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Estd. 1886 (NIT 2004) · India's 6th Oldest Engineering College

National Institute of Technology Patna

Perched on the sacred banks of the Ganga on Ashok Rajpath with a mega-campus expanding at Bihta, ranked #55 in NIRF. Comprehensive guide to NIRF rankings, seat matrices, admission pathways, clinical/branch placements, and multi-year cutoff metrics.

National Institute of Technology Patna Main Building
#55
NIRF Ranking
~880+ B.Tech Seats
Annual Seats
₹14.00 - ₹23.00 LPA
Average Placement CTC
₹1.05+ Cr
Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Historic Ganga Ghat & Academic LawnScenic Riverfront

Historic Ganga Ghat & Academic Lawn

Serene campus frontage directly facing the sacred River Ganga on Ashok Rajpath.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / CourseDurationEntrance ExamAdmission AuthorityEligibility Criteria
B.Tech / B.Arch4 / 5 YearsJEE MainJoSAA / CSABClass 12 PCM (75% aggregate) + Qualified JEE Main

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic BranchAverage CTCMedian CTCPlacement RateTop Participating Recruiters
Computer Science & Engineering₹23.00 LPA₹18.00 LPA97.00%Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Adobe

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default
Category:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Main Round 6 Closing Ranks (General Open Gender-Neutral)
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
Academic Branch / SpecializationQuota2026202520242023Trend
Computer Science & EngineeringOS17,28214,99614,44213,964Top Choice
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

  • Supercomputing & AI Lab:High-speed GPU clusters supporting AI research.

Annual Fests & Student Life

  • Corona (Cultural Fest):The annual socio-cultural festival of NIT Patna.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

  • 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
  • Full Tuition Waiver for family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
  • 66.67% Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

  • Bindeshwari Dubey (Former Chief Minister of Bihar)
  • Renowned civil engineers leading government railway and highway departments.

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna (PAT) - 10 km (approx. 20 mins)

Nearest Railway Station

Patna Junction - 6 km; Rajendra Nagar Terminal - 5 km

Road & Highway Access

Located on historic Ashok Rajpath

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is NIT Patna?

Established in 1886 as a pleaders' survey training school, it is the 6th oldest engineering college in India.

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