B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya) at IIT Patna

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya), IIT Patna in Patna runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 6 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹9.94 lakh – ₹12.33 lakh (roughly ₹1.99 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

IIT Patna is a public/government institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Patna — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIT Patna for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT Patna as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT Patna before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Engineering Physics + MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya), you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Patna's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Patna on its website (www.iitp.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹38.79 lakh, a median package of ₹40 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.37 crore at IIT Patna. 202 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIT Patna runs 33 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. in EEE + M.Tech. in Power and Control
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Science and Technology
• B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing + MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering + MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science + MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems
• B.Tech. in Chemical Science and Technology + MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)
• B.Tech. in Economics
• Integrated B.Tech. in ME + M.Tech. in Mechatronics
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering) + MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya)
• B.Tech. in Engineering Physics
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. in ME + MBA (NITIE)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in VLSI
• Discontinued (Jul 2023)-B.Tech. in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Integrated B.Tech. in Civil Engineering + M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering + MBA (IIM Mumbai)
• Integrated B.Tech. in Civil Engineering + M.Tech. in Structural Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering + MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹9.94 lakh – ₹12.33 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Patna compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Patna?