IIT Patna: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, an Institute of National Importance, came into being in 2008. The autonomous institute is one of the new IITs established under the Institutes of Technology Act.  As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021, the institute ranks 21st among India's engineering institutions and 51st in the overall category. Furthermore, IIT Patna has secured the 47th position in the research category in NIRF Ranking 2021. IIT Patna offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in science, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and technology. Indian Institute of Technology, Patna provides B.Tech courses in five disciplines, namely Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. The institution also delivers comprehensive and collaborative M.Tech programmes in eight different specialisations. 

Indian Institute of Technology has been recognised by the University Grants Commission and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The campus is spread over 500 acres of land and has all the requisite infrastructure and facilities to promote an enhanced teaching-learning process at the campus. IIT Patna has various collaborations with organisations and academic institutions such as the University of Warsaw Poland, Technical University Darmstadt Germany, Louisiana State University USA, RWTH Aachen University, Germany, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, etc. One can read further to know more about IIT Patna.

What is the full form of IIT Patna?

The full form of IIT Patna is the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. It is located in Patna, Bihar.

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Location

Located in Patna, Bihar, IIT Patna campus is 35 km away from the main city. The nearest railway station from the institute is Bihta, which is 2KM away from the campus. Moreover, the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, also has well-networked road connectivity through the state government's regular bus services. From the city, students can travel from Gandhi Maidan to IIT Patna, and from the institute, the bus takes them to Patliputra colony in Patna. The closest airport is Jai Prakash Narayan Domestic Airport, Patna, around 32 km away from IIT Patna campus.

IIT, Patna - Latest News and Updates

• IIT Patna to conduct Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Cloud Computing Workshop - IIT Patna’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering will conduct a three-day virtual workshop on Intelligent Edge Computing for Cyber Physical and Cloud Systems. The event aims at publishing excellent academic work.

• Milestone: First Battery Management System (BMS) made in India - In a landmark achievement, IIT Patna develops an indigenous technology for "Battery Management System (BMS)" and inaugurates the first "Made in India" BMS.

• Innovation with International Conference on Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics (ICMLBDA)  - IIT Patna plans to organise ICMLBDA 2021 to invite national and international research papers on Machine Learning, automation, BDA, computational optimisation, and more.

• Disaster Preparedness and Community Awareness  - IIT Patna’s Centre for Endangered Language Studies conducts a webinar on disaster preparedness and indigenous/traditional community awareness.  

Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations

Indian Institute of Technology Patna Recognition 

• All the IIT Patna courses are UGC recognised.

• The institution is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

IIT Patna Ranking

• 21st in NIRF Ranking 2021 in the engineering category

• 51st in NIRF Ranking 2021 in the overall ranking

• 47th rank in NIRF Ranking 2021 in the research category

IIT Patna Awards

• Ashoka Tech for Change Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (Gold Medal)

• Bosch Route Optimisation Challenge (Silver Medal)

• Coding Hackathon ( Bronze Medal)

• Bitgrit’s Data Science Contest (Bronze Medal)

• DIC’s Terrace Farming Robot for Hilly Areas (Bronze Medal)

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Collaborations

• Instituto Superior Tecnico Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal    

• Wright State University, Ohio    

• Kyoto University, Japan

• Dublin University

• District Water and Sanitation Committee (DWSC), Bhojpur

• Center for TeleInFrastruktur (CTIF), Aalborg University, Denmark    

• Denever State University

• TUSUR University, Russia

• Universita Ca'FoscariVenezia, Italy

• Bombay State Exchange (BSE)

• University of Hartford, USA    

• National University of Singapore, Singapore    

• Innopolis University

• University of Saskatchewan, Canada    

• Louisiana State University, USA     

• Tektronix

• United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Bihar    

• CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute

• University of Warsaw, Poland

• Technical University, Darmstadt, Germany

• RWTH Aachen University, Germany

• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Clubs, Committees and Councils

IIT Patna lays special focus on extracurricular activities. From scholastic endeavours to cultural events, the institute ensures student learning and participation from wide-ranging opportunities. Indian Institute of Technology, Patna houses several clubs, committees, student bodies, societies, and councils for students’ overall growth.

• Dance Club- Apart from conducting dance performances, recitals, and cultural events, the Dance Club allows students to master various dance styles including salsa, classical, contemporary, Bollywood, folk dance, and more.

• Dramatics Club- This club conducts and participates in theatre, drama, cultural activities, performances, etc.

• Anwesha Cultural Committee- It manages the cultural events and programmes at IIT Patna. 

• Sparkonics Club- The club is responsible for disseminating information about embedded systems, electronics, and communications to students. 

