The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) is a public Institute of National Importance established in 2008 by an Act of the Indian Parliament, making it one of the second-generation IITs.

It is located in Bihta, near Patna, Bihar, and operates on a spacious 501-acre permanent campus. IIT Patna offers a diverse range of Undergraduate (B.Tech, BBA, B.S.), Postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across various engineering, science, and humanities departments. The institute is dedicated to high-quality technical education and research, consistently securing good ranks in national frameworks; for example, it was ranked 19th in the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. It is known for its strong focus on research, innovation, and fostering a startup ecosystem.

B.Tech programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The institute also offers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Engineering Physics specializations.

Approximately Rs 10,53,750 for entire B.Tech course

Separate, well-furnished hostels are available for boys and girls (e.g., APJ Kalam, CV Raman, Aryabhatta, and Asima Hostels).

A well-stocked central library offering a wide collection of books, journals, periodicals, and digital resources (e-books, e-journals, e-databases).

All classrooms, tutorial rooms, and central lecture halls are air-conditioned and equipped with modern audio-visual facilities, including projectors and smart boards.

The campus is Wi-Fi enabled with high-speed internet connectivity throughout.

An on-campus health center/hospital with an emergency doctor available all the time and specialist doctors visiting during the day.

Admission to the B.Tech program at IIT Patna is based on a two-step process: first, appearing for and qualifying in the JEE Main and then qualifying in JEE Advanced. Candidates who successfully clear both exams must then participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process to secure a seat in the B.Tech program.