M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 

at IIT Patna, Patna

Yes, IIT Patna offers good placements to its MTech students. The average package offered during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 stood at INR 17 LPA. The key highlights of IIT Patna MTech placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2022)	MTech Placement Statistics (2023)	MTech Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 14.99 LPA	INR 16 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Placement rate	86.81%	83.05% (overall)	61.01%

Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated

Earlier, the key highlights of IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2022)
Average package	INR 14.99 LPA
Placement percentage	86.81%
Offers percentage	116.48%
Total offers	105
Batch strength	120
Eligible and Registered students	91
Students placed	79

The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 was 61.01%. The branch-wise students registered and students placed during IIT Patna MTech placements 2024 is presented below:

MTech Branch	Students Registered (2024)	Students Placed (2024)
AI	28	15
CS	21	17
MC	18	13
MT	14	11
EE	7	2
VLSI	7	2
CE	14	8
MS	13	4
ME	18	10
GE	8	8
PC	7	2
SE	7	5

Note: Placement drive 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated

Earlier, the branch-wise average package offered, offers made and placement rate recorded during IIT Patna M.Tech placements 2022 are presented below:

MTech Branch	Average Package (2022)	Placement Rate (2022)	Total Offers (2022)
Computer Science	INR 21.94 LPA	100%	16
Mathematics & Computing	INR 15 LPA	100%	20
Mechatronics	INR 11.79 LPA	93.33%	19
Communication System	INR 20.15 LPA	80%	13
VLSI & Embedded System	INR 23.17 LPA	100%	10
Civil & Infrastructure	INR 7.5 LPA	62.5%	5
Materials Science	INR 8.75 LPA	45.45%	5
Mechanical	INR 8.71 LPA	100%	17

Qualifying Marks :

1. Candidates should have obtained at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
2. The minimum marks for SC/ST categories is 55% (or a CGPA of 5.5 in 10 point scale) in the qualifying examination.

Gate Scores : 

• Candidates should have a valid GATE score

Age Limit :

• The upper age limit is 32 years

To get admission at IIT Patna, candidate must qualify GATE COAP. IIT Patna GATE COAP cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MTech courses. In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to check out the GATE COAP 2021 cutoff scores for General AI categories.

The M.Tech admission dates for 2025 at IIT Patna  is out now since the GATE 2025 exam dates are out. Candidates must refer to the GATE dates for IIT Patna M.Tech 2025 admission. 

IIT Roorkee has REVISED the GATE 2025 application form dates. As per the revised schedule, GATE 2025 registrations had started on 28 August, 2024. The last date for GATE 2025 registration have been extended to October 3, 2024 (without late fees). Earlier, candidates had to submit the application form by 26 September 2024, with regular fees. Candidates will be able to submit the GATE 2025 application form with late fees until October 11, 2024 (extended).

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and testimonials from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Pros:

* Teaching Quality: The faculty members are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, providing a strong foundation in computer Science and data analysis.
* Industry Readiness: The course curriculum focuses on practical applications, ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills for the industry.
* Placement Opportunities: IIT Patna has a great reputation for placing students in top companies, with an average package of INR28.50 LPA and the highest package reaching INR82.05 LPA in 2022.
* Campus Life: The college offers a conducive learning environment, with modern facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, and recreational spaces.

Cons:

* Limited Face-to-Face Interaction: As an online-hybrid course, students may experience limited face-to-face interaction with professors and peers.
* High Competition: With a high demand for the course, competition for placements and scholarships may be intense.

Overall Assessment:

B.Sc. at IIT Patna appears to be a good choice for students interested in computer Science and data analysis. While it may have some limitations due to its online-hybrid nature, the college's strong faculty, industry-focused curriculum, and impressive placement record make it an attractive option. However, prospective students should be prepared for high competition and prioritize building connections with peers and professors.

Please note that these findings are based on the specific feedback provided by students and alumni and may vary depending on individual experiences.

Yes, it is possible to join IIT Patna wihout JEE Advanced for courses other than BTech. For BTech programme JEE Advanced with JEE Mains is necessary. For other courses, such as M.Tech the asping candidates need to clear GATE with COAP counselling. Candidates who are seeking admission to the MTech, BBA, BSc or EMBA need not take JEE Advanced.

IIT Patna accepts CUET score for the BSc programme. To get admission to the BSc programme at IIT Patna the aspiring candidates need to have a minimum of 60% in class 12. They also need National/State Level Entrance (i.e., JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations). 

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category	JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff
Common Rank List	90-91
Gen-EWS	75-76
OBC-NCL	73-74
SC	51-52
ST	37-38
PwD	0.0013527