NIT Patna
Patna, Bihar
Annual Fees
~₹1.25L
Median Package
~₹5.5 LPA
Established
1886
NIRF Rank
#52
NIT Patna (originally Bihar College of Engineering, 1886) is the oldest engineering college in Bihar. Bihar HS students significantly benefit from HS quota seats here, and its location in the state capital provides good administrative connections.
Why NIT Patna?
- 1NIRF Engineering Rank ~52 (2024)
- 2Oldest engineering college in Bihar — est. 1886
- 3CSE OS closing rank ~14,500 — for rank 14,000–18,000
- 4Bihar HS quota: very strong advantage for Bihar students
- 5Located in Patna — Bihar state capital with growing tech sector
NIT Patna JEE Cutoff 2025–26 — Branch-wise
Based on 2025 JoSAA OS closing ranks. 2026 cutoffs may vary ±5–10%. Category ranks are estimated using multipliers.
| Branch | OPEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | ~14,500 | ~7,250 | ~3,190 | ~2,030 | ~12,325 |
| Electronics & Communication | ~24,600 | ~12,300 | ~5,412 | ~3,444 | ~20,910 |
Home State (Bihar) Advantage at NIT Patna
Students from Bihar can apply under the HS (Home State) quota, which is approximately 60% more relaxed than the OS (Other State) closing ranks shown above. For example, if the OPEN OS closing rank for CSE is 2,000, the OPEN HS closing rank would be approximately 3,200. This is a significant advantage — always include HS choices before OS choices in your JoSAA preference list.
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