Candidates should have obtained at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
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

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Q: How are IIT Patna branch-wise M.Tech placements?

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

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Q: Can I get into IIT Patna for M.Tech without GATE?

Candidates who wish to apply to the M.Tech programme must have a valid GATE score. Students are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE scores during COAP counselling. However, candidates who have completed their BTech from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above can apply without GATE scores. These applications are reviewed by the respective department (s). Hence, the answer to this question is - yes, it is possible to get into IIT Patna without GATE for MTech.

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Q: How are IIT Patna M.Tech placements?

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

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Q: Can you provide a list of documents required during M.Tech admission at IIT Patna?

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of GATE application for M.Tech are given below:

Image of candidate's signature
Scanned copy of Category certificate (for SC/ST) in pdf format
Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
Passport-size photograph with white background (JPEG/ JPG format only)
Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format
Scanned copy of a valid photo Identity proof such as an Aadhaar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter's ID/ Driving License (Candidates must carry the same ID (in original) to the examination hall)

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