Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at NIT Patna

NIT Patna, Patna, Bihar, offers Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) as a 5-year postgraduate degree. There are 23 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹7.23 lakh – ₹8.48 lakh (roughly ₹1.45 lakh a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

NIT Patna is a public/government institute, founded in 1886. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIT 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 turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant.

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

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at NIT Patna as a group.

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

To get into Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), 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 NIT 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 NIT Patna's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 NIT Patna on its website (www.nitp.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 most recent placement data we hold (2024) show a placement rate of 80% and a highest package of ₹45 lakh at NIT Patna. 560 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.

NIT Patna runs 16 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Integrated M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology and Management)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• Integrated M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Microelectronics and VLSI System Design)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Integrated M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Technology
• Integrated M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power System Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• Integrated M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering)
• Integrated M.Tech. in Material Science and Engineering
• Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹7.23 lakh – ₹8.48 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 NIT Patna compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Patna?