The National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) has established itself as one of the leading engineering institutions in the country and is located in Patna, the capital city of Bihar. It is an engineering college that was originally established in 1886, which was later on made an NIT in 2004. With time, the institute was able to make great contributions in the area of education, research and technology. New Delhi Patna is very much appreciated for its broad halo of its educational programs , its newest buildings and universities establishment of the goal of preparation of various specialists and those who are able to efficiently work at the national and international spheres.

The undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels cover engineering courses such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. Some of the B.Tech programmes are highly competitive attracting the brightest of the country's students. Theory and practice are well equipped in the classroom to prepare students to tackle engineering issues in the real world. At NIT Patna apart from the undergraduate engineering, graduate programs such as M.Tech and M.Sc degrees and Ph.D. programs with a focus on research are also offered.

NIT Patna as a learning institution offers high-quality administrative infrastructure to accommodate and promote academic as well as co-curricular activities. There are large-size classes, modern well equipped laboratories and a central library containing a large number of printed, electronic and audio-visual books and journals. With regard to activities related to research and development, NIT Patna has several research institutes with an emphasis on renewable energy, robotics and materials science. The students undertake state-of-the-art research in technology with the participation of industry and academic institutions.

Apart from academics, the campus of NIT Patna has a number of facilities and activities such that the students are encouraged to engage in extra-curricular activities. The students are engaged in a variety of arts and performances and the college organizes various events such as cultural, technical and sports where students can demonstrate their skills. Events such as ‘Technova’ which is an annual technical festival and ‘Rangmanch’ which is a cultural fest attracts students from all parts of India to participate and market their talents. These events are very important in the overall development of students as they develop their leadership, unit work and communication skills.

NIT Patna is an all-time favorite for employers as several IT, engineering and consulting companies visit the campus for recruitment. The institute has a dedicated placement cell that helps students prepare for the job market by providing career guidance and placement, conducting mock interviews, and offering pre-placement training. The in-depth academic training coupled with excellent industry linkages makes NIT Patna graduates fit for employment by renowned firms. Aiming for improvements in education, research, and industry collaboration, NIT Patna remains instrumental in producing qualified engineers and professionals who will be decisive in India’s future technological requirements.