Indian Institute of Technology Patna admission is based on entrance exams for UG, PG and PhD courses. Students can apply for courses such as B.Tech and M.Tech after qualifying the required national-level exam and counselling process. The fees mentioned include INR 9.99 Lakhs for B.Tech, INR 12.41 Lakhs for B.Tech + M.Tech, INR 1.90 Lakhs for M.Tech, INR 1.99 Lakhs for M.Sc, INR 2.75 Lakhs for PhD and INR 3.41 Lakhs for BBA.

For B.Tech, admission is through JEE Advanced rank followed by JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission needs GATE scores and COAP counselling, while M.Sc admission is based on IIT JAM followed by counselling. PhD admission is done through an institute entrance test and personal interview, and students with valid GATE, CEED, UGC or CSIR scores can also be considered.

Students can use the following official registration links for the listed IIT Patna hybrid-mode programmes:

Courses Admission Link
BS Direct Link
BS-MS Direct Link
MS-(AICS/CSDA) Direct Link
MBA Direct Link
MBA GEN AI & PM Direct Link
MTech AI & DSE/CSE Direct Link

IIT Patna Important Dates 2026

Event Date
IIT Patna M.Tech application window August 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026 (tentative)
IIT Patna M.Sc application window September 05, 2026 to October 20, 2026 (tentative)
GATE 2027 application rectification opens October 14, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification closes October 21, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 04, 2027
GATE 2027 examinations February 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement March 19, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 last date to apply October 19, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 examination February 14, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027

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

IIT Patna Course Fees and Admission Criteria

Program Most Preferred Specializations Total Fees Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech CSE INR 9.99 Lakhs 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and at least 75% aggregate, or 65% for SC/ST students JEE Advanced + JoSAA
B.Tech + M.Tech Mathematics And Computing INR 12.41 Lakhs
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence INR 1.90 Lakhs B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA GATE + COAP
M.Sc Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics INR 1.99 Lakhs Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA IIT JAM + CCMN
Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering INR 2.75 Lakhs Master's degree with at least 60% marks or a valid GATE/NET qualification Institute entrance test + personal interview
BBA General INR 3.41 Lakhs 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate Merit-based shortlisting + document verification

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

IIT Patna UG Admissions 2026

IIT Patna admits students to B.Tech through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. The regular UG section lists B.Tech as the main programme, while the admission details also include B.Tech + M.Tech, BBA, BS and BS-MS options. For B.Tech, students must have passed the 10+2 or intermediate examination from a recognised board or university with PCM and at least 75% marks.

IIT Patna offers B.Tech in the following specialisations:

  1. Computer Science and Engineering
  2. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
  3. Mechanical Engineering
  4. Civil Engineering
  5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  6. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  7. Chemical Science and Technology
  8. Physics Engineering
  9. Chemical Engineering
  10. Mathematics and Computing
  11. Metallurgical And Materials Engineering
Programs Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria Required Documents
B.Tech Students must pass the intermediate exam of the 10+2 level from a recognised board or university with at least 75% marks in PCM JEE-Advanced + Jossa Counselling
  • Aadhar Card
  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • Proof Of Entrance Exam (Admit Card)
  • Seat Allotment Letter

Students should check the eligibility rules and course process before applying for IIT Patna B.Tech admission.

B.Tech Admission Process at IIT Patna

Application Stage Description
Register and Apply Eligible students must register and appear for the JEE-MAIN exam.
Appear for JEE-Advanced Students who qualify JEE-MAIN must appear for the JEE-Advanced exam.
Counselling Registration Students must register for Jossa Counselling and fill their college and course choices.
Seat Allotment Jossa allots seats according to the locked choices.
Report to College Students must report to the college and pay the course fee to confirm admission.

IIT Patna PG Admissions 2026

IIT Patna offers PG courses such as M.Tech and M.Sc. M.Tech admission is based on a valid GATE score, and students must register on the IIT Patna admission portal and the COAP portal for final seat allotment. M.Sc admission is based on IIT JAM scores followed by counselling through the admission process mentioned for the programme.

