Complete guide to NIELIT Patna — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Patna is a constituent centre of the NIELIT Deemed University — India's only university under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Established in 2008, NIELIT Patna is the Eastern Regional hub of the NIELIT network and has recently been elevated to operate under the Deemed University framework, empowering it to offer degree programmes with full government recognition.
Located at Amhara, Bihta, approximately 35 km from Patna city and adjacent to IIT Patna, the institute benefits from proximity to one of Bihar's premier research institutions. This location positions NIELIT Patna within Bihar's emerging technology corridor and provides students access to IIT Patna's academic and startup ecosystem.
NIELIT Patna offers B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and IT through JoSAA counselling as a GFTI. M.Tech programmes in AI and Embedded Systems are available via GATE/CCMT. The institute also offers BCA, MCA, NIELIT O/A/B Level certifications, and 70+ short-term and skill-development courses aligned with MeitY's national digital skilling mandate.
The Training and Placement Cell works with IT services, product, electronics, and analytics companies to bring campus drives for B.Tech, M.Tech, and BCA graduates. The institute is building industry partnerships leveraging its MeitY network and proximity to Bihar's growing startup ecosystem and Patna's expanding IT sector.
NIELIT Patna also functions as a capacity building and training centre for the Government of Bihar, delivering e-governance, digital literacy, and IT upskilling programmes for state government employees. This unique government-industry interface makes it a distinctive institution for the 2026 admissions cycle.
NIELIT 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 | Not Ranked |
| NIRF | Overall | Not Ranked |
| MeitY Deemed University Constituent | IECT | Recognised |
| AICTE Approved | Engineering & Technology | Approved |
| UGC Recognised (via NIELIT Deemed University) | University | Recognised |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| US News Global | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | Not Ranked |
NIELIT Patna offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Information Technology | YES | — | — |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | — | YES | — |
| Embedded Systems and IoT | — | YES | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | YES | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | — | YES | — |
| NIELIT O/A Level Programmes | — | — | — |
| Cybersecurity and Information Security | — | — | — |
| Data Science and Analytics Courses | — | — | — |
The fee structure at NIELIT 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 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹50,000 |
| BCA Fee (per semester) | ₹30,000 |
| MCA Fee (per semester) | ₹40,000 |
| M.Tech (AI/Embedded) Fee (per semester) | ₹65,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹8,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹13,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee | ₹3,000 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total B.Tech per Year (approx.) | ₹1,15,000 |
| Total B.Tech 4-Year (approx.) | ₹4,00,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition and examination fees as per Government of India norms — they pay only hostel (~₹8,000) and mess (~₹13,000) per semester.
EWS students may apply for central government EWS fee concessions and NSP scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
At ₹50,000 per semester tuition, NIELIT Patna's B.Tech is among Bihar's most affordable central government engineering programmes with a total 4-year cost under ₹4 lakh.
Bihar state scholarships (Post-Matric SC/ST/OBC, Bihar Mukhyamantri scholarship) and central NSP schemes provide additional financial support for eligible students.
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 NIELIT Patna B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE – Last Round (General AI) | 139,158 | 175,000 | 80,000 | 45,000 |
| B.Tech ECE – Last Round (General AI) | 155,000 | 192,000 | 90,000 | 52,000 |
| B.Tech IT – Last Round (General AI) | 148,000 | 183,000 | 85,000 | 48,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Round 1 (General AI) | 50,162 | 65,000 | 30,000 | 17,000 |
| B.Tech ECE – Round 1 (General AI) | 58,000 | 74,000 | 34,000 | 19,500 |
| B.Tech IT – Round 1 (General AI) | 54,000 | 70,000 | 32,000 | 18,500 |
| M.Tech AI & ML (GATE – General) | 345 | 315 | 258 | 210 |
| M.Tech Embedded Systems IoT (GATE – General) | 330 | 300 | 245 | 198 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
2026 Round 1 Opening Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
2026 Expected GATE Score Cutoff
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services | 32 | ₹4.5L |
| Electronics & Embedded | 18 | ₹5.2L |
| Analytics & Data Science | 14 | ₹6.8L |
| Government & PSUs | 12 | ₹6.5L |
| Banking & Fintech | 10 | ₹4.8L |
| IoT & Networking | 6 | ₹5L |
| Product & Startups | 5 | ₹9L |
| Core Engineering | 3 | ₹4.2L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹5.5L | 65% |
| ECE | ₹4.2L | 52% |
| IT | ₹5L | 60% |
| M.Tech AI & ML | ₹8.5L | 78% |
| M.Tech Embedded IoT | ₹7L | 70% |
| MCA | ₹4L | 55% |
| BCA | ₹3L | 42% |
| NIELIT A Level (Diploma) | ₹2.8L | 38% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹4.8L | ₹18L | 32+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹4.3L | ₹15L | 28+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹3.9L | ₹12L | 22+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹3.5L | ₹9L | 16+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹3L | ₹7L | 12+ |
NIELIT Patna's campus at Amhara, Bihta is located right next to IIT Patna — one of the new-generation IITs — creating a unique academic neighbourhood in Bihar's emerging education corridor, approximately 35 km from Patna city. The campus features smart classrooms, modern computing and electronics labs, a digital library, an incubation centre for startups, and hostel facilities in a clean, focused academic setting.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIELIT Patna has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 140+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 60+ |
NIELIT Patna conducts applied research in AI, machine learning, embedded systems, IoT, and cybersecurity as part of the NIELIT Deemed University research framework. The institute is building research collaborations with IIT Patna, NIT Patna, and the Bihar government's digital transformation programmes, with a focus on technology solutions for Bihar's education, agriculture, and health sectors.
NIELIT Patna's Startup Incubation Centre is one of the most distinctive features of its Bihta campus, providing student founders with co-working space, mentoring, and connections to Bihar's growing startup ecosystem, the Bihar Startup Policy, and IIT Patna's well-established incubation network next door.
The institute connects students with MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India, and Bihar Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell initiatives, with a focus on agri-tech, ed-tech, and health-tech startups solving challenges unique to Bihar and eastern India.
NIELIT Patna provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition & Exam Fee Waiver | SC/ST students for all B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA, and diploma programmes | 100% tuition and examination fee waiver |
| EWS Fee Concession | EWS students meeting GoI income criteria | Fee concession as per MeitY/GoI norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC) | OBC students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | SC/ST/OBC students from Bihar domicile | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance as per Bihar state norms |
| Bihar Chief Minister's Scholarship | Bihar domicile students with merit criteria | As per Bihar state government norms |
| GATE Scholarship (MHRD) | Full-time GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400 per month stipend for full M.Tech duration |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Patna
Bihta, Patna, Bihar – 801106
India
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