Complete guide to IIT Patna — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna or IITP) was established in 2008 and is Bihar's first and only IIT. It operates from its 501-acre permanent campus in Bihta, approximately 35 km from Patna city along the banks of the Ganges plains, inaugurated in 2015.
IIT Patna is the eastern India gateway to quality technical education for students from Bihar, Jharkhand, and neighbouring states. Despite being a new-generation IIT, it has rapidly risen in NIRF rankings to reach #17 in Engineering as of 2025.
The institute offers a growing portfolio of innovative programs including a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and a unique M.Tech in Cyber Security. It has active research collaborations with IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and international partners in Europe and Japan.
IIT Patna places strong emphasis on its societal research mandate — developing solutions relevant to Bihar's agricultural, flood management, and healthcare challenges. Its Centre for Water Resources Engineering is particularly active.
The annual festival Anwesha (tech) and Celesta (cultural) are growing in stature as prominent college events in eastern India.
IIT Patna holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #17 |
| NIRF | Overall | #22 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #18 |
| India Today | Engineering | #20 |
| ARIIA | Innovation | Band A |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 1001–1200 |
| QS Asia | Overall | 301–350 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 1001+ |
| THE Impact Rankings | SDG 4 (Education) | Top 300 Global |
| Scimago Institutions Rankings | Engineering | Top 500 India |
IIT Patna offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 10+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical & Biochemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Patna is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,07,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹20,000 – ₹24,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹8,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹2.90 – ₹3.20 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹11.5 – ₹13 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Patna B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,480 | 958 | 498 | 250 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (B.Tech) | 2,880 | 1,110 | 578 | 290 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 4,600 | 1,672 | 846 | 425 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 6,800 | 2,480 | 1,254 | 629 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 8,600 | 3,132 | 1,584 | 794 |
| Chemical & Biochemical Engg. (B.Tech) | 7,800 | 2,842 | 1,438 | 721 |
| Mathematics & Computing (B.Tech) | 3,280 | 1,268 | 641 | 322 |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech) | 8,200 | 2,988 | 1,512 | 758 |
| CSE (Female Supernumerary) | 3,180 | 1,228 | 621 | 312 |
| AI & DS (Female Supernumerary) | 3,480 | 1,344 | 680 | 341 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
Competitive for an eastern IIT. Below rank 2500 consistently — reflecting strong brand value and placement outcomes in software and tech.
Launched in 2021 and growing rapidly. AI-focused curriculum with real-world deployment training from Year 2 onwards.
Solid Electrical program with emphasis on renewable energy, smart grids, and embedded systems — aligned with Bihar's power sector priorities.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 110+ | ₹20–38 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 60+ | ₹12–20 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 25+ | ₹16–38 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science / AI | 35+ | ₹18–36 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 18+ | ₹20–42 LPA |
| Research & Development | 15+ | ₹14–26 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 20+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Startups | 12+ | ₹14–28 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹36+ LPA | 92%+ |
| AI & Data Science | ₹32+ LPA | 90% |
| Maths & Computing | ₹28+ LPA | 88% |
| EE | ₹22+ LPA | 82% |
| Mechanical | ₹16+ LPA | 74% |
| Chemical & Biochem. | ₹14+ LPA | 70% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹12+ LPA | 66% |
| Engineering Physics | ₹16+ LPA | 72% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹22.50 LPA | ₹1.00 Cr | 180+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹20.80 LPA | ₹90 L | 165+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹18.70 LPA | ₹80 L | 148+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹16.50 LPA | ₹68 L | 130+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹14.40 LPA | ₹58 L | 112+ |
IIT Patna's 501-acre permanent campus in Bihta is a modern, rapidly growing facility with state-of-the-art labs, sports infrastructure, and a growing research ecosystem serving Bihar's development needs.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Patna has 9+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel 1 (Boys) | Boys | 280+ |
| 02 | Hostel 2 (Boys) | Boys | 270+ |
| 03 | Hostel 3 (Boys) | Boys | 265+ |
| 04 | Hostel 4 (Boys) | Boys | 260+ |
| 05 | Hostel 5 (Boys) | Boys | 255+ |
| 06 | Hostel 6 (Boys) | Boys | 250+ |
| 07 | Girls Hostel 1 | Girls | 220+ |
| 08 | Girls Hostel 2 | Girls | 230+ |
| 09 | PG & PhD Hostel | PG / PhD | 240+ |
IIT Patna is Bihar's flagship research institution, with growing annual research funding exceeding ₹130 crore and a unique mandate to solve challenges of flood management, agriculture, and public health in eastern India.
IIT Patna's TBI (Technology Business Incubator) and E-Cell have supported 60+ startups since 2015, with focus on agri-tech, rural health tech, water management, and IT services relevant to Bihar's economy.
The institute is working with Bihar State Government to accelerate technology adoption in farming, flood prediction, and rural connectivity — making it one of the most socially-oriented IITs.
IIT Patna provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Adv. rankers in CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation | Family income < ₹2 LPA | ₹18,000–₹36,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IITP | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Bihta, Patna, Bihar – 801106
India
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