Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Indian Institute of Technology Patna, established in 2008, is one of the third-generation Indian Institutes of Technology created by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Located in Bihta, Patna, Bihar, the institution has rapidly emerged as a premier technical education hub in Eastern India. Indian Institute of Technology Patna is a Public Central institution recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute has earned significant recognition in national rankings, securing Rank 19 in the Engineering category and Rank 36 in the Overall category of NIRF 2025 rankings.

Indian Institute of Technology Patna offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes spanning Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels. The institute provides specialised education in engineering disciplines, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Metallurgical Engineering. Additionally, the institution offers programmes in pure sciences through its Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics departments, along with interdisciplinary programmes in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Admission to the Indian Institute of Technology Patna is highly competitive and merit-based. For undergraduate programmes, the institute accepts admissions through JEE Advanced; for postgraduate programmes through GATE, JAM, and CEED; for PhD programmes through GATE and NET; and for MBA programmes through CAT. The institute has established itself as a research-intensive institution with state-of-the-art laboratories, modern infrastructure, and a vibrant campus life. With a strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, the Indian Institute of Technology Patna prepares students for leadership roles in academia, industry, and research organisations worldwide.