IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at IIT Patna is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

  • The total fees for the Ph.D Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Patna is ₹ 2.75 Lakhs.
  • Students need to pay ₹ 1.13 Lakhs in the first year.

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Patna ranks 18 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1293 out of 2000 and a placement score of 363 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Patna at 11 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

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Application Date:Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
Course HighlightsDetails
duration3 Years (Full Time)
course levelDoctorate (Degree)
mode of studyOn Campus
total fees₹ 2.75 Lakhs
eligibilityPost Graduation with 60%+NET

IIT Patna Latest Updates and News

21 Aug, 2025 IIT Patna has announced Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fee Structure 2025-2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.75 Lakhs

IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees

IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering fees 2025 is ₹ 2.75 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
  • This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1.2 Lakhs, Other Fees of ₹ 1.55 Lakhs.
  • Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.13 Lakhs in the first year.
  • IIT Patna Hostel Fee is ₹ 5,000.

Earlier, Ph.D Mechanical Engineering fees at IIT Patna was ₹ 3.7 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee decrease of ₹ 94,336 over the year.

Compare IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue Ph.D Mechanical Engineering from similar colleges such as IIT Patna, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras. Similar to IIT Patna, Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 3 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at IIT Patna is the highest with ₹ 2.75 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Bombay with ₹ 2.2 Lakhs and IIT Delhi with ₹ 1.79 Lakhs. Among these, IIT Madras has the lowest fee for Ph.D Mechanical Engineering with ₹ 1.5 Lakhs.

College Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Total Fees
IIT Patna ₹ 2.75 Lakhs
IIT Bombay ₹ 2.2 Lakhs
IIT Delhi ₹ 1.79 Lakhs
IIT Madras ₹ 1.5 Lakhs

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Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fee₹1.2 Lakhs
total academic fee₹2.75 Lakhs
hostel fee₹34,500
total fee₹3.1 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

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Important Dates for Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at IIT Patna


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Date of Issuance of Offer Letter for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
May 30, 2025
Date of Result Release for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)
May 28, 2025

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IIT Patna: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 2 Reviews

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.

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IIT Patna Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Patna ranks 18 out of 500 colleges in India and 1st in state Bihar for its Ph.D Mechanical Engineering program.

  • 11 out of 269 under India Today Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 19 out of 300 under NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 51 out of 160 under IIRF Engineering Ranking 2025.
  • 601-800 out of 800 under Times Higher Education Engineering Ranking 2020.

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Collegedunia Ranking

#18 out of 500 in India 2025 
#1st in Bihar

Indiatoday Ranking

#11 out of 269 in India 2025 
#1st in Bihar

NIRF Ranking

#19 out of 300 in India 2025 
#1st in Bihar

IIRF Ranking

#1st in Bihar

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Fee Structure And Facilities:

IIT Patna charged a total Fees of INR 45,000 from students pursuing their PhD programme in Mechanical engineering. Students have to pay this fee in semester basis which makes it even more affordable. Those from SC/ST category are given financial concession and their total programme fee was INR 30,000. There are different opportunities to get good grants also
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