National Institute of Technology , Patna Information

National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna), formerly Bihar School of Engineering and Bihar College of Engineering, is a premier public engineering institution located in Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. History- NIT Patna is the second oldest engineering college of India. Its origin can be traced to 1886 with the establishment of a survey training school and subsequent renaming it to Bihar college of Engineering in 1900. A graduate level curriculum was introduced in 1924. It was renamed Bihar College of Engineering in 1932. In 2004 the government of India upgraded the college to National Institute of Technology (NIT) status Courses- NIT Patna has been declared as a Centre of Excellence to impart high level education, training, research and development in science, engineering technology and humanities. NIT Patna offers courses in Bachelor's, Master's & Doctoral levels. It has B. Tech in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology and B.Arch in Architecture. NIT Patna has Master Courses in all Engineering & Architecture Departments Location- The institute is situated on the south bank of holy river Ganges behind Gandhi Ghat, one of the most important and reverential places of Patna. The Gandhi Ghat is associated with the immersion of ashes of father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the river Ganges. The campus has a picturesque river view with historic building presenting a spectacle of architectural delight and natural beauty. Accolades- - NIT Patna was ranked 5 (five) among NITs & ranked 37 (thirty seven) among all Engineering Institutes in India by Times Engineering Survey (Source: http://www.times-engineering-survey.com) - NIT Patna has been recognized as “Outstanding Engineering Institute (North)” by the ABP NEWS National Awards, 2014. - Digital Learning Magazine placed NIT Patna in 40th positi...