India's 18th NIT, established 1886, pioneering technical excellence in North India.
NIT Patna offers comprehensive technical education across 11 departments: Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, Architecture & Planning, Chemical Science and Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics and Computing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics and Automation Engineering. The institute provides 10 undergraduate, 21 postgraduate, and doctoral programs with a faculty strength of 230+ members. The curriculum emphasizes innovation through cutting-edge research alongside world-class academic programs.
The campus is located at Ashok Rajpath, Mahendru, Patna, Bihar 800005. Facilities include an Incubation Center, Computer Center, Health Center, Sports Facilities, Library, Bank, EMU (Electronics Maintenance Unit), and ESU (Electrical Service Unit). The institute maintains hostels and mess facilities for students, along with dedicated spaces for student activities including clubs, societies, annual sports fest, and tech fest.
The institute provides comprehensive student support through multiple channels including scholarship programs, women's cell, SC/ST cell, student activity center, and anti-ragging initiatives. Students engage in extracurricular activities through NSS, E-Cell (entrepreneurship), Unnat Bharat program, and various clubs and societies. Annual events include sports fest and tech fest, fostering a vibrant campus culture.
NIT Patna emphasizes research excellence through its Centers of Excellence (TSSC, ISRO, RACS) and active patent, publication, and project portfolios. The institute maintains a BIS Dashboard for research tracking and supports faculty-led research initiatives with grants exceeding 10 lakhs. Research spans high-power microwave tubes, gyrotron devices, and various engineering disciplines.