The National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) is a prestigious engineering institution in India. It has achieved notable rankings from various national and international organizations. As the 6th oldest engineering institute in the country, NIT Patna holds the '56' position in the NIRF 2023 rankings. Furthermore, it has been recognized by several global ranking entities. In the field of architecture, NIT Patna is ranked 23rd out of 30 colleges in India according to IIRF.
Established in 2004 by the Ministry of H.R.D. Government of India, NIT Patna offers undergraduate (BTech, BArch), postgraduate (MTech, MSc), and PhD programs, supported by a skilled faculty proficient in their engineering and technology disciplines, along with well-equipped laboratories. The institute has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea, to facilitate the exchange of students, faculty, and research.
The BTech program in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and the BArch degree are among the most sought-after courses at the institute. Admissions to these programs are based on JEE Main exam scores and NATA scores, respectively. During the ongoing NIT Patna Placements 2023, the highest salary package reached INR 52 LPA, while the average package was INR 14 LPA. So far, 609 students have been placed by over 120 participating recruiters. Below is a tabular overview of NIT Patna:
Particular | NIT Patna Highlights 2024 |
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Establishment Year | Ownership | 1886 | Public |
Approved by | UGC, AICTE |
No. of departments | 10 |
No. of courses | 29 |
Entrance exams | JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, NET |
Top recruiters | Amazon, Oracle, Accenture, Adobe, Jio, Cognizant, Alstom |
Types/ Number of scholarship | 34 |
Mode of Education | Full-time |
Gender Intake | Co-Ed |
Scholarships Offered | Merit scholarship, Merit-cum-means based scholarship |
Official Website | www.nitp.ac.in/ |