Indian Institute of Technology Patna

📍 Bihta, Patna, Bihar🏛️ Est. 2008👥 ~2,500 students
National InstituteEngineering & TechnologyNIRF #19🏆 Institute of National Importance🏆 NIRF Top 25
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IIT Patna, established in 2008, is a third-generation IIT located in Bihta, about 35 km from Patna city. With a new 500-acre permanent campus, growing placements (~15 LPA avg), and a focus on AI, data science, and energy, IIT Patna is building its reputation steadily among newer IITs.

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₹15 LPA
Avg Package
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₹12 LPA
Median Package
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₹70 LPA
Highest Package
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80%
Placement Rate
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#19
NIRF Rank
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JEE Advanced ↗
Admission Via
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Highly Competitive
Environment
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Tech / Software
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ℹ️At a glance

Only IIT in Bihar. Bihta location near upcoming AIIMS Patna and airport.

🎯Admissions

Latest cutoffs from 2025 · JoSAA

JEE Advanced only. ~400 B.Tech intake.

Admission via: JEE Advanced ↗

🗓️Admission Timeline

Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.

JEE Advanced route2027 cycleFull exam details →
  1. Registration opens23 Apr 2027
  2. Registration closes2 May 2027
  3. Entrance exam17 May 2027
  4. Results & rank card

    Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam

  5. Counselling & seat allotment

    Certificate verification, web options, then allotment

💸Fees & Cost of Study

ComponentAmountPeriodNotes
Tuition Fee~₹2,00,000per year
Hostel + Mess~₹45,000per year

Total 4-year cost: ~₹10 Lakhs

💼Placements

2025 batch

CS/EE placements strong. Growing recruiter base. Bihar's limited IT ecosystem means most placements are pan-India companies.

Top Recruiters

MicrosoftAmazonGoogleSamsungGoldman SachsTCSInfosysQualcommPayPalFlipkart

🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities

  • Hostels: New hostels on permanent campus; all students accommodated.
  • Labs & Libraries: Modern labs; central library; computing centre.
  • Sports & Health: Sports facilities; gymnasium; health centre.

📚Academics & Faculty

  • Curriculum: IIT curriculum; focus areas: AI/ML, energy, signal processing.
  • Faculty: 180+ faculty; research-active; growing.
  • Research: Strong in AI, signal processing, renewable energy.
  • Culture: Close-knit community due to smaller batch; collaborative.

🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars

  • Festivals: Celesta (tech-cultural fest). Growing.
  • Clubs: 25+ clubs; coding, robotics, cultural.
  • Social: Bihta is semi-rural; Patna city 35 km; limited off-campus life.
  • Challenges: Bihar location; Patna city far from campus; limited local industry.

🌐Alumni Network & Research

  • Alumni: 4,000+ alumni; growing network.
  • Research: Strong in AI, signal processing, renewable energy.

✅Who This College Is Best For

  • JEE Advanced qualifiers comfortable with Bihar location for IIT tag
  • Students interested in AI/ML and energy research
  • Bihar students wanting IIT close to home
  • Those who value smaller batch community

⚖️Trade-offs

✓ Pros

  • IIT tag with growing placement record
  • New 500-acre campus
  • Strong AI/ML research
  • Smaller batch = personalised

× Cons

  • Bihta location is remote
  • Bihar IT ecosystem minimal
  • Young alumni network
  • Campus infrastructure still developing

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Last updated: 2026-05-24

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