Patna University - [PU], Patna

Patna, BiharState UniversityEstd 1917
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About Patna University

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Patna University is one of the oldest universities in Bihar, located in Patna. Founded in 1917, the UGC-approved university has been accredited by NAAC with a "B" grade. The University campus is spread across a sprawling 181.58 acres of land in the state of Bihar. 

With 13 affiliated colleges, Patna University offers 43 UG, 52 PG, and 41 PhD courses and specializations. Postgraduate courses are offered in the affiliated colleges as well as the university colleges. Admissions at Patna University courses are based on a candidate's merit and performance on the entrance exam. Patna University conducts BEET, MEET, and also national level entrance exams scores such as MAT/CMAT, NET, etc.

Patna University Highlights

Particulars Statistics
Name Patna University
Location J598+V9P, Patna College Rd, Patna University Campus, Patna, Bihar 800005
Establishment year | Ownership type 1917 | State - Owned University
Recognition | Accreditation UGC, DEB, AICTE, BCI
Departments | Affiliated Colleges 30+ | 13 Affiliated Colleges
Placements | Median Salary Package  Yes | INR 4 LPA
Top Recruiters Wipro, TCS, Infosys 
Official Website pup.ac.in

Patna University Courses and Fees

Patna University offers a wide range of UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma and PhD level programs in various disciplines. The detailed information on Patna University courses, along with their duration, eligibility, selection criteria, and fees is tabulated below for your reference.

Course Course Details Tuition Fees (Total)
B.A  Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Merit and PUCET (Patna University Common Entrance Test)
INR 31,500
B.Sc.(H) Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Merit and PUCET (Patna University Common Entrance Test)
INR 10,400
B.Com.(H)
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Merit and PUCET (du Common Entrance Test)
INR 6174
BBA Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board Selection Criteria: Merit and PUCET (Patna University Common Entrance Test) INR 45,000
BSW Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Merit and PUCET (Patna University Common Entrance Test)
INR 15,220
B.Ed Eligibility: Graduation with at least 55% of marks from a recognized institute
Selection Criteria: Merit and BEET (Bachelor of Education Entrance Test)
INR 23,000
MA Eligibility: Graduation in respective discipline from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: Merit
INR 12,240-INR 41,000
M.Sc. Eligibility: Graduation in respective discipline from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: Merit
INR 11,200-INR 81,000
MCom Eligibility: Graduation in respective discipline from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: Merit
INR 480 - INR 22,500
MBA Eligibility: Graduation in respective discipline from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: MAT/ CMAT
INR 1,08,000
MCA Eligibility: Graduation in BCA or BSc Computer Science with at least 45% of marks. OR Graduation with Math and one-year Certificate course in Computer from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
INR 53,130
MSW  Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
INR 15,220
M.Ed  Eligibility: Graduation (B.Ed) with at least 55% of marks
Selection Criteria: Merit and MEET (Master of Education Entrance Test)
INR 7,700
PhD Eligibility: Post-Graduation in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution
Selection Criteria: PAT exam/ UGC NET, CSIR NET scores + Interview 
INR 6000

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Patna University admits students to UG, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate and PhD programs on merit and entrance exams scores. After application, the university announces merit lists for shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the counseling session. Moving forward, the university conducts document verification for the shortlisted candidate. Once the documents and background verification is done, the applicant proceeds to the fee payment. This will secure their seat in the state university. 

For UG and selective PG programs, Patna University admits students based on the marks obtained in Patna University Entrance Exam. It also accepts national-level entrance exams scores like UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc for admission to the PhD program. Patna University applications must be made online on the official website

How to apply at Patna University?

Patna University accepts applications online for every course. Therefore, candidates seeking admission to various courses at Patna University must follow the following steps as mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of the university - pup.ac.in
  • Sign up to register on the admission portal.
  • An application ID and password should be generated after registration.
  • Login with the newly generated application ID and password.
  • Fill in all the required details of the application form.
  • Submit the online application form with the necessary documents.
  • Pay the required application fees.
  • Print the submitted application form and application receipt after successful payment.

