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Does NIT Patna offer specialization in cyber security?
One of the few NITs that offers a specific undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity specialization is NIT Patna. Excellent option if you have a strong interest in this field!
1. Five-year program offering a dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in CSE with a cybersecurity concentration
Admission: via JoSAA Counselling + JEE Main
Qualifications: 10+2 with PCM, minimum score of 75%
Seats: approximately 11–22
Fees: approximately 6.25 to 7.7 lakhs (for five years)
Cutoff date (2024):
– Overall: 14,559–16,444
– SC: 2,577–3,626
– ST: 1,404–1,436
2. Two-year M.Tech in Cyber Security
Eligibility: B.Tech degree and GATE score are prerequisites for eligibility.
Admission: via CCMT Counselling + GATE
Cutoff date (2024):
– General: ~519 GATE rank
– OBC: about 470
There are about 20 seats.
B.Tech lateral entry admission in NIT Patna?
No, there is no lateral entry (direct 2nd-year admission) in B.Tech Computer Science or in any other core branches in NIT Patna. Admission to all regular B.Tech courses in NIT Patna is strictly through JEE Main exam, followed by JoSAA counselling, and begins from the first year only.
But yes, with one exception. Lateral entry admission in B.Tech Information Technology (IT) is available in NIT Patna for diploma holders. It is a direct second-year entry course.
– Course: B.Tech in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
– Eligibility: Diploma in the relevant subject with minimum 65% marks
– Admission Process: Apply through the official website of NIT Patna (online or offline)
– Availability: For academic year 2025, the program is available
Note: Lateral entry facility is only provided for the IT branch and not Computer Science, ECE, and other core courses.
As NIT Patna doesn't provide lateral entry in CSE, you can opt for State government engineering colleges (through exams like JELET, UPSEE LE, etc.) Or Private universities providing lateral entry in B.Tech CS
1. How much money is required to be deposited in the B.Tech CSE branch at the time of admission? 2. What exemptions are available to OBC families with an annual income less than 1 lakh (OBC NCL)?
1st Year Fee for B.Tech CSE at NIT Agartala (2024–25)
If you're joining NIT Agartala, here’s what you’ll need to pay at the time of admission:
| Fee Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 125,000 |
| Admission & One-Time Fees | 1,000 |
| Other Institute Fees | 30,550 |
| Total (excluding hostel) | 156,550 |
| Hostel Fee (optional) | 31,200 approx. |
So, you’ll need to pay 156,550 at the time of admission if you’re not eligible for any tuition fee waiver (hostel charges extra).
Fee Relaxation for OBC-NCL Students (Income < Rs. 1 Lakh)
If you’re from an OBC-NCL category and your annual income is less that 1 lakh, then:
| Fee Component | You Pay (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Exempted |
| Admission & Other Fees | 31,550 |
| Hostel Fee (if staying) | 31,200 approx. |
| Total Payable at Admission | 31,550 + Hostel |
You don’t pay the tuition fee, just the other institute-related charges.
Note: This is the most recent available info, but fee amounts may slightly vary each year.
Always refer to your admission offer letter and NIT Agartala’s official fee circular for exact details.
Hostel and mess charges are generally charged separately every semester.
How is the faculty at NIT Patna?
Decent facluty to student ratio is maintained here Manpuran Mahto sir, Bam Bam sir, Shahnawaz sir, Subodh Srivastava sir are the teachers who are really helpful and understand students There are specific no "such teachers that i do not like" every teacher is good and maintains his/her dignity There are two sets of exams mid sems and end sems ...they are difficult if you do not focus on the class notes and easy if you focus on them The course curriculum is moderately relevant, i feel it can be brushed more
How is the campus life at NIT Patna?
Tarana, Tarang, Utkrisht, Corona many other fests take place and also some events from time to time too Books available in the department libraries cover most of the topics but i feel there should be more The sports and extracurriculars are somwehere this college lacks but there is significant chance of improvement
How are the hostels at NIT Patna?
Two beds, two study tables, moderate to small sized room , two almirhas The food here is something that i like and we get non veg 4 times a week , two days chicken curry and two days egg curry, more on this some special lunches are also planned on some fastive days like diwali, hopli, republic day
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