• NSS- National Service Scheme (NSS) enables students to conduct programmes like yoga events, leprosy campaigns, blood donation camp, Swachh Bharat, campus cleaning initiative, literary campaign, mass tree plantation, polio vaccine welfare, road traffic awareness, disaster management, etc.

• Rural Technology Development Club (RTDC): The IIT Patna club focuses on developing rural areas.

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Facilities

Indian Institute of Technology Patna provides a wide range of facilities to students, staff, and faculty. From a well-equipped central library to a wellness centre, students can access various IIT Patna facilities on the campus. More details about IIT Patna facilities have been given below:

• Library- The central library includes reference and textbooks, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, etc., and ICT-based products and value-added services.  

• Guest House- Guest houses have high-speed internet connectivity, AC rooms, attached bathrooms, and eating amenities. 

• Hostel- There are two boy's hostels and one girl's hostels with reading rooms, gymnasium, indoor games room, food joints, canteen, health care facilities, and more. 

• Mess- Hostel-bound mess facilities include lunch, breakfast, snacks, and dinner. The mess services ensure proper health, safety, cleanliness, and hygiene regulations.

• Institute Wellness Centre (IWC)- IIT Patna’s IWC encourages student participation in yoga, music, sports, life skill, and more. 

• Healthcare Unit- The college campus has a functional hospital with trained medical doctors and nurses. The institute also has tie-ups with Kurji Holy Family Hospital, Sahayog Hospital, Mahavir Vatsalaya Aspatal, and Paras HMRI Hospital etc.

• Sports Facility- The institute has facilities for indoor and outdoor sports such as volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton, athletics, table tennis, chess, carrom and more.

• Computer Centre- IIT Patna has two computer centre labs backed by more than 200 desktops collectively.

• Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF)-  IIT Patna SAIF houses all advanced and modern-day equipment with data collection and analysis services.  

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Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Courses Offered

IIT Patna offers various programmes at study levels, including undergraduate, doctoral, and postgraduate. The institute offers full-time and residential B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, and Ph.D courses in multi-disciplinary domains with specialisations. The IIT Patna courses are AICTE-approved. 

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna Admission

IIT Patna course admission depends on various factors, including qualification of an all-India entrance exam, interview, written test by the university, and more. The UG, PG, M.Sc, and Ph.D programmes have distinctive admission processes. Enrolment in IIT Patna B.Tech courses is based on the JEE Main marks and JEE Advanced scores. For enrolment in M.Tech programmes, GATE scores are mandatory. Indian Institute of Technology Patna M.Sc admission will be based on JAM scores and a counselling process. For Ph.D courses, written exams and interview rounds constitute the IIT Patna admission procedure.

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Admission Process for Undergraduate Programmes

• Fill out the IIT JEE application form.

• Appear for an entrance test.

• Qualify JEE Main and then JEE Advanced.

• Register with JoSAA for the counselling process. 

• If the seat is allotted, complete the necessary formalities.

IIT Patna Admission Procedure for Postgraduate Programmes

• Firstly, fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria by IIT Patna.

• Appear for the entrance exam GATE for M.Tech and JAM for M.Sc. 

• Subsequently, participate in the counselling process of the respective exams you have appeared for.

• For sponsored M.Tech candidates, a written test and interview with the concerned department is compulsory.

• Get the documents verified and pay the course fee.

IIT Patna Ph.D Admission Procedure 

• Students with UGC-NET(JRF)/CSIR-NET(JRF)/DST-INSPIRE /DBT scores can apply for Ph.D courses.

• After satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria by the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, appear in the written test and interview. 

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IIT Patna Scholarship

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna scholarships are available to reserved candidates, meritorious students, differently-abled, and minorities enrolled in various UG and PG programmes. Scholarship schemes, grants, fellowships, and tuition fee waivers are some of the many financial assistance plans offered by IIT Patna. The institute ensures that financially weak students have access to the courses. IIT Patna scholarships are primarily dependent on academic records (past and present) and students' overall performance. Candidates must satisfy a set of eligibility conditions to avail of financial assistance schemes. Moreover, students are required to apply for the scholarships before deadlines while also submitting the necessary documentation. State and central government, alumni association, and private bodies mostly sponsor the IIT Patna scholarships.

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna Placement 

IIT Patna conducts placement drives and recruitment fairs annually. The institution’s Training and Placement Cell (TPC Cell) manages placements processes and other associated activities for the UG and PG students of all ten departments. From connecting with various companies to taking care of logistical requirements, TPC handles it all. Indian Institute of Technology, Patna also organises pre-placement talks and industry tie-ups to enhance the skills of the students. TPC Cell provides continuous assistance to visiting recruiters.   

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