Best colleges in Bihar 2026
6 colleges in Bihar charge between ₹64,000 and ₹9.19 L in the first year, and IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITP] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Bihar — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹64,000 – ₹9.19 L |
| Government / Private | 5 / 1 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹41.37 L |
| Top rated | IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITP] |
Which college in Bihar is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 6 colleges in Bihar compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Patna Patna | 10 | #19 | ₹3.41 L | — | Government |
| CNLU Patna Patna | 9.9 | #17 | ₹9.19 L | — | Government |
| NIT Patna Patna | 9.9 | — | ₹2 L | ₹41.37 L | Government |
| Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences Nalanda Nalanda | 9.8 | — | ₹1.09 L | — | Government |
| Anugrah Narayan College Patna Patna | 9.7 | — | ₹90,000 | — | Government |
| Patna Dental College and Hospital Patna | — | — | ₹64,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 6 colleges in Bihar
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1
IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITP]
location_on Patna, Bihar · Government · est. 2008
star 10.0 Fees from ₹3.41 L NIRF #19 15 courses -
2
Chanakya National Law University - [CNLU]
location_on Patna, Bihar · Government · est. 2006
star 9.9 Fees from ₹9.19 L NIRF #17 7 courses -
3
National Institute of Technology - [NITP]
location_on Patna, Bihar · Government · est. 1886
star 9.9 Fees from ₹2 L Highest ₹41.37 L 8 courses -
4
Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences - [VIMS]
location_on Nalanda, Bihar · Government · est. 2013
star 9.8 Fees from ₹1.09 L 5 courses -
5
Anugrah Narayan College - [ANC]
location_on Patna, Bihar · Government · est. 1956
star 9.7 Fees from ₹90,000 13 courses -
6
Patna Dental College and Hospital
location_on Patna, Bihar · Private · est. 1960
Fees from ₹64,000 3 courses
Showing 6 of 6. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 6 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Bihar the published first-year fee runs from ₹64,000 to ₹9.19 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 1 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 2 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Bihar?
There are 6 colleges listed in Bihar on this page, of which 5 are government and 1 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Bihar?
Published first-year fees range from ₹64,000 to ₹9.19 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Bihar?
IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITP] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Patna.
What is the highest package from colleges in Bihar?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹41.37 L. Packages vary by course and year.
