIT Patna 2025-26

In the table below, learn about the courses and their fees.

Programs

Tuition Fees (₹)

B. Tech./ B.S. & B. Tech/BS-M. Tech Dual Degree

₹ 1,64,750

MTech

₹20,000

M.Sc

₹3,000

PhD

₹20,000 per semester

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Applicable to SC students with annual family income below ₹6 Lakhs.

    Benefits: Full tuition fee waiver Living expenses: ₹2,200 per month Books and stationery allowance

Placements, Cutoff, and Admissions

IIT Patna experienced well-known and renowned recruitment from various sectors, including IT & Software, Analytics, and Consulting. Therefore, students take advantage of the opportunities to gain experience from these recruiters.

Sector-wise placement distribution:

Recruitment Sector

Percentage of Offers

IT

35.9%

Analytics/Consulting

13.33 %

Manufacturing

8.21%

Core

7.18%

Edtech

6.15%

E- Commerce

4.62%

Teaching & Research

4.62%

Finance

4.62%

Fintech

2.56%

Others

12.82%

Placements at B.Tech 2022

For the 2021-22 academic year, IIT Patna's B.Tech program reported excellent placement results, with a 100% placement rate. To know better, scroll down.

Branch Name

Total Offers

Highest CTC ( in LPA)

Average CTC (in LPA)

Median CTC (in LPA)

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

107

₹137.00

₹38.79

₹40.00

Electrical Engineering (EE)

79

₹120.00

₹33.04

₹25.56

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

70

₹54.57

₹18.22

₹14.33

Civil Engineering (CE)

28

₹44.10

₹17.02

₹14.00

Chemical Engineering (CB)

16

₹31.37

₹12.91

₹11.00

M.Tech 2022 Batch Placement

For IIT Patna's M.Tech 2022 batch, the overall placement rate was 86.81%. Several branches achieved a 100% placement rate, including Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, VLSI, and Mechanical Engineering.

Branch

Total Offers

Average Salary (in LPA)

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

16

21.94

Mathematics and Computing (MC)

20

15

Mechatronics (MT)

19

11.79

Communication System and Engineering

13

20.15

VLSI and Embedded Systems

10

23.17

Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (CE)

5

7.5

Material Science and Engineering (MS)

5

8.75

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

7

14.99

Key Recruiters

Key recruiters include prominent organisations across the sectors, such as:

  1. Accenture Japan
  2. Axxela
  3. BPCL
  4. Mahindra & Mahindra
  5. Razorpay
  6. TVS Motors
  7. Switch Mobility
  8. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
  9. TCS R&I
  10. Pratik Tutorials

    Visit the upGrad IIT Patna’s Placements’ page to:
  • Know placement offers, year-wise highest package, and average salary
  • Explore Department-Specific Placement Data and FAQs

Ranking 2024-2025

The table below will inform you about the courses and their rankings, ranked by the ranking body NIRF for the year 2024. 

Course

Year

Rank

Overall

2024

73

Engineering – Innovation

2024

34

IIT Patna VS IIT Bhubaneswar VS IIT Bombay

Among IIT Patna, IIT Bhubaneshwar, and IIT Bombay, all three are consistently ranked as the top engineering institutes in India and in the world as well. To know and analyse the three IITs, read the table below.  Here’s a comparison of the three IITs to know better about each.

Parameters

IIT Patna

IIT Bhubaneshwar

IIT Bombay (Mumbai)

NIRF Ranking (Engineering 2024)

34

54

3

Tuition Fees (Approximate Annual)

B.Tech: ₹2 L/year

M.Sc ₹15 000/sem

M.Tech: ₹20–40 K/sem

Ph.D ₹20–50 K/sem

UG (B.Tech): ₹1,00,000

PG (M.Tech): ₹ 5000

MS-R programme: ₹5000

PhD.: ₹2,500 per semester

UG: ₹2.2 - ₹2.5 Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

PG: ₹70,000 - ₹2.3 Lakhs (varies by course)

Popular Courses

B.Tech (8 branches), M.Tech, M.Sc (3 disciplines), Ph.D (10 departments)

B.Tech CSE/ECE/EE/ME/CE/MMEDual DegreeITEPM.TechM.Sc.M.S.(R)Ph.D.

UG: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

PG: M.Tech (CSE, EE, ME), MBA, M.Des

Placement Rate (Recent Data)

Mechanical: 84.75% (2023‑24)

Highest CTC: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) ₹ 135 LPA

B.Tech: 84.6 %

Dual‑Degree: 66%

M.Tech: 74.6%

Highest CTC: ₹64 LPA ( B.Tech- Computer Science and Engineering)

Average CTC- ₹22.6 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹3.67 CPA (International) / ₹1.68 CPA (Domestic)

Average CTC: ₹23.5 LPA

Lowest CTC: ₹4 LPA (indicative, can vary)

No. of Courses

Multiple specializations across programs; totals: B.Tech 8, M.Tech- 8, M.Sc 3, Ph.D 10

B.Tech disciplines: 6

Dual‑Degree programmes: 9

M.Sc programmes: 5

M.Tech programmes: 14

Ph.D programmes across 7 schools (various)

UG: 17+ (B.Tech, B.S., Dual Degree

PG: 58+ (M.Tech, M.Sc., M.Des, MBA, Ph.D.)

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location:

Bihta near Patna, Bihar

  • Common Areas: Students have access to TV rooms, gymnasiums, and indoor sports zones, making it a balanced living space.
  • Essential Facilities: Hostels ensure 24/7 electricity, regular water supply, and clean sanitation systems.

Student Life

  • Modern Hostel Amenities: Each room is furnished with essentials like study tables, almirahs, high-speed WiFi, and LAN ports.
  • Room Allotment by Year: Freshers usually start with triple-sharing rooms, which shift to double-sharing in the second year, and single rooms in the third and fourth years.
  • Mess Food: The food is average in quality, though non-vegetarian options are offered multiple times a week.

Notable Alumni

IIT Patna has shown many students a way to grow and succeed. The institution guided the students toward a sharp, bright future.Here are notable IIIT Patna alumni along with their LinkedIn profiles and key achievements.

Alumni

Field of Work

Dr. Kriti Gupta

Assistant Professor, O.P. Jindal Global University

Dr Anuja Akhouri

Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu

Dr. Raj Rajesh

Reserve Bank of India

Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee

Assistant Professor, SRM University

FAQs for Overview

IIT Patna offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, but its flagship courses remain in the domains of B.Tech and M.Tech. Popular B.Tech programs include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. On the postgraduate side, M.Tech specializations in VLSI, Mechatronics, Mathematics & Computing, and Computer Science are highly sought after. The institute also offers integrated B.Tech-M.Tech dual degrees, M.Sc., M.Des., and Ph.D. programs across disciplines.

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  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .