About National Institute of Technology, Patna
National Institute of Technology Patna has a long and prestigious history dating back to 1886, when it was established as Bihar School of Engineering. It later became Bihar College of Engineering and was eventually upgraded to a National Institute of Technology, gaining the status of an Institute of National Importance.
Located in Patna, the institute is situated along the banks of the Ganga River, offering a unique and historic academic environment.
Overview
Institute Name | National Institute of Technology, Patna |
Also Known As | NITP |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 1886 |
Location | Patna, Bihar |
NIT Patna: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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Also Known as
Also known as NIT Patna, NITP and Bihar College of Engineering.
ADDRESS
National Institute of Technology, Ashok Rajpath, Mahendru, Patna, Bihar - 800005
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | QS Asia University Rankings | 851-900 (2026) | -- |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 101-150 (2025) | 101-150 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 53 (2025) | 55 (2024) | |
| NIRF Architecture Rankings | 13 (2025) | 27 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must appear for the JEE (Main) exam and either secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII or be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Main Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Main) through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round.
College Details
How to Reach
Patna, Bihar
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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