Patna University

The third round of counselling for admission to LLB, BFA, MCA, MJMC, MSW, MSc Biotechnology, MEd, LLM, MSc Environmental Science, and BLIS programmes will be held on Dec 30 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
According to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 211 UG and PG students were placed during Patna University placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (2-year) students was INR 3.50 LPA and INR 4 LPA during placements 2022, respectively.

Patna University Highlights 2023

Patna University is a public university established in 1917 under the British rule in India. Patna University is the first university in Bihar. The university has a total of 10 constituent colleges. Patna University through its 31 departments, constituent colleges and 4 other institutes offers a wide array of UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral level programmes in the fields of Science, Education, Humanities, Law, Commerce, and many other streams.

The campus of Patna University is spread over 181.58 acres in which the installed area is 48.92 acres and the residential area is spread over 25.24 acres. The university is accredited NAAC Grade “B+” by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Patna University course admission is both merit and entrance exam-based.

For admission to many of the undergraduate programmes at Patna University, candidates are required to take the Patna University CET (PUCET) based on they will be shortlisted for further admission process. Also, for admission to the MBA programme, candidates are required to appear for the MAT or CMAT entrance exam.

The key highlights of Patna University are given in the table below:

Particulars	Patna University Highlights 2023
Establishment year \| Ownership type	1917 \| State University
Campus size	181.58 acres
Top accreditations	B+ Grade by NAAC
Recognised by	UGC
No. of constituent colleges	10
Flagship courses	MBA

Patna University Courses and Fees 2024

Interested in getting admission to Patna University courses? For admission, all students will be required to fulfill a minimum eligibility criteria set by the institution for the desired course. The following table showcases a list of Patna University courses along with their eligibility criteria and total tuition fee:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.A.	5.7 K – 40 K	Graduation : 45-50 %
B.Sc.	10.4 K	10+2 : 45-55 % Exams : CBSE 12thBSEB 12th+2 More
PG Diploma	1.6 K – 75.9 K	Graduation : 45-50 %
M.Sc.	11.2 K – 81 K	Graduation : 45-55 %
B.A.	31.5 K	10+2 : 45-55 % Exams : CBSE 12thBSEB 12th+2 More
B.Ed	7.2 K – 23 K	– / –
MBA/PGDM	4 K – 2.2 L	Graduation : 50-55 % Exams : MATCMAT
BCA	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thISC+2 More
LL.M	– / –	Graduation : 45 %
MCA	65.6 K – 1.1 L	Graduation : 45 %
M.Ed	7.7 K	Graduation : 50 %
M.Com	480 – 22.5 K	– / –
B.Com	– / –	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
BFA	960	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
BBA	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thISC+2 More
M.Lib.I.Sc	21 K	Graduation : 50 %
B.M.C.	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thBSEB 12th+1 More
B.Sc(Hons.)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
B.Com (Hons)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
Ph.D.	6 K	Exams : UGC NETCSIR NET
MSW	30.4 K	– / –
LL.B.	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thBSEB 12th
B.Lib.I.Sc.	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
Certificate	8.1 K	10+2 : 45 %
B.A. (Hons)	– / –	Exams : Patna University Entrance Exam
B.Voc	– / –	Exams : Patna University Entrance Exam

University Admission 2024

Patna University admission 2024 is open for UG Regular and Vocational programs. The last date to apply for UG programs is May 20, 2024. Patna University is also inviting applications for MBA (Self-Finance) admissions 2024. The last date to apply for MBA (self-finance) is May 10, 2024.

Patna University runs a number of courses at UG, PG and Doctoral curriculum with different specialisations. All the courses are functioning in various fields and some of them are Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Management, Law, Medical and others. There are 10 constituent colleges under which Diploma courses and multiple courses are offered by the university.

With the guidance of dynamic faculty members, Patna University has bagged ‘Grade B+’ accreditation from NAAC. The university is approved by BCI and AICTE. Students can apply for Patna University both online & offline. The university accepts some national level exams which are CAT, BLET, MEET and MLET for the admission process.

At UG level several courses are offered such as B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BFA etc. To be eligible for all these UG program students must pass intermediate level with a minimum percentage from a recognized board. For admission to these courses the university conducts PUCET, students need to appear in this entrance exam and must obtain a qualified score to be selected. For being eligible to a B.Lib.Sc, LLB & B.Ed course, candidates need to complete graduation in any stream from a recognized university. Students must secure qualified marks in BLET & BEET exams respectively to be selected. Check Patna University Courses

Along with conventional courses, the university offers professional courses too at the PG program. Traditional courses like M.A, M.Sc, M.Com and professional courses like MBA, M.Lib.Sc, MCA, LLM are offered by the university. Interested candidates should have done graduation in relevant disciplines from a recognized university. The university grants admission in both merit and entrance based. For different courses different entrance exams are accepted by Patna University. Such as for LLM & M.Ed students need to score qualified marks in MLET & MEET for final selection. For admission to M.A & MBA, the university accepts CAT/MAT/ATMA/JMET score followed by GD & PI.

At Doctoral level, the university offers PhD courses in a handful of specialisations. Some of the specialisations are Economics, Geography, Sanskrit, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology and several others. To be eligible for a PhD program students need to complete post graduation in the same field with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Selection will be made on the basis of PAT score.

