At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | NIT Jalandhar | NIT Patna |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | NIT JalandharJalandhar · Estd. 1987 | NIT PatnaPatna · Estd. 1886 |
| Admission route | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. |
| Type | Government | Government |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A · NIRF #55 | NAAC A · NIRF #53 |
| Branch-wise fees | Current fee rows are not available on this comparison page. | |
Overview
NIT Jalandhar (founded 1987, NIRF #55) and NIT Patna (founded 1886 as Bihar College of Engineering, became NIT in 2004, NIRF #53) are two NITs in north India.
Both NIT Jalandhar and NIT Patna are established engineering institutions — NIT Jalandhar founded in 1987 (NIRF Engineering #55) located in Jalandhar, and NIT Patna founded in 1886 (NIRF Engineering #53) located in Patna. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.
Academics
Both offer similar core engineering branches with CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. NIT Jalandhar is Government with NAAC A accreditation. NIT Patna is Government with NAAC A accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Campus Life
**NIT Jalandhar** in Jalandhar, Punjab. **NIT Patna** in Patna, Bihar — heritage 138-year-old institution.
Verdict
**Pick NIT Jalandhar** if: prefer Punjab location, JoSAA rank 12,000-18,000.
**Pick NIT Patna** if: rank 10,000-15,000, value heritage status, prefer east-India.
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