National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna is the eighteenth NIT to
come into existence. The origin of NIT Patna can be traced to 1886 when
the Survey Training School was established. In 1900, graduate level
curriculum was introduced in the institute. The institute was renamed as
Bihar College of Engineering Patna in 1924.
In 2004, the college was upgraded to the status of National Institute
of Technology. NIT Patna is soon to be given the status of Deemed
University. For the time being, NIT Patna is attached to the Patna
University for the purpose of examinations and award of degree.
NIT Patna presently offers degree courses in Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Tele
Communications Engineering, Architecture and Bachelor of Computer
Applications. The total intake of students in undergraduate courses is
210. NIT Patna also offers M.Sc. Engg. courses in various branches of
engineering. Besides the above programs, NIT Patna also offers MBA and
MCA programs.
URL: www.nitp.ac.in