Apart from all these regular based programs, the university provides admission to Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate courses too. Students will be selected on the basis of their previous qualifying results.

The university also offers a few courses under the Distance Education program. Courses like B.A, B.Com, B.Lib.Sc, BCA and PG Diploma are offered by Patna University in Distance Education program.

PU-CET (UG) Cutoff Year Wise Comparison 2022

Patna University cutoff 2023 has been concluded for all the courses for the academic year 2023-24. For Patna University admission 2024, the university accepts PU-CET scores, followed by the round-wise counselling process. A few more updates related to Patna University are given below:

Patna University cutoff for the various UG courses including BA and BSc through affiliated colleges like Patna College and Bihar National College. Patna University admission to UG courses is based on PUCET UG exam. As per last year’s analysis, the university had released merit lists up to Round 2 for various specialisations of UG courses including Chemistry, English, Mathematics and more. The last round closing rank for the most competitive course was 61 for B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science for the General Category All India Quota candidates. To check out the year-wise Patna University PUCET cutoff for admission to various courses,

University Scholarship

Aiming to support deserving and talented students in their academic journey Patna University offers a range of scholarships, primarily focused towards PG degrees. These Patna University scholarships are directly available for the students who meet the Patna University eligibility criteria. Upon meeting the university’s eligibility requirements, students can apply for and receive the scholarship amount. Some of the scholarships available at Patna University include the PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl child, PG scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST students, and the Scholarship scheme for Disabled students. The scholarships offered at Patna University, Patna encourage and reward students with calibre to pursue their higher education at the university.

University Scholarships

The details for scholarships offered at Patna University, Patna are mentioned below for student’s reference.

University Scholarship Details

Scholarship	About	Eligibility	Amount of scholarship	Duration
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl child	This scholarship pushes single girl child to undertake PG education	Candidate needs to be a single girl child or twin sisters.	Rs 36,200	2 years
PG scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST	This scholarship is financial aid to 1000 SC/ST students.	Applicants need to fall in the SC/ST category.	Rs. 7,800 per month	2 years/3 years
PG scholarship for university-rank holders	This scholarship rewards meritorious students for their academic hard work.	Applicant needs to rank 1st or 2nd in UG	Rs 3,100 per annum	2 years
Scholarship scheme for Disabled students	This scholarship supports specially-abled students in their academic pursuits	The applicant should have a disability of at least 40% with a family income not exceeding Rs 3 lakh per annum	Rs 3,000 per month for PG programmes and Rs 2,500 per month for UG programmes	10 months in each academic year

University Facilities

A wide range of facilities are provided at Patna University, Patna to enhance the overall experience of its students. The campus is equipped with numerous amenities to provide a comfortable environment for the university community. Some of the Patna University campus facilities provided are well-furnished Hostels, Cafeterias, and Health Care Center which ensures that students have access to quality medical assistance right within the campus. Additionally, Patna University boasts well-equipped auditoriums and state-of-the-art laboratories. The Patna University sports facilities promote physical education alongside academia, encouraging a balanced lifestyle amongst the students. These facilities ensure well being and comfort of the Patna University community.

Boys Hostel

The boys hostel at Patna University is equipped with modern amenities such as spacious and well-furnished rooms, internet, recreational rooms with a dedicated TV area and a mess which provides hygienic meals. These facilities try to provide a pleasant experience for the hosteliers.
Girls Hostel

The girls hostel at Patna University is equipped with modern amenities such as spacious and well-furnished rooms, internet, recreational rooms with a dedicated TV area and a mess which provides hygienic meals. Moreover, the CCTV facility available ensures a safe stay for the hosteliers.
Medical/Hospital

Patna University medical facilities which consist of well-trained and experienced medical staff. Moreover, the state-of-the-art facilities ensure the university community is provided with quality treatment at a minimal cost.
Library

Patna University library has a large number of books in many genres. These include course-specific books, fiction, non-fiction and many more. A digital library is also available in the university.
Sports

The Patna University sports facilities include dedicated areas for sports such as football, cricket, table tennis, skating, basketball, badminton, and powerlifting. These facilities complimented by qualified PT faculty ensure a balance between physical education and academia.
I.T Infrastructure

PU Patna has an excellent IT infrastructure for its students and staff.
Alumni Associations

The university has a good networking for the alumni association.
Auditorium

PU Patna infrastructure includes the auditorium for conducting activities. It has the capacity to accommodate a large number of people.
Laboratories

Patna University facilities include laboratories. These help the students in gaining practical knowledge.
Guest Room/Waiting Room

The university provides guest room facilities to its students, staff and visitors.
Cafeteria

Healthy and delicious meals are provided to the students and staff of the university by the cafeteria. This is a multi-cuisine cafeteria.

University Placements

Patna University offers decent placements to students. As per the NIRF 2024 report, a total of 239 students of 2023 batch got placement. Some of the companies that participated in the Patna University Placements 2023 were ITC Group, Futures Group, Wipro, Infosys, EY, L&T, etc. Below given is the detailed course-wise statistics, released by the university.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Particulars	UG (3 year)	PG (1 year)	PG (2 year)	PG (3 year)
No. of students graduated	6000	39	1850	36
No. of students placed	120	5	94	20
Median salary	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 3.75 LPA

Address: near Patna College, Patna University Campus, Patna, Bihar 800005

Phone: 0612 267 8008

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Patna University