Indian Institute of Technology Patna admits students mainly through entrance exams and counselling. B.Tech admission uses JEE Advanced rank followed by JoSAA counselling, while M.Tech and M.Sc admission use exams such as GATE and IIT JAM with further counselling or interview steps. Course fees listed for IIT Patna include INR 9.99 Lakhs for B.Tech, INR 1.90 Lakhs for M.Tech, INR 1.99 Lakhs for M.Sc and INR 2.75 Lakhs for Ph.D.

For M.Tech seat allotment, GATE-qualified students must also take part in COAP counselling. Ph.D admission is based on the institute entrance test and personal interview, while students with valid GATE, CEED, UGC or CSIR scores are also treated as eligible for Ph.D admission.

Application links for the Spring 2026-27 January batch are given below.

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

IIT Patna accepts national exam scores for several courses. The current upcoming or ongoing exam events are listed below.

Event Current Date
GATE 2027 regular online registration closes without late fee September 27, 2026
GATE 2027 extended online registration closes with late fee October 5, 2026
GATE 2027 application rectification window October 14, 2026 to October 21, 2026
GATE 2027 city allotment notification January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examination dates February 6, 2027, February 7, 2027, February 13, 2027, February 14, 2027, February 20, 2027 and February 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement March 19, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 registration starts September 12, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 last date to apply October 12, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 examination date February 14, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 result March 18, 2027
IIT Patna Spring 2026-27 registrations for January 2027 batch Open for Spring 2026-27 January intake

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

IIT Patna Courses, Fees and Selection

The table below brings together the course, fee, eligibility and selection details stated for IIT Patna admission.

Program Most Preferred Specializations Total Fees Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria Application Deadline
B.Tech CSE INR 9.99 Lakhs 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and at least 75% aggregate, or 65% for SC/ST JEE Advanced + JoSAA May 02, 2026, tentative for JEE Advanced Registration
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 Aug 28, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026, tentative
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 Sep 05, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026, tentative
Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering INR 2.75 Lakhs Master’s degree with at least 60% marks or a valid GATE/NET qualification Entrance test + personal interview conducted by IIT Patna Rolling admissions, tentative June 2026
BBA General INR 3.41 Lakhs 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate Merit-based shortlisting + document verification -

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

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 Round 1 closing ranks are 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 UG Admissions 2026

At the UG level, IIT Patna lists B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech and BBA in the admission details. The detailed engineering admission process is given for B.Tech. B.Tech admission is based on JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counselling.

IIT Patna offers B.Tech in these 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 at the 10 + 2 level from a recognised board or university with at least 75% marks in PCM. JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
  • Aadhar Card
  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • Proof Of Entrance Exam, Admit Card
  • Seat Allotment Letter

For BBA, students need 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate. Selection is through merit-based shortlisting and document verification.

B.Tech Admission Process at IIT Patna

Application Stage Description
Register and Apply Eligible students have to register and sit for the JEE Main exam.
Appear for JEE Advanced Students who qualify JEE Main then appear for JEE Advanced.
Counselling Registration Students register for JoSAA counselling and enter their college and course choices.
Seat Allotment JoSAA allots seats according to the locked choices.
Report to College After allotment, students report to the institute 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 requires graduation with GATE, and the final process includes counselling. M.Sc admission is based on IIT JAM, and the listed specialisations are Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

IIT Patna offers M.Tech in these 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. GATE + Counselling
  • Aadhar Card
  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • Proof Of Entrance Exam, Admit Card
  • Seat Allotment Letter

For M.Tech, students with a valid GATE score must register on both the IIT Patna admission portal and the COAP portal. Seat allotment is completed through COAP counselling rounds. For M.Sc, admission is through IIT JAM followed by JOAPS counselling. The two-year M.Sc course is offered in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with a combined intake of 25 students in each specialisation.

IIT Patna Ph.D Admissions 2026

IIT Patna offers Ph.D programmes in different disciplines. A master’s degree with at least 60% marks or a valid GATE/NET qualification is listed as the eligibility requirement.

Program Most Preferred Specialization Total Fees Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria Application Deadline
Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering INR 2.75 Lakhs Master’s degree with at least 60% marks or a valid GATE/NET qualification Entrance test + personal interview conducted by IIT Patna Rolling admissions, tentative June 2026

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

For Ph.D selection, IIT Patna conducts an entrance test and personal interview. Students with valid GATE, CEED, UGC or CSIR exam scores are also considered eligible for the Ph.D programme.

How to Apply for IIT Patna?

For engineering admission, students need to qualify JEE Main + Advanced or GATE, based on the course. For management and science stream courses, IIT Patna accepts valid CAT, CMAT, MAT and IIT JAM scores. Applications are submitted online through the official websites of the respective entrance exams.

Course Type Entrance Exam or Admission Route
Engineering courses JEE Main + Advanced and GATE entrance exams
Management courses CAT/ CMAT/ MAT scores
Science stream courses IIT JAM scores

IIT Patna Scholarships

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

IIT Patna Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. How does IIT Patna select students for admission?

Ans. IIT Patna uses an online application process. For B.Tech, students must appear for JEE Advanced, and seats are then allotted through JoSAA counselling.

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

Ans. IIT Patna admits students to PG courses such as M.Tech and M.Sc through national entrance exams. M.Tech uses GATE and M.Sc uses IIT JAM, followed by the PI round.

Ques. Is M.Sc available at IIT Patna?

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

Ques. What financial support can IIT Patna students get?

Ans. IIT Patna provides access to multiple scholarships and financial aid options. These include central scholarship schemes, institute schemes and other programmes.

Ques. Can students join IIT Patna without an entrance exam?

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