
Ranking
#34
Courses
7+ Programs
Type
Public
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a second-generation IIT, established in 2008. IIT Patna is one of the rapidly growing IITs in terms of placements, research, and industry interaction, establishing itself as a good IIT gaining recognition both globally and nationally.
Located on a state-of-the-art 500+ acre Bihta campus, IIT Patna has a deep concentration in AI, data science, and core engineering. The institute's highest package of ₹117 LPA reflects its consistently improving placement trajectory and growing industry connections.
IIT Patna is ideal for students who want a fast-growing IIT with an improving brand, strong coding culture, high packages in tech roles, the IIT brand on their degree, and moderate fees with generous scholarship support.
Established in 2008 — Institute of National Importance.
NIRF #34 Engineering and #51–100 Overall rank (2025).
Highest placement package: ₹117 LPA (B.Tech).
B.Tech average package: ₹25.82 LPA; median (UG): ₹12 LPA.
JEE Advanced CSE closing rank: approximately 2,500–3,500 (General category).
500+ acre Bihta campus — modern infrastructure with central library and research labs.
Deep focus on AI, data science, and core engineering disciplines.
10+ academic departments with 200+ faculty members.
Strong government scholarship support — 100% tuition waiver for SC/ST/PwD and income-based remissions.
Appear for Entrance Exam
JEE Advanced (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), IIT JAM (M.Sc/B.Sc), CAT (MBA) as applicable.
Counselling / Selection
B.Tech via JoSAA; M.Tech via COAP; M.Sc via IIT JAM counselling; MBA via institute-level process.
Document Verification
Submit and verify all required academic and identity documents.
Fee Payment & Enrolment
Pay the programme fees and complete enrolment formalities to confirm your seat.
₹117 LPA
Highest Package (B.Tech)
₹25.82 LPA
B.Tech Average Package
₹12 LPA
Median Package (UG)
~54.34%
Placement Phase 1 (2026)
Fast-Growing IIT Seekers: IIT Patna shows a robust climbing trend — ideal for students who want an IIT brand with strong growth momentum.
Tech & AI Career Aspirants: Deep focus on AI, data science, and coding culture — more CSE and AI opportunities with consistently high packages.
ROI-Conscious Students: IIT brand with moderate fees (₹8 Lakh total B.Tech) and improving package trajectory.
Research Enthusiasts: Strong research culture in AI, data science, and core engineering with 10+ academic departments.
IIT Patna offers comprehensive scholarship support ensuring financial barriers do not prevent deserving students from accessing quality education.
SC/ST/PwD Fee Waiver
Eligible: All SC/ST/PwD students
100% tuition fee waiver as per Government of India policy.
Full Tuition Fee Waiver (Income-Based)
Eligible: Students with family income ≤ ₹1 Lakh/year
100% tuition fee waiver for students with family income at or below ₹1 Lakh per annum.
Partial Fee Remission
Eligible: Students with family income ₹1–5 Lakhs/year
66.67% tuition fee remission for students with family income between ₹1–5 Lakhs per annum.
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Eligible: Up to 25% of students — merit and need based
Tuition support and stipend for eligible students based on merit and financial need.
Institute Free Studentship
Eligible: ~10% of students — economically weaker sections
Partial or full tuition fee waiver for students from economically weaker sections.
M.Tech GATE Stipend
Eligible: GATE-qualified M.Tech students
Government-funded monthly stipend for all GATE-qualified M.Tech students.
PhD Fellowship
Eligible: Full-time PhD scholars
₹31,000/month initially; ₹35,000/month after PhD upgrade.
#34
NIRF India Rankings
Engineering · 2025
#51–100 Band
NIRF India Rankings
Overall · 2025
500+ Acres (Bihta)
Campus Area
Fully Residential
Campus Type
Bihta, Patna, Bihar
Location
10+
Departments
4.5
5,000 Reviews
Coding culture and placements growing rapidly every year
The placement trends and coding culture are developing quickly at IIT Patna. The peer group is competitive and the opportunities are increasing every year in technical roles.
Aman Verma
B.Tech Computer Science (Batch of 2023) — IIT Patna
Central Library
Extensive modern central library with digital resources and research databases.
Research Laboratories
State-of-the-art labs with deep focus on AI, data science, and core engineering research.
Campus-Wide Wi-Fi
High-speed Wi-Fi across all academic buildings and hostel blocks.
Sports Complex
Gymnasium, open grounds, and indoor/outdoor sports facilities.
Hostel Dining
Dining facilities available in every hostel block.
24/7 Security
Round-the-clock campus security across the 500+ acre Bihta campus.
Hostels
Fully furnished single and double occupancy rooms with LAN/Wi-Fi access.
Health Centre
Quality medical care on campus with health centre support.
Student Reviews
Coding culture and placements growing rapidly every year
The placement trends and coding culture are developing quickly at IIT Patna. The peer group is competitive and the opportunities are increasing every year in technical roles.
Aman Verma
B.Tech Computer Science (Batch of 2023) — IIT Patna
Student Reviews
Coding culture and placements growing rapidly every year
The placement trends and coding culture are developing quickly at IIT Patna. The peer group is competitive and the opportunities are increasing every year in technical roles.
Aman Verma
B.Tech Computer Science (Batch of 2023) — IIT Patna
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IIT Patna is ranked #34 in Engineering and in the #51–100 band Overall by NIRF 2025.
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