National Institute of Technology (NIT)

About NIT, Patna

National Institute of Technology, Patna established in 2004  formerly known as Bihar School of Engineering and Bihar College of Engineering is public research institution which is located in Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. The institute is ranked 41 by the NIRF 2024 ranking in top engineering colleges in India.

The two of the most popular courses of the institute are BTech in the CSE branch and BArch degrees. NIT Patna is the 6th Oldest Engineering Institute of India.

National Institute of Technology, Patna has been ranked 56th in the list of top 100 engineering colleges of India and ranked 19th in the architecture category in NIRF 2024 Ranking. NIT Patna is on the the 31st National Institute of Technology. The institute’s campus spans a considerable area and provides a serene and conducive environment for learning and research.

NIT offers undergraduate (B.Tech) postgraduate (M.tech., M.Sc), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in various engineering technology, and science disciplines.

Some of the major departments at NIT Patna include:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Architecture
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematic
• Humanities

The institute actively promotes research and innovation among faculty and students. NIT Patna has established several centers of excellence and research centers of excellence and research focusing on specialized areas of engineering and technology. NIT Patna has a strong and active alumni network.

Alumni often contribute back to the institute by participating in events, mentoring current students, and providing financial support for scholarships and infrastructure development. NIT Patna actively participates in community developments and social welfare activities.

The institute organizes awareness campaigns, blood donation drives to contribute positively to the society. The National Institute of Technology, Patna also provides scholarships and financial assistance and facilities to economically challenged students.

It also encourages cultural diversity and organizes various cultural events, festivals and competitions throughout the academic year. These events celebrate the richness of Indian culture and provides a platform for students to showcase their talents.

Key Highlights of National Institute of Technology, Patna

Particulars	Description
Established	2004
Exam	GATE, JAM
Courses	8 Degree and 52 Courses
Institute Type	Institute of National Importance
Gender	Co-ed
Students	2757
Faculty Count	175
Campus Size	36 acres
Gender Percentage	Male 81% and Female 19%
Percentage of Students Outside State	33%
Official Website	https://www.nitp.ac.in/

Infrastructure of NIT, Patna

NIT Patna is known for its modern and well-equipped infrastructure that supports academic and research activities. The institute has a spacious and well designed academic building that house classrooms, lecture halls, tutorial room, and faculty offices.

NIT Patna has state-of-the-art laboratories with advanced equipment and facilities for practical learning and research in various engineering and science disciplines.The institute has a central library that provides access to a vast collection of books, journals, research papers and digital resources. The institute is also well equipped with the latest computing infrastructure, software, and internet connectivity to facilitate academic and research activities.

NIT Patna also promotes sports and physical fitness among students. The campus has sports grounds and facilities for various outdoor and indoor sports activities.The campus has an auditorium and seminar halls to host academic events, conferences, seminars and cultural activities.