IIT Patna: 2025 Admissions, Ranking, and Placements

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.

IIT Patna has shown consistent growth in placements over the years. The placement rate is usually above 85%, with top sectors being IT, software development, core engineering, data analytics, and consulting. In the recent placement drive, several students received offers from top recruiters such as Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Motors, MathWorks, and DE Shaw. The highest packages go above ₹50 LPA for international roles, while the average CTC for domestic roles ranges between ₹14–16 LPA in CSE and around ₹9–12 LPA in other branches.

For B.Tech and dual degree programs, the tuition fee is approximately ₹1.13 lakh per semester for General and OBC category students, whereas SC/ST and PwD students are usually exempt from tuition fees. For M.Tech and M.Sc programs, the tuition is around ₹15,000–₹30,000 per semester. Ph.D. scholars receive stipends, so they do not pay standard tuition. Additionally, several scholarships and financial aids are available to support students from economically weaker sections.

Admissions to undergraduate programs at IIT Patna are conducted through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, typically held in May, with counseling via JoSAA in June–July. For postgraduate courses, GATE is required for M.Tech, IIT JAM for M.Sc., and CEED for M.Des. Admissions for these programs usually begin in March or April. For Ph.D. programs, admissions are conducted twice a year — in July (Monsoon semester) and December (Winter semester).

In the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2024 rankings, IIT Patna secured a respectable position in the engineering category, maintaining its reputation among the newer IITs. It continues to climb the ladder year after year owing to its research output, teaching quality, industry interface, and placement records. The exact rank in 2024 can be verified from the official NIRF website or the IIT Patna homepage.

IIT Patna provides multiple scholarships to support meritorious and financially needy students. These include the Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students, Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship, National Fellowship for ST students, Equal Opportunity Program, and department-specific scholarships like the Shri Jagdish Nath Tripathi Memorial Scholarship. Benefits range from full tuition waivers to monthly stipends and academic performance incentives.

Hostels at IIT Patna are equipped with modern facilities such as WiFi, LAN ports, study tables, and wardrobes. The living arrangement starts with triple sharing in the first year, double in the second, and single rooms by the third year. Hostels are powered with 24/7 electricity and water, have common rooms with TVs, indoor game zones, gyms, and dedicated mess facilities. The mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals regularly.

IIT Patna promotes a research-centric environment with cutting-edge labs, innovation centers, and dedicated research funding for students and faculty. The institute houses several centers of excellence including the Center for Indian Knowledge Systems, Center for Energy and Environment, and AI and IoT research clusters. It also partners with industries and government bodies to foster interdisciplinary research and development. Ph.D. scholars are often encouraged to publish and participate in global conferences.

Campus life at IIT Patna is vibrant, inclusive, and well-balanced between academics and extracurriculars. Students participate in a variety of technical fests (e.g., Celesta), cultural festivals (Anwesha), hackathons, and sports tournaments. There are numerous student clubs for music, dance, robotics, literature, coding, and more. With modern infrastructure, well-maintained hostels, and a scenic campus environment, the overall student experience is enriching.

IIT Patna offers a diverse array of programs:

• B.Tech in 8+ disciplines

• Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) programs

• M.Tech in 10+ specializations

• M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

• M.Des in Intelligent Systems

Ph.D. across all departments

The total number of academic programs exceeds 35, covering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research domains.

Some of the top recruiters at IIT Patna include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Adobe, Qualcomm, Tata Motors, MathWorks, and L&T. These companies recruit across various domains such as software development, electronics, data science, consulting, and core engineering. The Career Development Cell (CDC) of IIT Patna ensures proper grooming, pre-placement training, and internships to maximize student placement outcomes.