PM Vidyalaxmi Utkarsh institution
Education loan for IIT Patna
Fees, programmes, a worked EMI example and how to get a collateral-free PM Vidyalaxmi loan for Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patna, Bihar.
- Interest rate
- 7.10%
- Category
- Utkarsh
- Established
- 2008
- NIRF 2025
- #19
No collateral under the scheme
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh, through FundMyCampus
No processing fees under the scheme
A parent or guardian as co-borrower
IIT Patna education loan at a glance
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category, so a public sector bank can fund your course at about 7.10%, with no collateral and no guarantor under the scheme.
- PM Vidyalaxmi category
- Utkarsh (one of three bands on the government list)
- Interest rate
- 7.10% a year, floating, at public sector banks
- Collateral
- None under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
- Guarantor
- None under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower
- Margin
- None on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest
- Interest subsidy
- Based on family income, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh: all the interest during study and the grace year up to ₹4.5 Lakh, 3% of it up to ₹8 Lakh
- Processing fee
- No processing or upfront charges under the scheme
- Sanction through FundMyCampus
- Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges
Rates are PNB's PM Vidyalaxmi rates for each category. They change with the RBI repo rate, other banks may differ, and the lender sets the final rate.
The institute
About IIT Patna
IIT Patna was created in 2008 by Act of Parliament. Its Bihta campus offers B.Tech, B.S. and five-year dual degrees, including B.Tech plus MBA programmes run with IIM Bodh Gaya.
- Established
- 2008
- Status
- Institute of National Importance (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961)
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- NIRF 2025
- 19 (Engineering)
- AISHE code
- U-0064
Courses
Programmes at IIT Patna
For 2026-27, IIT Patna lists 782 JoSAA seats. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering is the biggest with 83, and B.Tech + MBA Chemical Science and Technology, MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) the smallest with 5. 35 female supernumerary seats sit on top of these.
UG UG programmes
| Programme | Duration | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 4 years | 65 |
| B.Tech Chemical Science and Technology | 4 years | 40 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 years | 64 |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 83 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 48 |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics | 4 years | 37 |
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 4 years | 47 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 82 |
| B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 4 years | 43 |
| B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 years | 48 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 4 years | 46 |
| B.S. Economics | 4 years | 24 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering, M.Tech in Communication Systems | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + MBA Chemical Science and Technology, MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 5 |
| B.Tech + MBA Civil Engineering, MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 6 |
| B.Tech + MBA Computer Science and Engineering, MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 5 |
| B.Tech + MBA Electronics and Communication Engineering, MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 5 |
| B.Tech + MBA Engineering Physics, MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 6 |
| B.Tech + MBA Mathematics and Computing, MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 5 |
| B.Tech + MBA Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 6 |
| B.Tech + MBA Electrical and Electronics Engineering, MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 6 |
| B.Tech + MBA Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 5 |
| B.Tech + MBA Chemical Engineering, MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 5 |
| B.Tech + MBA Mechanical Engineering, MBA (IIM Mumbai) | 5 years | 15 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Civil Engineering, M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Civil Engineering, M.Tech in Structural Engineering | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech in CSE | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering, M.Tech in VLSI | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering, M.Tech in Power and Control | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Mathematics and Computing, M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing | 5 years | 10 |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Mechanical Engineering, M.Tech in Mechatronics | 5 years | 10 |
| B.S. + MBA Economics, MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya) | 5 years | 6 |
782 seats in 32 programmes.
Source: JoSAA 2026 seat matrix
Getting in
Admission and eligibility at IIT Patna
B.Tech and B.S.
JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling
Source: JoSAA 2026
Fee structure
IIT Patna fees: B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| First semester, excluding ₹20,000 refundable deposit | ₹1,44,750 |
| Second semester onwards | ₹1,25,000 |
| Whole course, about | ₹10.2 Lakh |
IIT Patna's published structure for admissions from July 2023 onwards. Mess charges are paid separately each semester.
Source: fee table on JoSAA 2026
Finance your ₹10.2 Lakh course
A PM Vidyalaxmi loan can cover the B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) fee at IIT Patna, less a 5% margin above ₹4 Lakh, with no collateral and no processing fees under the scheme. Through FundMyCampus, digital sanction takes 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh.
Try your own numbers
EMI calculator for IIT Patna
Set to a loan of ₹9.69 Lakh (the B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) fee of ₹10.2 Lakh less the 5% margin), the Utkarsh rate of 7.10%, and repayment starting 5 years from now (the 4-year course plus 12 months). Change any number to see your EMI.
Loan details
Your EMI breakdown
Monthly EMI after the moratorium
₹11,887
for 180 months
- Loan amount
- ₹9,70,000
- Total interest
- ₹11,69,724
- Total amount you repay
- ₹21,39,724
Indicative estimate. Assumes the full amount is disbursed upfront and simple interest during the moratorium, as most Indian lenders charge. Your lender's sanction letter is final.
After graduation
IIT Patna rankings, placements and higher studies
IIT Patna is ranked 19 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list.
| Batch | Graduated | Placed | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24) | 335 | 320 | ₹22.5 Lakh a year | 15 |
| PG 2-year (graduated 2023-24) | 130 | 120 | ₹28 Lakh a year | 10 |
636 full-time Ph.D scholars were enrolled in 2023-24.
