Admission Process
12. Admission Process
B.Tech Admission
The primary route is:
JEE Main → JEE Advanced → JoSAA Counselling → IIT Patna
Steps
Complete Class 12 with the required subjects.
Appear for JEE Main.
Qualify for JEE Advanced.
Appear for JEE Advanced.
Register for JoSAA counselling.
Select IIT Patna and preferred programmes.
Participate in seat allocation.
Accept the allotted seat.
Complete fee payment and document verification.
Report to IIT Patna for admission and registration.
13. M.Tech Admission
The typical route is:
Bachelor's Degree → GATE → IIT/COAP admission process → Selection → Admission
Depending on the programme, selection may consider:
GATE score
Academic qualifications
Written test
Interview
Programme-specific requirements
14. M.Sc Admission
For many IIT Patna M.Sc programmes, the national-level route is:
Bachelor's Degree → IIT JAM → Admission Process
Students must satisfy the programme-specific eligibility criteria.
15. Ph.D. Admission
The Ph.D. admission process generally involves:
Eligibility → Application → Shortlisting → Written Test/Interview → Final Selection
Depending on the discipline, candidates may need national-level qualifications such as:
GATE
UGC-NET
CSIR-NET
Other recognised examinations
B.Tech Admission
The primary route is:
JEE Main → JEE Advanced → JoSAA Counselling → IIT Patna
Steps
Complete Class 12 with the required subjects.
Appear for JEE Main.
Qualify for JEE Advanced.
Appear for JEE Advanced.
Register for JoSAA counselling.
Select IIT Patna and preferred programmes.
Participate in seat allocation.
Accept the allotted seat.
Complete fee payment and document verification.
Report to IIT Patna for admission and registration.
13. M.Tech Admission
The typical route is:
Bachelor's Degree → GATE → IIT/COAP admission process → Selection → Admission
Depending on the programme, selection may consider:
GATE score
Academic qualifications
Written test
Interview
Programme-specific requirements
14. M.Sc Admission
For many IIT Patna M.Sc programmes, the national-level route is:
Bachelor's Degree → IIT JAM → Admission Process
Students must satisfy the programme-specific eligibility criteria.
15. Ph.D. Admission
The Ph.D. admission process generally involves:
Eligibility → Application → Shortlisting → Written Test/Interview → Final Selection
Depending on the discipline, candidates may need national-level qualifications such as:
GATE
UGC-NET
CSIR-NET
Other recognised examinations
Application Start
24 Aug 2026
Application Mode
both
Merit Based
Yes
Lateral Entry
Available