Last updated on February 22nd, 2021 at 12:31 pm
Indian Institute of Technology Patna has always remained among prestigious and renowned colleges of all time. IIT Patna ranking was 54th among the top 200 colleges and 26th among the IITs in India, no wonder IIT Patna soars as one of the top engineering colleges in India.
- The institute has an extensive history with 93.10% of total and 100% for CSE students are being hired by several top companies every year.
- The area of the college is vast and covers 504 acres of land.
- Moreover, the college accepts candidates into B. Tech and BS-MS degrees who take up JEE Main and JEE Advanced examinations based on the percentile of the candidate.
- The interior infrastructure of the college includes student hostels for both boys and girls, sports complex, transport service, labs, cafeteria, medical centres, gym, auditorium, Seminar Hall, convenience store, swimming pool, 24×7 WiFi facilitated campus.
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IIT Patna Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Year of establishing | 2008 |
City/State | Patna/Bihar |
Official Website | www.iitp.ac.in |
Ownership | Government of India |
Popular Courses | B.E/B.Tech and M.E/M.Tech |
Total number of courses offered | 20( across three streams) |
Admission criteria | JEE Main, JEE Advanced and 10+2 scores |
Application mode | Online |
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IIT Patna: B.Tech Admissions via JEE Advanced
- The Indian Institute of Technology Patna is approved by AICTE and UGC that provides undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs.
- The institute accepts students into courses under B.Tech only with acceptable ranks and score in JEE Main and Advanced. Check JEE Advanced Results
- After the entrance examination, JoSAA Counselling follows, which is conducted for the seat allotment.
- Candidates are accepted into the college for M.Tech program based on their percentile and All India Rank details in GATE examination.
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B.Tech Courses offered
There are a total of six courses offered under the B.Tech program. They are:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Eligibility criteria for B.Tech courses
- The candidate applying should have passed the 10+2 examination.
- Major subjects opted by the candidate must be Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in which he/she should’ve scored above 75%.
- The candidate should’ve qualified JEE Advanced with a decent All India Rank.
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IIT Patna Cut Off for Top B.Tech Courses
IIT Patna cut off for various top courses are tabulated below. The opening and closing ranks are from Round 6 of JoSAA Counselling 2020.
Course | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
Chemical Engineering | 9567 | 12130 |
Civil Engineering | 9625 | 12184 |
Computer Science and Engineering | 1901 | 2719 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3073 | 6796 |
Mechanical Engineering | 7247 | 8760 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 12398 | 14550 |
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The cut off for Computer Science and Engineering is the highest while it is the lowest for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
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Study in IIT Patna during COVID-19
The outbreak of the current pandemic has changed everyday routines. Colleges and schools have started with online classes as well.
- IIT Patna remains closed due to the increase in cases in the city and as per the order made by the government.
- The college has started full-fledged online classes dating from 3rd April 2020.
- Online classes are arranged on the WebEx platform where more than 100 students and faculties can stay connected throughout the course.
- Students of every course are given with a separate login ID and password to enter the online classes.
- Teaching faculties of the Indian Institute of Technology Patna are advised to be readily available over phone or email to clarify doubts made by students and instructions from the management
- The IIT Patna campus has completely been isolated with no movement yet, then essential supplies are available and supplied to students staying on the campus.
- Essential services such as food, hostel, milk, water, transport inside the IIT Patna campus and security continue to work with sanitisation and safety.
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Why choose IIT Patna?
The institute always remained as one safe and admired college of all time.
- College fest: IIT Patna happens to conduct a total of four fests every year. They are:
- Anwesha: It is the annual techno-cultural fest held in January–February every year.
- Celesta: This is the annual Techno-Management Fest which is being conducted every year to promote technical and managerial enthusiasm amongst young and bright minds of the nation.
- E-Summit: This is known as the management fest of IIT Patna.
- There are several other sports fest and TEDx events happening in the institute every year.
- Course curriculum:
- The curriculum is the same as other older IITs in India.
- Every year, students take up two-semester exams, one during the mid-semester and one during the end of the semester.
- Campus life:
- IIT Patna is a widespread campus spread over 502 acres which provide students and faculties with free Wifi services.
- Labs and classrooms are well- equipped for students in every department.
- A super secured environment with a sports complex, gym, walking area, laundry and several student clubs are present inside the campus.
- Placement wing:
- Various top companies hire most of the student population from the college.
- The college has seen 100% placement in students of some departments.
- Also, the firms that visit the campus every year for placement include Samsung, Mathworks, Goldman Sachs, MakeMyTrip, Sapient, Addverb, Optum, Cadence, Force Motors, ZS Associates etc.
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IIT Patna Cut Off For B.Tech Specializations
IIT Patna Cut off is released after the declaration of JEE Main results followed by JEE Advanced results. The results and availability of the seats set parameters for the cut off decided by the universities. Let us see cut off for different specializations on the basis of category. These opening and closing ranks are from the 6th Round of JoSAA Counselling 2020.
Computer Science and Engineering
Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
General | 1901 | 2719 |
EWS | 242 | 427 |
OBC-NCL | 647 | 1108 |
SC | 626 | 696 |
ST | 349 | 524 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
General | 3073 | 6796 |
EWS | 754 | 1050 |
OBC-NCL | 1896 | 2733 |
SC | 1273 | 1594 |
ST | 722 | 816 |
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Mechanical Engineering
Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
General | 7247 | 8760 |
EWS | 1307 | 1517 |
OBC-NCL | 3003 | 3528 |
SC | 1730 | 2041 |
ST | 825 | 927 |
Civil Engineering
Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
General | 9625 | 12184 |
EWS | 1745 | 1852 |
OBC-NCL | 3630 | 4234 |
SC | 1778 | 2162 |
ST | 616 | 693 |
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Chemical Engineering
Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
General | 9567 | 12130 |
EWS | 1606 | 1890 |
OBC-NCL | 3767 | 4557 |
SC | 2152 | 2603 |
ST | 71P | 213P |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
General | 12398 | 14550 |
EWS | 2018 | 2180 |
OBC-NCL | 4633 | 5226 |
SC | 2737 | 2870 |
ST | 416P | 492P |
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IIT Patna: Category wise reservation through JEE Advanced counselling (JoSAA)
The process to claim reservation for JEE:
- A candidate can claim for JEE Advanced reservation when she/he belongs to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD.