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Patna University Result

Patna University Result for semester/annual examination for courses are declared online. The results can easily be checked from the university’s official website. Students who appeared for the semester exams can check Patna University results using their respective registration or roll number and semester details at the university's official website result section. To check Patna University results, students can follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit Patna University official website @pup.ac.in
  • Go to the Results section or directly click on this link result.pup.ac.in
  • Enter their registration no, roll no, semester details, name of the course, and other required details mentioned.
  • Upon clicking on the submit button, the results will be displayed on the screen.
  • Students can download the result and take a print out for future reference.

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Patna University Placements

Patna University offers decent placements to students. As per the NIRF 2024 report, a total of 239 students of 2023 batch got placement. Some of the companies that participated in the Patna University Placements 2023 were ITC Group, Futures Group, Wipro, Infosys, EY, L&T, etc. Below given is the detailed course-wise statistics, released by the university.

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Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3 year) PG (1 year) PG (2 year) PG (3 year)
No. of students graduated 6000 39 1850 36
No. of students placed 120 5 94 20
Median salary  INR 3.5 LPA INR 3 LPA INR 3.6 LPA INR 3.75 LPA

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Patna University Campus and Facilities 

Patna University Campus offers a wide range of facilities to make a student's stay interesting and informative. A list of some of the facilities available at the Patna University Campus is provided below:

  • Hostel Facility: Patna University offers eight hostels for postgraduate students. As long as the enrolled student appears for the semester annual exam, they are allowed to live in the hostel. Check more: Patna University Hostels
  • University Guest House: The Patna University Guest House is under construction which is allocated to the official guests of the university. The rules of the guest house are updated time-to-time by the administration.
  • IT Cell: Patna University IT Cell is under construction which will facilitate the quick and efficient operation of academic and administrative tasks.
  • Patna University Library: The Patna University Library offers a vast depository of printed books, electronic books, theses, etc. It also hosts a Digital depository for online databases. It has an occupancy of 300 students at once.
  • Dispensary/Yog Centre: The Patna University Dispensary/Yog Centre is under construction which will provide workers and students with help for their medical needs. The Yog Centre will be able to provide yoga and fitness classes to the students. 

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Patna University Affiliated Colleges

Patna University has 13 affiliated colleges. The detailed contact information of each college is given on the official website of Patna University. These colleges are spread across locations like Patna and Bihar. Additionally, these colleges offer courses such as Bachelor of Fine Arts, B.Com, M.Com, BBA and more. 

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Patna University FAQs

Ques. Is Patna University a government university?

Ans. Patna University is one of the state government universities in India situated in Bihar and recognized by the UGC. Moreover, the Distance Education Bureau recognises the institution as one of the respectable institutions of Bihar. 

Ques. Where is Patna University located?

Ans. Patna University is located in Patna, Bihar with a campus sprawling up to 181.58 acre campus. The detailed location is J598+V9P, Patna College Rd, Patna University Campus, Patna, Bihar 800005. Students can reach Patna University by road, by air and by train too. 

Ques. How to apply for admission at Patna University?

Ans. Admissions at Patna University generally start at the end of May to the beginning of June each year. The admissions application procedure is entirely conducted online. In order to apply, candidates must go to the official website, select the programme of their choice, fill out the relevant forms (which include contact, academic, and other details), and pay the application fee.

Ques. Does Patna University provide distance education?

- Yes. Patna University various distance courses under the Directorate of Distance Education, Patna University. They are PG Diploma, BA, BCA, BCom, and B.Lib.Sc. https://collegedunia.com/college/58857-directorate-of-distance-education-patna-university-patna/courses-fees 

Ques. How is the placement at Patna University?

Ans. As per Patna University NIRF Report 2023 published by the university, the median package offered during Patna University Placements 2022 was INR 3,80,000 and the highest package stood at INR 4 LPA. Moreover a total of 211 students were successfully placed out of 7977 students during Patna University Placements 2022. Some of the companies that participated in the Patna University Placements 2022 were ITC Group, Futures Group, Wipro, Infosys, EY, L&T, etc. 

