Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Bihar – A Comprehensive Guide to Elite Institutes & Affordable State Colleges
Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Bihar
A Comprehensive Guide to Elite Institutes & Affordable State Colleges
🚀 Engineering in Bihar: The Hidden Potential
Bihar is home to not just premier national institutes like IIT and NIT, but also a network of state government colleges that offer extremely low fees (as low as ₹4,000/year). Admission to these colleges is primarily through JEE Main Score followed by UGEAC Counselling conducted by the BCECE Board.
The Elite Tier (National Importance)
IIT Patna
Highlight: World-class research, 500-acre campus, and exceptional CSE placements.
NIT Patna
Highlight: One of the oldest institutes. Excellent location and 100% placement for top branches.
IIIT Bhagalpur
Highlight: Public-Private Partnership mode. Rapidly growing placements.
BIT Mesra (Patna Campus)
Highlight: Extension of the famous BIT Mesra Ranchi. Good infrastructure.
The State Government Gems (Low Fees)
💡 Pro Tip: The following colleges have extremely low fees (approx. ₹10k – ₹40k per year). Admission is via UGEAC Counselling based on JEE Main Rank.
| Institute Name | Est. Year | Approx. Fee/Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. MIT Muzaffarpur | 1954 | ₹ 4,420 | Muzaffarpur |
| 6. Bhagalpur College of Engg (BCE) | 1960 | ₹ 4,000 – ₹ 10,000 | Bhagalpur |
| 7. Gaya College of Engineering | 2008 | ₹ 10,530 | Gaya |
| 8. Nalanda College of Engineering | 2008 | ₹ 10,000 | Chandi (Nalanda) |
| 9. Darbhanga College of Engg | 2008 | ₹ 30,000 | Darbhanga |
| 10. Bakhtiyarpur College of Engg | 2016 | ₹ 35,000 | Patna District |
