National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna

Established originally in 1886 and upgraded to NIT status in 2004, NIT Patna is a premier public engineering and architecture institute in Bihar. Located in the heart of Patna along Ashok Rajpath, it offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Known for its rigorous academics, growing research culture, and strong placement record, the institute hosts numerous industry collaborations and cultural-technological events. With modern facilities, active student societies, and scholarship support, NIT Patna consistently ranks among India’s top NITs for academic excellence and innovation.

Established:

Founded 1886 (as Bihar College of Engineering); designated NIT in 2004

Recognition:

Publicly-funded institution recognized by UGC and AICTE; operates under Ministry of Education, Government of India

Location:

National Institute of Technology Patna
Ashok Rajpath,
Patna – 800005,
District: Patna,
State: Bihar,
PIN: 800005,
India

Departments & Programs with Fees:

(Fees approximate and may vary by specialization, category, and semester.)

Admissions:

• Undergraduate (B.Tech/B.Arch): JEE Main score + JoSAA counselling; B.Arch uses NATA for eligibility.

• Postgraduate: M.Tech via GATE; M.Sc via IIT JAM; MBA via CAT/MAT + interview.

• Ph.D.Based on GATE/NET and departmental written test/interview.

Placements & Internships:

• Highest UG Package (2024): ₹45 LPA–₹52 LPA; Average UG Package: ₹9.9L–₹14 LPA.

• Placement Rate: Around 80–85%; ~600+ students placed in recent years across 100+ recruiters.

• Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Samsung, Oracle, PwC, Vedanta, Intuit, ONGC, Bharat Electronics.

Campus & Facilities:

• Urban campus (~500 acres) with separate boys’ and girls’ hostels fully residential.

• Library with physical & digital collections, labs, workshops, sports grounds.

• Wi-Fi, cafeteria, medical services, training & placement cell, bank counter.

• Student fests (Corona & Melange combined), societies in sports, arts, robotics, national chapters (IEEE, ASME, ASCE), and an incubation center under the Bihar Startup Policy.

Research & Innovation:

• Participate in research collaborations with government agencies and industry partners.

• Active laboratory environments, student projects, and innovation programs.

• Incubation center supported by Bihar Start-up policy for entrepreneurship development.