IIT Patna 2025 Admissions: Dates, Eligibility, and Programs

The Indian Parliament passed an act on August 6, 2008, creating the Indian Institute of Technology Patna as one of the new IITs.

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IIT Patna Admissions Overview

Latest Update - IIT Patna has been placed 108th in QS University Rankings for the year 2026

There are eleven departments at IIT Patna: Chemical and biochemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and humanities and social sciences are among them.

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IIT Patna Important Admission Dates

Details

    Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE )

    Application Deadline: January 2025

    Accepted Exam(s):JEE Advanced

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD)

The B.Tech program at IIT Patna accepts students through the JEE Advanced examination, which serves as the primary selection method for admission.

Students competing through the JEE Advanced exam face the most competitive selection process for admission into the B.Tech program at IIT Patna because thousands of high-achieving students participate in the process. 

Now, let’s take a look at the dates for the IIT Patna admissions 2025 for B.Tech.

Event

Date (Tentative)

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam

June 1, 2025

Result Declaration

June 9, 2025

JoSAA Registration Begins

June 10, 2025

Choice Filling Ends

June 18, 2025

Round 1 Seat Allotment

June 24, 2025

This table is based on the official website of IIT-Patna and JoSAA.

Advantages of getting into IIT Patna for a Bachelor's?

The process of acquiring admission to IIT Patna for a bachelor's degree provides students with access to top-tier education along with innovative research opportunities and worldwide professional possibilities. 

  1. Engineering students at IIT Patna receive their education from one of the best names in India
  1. IIT Patna maintains robust connections with both business sectors and international partners.
  1. The institution provides students with outstanding job placement results, which translates into substantial return on educational investment.
  1. The institute provides research opportunities alongside entrepreneurial assistance through its E-Cell and incubation.
  1. The students get access to a world-class campus since IIT Patna is a relatively newer campus compared to others. 

What Are the Admission Requirements & Eligibility?

The JEE Advanced examination serves as the standard admission pathway to B.Tech programs at IIT Patna because IITs operate under Joint Admission Board (JAB) governance. Students must complete JEE Main to become eligible for JEE Advanced and then obtain an appropriate rank.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Students must complete Class 12 by passing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
  1. Students need to pass JEE Main before qualifying for JEE Advanced
  1. Students should achieve the minimum aggregate marks according to category norms
  1. Students must meet the age restrictions established by the JEE authorities

Cutoff for the most enrolled courses at IIT Patna (General Category)

Course

Cutoff  (Closing Rank)

B.Tech (CSE)

3377

B.Tech (AI and DS)

4312 

B.Tech (ECE)

7502

B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)

13715

B.Tech (Civil Engineering)

15400

Note: The cutoff ranks mentioned above are based on the data available on the official JoSAA website.

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

To gain a successful IIT Patna Admission in 2025 in any of the courses offered, 

The following steps are mandatory : 

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (JEE, GATE, etc.)
  2. Appear for the entrance test
  3. Check eligibility and cutoff scores
  4. Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, COAP, etc.)
  5. Attend written test/interview (if applicable)
  6. Receive admission offer
  7. Pay admission fees online
  8. Complete document verification
  9. Participate in the orientation program

Support Services & Scholarships

IIT Patna’s Administration also provides various student support services for an easy admission process for the candidate. IIT Patna provides the following services: 

Support 

  • International Office: For foreign applicants, visa assistance & hostel support
  • Academic Counselling: Department-based course selection help
  • Mentorship: Student mentors assigned to freshers
  • Disability Support: Accessible infrastructure and tech support
  • Orientation Program: Icebreaking and curriculum briefing sessions
  • Career Services: Training, placement prep & internship support
  • To provide financial support to students who wish to take admission at IIT Patna, the institute offers various scholarships. The following are the scholarships : 

Scholarships

Scholarships

Description

Details on Waiver

Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students (UG Students)

SC Students having a total annual family income of less than Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum

  1. Full Tuition Fees
  2. Living Expenses up to Rs. 2,200 per month. 
  3. Books and Stationery

National Fellowship

ST Students belonging to PG Courses

  1. Fellowship of Rs. 25,000 per month to the student. 

Merit-cum-Means 

Students who haven't scored less than 50 % marks and whose parents' income doesn't exceed Rs. 2.50 Lakhs

  1. Full Course fee reimbursement 
  2. Rs. 1,000 pm to be provided 

Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program

To help underprivileged students in India 

Rs. 35,000 per semester based on academic performance. 

Shri Jagdish Nath Tripathi Memorial Scholarship

CGPA of 8 and above under the civil and environmental engineering department. 

Rs. 30,000 to be paid to the student/ 

FAQs for Admissions

To get into IIT Patna after Class 12, you must first clear JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced. Admissions are conducted through JoSAA counselling, where you must meet branch-specific cutoffs and fulfill eligibility criteria.

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Disclaimer

  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 .