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One of the 23 IITs. An Institute of National Importance since 2008, at Bihta near Patna, Bihar.One of the 23 IITs, founded in 2008 at Bihta near Patna.

#21 NIRF RANKEngineering

The main colonnade, IIT Patna, Bihta.
The main colonnade, IIT Patna, Bihta.
  • Est. 2008Bihta, Bihar
  • #21NIRF Engineering
  • #106QS BRICS
  • INIInstitute of National Importance

Recognition

Rankings and recognition.

Certified by India’s apex educational bodies and recognised for research and academic standards.

  • #21 NIRF Engineering
  • #106 QS BRICS University Rankings
  • #117 THE Young University Rankings
  • #13 In Asia for NLP, csrankings.org

About IIT Patna

One of the 23 IITs. An Institute of National Importance since 2008, at Bihta near Patna, Bihar.

  1. 01

    Institute of National Importance

    Under the Institutes of Technology Act. The institute issues every credential.

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    501 acres at Bihta

    Open since 2015, about 35 km from Patna.

  3. 03

    Backed by the Government of Bihar and DeitY

    Office space, ESDM labs, mentorship and funding support for startups.

Why IIT Patna

What the institute is known for.

  • Research computing

    Supercomputing under the National Mission

    PARAM Rudra under the National Supercomputing Mission: one of the few IITs with dedicated high-performance computing for AI, engineering and the sciences.

  • Placements

    ₹1.44 crore highest, ₹25.52 LPA average

    2025 B.Tech placements. Recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Intel, Samsung and Adobe.

  • Global partnerships

    MoUs with NUS, Houston, UNSW and more

    Student exchange, joint research and international internships with the National University of Singapore, University of Houston, UNSW, LSU and Saskatchewan.

  • Incubation

    Backed by the Government of Bihar and DeitY

    Office space, ESDM labs, mentorship and funding support for startups at the Incubation Centre.

Programs on EdNxt

Certificate programs from IIT Patna.

6 months each, live online. ₹79,999 and ₹99,999 this batch.

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Campus immersion

Two days at IIT Patna, Bihta.

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    Faculty sessions on campus

    Two days with the professors who teach the program, in their own classrooms.

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    Labs, library and the campus

    The 501-acre campus at Bihta, with the labs and the Central Library open to the cohort.

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    Your cohort, in person

    The people you have studied with online, in one room. Most learners say it is the week they remember.

Learners

Real names. Real roles. On camera.

Graduates now at Wells Go, Indicrypt Systems, Datwyler and Dell. 78% report career growth after the program, based on our graduate survey.

Meet the alumni →

Inderpal Singh Bagga

Audit Manager, Wells Go

“The program helped me gain a wider understanding of all the multiple ways of using and deploying AI, and taught me to always keep embracing new technologies.”
Veeral Arvind JainProgram graduate, IIT Patna

Vinod Gupta

Founder and CEO, Indicrypt Systems

Priyanka Bafna

Head of Finance, Datwyler IT Services

This program has given me the confidence that I can build an application even with limited coding knowledge.

Prateek Seth · Program graduate, IIT Patna

The modules on AI agents and AI workflows were particularly impactful. They provided practical insights that I can directly apply to my day-to-day projects.

Arockiaraj Chinnapparaj · Program graduate, IIT Patna
Meet the alumni →

How admission works

Three steps. No entrance exam for certificates.

  1. 01

    Talk to a counsellor

    Tell us where you are and what you want next. We shortlist two or three programs with real fees and dates.

  2. 02

    Apply to the institute

    The institute reviews your profile and confirms your seat. No payment to apply. Degrees have eligibility criteria, certificates have no entrance exam.

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    Start live classes

    Weekends and evenings, all recorded. Projects on your own work, a mentor who does the job, and the campus when it is part of the program.

FAQ

What people ask before they apply.

Who issues the certificate or degree?

The institute. EdNxt runs the program with the institute; the credential carries the institute name and its own number, verifiable with the institute.

Do I need to quit my job?

No. Classes run on weekends and evenings and every session is recorded.

Is there an entrance exam?

Certificates have none. Degrees have eligibility criteria set by the institute, such as a relevant bachelor degree and current employment.

What if I change my mind?

80% refund before Day 1 on the certificate programs. There is no payment to apply.

Can my company pay for it?

Most employers reimburse these programs. We give you the documents your company needs to sign off.

Is IIT Patna the right fit for you?

Talk to a counsellor. No payment to apply.No payment to apply. The institute confirms your seat first.

See IIT Patna programs. Call +91 95138 88833 or request a callback → See IIT Patna programs Talk to a counsellor