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NIT Patna (NITP): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Ranking

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NIT Patna Highlights 2025

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Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering for NIT Patna?

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The cutoff trend for BTech CSE at NIT Patna has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank under the General category for all India quota was 15871. In 2022, it decreased to 14638. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 22266 to 21654 for OBC, 79063 to 56352 for SC, 1884 to 70929 for ST, 18577 to 18303 for EWS, 415 to 292 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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Q:   Is there direct admission in NIT Patna?

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Candidates who want NIT Patna admissions have to clear entrance exam and also need to fulfill the eligibility criteria. There is no provision for direct admission. So candidates need valid scores of national-level entrance tests. There are in all 10 departments that offer 40+ courses. The flagship course of NIT Patna is BTech which admits students on the basis of JEE Main scores. Hence, candidates cannot get direct admission at NIT Patna. Candidates need to visit the official website of the national-level entrance exams and apply online. Selected candidates can proceed further for counselling, and PI.

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Q:   What is the placement scenario at NIT Patna?

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According to media reports, out of 703 registered students 560 were placed. The highest package offered was INR 45 LPA. Further, the lowest package stood at INR 6 LPA. The highest count of placements was observed in the Mechanical Engineering branch. Over 103 companies visited the institute campus. The list of recruiters for NIT Patna placements 2024 included Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, PwC, etc.

The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Patna placements 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

Branch

Placement Percentage (2023)

Placement Percentage (2024)

CSE

89.62%

89.6%

ECE

72.73%

72.7%

EE

85%

76.6%

ME

100%

100%

CE

55%

55.3%

Arch

52.17%

52.1%

IMSc Physics

50%

50%

IMSc Chemistry

50%

80%

IMSc Mathematics

26%

26%

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Q:   What is the percentile required for admission in NIT Patna?

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For each of the NIT Patna course admissions, aspirants have to meet the set eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria define the minimum qualification required for selection along with the aggregate. In the below table, the course-wise required percentile is mentioned:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate

BArch

Minimum 60% aggregate in Class 12 with Maths & Physics as compulsory subjects

MTech

BE/BTech in relevant subject with a minimum 60% aggregate

Integrated MSc (BSc + MSc)

Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate

PhD

Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60%

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Q:   What is the median package offered during NIT Patna placements?

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According to NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during NIT Patna placements over the past three years is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

UG 4-year

INR 6.8 LPA

INR 10 LPA

INR 9.88 LPA

UG 5-year

0

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 4 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 6.75 LPA

INR 6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

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NIT Patna Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2025

16 Courses4 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG
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DatesEvents
22 Jan '25 - 24 Jan '25
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1
28 Jan '25 - 29 Jan '25
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1
30 Jan '25
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 2
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NIT Patna Vs Other Colleges: Which is better?

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NIT Patna

-/-₹ 5 L - 6.25 L#55 NIRF, 2024

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₹ 9.5 LPA₹ 5 L101-150 NIRF, 2024

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-/-₹ 5 L#71 NIRF, 2024

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₹ 10 LPA₹ 5 L#40 NIRF, 2024

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-/-₹ 3.5 L - 5 L#82 NIRF, 2024

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-/-₹ 8 L - 10 L#34 NIRF, 2024
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Pooja Sharma

Updated on Nov 15, 2024