IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

IIT Patna offers a PhD program, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (PhD-M.E), with admission based on GATE/NET scores, followed by a written test and interview. Eligible candidates need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, and those with high percentiles, like 92%, have better chances of being shortlisted. Direct PhD admission is available for B.Tech graduates. The program is supported by a proficient faculty with significant teaching and research experience from prestigious institutions.

The PhD program fee is INR 45,000, payable per semester, but SC/ST students pay a reduced fee of INR 30,000. Semester fees for B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD students are INR 1,00,000, INR 40,000, and INR 20,000, respectively, covering mess fees, course fees, and room rent. Scholarships for merit students and bank loans with low interest rates are available. The institute boasts a remarkable placement rate of over 95%, with top companies like Goldman Sachs, ITC, Amazon, and Reliance Industries hiring graduates.

Over 100 companies participated in placements, offering an average salary of over INR 15 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 54 Lacs. A notable placement involved a student receiving a package of INR 100 Lacs from Google. The computer science department excelled in placements, aided by a strong training and placement team with robust industry ties. Students also benefit from research opportunities and monthly stipends of INR 15,000 to 20,000, further supported by consistent government scholarships for merit students and easy-access bank loans.