M.Tech. in Structural Engineering 

at NIT Patna, Patna

Yes, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) dates are out and the registration process has started. GATE 2024 registrations are ongoing and the last date to apply is Sep 29. Moreover, the national-level examination will be conducted on Feb 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. For complete schedule of GATE 2024 and more updates, Click Here.

The number of seats available for M.Tech programmes is 413. Tabulated below is the seat intake for some of the M.Tech specialisations:

To become eligible for M.Tech course admission in NIT Patna, a candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate in BE/BTech. In addition, aspirants should have passed the degree course from a recognised university. Candidates with an aggregate greater than or equal to the prescribed aggregate can apply for admission. Moreover, the selection is subject to the candidates score in GATE exam followed by CCMT counselling.      

NIT Patna M.Tech course admission is done on the basis of GATE. Thus, the aspirants need to complete the entrance exam registration process for admission. The steps to be followed for GATE 2024 application process are as follows:

Step 1: Register for GATE.

Step 2: Fill out the application form.

Step 3: Upload the required documents.

Step 4: Pay the GATE application fee.

Step 5: Accept the declaration and submit the application.

NOTE: The steps mentioned above are a generic representation of the application process.

Moreover, candidates may also have to apply separately on the NIT Patna official website (nitp.ac.in).

Candidates shall keep handy the required documents during GATE application process and admission process. These documents are required for verification purposes. Find below the documents to be kept handy:

• Image of candidate's signature
• Passport-size photograph with white background (JPEG/ JPG format only)
• Scanned copy of Category certificate (for SC/ST) in pdf format
• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• 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)

NIT Patna is ranked 55 among top Engineering institutes in the country in the NIRF 2024 rankings. As per the media reports, a total of 639 offers were made during placements 2023 as of now. The highest package and average package offered during NIT Patna placements 2023 stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.30 LPA, respectively. In addition, the the lowest package offered so far was INR 6 LPA. Moreover, the mechanical engineering department reported a maximum placement rate at 129%. The leading recruiters during placements drive were CRED, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Phone Pe, etc. Check more details about NIT Patna MTech course.

The National Institute of Technology Patna MTech fee range between INR 1.4 lakh and INR 6.3 lakh (inclusive of integrated course fee). Apart from this, candidates are also required to pay a one-time payment of INR 31,100 which includes, a development fee, caution money (refundable), admission processing fee and identity fee. The mentioned fee range is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

No, NIT admission process Patna for M.Tech admission is not possible without valid GATE scores. NIT Patna M.Tech admission is based on candidates' performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

NIT Patna offer M.Tech in five specialisations broadly and many sub-specialisations are available under these course. In the following table, NIT Patna M.Tech specialisations are mentioned:

Read more: Career Scope of M.Tech Graduates

Tabulated below is the M.Tech specialisation-wise cutoff for GATE CCMT:

Check updates related to NIT Patna cutoff, here.