New Delhi: IIT Patna has started accepting applications for MTech admissions through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must submit their applications on the official website iitp.ac.in before April 28, 2025.
The institute will admit MTech students under five categories: regular and full-time, sponsored (full-time), self-financed, project staff and part-time. To qualify, applicants must have a valid GATE score and a BTech degree with at least 60% marks.
Application Fees
Applicants must pay the application fee based on their category:
| Category | Male | Female |
| Regular and Full-Time, Project Staff | ||
| General, EWS, OBC-NCL | Rs 1,000 | Rs 500 |
| SC, ST, PWD | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
| Sponsored, Self-Financed, Part-Time | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 |
Seat Intake for MTech Programmes
IIT Patna offers multiple MTech specializations under various departments. The total number of available seats is as follows:
| Department | Specialization | Total Seats | Regular & Full-Time | Sponsored |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineering | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Rock Engineering for Infrastructure Development | 12 | 10 | 2 | |
| Transportation Engineering | 12 | 10 | 2 | |
| Structural Engineering | 17 | 15 | 2 | |
| Geotechnical Engineering | 17 | 15 | 2 | |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Science & Engineering | 27 | 25 | 2 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 60 | 20 | 40 | |
| Chemical and Biochemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Mathematics (Jointly with CSE Dept.) | Mathematics and Computing | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | VLSI & Embedded Systems | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Power and Control Systems | 12 | 10 | 2 | |
| Communication System and Signal Processing | 21 | 19 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Thermal and Fluids Engineering | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Mechanical Design | 17 | 15 | 2 | |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 17 | 15 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering (Jointly with EE Dept.) | Mechatronics | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering | 20 | 18 | 2 |
Candidates must complete the application process before the deadline to secure admission into IIT Patna’s prestigious MTech programs.
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