Ques. What are the entrance exams conducted by Patna University?

Ans. The list of Patna University entrance exam, along with all the details is listed below for your reference:

  • In order to be considered for admission to traditional courses like B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BFA, and BSW at Patna University, candidates must take the PUCET (Patna University Common Entrance Test) exam conducted by the university and receive a qualifying score.
  • For B.Ed program admission, Patna University conducts an entrance exam called BEET (Bachelor of Education Entrance Test). 
  • In order to be eligible for admission to its B.Lib.I.Sc/LLB program, Patna University conducts an entrance exam called BLET (Bachelor of Law Entrance Test). Similarly, for admission to M.Ed program, Patna University conducts an entrance exam called MEET (Master of Education Entrance Test). 
  • In order to be eligible for admission to its M.Lib.I.Sc/LLM program, Patna University conducts an entrance exam called MLET (Master of Law Entrance Test). 
  • In order to be eligible for admission to its PG Diploma (PGDM) programs, candidates must take the CAT/JMET/XAT/MAT/ATMA exams and receive a qualifying score.

Ques. What are the career prospects after MBA from Patna University?

Ans. Patna University offers a full time masters in business administration (MBA) degree. An enrolled student can either appear in university placement drives or choose an off campus job search. After the masters in business administration degree, a student can pursue the following careers:

  • Marketing management
  • Sales management
  • Investment banking
  • Operations management
  • Business analyst
  • Supply chain management
  • Brand management and more.

Ques. What are the placement cell activities at PatnaUniversity?

Ans. Patna University has a dedicated training and placement cell that even offers counselling for students. The placement cell conducts activities to enhance communication communication skills, computer knowledge and skills and personality development of the shortlisted candidates. In order to help students achieve good placements, Patna university invites TCS, Tata Consultancy Groups for soft skills training too. 

Ques. Can I get direct admission in Patna University?

Ans. Patna University offers admission into UG and PG programs on the basis of merit. However, there are few courses where students get admission on the basis of entrance test scores. Students can get a direct admission into Patna university, i.e. on the basis of marks scored in 10+2. 

Ques. Do I have to submit offline documents to Patna University?

Ans. Once the enrolment is done into Patna University, the merit list shortlisted students have to appear for the counseling session. As a part of the counseling session, document verification is done. At the time of document verification, a student has to submit documents to the administration. Moreover, the university will return the documents after the verification is done. 

Ques. Do Patna University buildings have facilities for handicapped students? 

Ans. Yes, Patna University has adequate facilities for handicapped or students with disabilities. It has infrastructure with accessible railings and staircases and washrooms for the physically disabled. 

Ques. Do SC/ST students get relaxations in Patna University?

Ans. Yes, students belonging from the reserved categories can benefit from the reservation criteria laid by the government. Therefore, SC/ST students can get reservations upon successful document verification. In order to benefit from the reservation criteria, one has to submit an updated caste certificate at the time of admission.

Ques. Is there a personal interview for Patna University MBA admissions program?

Ans. Patna University offers a masters of business administration or MBA under various specializations. It includes human resource finance marketing and a general MBA. An applicant must complete graduation to be eligible for the full-time MBA programme. There isn’t any personal interview round for the course, however, students must take note of the official website from time to time for any new changes. 

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing M. Com. from Patna university? 

Ans. Patna University offers a full-time Masters of Commerce degree. A student can pursue various careers with an M.Com degree. Students with an M.Com. Degree can become a financial analyst, finance manager, account, admin administrator, Operations manager and more. Patna University invites various well known companies in its annual placement drives. Students can be a part of companies such as Wipro, Infosys, TCS and more with an MCom degree. 

Ques. Is there a library or Computer center available at Patna University?

Ans. Yes, Patna University has a huge library that can accommodate 300 students at once. It includes reading resources from various fields. Students from each stream can benefit from the resources provided in the university library. The library has computer access for students as well. 

Ques. Where can I see the PG merit list for Patna University?

Ans. Patna University admits students into postgraduate programmes on the basis of merit. All kinds of admission updates and merit lists are updated on the official website of Patna University. Moreover, students must visit the official website in order to download the post graduate merit list. 

