National Institute of Technology Patna
(NITP)
Part of Ministry of Human Resource Development
About
National Institute of Technology Patna, formerly Bihar School of Engineering and Bihar College of Engineering, is a public engineering institution located in Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. It was renamed as NIT Patna, by the Government of India on 28 January 2004. NIT Patna marked its humble beginning in 1886 with the establishment of pleaders survey training school which was subsequently pro...
National Institute of Technology Patna, formerly Bihar School of Engineering and Bihar College of Engineering, is a public engineering institution located in Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. It was renamed as NIT Patna, by the Government of India on 28 January 2004. NIT Patna marked its humble beginning in 1886 with the establishment of pleaders survey training school which was subsequently promoted to Bihar College of Engineering Patna in 1924. This made this institute the 6th Oldest Engineering Institute of India. It is an autonomous institute functioning directly under Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 65535 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 3 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 2,292
- Staff
- 262
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =568 | 28.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =700 | 28.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =849 | 28.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National Institute of Technology Patna?
National Institute of Technology Patna's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =1,695.
When was National Institute of Technology Patna founded?
National Institute of Technology Patna was founded in 1886.
What are the top subjects at National Institute of Technology Patna?
Top subjects at National Institute of Technology Patna include: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering.
Where is National Institute of Technology Patna located?
National Institute of Technology Patna is located in Patna, India.