BIT Patna admits students through processes coordinated centrally by Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. B.Tech selection uses JEE Main ranks, while MBA applicants need a valid CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT score. The B.Tech programme costs INR 16.59 lakhs for four years, including a first-year fee of INR 4.34 lakhs.

  • B.Tech seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB, including the Special Round process.
  • For lateral entry to the second or third semester, BIT Mesra declares results and conducts a Special Round.
  • BBA, BCA, and MBA applicants attend institutional counselling. Students can contact the campus at admissionbitp@bitmesra.ac.in.
  • The six B.Tech branches together have 330 seats, divided equally between the All India quota and the Bihar Home State quota.
  • Students from the BC-I and BC-II categories who completed Class 12 in Bihar enter through institutional counselling instead of JoSAA.
  • B.Tech does not have a management quota. Every seat is allotted through JoSAA, CSAB, or institutional counselling.
  • BIT Patna functions as a campus of BIT Mesra, a Deemed University, and all its academic programmes are affiliated with BIT Mesra.
  • Students can use the toll-free numbers 18003457057 and 18003457058 for admission assistance.

Admission portal: bitmesra.ac.in/bitpatna

Direct admission: BIT Patna has no management quota for B.Tech. Admission depends on merit and the JoSAA, CSAB, or applicable institutional counselling process.

BIT Patna B.Tech Admission 2026

Six B.Tech specialisations are available at BIT Patna, with 330 seats across the All India and Bihar Home State quotas. A student's JEE Main rank determines allotment through JoSAA or CSAB. Eligible BC-I and BC-II students from Bihar follow the separate counselling process conducted by BIT Mesra.

BIT Patna B.Tech Eligibility and Selection Criteria

CourseEligibilitySelection Criteria
B.Tech in all six branchesClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with at least 75% aggregate or a place in the board's top 20 percentile. The minimum is 65% for SC, ST, and PwD students.JEE Main rank followed by JoSAA or CSAB allotment
B.Tech for BC-I and BC-II Bihar applicantsClass 12 passed through the Bihar board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, at least 75% marks, and Bihar domicileJEE Main rank followed by institutional counselling conducted by BIT Mesra
B.Tech lateral entry in the second yearA relevant engineering diploma with at least 60% marksDiploma percentage merit followed by institutional counselling

BIT Patna B.Tech Fees

Fee ComponentAmount
Total B.Tech programme fee for four yearsINR 16.59 lakhs
First-year B.Tech feeINR 4.34 lakhs
Annual hostel chargesINR 26,000 to INR 32,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BIT Patna B.Tech Admission Process

  • JoSAA and CSAB allotments rely only on the applicant's JEE Main rank.
  • JoSAA holds six rounds of allotment for NITs, IIITs, and institutes treated as equivalent to GFTIs.
  • Any seats left vacant after JoSAA are offered through the CSAB Special Round.
  • BC-I and BC-II applicants from Bihar must submit a separate application for BIT Mesra's institutional counselling.
  • There is no management quota for the programme.

How to Apply for B.Tech at BIT Patna?

  • Use the JEE Main roll number and password to register on the official JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in.
  • Pay the online JoSAA registration fee of INR 5,000.
  • Arrange the preferred institutes and branches in the required order.
  • Once a seat is allotted, submit the acceptance fee and report to BIT Patna with the original documents.
  • BC-I and BC-II students from Bihar must apply through the institutional counselling portal on bitmesra.ac.in.

Note: Applicants should follow the reporting schedule published on josaa.nic.in. Failure to report within the stated deadline results in cancellation of the allotted seat. An upgrade in a later round is possible only when the student selects the floating allotment option.

BIT Patna BBA and BCA Admission 2026

BBA and BCA are three-year undergraduate courses for which BIT Patna does not require an entrance examination. Class 12 performance forms the merit list, and BIT Mesra completes admission through institutional counselling at the Patna campus.

BIT Patna BBA and BCA Eligibility Criteria

CourseEligibilitySelection Criteria
BBA, Bachelor of Business AdministrationClass 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marksClass 12 merit followed by institutional counselling
BCA, Bachelor of Computer ApplicationClass 12 from a recognised board with Mathematics and at least 50% aggregate marksClass 12 merit followed by institutional counselling

BIT Patna BBA and BCA Admission Process

  • The Class 12 aggregate percentage is used to prepare the shortlist.
  • BIT Mesra conducts institutional counselling for BBA and BCA seats offered at BIT Patna.
  • Admission is confirmed after the student's documents are checked at the campus.

How to Apply for BBA and BCA at BIT Patna?

  • Contact the admission team through admissionbitp@bitmesra.ac.in or call 9264450104.
  • Provide the Class 12 marksheet and all other documents specified by the institute.
  • Attend institutional counselling at BIT Patna according to the institute's schedule.

