Admission to the National Institute of Technology Patna is through the JoSAA counseling process, based on JEE Mains exam ranks. Students need high ranks for courses like Computer Science and Information Technology. The faculty, though limited, is highly qualified, with all professors holding PhDs. Fees are income-based: under ?1 lakh family income pays ?2,000 per semester; ?1-5 lakh income pays ?24,000; above ?5 lakh pays ?62,000 per semester. There are suggestions to reduce fees for those earning over ?5 lakh.
Placement is strong, with 95% of IT and CSE students landing jobs in companies with packages ranging from ?9 to ?15 LPA on average, and the highest reaching ?1.6 Crore. Placements occur in two phases, and students can apply to higher-tier companies even if already placed. Internships are promoted, offering stipends around ?55k. Financial assistance includes over 10 scholarships and tuition waivers for low-income families. The B.Tech program costs around ?7 lakh, with student loans available to manage costs.
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