IIT Patna offers M.Tech in the following specialisations:

  1. Artificial Intelligence
  2. Computer Science and Engineering
  3. Mathematics and Computing
  4. Mechatronics
  5. VLSI & Embedded Systems
  6. Communication System Engineering
  7. Civil & Environmental Engineering
  8. Materials Science and Engineering
  9. Mechanical Engineering
  10. Power and Control
  11. Geotechnical Engineering
  12. Structural Engineering
  13. Thermal & Fluids Engineering
  14. Mechanical Design
  15. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  16. Chemical Engineering
Programs Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria Required Documents
M.Tech Students must have passed graduation and must have GATE qualification for the admission route mentioned GATE + Counselling
  • Aadhar Card
  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • Proof Of Entrance Exam (Admit Card)
  • Seat Allotment Letter

The M.Sc programme is offered for 2 years in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The combined intake is 25 students in each specialisation, and admission requires IIT JAM.

For Engineering courses, students need to qualify JEE Main + Advanced and GATE entrance exams. For Management courses, IIT Patna accepts CAT, CMAT or MAT scores. For Science stream courses, IIT JAM scores are accepted.

IIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026

IIT Patna offers PhD programmes in different disciplines. Admission is based on an entrance exam conducted by the institute and a personal interview. Students with valid GATE, CEED, UGC or CSIR exam scores are also eligible for PhD admission consideration.

Program Preferred Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering Master's degree with at least 60% marks or a valid GATE/NET qualification Entrance test and personal interview conducted by IIT Patna

Hybrid-mode doctoral full-time degree programmes are also mentioned with joint or single PhD options in collaboration with Lincoln University College, Malaysia.

IIT Patna JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025

IIT Patna JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the closing rank is 3215 for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering and 4038 for B.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

The General Category JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for IIT Patna is given below.

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 3215

B.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

 4038
B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering 4049

B.Tech Mathematics and Computing

 4272

B.Tech + M.Tech Mathematics and Computing

 5020

B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering

 5673

B.Tech Electronics & Communication + M.Tech VLSI

 6221

B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering

 6557

B.Tech + M.Tech Communication Systems

 6832

IIT Patna Scholarship

IIT Patna provides several scholarships and financial aid options to help students manage education costs. The available support includes central scholarship schemes, institute schemes and other financial aid programmes.

How to Apply for IIT Patna?

The IIT Patna application process is online. Students must apply through the official website of the entrance exam that matches their course. Engineering aspirants need JEE Main + Advanced or GATE, Management aspirants need valid CAT, CMAT or MAT scores, and Science stream aspirants need IIT JAM scores.

Course Type Entrance Exam or Admission Route
Engineering JEE Main + Advanced for B.Tech and GATE for M.Tech
Management CAT, CMAT or MAT
Science IIT JAM

IIT Patna Admission FAQs

Ques. How are students selected for IIT Patna B.Tech admission?

Ans. IIT Patna B.Tech admission is completed through an online process. Students must qualify JEE-Advanced, take part in JOSAA counselling and get a seat allotment to join the programme.

Ques. Which exams are needed for IIT Patna PG admission?

Ans. IIT Patna offers PG courses such as M.Tech and M.Sc. Students need valid scores in national-level exams such as GATE for M.Tech and IIT JAM for M.Sc, followed by the PI round where required.

Ques. What should students know about the IIT Patna M.Sc course?

Ans. IIT Patna offers a 2-year M.Sc programme in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each specialisation has a combined intake of 25 students, and admission is through IIT JAM.

Ques. Can IIT Patna students get financial support?

Ans. Yes, IIT Patna offers multiple scholarships and financial aid options. Students may get support through central schemes, institute schemes and other programmes that help cover education expenses.

Ques. Is direct admission available at IIT Patna?

Ans. No, IIT Patna does not offer direct admission. Students must appear for national-level entrance exams such as JEE-Advanced, GATE or IIT-JAM, based on the course they want to join.