Ques. Is Patna University a recognized or accredited institution?

Ans. Patna University is a reputable state university in Bihar. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission or UGC, BCI, DEB and more. Moreover, NAAC accredited the university with a grade B+ in 2023. Therefore, making the education institution reliable and well-established.

Ques. Does Patna University accept admissions on merit in any course?

Ans. Patna University admits students in postgraduate courses on the basis of scores obtained in the undergraduate degree. However, admissions into LLM, M.Ed and similar courses are based on the university entrance test for specific courses. Interested applicants have to take entrance exams like MEET, MLET, BEET etc in order to take admission into the post graduate courses. 

Ques. Does Patna University accept CUET in any course?

Ans. Patna University does not accept CUET scores of an applicant. It is because the state university does not consider the central University entrance test for admissions. Applicants are either admitted on the basis of merit scores or on the basis of university entrance tests. However, for doctorate level degrees national level examinations are accepted, which is then followed by a personal interview round. 

Ques. Does Patna University have sports facilities for ECA STUDENTS?

Ans. Patna University has Patna University, sports board for students indulged in sports. the board conducts numerous tournaments and competitions for students. It includes sports for men and women both. Some of the games played in tournaments are, Chess, Table, Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, Taekwondo, athletics and more. 

Ques. Will I get an interview call for Patna University PhD admissions?

Ans. Yes, Patna University invites PhD or doctorate level degree applicants. In order to take admission into the doctorate program, an applicant must appear for the PAT exam. Applicants with a national level exam score such as CSIR NET or UGC NET are exempted from the written test. Once the applications are shortlisted, the university announces the merit list on the official website. Shortlisted students will be called in for a personal interview with the concerned department authorities. This update will be notified on the official website only. 

Ques. Are there any hostel accommodations at Patna University?

Ans. Yes, Patna University offers hostel accommodations for outstation students. Hostel facilities can be applied at the time of admission. Moreover, the applicant must submit a residence proof to prove that they are an outstation student. The hostel accommodation for girls and boys are separate inside the university campus. There are rules for both the hostels with wardens for both.

Ques. Is a distance degree accepted at Patna University?

Ans. Patna University  accepts distance degrees. It comes with the condition that the degrees must be achieved from institutions that are UGC and DEB approved. One of the famous open/ distance institutes that Durg University accepts is IGNOU.

Ques. What are the documents required for admission in Patna University?

Patna University applicants must take note of the documents that need to be submitted at the time of admissions. They should note that they must fill out the application form very carefully, as there is no provision for modification/correction in the already submitted application form. 

Documents required

  • 10th and 12th marksheet.
  • Duly filled application form
  • Under-taking ( if applicable)
  • Graduation marksheet for PG/PG Diploma courses.
  • Caste Certificate for reserved candidates.
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Disability Certificate for PWD candidates.
  • Govt. ID Proof.

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Patna University Fees & Eligibility

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CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
M.Sc
14 Courses
5,620 - 20,260 (1st Year Fees) Graduation15 June - 08 Jul 2024
BA
20 Courses
18,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
B.Sc {Hons.}
8 Courses
3,448 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
MBA
4 Courses
54,000 (1st Year Fees) Graduation10 May 2024
MA
24 Courses
6,620 - 21,000 (1st Year Fees) Graduation15 June - 08 Jul 2024

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Application Timeline (PG Courses)Jun 15, 2024 - Jul 08, 2024
Entrance Exam [Bihar B.Ed]Jun 25, 2024
Date of Issue of Admit Card [Bihar B.Ed]Jun 17, 2024

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Is there any college under Patna university which completes graduation in three years and the students do not need to attend classes regularly?

Shivam Sinha,B. Com (Hons.) from Patna University (2020)

Yes, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) in Patna University let you complete graduation in 3 years without attending regular classes. They provide the best notes and study materials to help you complete your graduation. A number of courses are offered under Patna University DDE and you can choose accordingly. 

Other than that, there are no such colleges that allows you to complete graduation without attending classes.

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