BIT Patna MBA and M.Tech Admission 2026

Postgraduate admission at BIT Patna is handled through BIT Mesra's institutional counselling. MBA applicants can use CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT results. For M.Tech in Computer Science, selection considers a GATE score or performance in the institute's entrance examination.

BIT Patna MBA and M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

CourseEligibilitySelection Criteria
MBA, two yearsA bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 55% marksCAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT score followed by institutional counselling
M.Tech CSE, two yearsA B.Tech or BE in Computer Science and Engineering or a related field, with at least 55% marksGATE score or the institutional entrance examination, followed by institutional counselling

BIT Patna MBA and M.Tech Admission Process

  • For MBA, the institute prepares the shortlist using the CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT percentile.
  • Students on the MBA shortlist must take part in a group discussion and personal interview at the campus.
  • M.Tech applicants holding a valid GATE score receive priority when the merit order is prepared.
  • An M.Tech applicant without a GATE score may take the institutional entrance examination.

How to Apply for MBA and M.Tech at BIT Patna?

  • MBA applicants can call the admission desk at 9839176101. For M.Tech enquiries, students can contact the BCA and general admission desk at 9818572818.
  • Submit the completed application, entrance test scorecard, and academic certificates at the campus or by email.
  • Report to the BIT Patna campus for the required counselling and interview stages.

BIT Patna B.Tech Cutoff

The B.Tech CSE cutoff for the General category varied by quota and counselling stage in 2025.

Quota and StageJEE Main Rank
All India quota, Round 1 opening rank41,711
All India quota, final-round closing rank49,330
Home State quota, closing rank64,667

BIT Patna Scholarships

  • Bihar State Scholarships: Bihar-domiciled students in the SC, ST, and BC categories can seek fee reimbursement under state government schemes through the official Bihar scholarship portal.
  • National Scholarship Portal: Students from SC, ST, OBC, and EWS groups may submit applications for central government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in.
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Students who combine strong academic results with financial need may qualify. The BIT Mesra registrar provides the eligibility conditions and application procedure.
  • BIT Mesra Internal Scholarships: BIT Mesra may consider high-performing students for its academic scholarships according to the notice issued each year.

BIT Patna Admission FAQs

Ques. Can a student enter BIT Patna's B.Tech programme without a JEE Main rank?

Ans. No. A JEE Main rank is required for B.Tech selection. JoSAA and CSAB use this rank for regular allotment, while BIT Mesra uses it during institutional counselling for eligible BC-I and BC-II students from Bihar.

Ques. What ranks were recorded for B.Tech CSE at BIT Patna in 2025?

Ans. For the General category under the All India quota, B.Tech CSE opened at 41,711 in Round 1 and closed at 49,330 in the final round. The Home State quota closing rank was 64,667.

Ques. How much should a B.Tech student budget for tuition and hostel at BIT Patna?

Ans. The four-year B.Tech fee is INR 16.59 lakhs, of which INR 4.34 lakhs is charged in the first year. Hostel charges are separate and range from INR 26,000 to INR 32,000 each year.

Ques. Is there a separate BIT Patna entrance test for first-year B.Tech admission?

Ans. BIT Patna does not hold its own test for first-year B.Tech entry. JoSAA and CSAB allocate seats using JEE Main ranks. BC-I and BC-II applicants from Bihar also need a JEE Main rank for BIT Mesra's institutional counselling.

Ques. Which test scores can be submitted for BIT Patna MBA selection?

Ans. MBA applicants may submit CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT scores. Those shortlisted must attend a group discussion and personal interview before institutional counselling is completed by BIT Mesra.

Ques. Who awards the degrees earned at the BIT Patna campus?

Ans. BIT Patna is an extension centre of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. BIT Mesra, a Deemed University, awards the degrees and centrally manages admission for its campuses, including Patna and Deoghar.

Ques. How is the B.Tech seat pool at BIT Patna arranged?

Ans. BIT Patna has 330 B.Tech seats across CSE, AIML, ECE, EEE, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Half are assigned to the All India quota and the other half to the Bihar Home State quota.

Ques. May a Class 12 student awaiting the 2026 board result apply for B.Tech?

Ans. Yes. A student appearing for the Class 12 board examination in 2026 may take JEE Main 2026 and apply provisionally through JoSAA. Final admission requires the student to pass Class 12 with at least 75% marks, or 65% for SC, ST, and PwD applicants.

Ques. What application charge applies to admission at BIT Patna?

Ans. B.Tech applicants using JoSAA pay a registration fee of INR 5,000 through its portal. Students applying for BBA, BCA, or MBA through institutional counselling should ask the BIT Patna admission office for the current charge.