NIT Patna

The National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna), located in Patna, Bihar, is a premier public engineering institution. Established in 1886 as a survey training school, it was later known as Bihar College of Engineering before being upgraded to NIT status in 2004. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance, NIT Patna operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Academic Programs

NIT Patna offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines:

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Tech. in:

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering

• B.Arch. in Architecture

Postgraduate Programs

• M.Tech. specializations include:

  • Structural Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Power Systems

  • VLSI Design

  • Thermal Engineering

• M.Plan. in Urban & Regional Planning

• M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Doctoral Programs

Ph.D. programs are offered in engineering, sciences, and humanities disciplines.

Admission Process

• Undergraduate Admissions: Based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA/CSAB counseling.

• B.Arch. Admissions: Through JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA scores.

• Postgraduate Admissions: GATE scores followed by CCMT counseling.

• Ph.D. Admissions: Based on GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET scores and departmental interviews.

Campus and Facilities

Situated along the southern bank of the Ganges River, NIT Patna's 36-acre urban campus offers:

• Central Library with over 150,000 books and 1,100 e-journals

• Advanced Computer Center with high-speed internet

• Student Activity Center (SAC)

• Sports facilities including cricket/football grounds, squash courts, and gyms

• Medical Center

• Multiple hostels for boys and girls

A new 125-acre campus is under development in Bihta, Patna, to accommodate the growing student population.

Placements

NIT Patna has a strong placement record, with top recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, and L&T visiting the campus. The average package for B.Tech. graduates is around ₹9.4 LPA, with the highest package reaching ₹44.92 LPA in Electronics & Communication Engineering.