National Institute of Technology - [NITP]

NIT Patna offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programs in Engineering & Technology, Sciences and Computer Applications. BTech is the flagship program at NIT Patna. To be eligible, the candidate should have cleared 10+2 with 75%. BTech Admissions are granted based on the candidate’s JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. NIT Patna BTech fees is INR 6.14 Lakhs, in total. For BTech Computer Science and Engineering, the JEE Main Cutoff 2025 ranged from 3414 to 46166 for the Open State category.

Qualifying GATE scores are a prerequisite for MTech admissions at NIT Patna. For admission to MSc, the candidate should have qualifying scores in IITJAM. Admission to MCA is granted on the basis of NIMCET scores. PhD scholars can seek admission to NIT Patna based on their GATE/UGC-NET/JRF scores.

1. NIT Patna Admission Dates 2026
2. NIT Patna B.Tech Admissions 2026
3. NIT Patna MTech Admissions 2026
4. NIT Patna MSc & MCA Admission 2026
5. NIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026
6. NIT Patna Application Process 2026
7. NIT Patna Admission 2026 FAQs

NIT Patna Admission Dates 2026

Here are the important dates of the admission process conducted by NIT Patna.

NIT Patna B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

NIT Patna accepts JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the B.Tech program. Candidates can check the schedule of counselling are tabulated below:

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

NIT Patna M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

M.Tech admission at NIT Patna is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must register to the CCMT portal, and seats are allotted through CCMT counselling rounds. Candidates can check the CCMT counseling dates in the table below.

CCMT Counselling Dates 2026

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NIT Patna M.Sc Admission Dates 2026

Admission to the M.Sc programs at NIT Patna is based on IIT JAM scores followed by CCMN Counselling. Candidates can check the schedule of the CCMN Counselling in the table below:

CCMN Counselling Dates 2026

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NIT Patna MCA Admission Dates 2026

Admission to the MCA programs at NITs is based on the NIMCET entrance exam followed by NIMCET counselling. The schedule for the NIMCET counselling dates is given below.

NIMCET Counselling Dates 2026

Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates

The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates:

NIT Patna B.Tech Admissions 2026

BTech at NIT Patna is offered in 6 specialisations. Foreign Nationals may apply via the DASA scheme. The candidate should have scored 75% in 10+2 to be eligible for this program. All other details are mentioned below.

NIT Patna B.Tech Cutoff 2025

NIT Patna B.Tech/B.S. admissions are conducted based on the JEE Mains scores, and the cutoff ranks across CSE, EEE, Mechanical engineering, and other disciplines are shown below. The Computer and Science Engineering and Electrical Engineering department has the highest closing ranks to others. For the CSE department, the cutoff rank is 16345.

Below is the table for IIT Patna JEE Main Cutoff for B.Tech Program.

NIT Patna M.Tech Admissions 2026

NIT Patna offers MTech at the PG level for a duration of 2 years. All relevant details have been mentioned below.

NIT Patna MTech Cutoffs 2025

NIT Patna accepts GATE score for admission to the M.Tech program, the overall cutoff for GATE is 352 - 572. Here is the table for NIT Patna GATE Cutoff for General Category.

NIT Patna MSc & MCA Admission 2026

NIT Patna offers Integrated MSc and MCA in various specialisations. For admission to NIT Patna’s Integrated MSc, the candidate should have cleared high school with qualifying marks. The candidate must be a valid IITJAM Rank Holder, to appear for the CCMN counselling.

Candidates are enrolled for MCA based on their NIMCET Scores. Graduates are eligible to apply.

All relevant details are mentioned below.

NIT Patna PhD Admissions 2026

NIT Patna PhD is offered in Full-Time/Part-Time/Sponsored mode. The institute offers PhD under ten departments in the field of Engineering, Science, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Admissions into the program are based on the scores in the national-level exams like GATE or JRF/SRF, followed by a personal interview conducted by the respective department.

NIT Patna Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have ME/MTech with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
• Candidates having BE/BTech degree need to have at least 65% marks or 7 CGPA.

NIT Patna Ph.D Selection Criteria

• Selection to the Ph.D. programmes are made on the basis of scores in GATE or JRF/NET exams.
• This is followed by a Written Test and a Personal Interview.

NIT Patna Application Process 2026

Candidates at NIT Patna are enrolled based on their All India Entrance Exam scores. Interested candidates, if eligible, may apply to JEE Mains examination by following the steps given below.

• Register for the online application form on JEE Main’s official website.
• Note down the system-generated application number and create a password.
• Log in again and fill out the form.
• Upload necessary documents.
• A registration fee is to be paid through Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI or Paytm.
• Keep a printout of the application form for future use.

For JOSAA Counseling

• Candidates with valid JEE Main scores must proceed for JoSAA Counselling.
• Click on the registration page and use the JEE Main application number to login.
• Ensure that your candidate profile is accurate.
• Click on ‘Submit changes’.
• Fill out your preferred colleges and specializations according to the list of available options.
• Click on ‘I agree to lock my choices’ once done.
• Keep a printout of the page for future reference.

GATE Application Process

Graduates with valid scores are eligible to apply for the All India GATE exam for MTech admissions. They can apply online by following the steps given below.

• Visit the official website
• Register via the link by entering the candidate’s name, email ID and mobile number.
• Post submission, the enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number.
• Fill out the application form.
• Pay the registration fee via online mode.
• Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.

CCMT Counselling

Candidates who take the GATE will have to go for CCMT counselling. To apply, follow the given steps:

• Register at the official website.
• Fill out the application form.
• Pay the fee and click on “I agree”.
• Lock your choices once done.
• Submit the application and keep a printout.

NIT Patna Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What are the specialisations offered under MCA at NIT Patna?

Ans. MCA at NIT Patna is offered in the following specialisations:

• Data Science & Informatics
• AI and IoT

Ques. Is BTech CSE at NIT Patna worth it?

Ans. Students claim that NIT Patna’s CSE is one of the best in the north Indian NITs.Even if you are not able to get into the 4yrs BTech program, one can opt for the 5 years Dual Degree CSE at NIT Patna.

Ques. What are some of the documents required for NIT Patna’s BTech Admissions?

Ans. To secure admission in NIT Patna, you need to provide the following documents:

• JEE Main Scorecard.
• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Photographs
• Admission Form