Indian Institute of Technology Patna

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Founded in 2008 and situated in Bihta, on a 501-acre urban campus near Patna, IIT Patna is a modern IIT offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MS (research), integrated M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs across engineering, basic sciences, and management. Admission is through JEE Advanced and GATE. The institute runs active research labs in fields like nanoelectronics, clean energy, and biotechnology, backed by funding from agencies like DRDO and DST. With around 2,880 students and 166 faculty members, IIT Patna emphasizes hands-on learning and student-led projects. Placement rates are improving steadily, especially in CSE and core branches, with average packages around ₹12–15 LPA and top offers up to ₹35–40 LPA. Its growing infrastructure and focus on eastern India’s technical education make it a rising choice among IITs.