Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna: overview

If you are looking at Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems, IIT Patna in Patna runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 10 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹9.94 lakh – ₹12.33 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.99 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers circuits, signals and systems, analogue and digital communication, microprocessors and VLSI design.

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.

What you study in Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems

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 circuits, signals and systems, analogue and digital communication, microprocessors and VLSI design. Typical first jobs: electronics engineer, embedded engineer, telecom or semiconductor 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.

Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems fees at IIT Patna

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.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹9.94 lakh – ₹12.33 lakh
Tuition fee₹8 lakh – ₹10 lakh
Hostel fee₹46,500 – ₹56,500
Approximate cost per year₹1.99 lakh

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.

Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems eligibility

To be considered for Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems, 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. The minimum marks on record at IIT Patna are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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.

How to get admission to Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna

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.

Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems placements at IIT Patna

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.

Other B.Tech specialisations at IIT Patna

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

Is Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna right for you?

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

  • Are you genuinely interested in circuits? 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?

Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna: FAQs

What is the fee for Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna?

The total fee on record for Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna is ₹9.94 lakh – ₹12.33 lakh, about ₹1.99 lakh a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna?

Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna is a 5-year full-time postgraduate course.

How many seats are there in Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems at IIT Patna?

IIT Patna has 10 seats in Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems each year.

What is the eligibility for Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems?

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 is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at IIT Patna?

In 2022, IIT Patna recorded a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹38.79 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.37 crore. These are college-wide figures.

Which other B.Tech specialisations does IIT Patna offer?

Besides Integrated B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering + M.Tech. in Communication Systems, IIT Patna offers 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 and B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and 24 more.

Is IIT Patna a government or private college?

IIT Patna is a public/government institute, founded in 2008, located in Patna, Bihar.