- The candidate has to mention the reserved category he/she belongs to while filling the application form.
- Those candidates under these categories must submit the certificates/documents proving the statement.
- A candidate would come under the unreserved category when no document is provided as proof during the time of application filling.
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Particular reservation for female candidates: Female candidates are given with special reservation of decrease in application fee as well as higher ranks compared to male candidates.
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Category of the candidate | Percentage of reservation |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OBC (non-creamy layer/ candidates whose family income is less than eight lakhs per year) | 27% |
EWS | 10% |
PWD | 5% |
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Faculty at IIT Patna
- Professors remain as pillars of any teaching institution. IIT Patna has several professors with good knowledge and experience in the field of teaching.
- The teachers are highly qualified and are Phd holders.
- Also, the faculty experience ranges from 7-22 years.
- Teachers at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna have relative industry experience that makes the learning all the way better.
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Facilities Provided at IIT Patna Campus
There are several facilities provided by the management to students. They are:
- Library: The library present inside the campus of IIT Patna is well equipped with the modern technology of automation library system. It is fixed with an online public access catalogue (OPAC). The library is automated with self-check-in and check out using the RFID system. Services of E-Sources such as E-books, e-journals, e-databases and e-Turnitin are offered here.
- Hostel: Separate boys and girls hostels are provided for students that accommodate around 1200 students. The college management provides necessary arrangements for married research scholars. Gym for both boys and girls and 24×7 free WiFi are provided at the hostel.
- Sports Complex: Sports areas to improve the physical and mental health are present inside the campus.
- Laboratories: There are several libraries to uplift the practical knowledge of students. The labs present in the college are: Civil Engineering Lab, Computer Lab, Electrical Lab, Electronics Lab, Mechanical Lab.
- Other facilities: There are several more facilities that make the students’ lives more reliable. They are Cafeteria, Free 24×7 Wifi campus, Auditorium, Transportation, Hospital/ medical care, Gym, Convenience store, Guesthouse and a Seminar hall.
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IIT Patna Placements
Over the past years, the Indian Institute of Technology Patna has an exclusive history of having 93%-100% placements recorded. The placement drive for 2020-21 started on December 1, 2020. The first phase was concluded on December 30, 2020. The placement percentage for CSE branch was over 75%.
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Check the given table for IIT Patna Placements 2020-21 highlights:
Particulars | Detail |
B.Tech Placement Percentage | 50% |
Number of companies that visited | 16 (Day 1) |
Highest package of the year | INR 52.50 LPA |
Number of PPOs offered | 15 |
Some of the top recruiters include Mathworks, Force Motors, Goldman Sachs, ZS Associates, Samsung, Uber, Infosys, Cap Gemini, and Wipro.
6 students also got internship offers from Google India while 2 students received internship offers from a Japan Based firm.
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Scholarships Offered by IIT Patna
The institute offers merit-cum-means scholarship to students of economically weaker classes pursuing B.Tech. Read further for details about IIT Patna scholarships.
- IIT Patna scholarships are provided to students pursuing B.Tech and M.Sc.
- Students belonging to General and OBC categories shall be provided with a scholarship amount of INR 1,000 per month for eight months in a year.
- Students who belong to SC/ST categories can escape from paying mess fee and hostel room rent.
- Students desiring for this scholarship must have a minimum academic CGPA of 6.5.
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IIT Patna Fee Structure For B.Tech Courses
IIT Patna fees for the various B.Tech courses offered at the institute if tabulated below.
Particulars | Tuition Fees for General (Rs.) | Tuition Fees for SC/ST/PWD (Rs.) |
Tuition Fees | 1,00,000 | 100% waived off |
Additional Fees | 7,850 | 7,850 |
Mess Fee | 13,066 | 13,066 |
Amenity Charges | 500 | 500 |
Mess Security Deposit (Refundable) | 15000 | 15000 |
Mess Admission | 10000 | 10000 |
Mess Advance | 25000 | 25000 |
- Students belonging to SC/ST/PWD shall escape from paying the tuition fee. This means 100% of the tuition fees will be waived off.
- Next, students who belong to economically backward classes with an annual family income of Rs 1,00,000 shall get full remission of the tuition fee.
- Students belonging to economically backward classes with an annual family income between Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 5, 00,000 shall get remission of 2/3rd of the tuition fee.
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IIT Patna FAQs
Answer: IIT Patna was set up in 2008.
Answer: Bihar has only 1 IIT, that is, IIT Patna. However, around 17 state universities and 4 central universities are located in Bihar.
Ans. Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering
Ans. The answer is, unfortunately, no. There are several other firms like Google, Microsoft, etc. that visit the college.
Can diploma holder get admission in any IIT?
Hi Giriraj, As per Point 25 of ‘Part III – Admission’ of JEE Advanced Information Brochure 2020, XII equivalent examination could be – “A Diploma recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or a State Board of Technical Education of at least 3 years duration”. So yes, a diploma holder can get admission in IITs.
Does iit patna offeres b.arch course?
Hi Snigdha, No, IIT Patna doesn’t offers B.Arch Course. Read this article to know All the courses IIT Patna offers.