Source: NIRF 2025 data file
Living and support
Hostel, scholarships and life at IIT Patna
Scholarships
- •Merit-cum-means scholarships
- •National Scholarship Portal, Bihar and Jharkhand post-matric schemes
- •Shraman Foundation scholarship
These come on top of the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy.
Source: JoSAA 2026
Studying in Patna
Bihta is about 40 km from Patna Junction, 24 km from Danapur station and 35 km from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. BSRTC buses run from Patna, the state capital.
Source: JoSAA 2026
PM Vidyalaxmi
PM Vidyalaxmi benefits for IIT Patna students
PM Vidyalaxmi is the government's education loan scheme for 1,441 top-ranked institutions. Here is what it means for a student at IIT Patna. How the scheme works
No collateral
Under the scheme, banks ask for no collateral security, so there is nothing to mortgage.
No guarantor
No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins as co-borrower.
No processing fees
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may still charge small portal enrolment and account fees.
Lower rate for Utkarsh colleges
IIT Patna is in the Utkarsh band, so public sector banks lend at about 7.10%.
3% interest subsidy
For family income up to ₹8 Lakh, the government pays 3% of the interest during study and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.
Full interest cover for lower incomes
For family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the central CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the moratorium on technical and professional courses, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh.
Up to 15 years to repay
Repayment starts a year after the course ends, and can run for up to 15 years.
Interest only on what is paid out
The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.
Small margin
Nothing to pay upfront on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost and the bank lends the rest.
No foreclosure or prepayment charges
Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for closing or prepaying floating-rate loans to individuals.
Interest subsidy by family income
| Family income a year | What the government pays | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹4.5 Lakh | All the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh | CSIS scheme, for technical and professional courses |
| Up to ₹8 Lakh | 3% of the interest during the course and the grace year, on loans up to ₹10 Lakh | PM Vidyalaxmi, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year |
| Above ₹8 Lakh | No subsidy. You still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course | PM Vidyalaxmi |
Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal and CSIS scheme on myScheme (Government of India)
Sources: PM Vidyalaxmi portal, Bank of Maharashtra PM-Vidyalaxmi loan terms, RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025
Paperwork
Documents you need
Keep these ready before you apply. FundMyCampus checks them for you before anything goes to the bank.
Student and admission
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 (or last qualifying exam / diploma) marksheet
- Proof of admission to the course
- Schedule of expenses from IIT Patna
- Family income proof from a competent authority
- Photographs of the student and parent
Parent co-borrower
- PAN and Aadhaar of the student and the parent co-borrower
- Parent's income proof: ITR, Form 16 or salary slips
- Last 6 months' bank statements of the parent
- Passport-size photographs
How it works
Your loan journey with FundMyCampus
- 1
Talk to a counsellor
Share your course and fee details. The call is free.
- 2
Upload your documents
Send them online. We check every page so nothing bounces back from the bank.
- 3
We apply on PM Vidyalaxmi
We file your application on the government portal and pick the public sector bank that suits you.
- 4
Digital sanction
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh through FundMyCampus.
- 5
Fees paid to the college
The bank pays IIT Patna directly, one semester at a time.
- 6
Subsidy and repayment
We help you claim the interest subsidy. EMIs start a year after the course ends.
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FAQs
IIT Patna education loan FAQs
What is the education loan interest rate for IIT Patna?
About 7.10% a year at public sector banks under PM Vidyalaxmi, because IIT Patna is in the Utkarsh category. The rate is floating and moves with the RBI repo rate. The bank sets the final rate.
Is IIT Patna covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?
Yes. Indian Institute of Technology Patna (AISHE code U-0064) in Patna, Bihar is on the PM Vidyalaxmi list in the Utkarsh category.
What does B.Tech (4 years, 8 semesters) cost at IIT Patna?
About ₹10.2 Lakh for the whole course. IIT Patna's published structure for admissions from July 2023 onwards. Mess charges are paid separately each semester.
Do I need collateral for a IIT Patna education loan?
No. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, banks ask for no collateral security.
Does the loan cover the whole fee?
Almost. There is no margin on loans up to ₹4 Lakh. Above that you pay 5% of the cost yourself, and the bank lends the rest. Scholarships can count towards the margin.
Is there a processing fee?
No processing or upfront charges under the scheme. Banks may charge small portal enrolment and account fees, for example ₹100 plus GST to enrol at Bank of Maharashtra.
Do I need a guarantor or co-applicant?
No third-party guarantor is needed under the scheme. A parent or guardian joins the loan as co-borrower.
Can I get the PM Vidyalaxmi interest subsidy at IIT Patna?
It depends on family income. Up to ₹4.5 Lakh, the CSIS scheme pays all the interest during the course and grace year for technical and professional courses. Up to ₹8 Lakh, PM Vidyalaxmi pays 3% of the interest in that period on loans up to ₹10 Lakh, for up to 1,00,000 new students a year with government institutions first in line. Above ₹8 Lakh there is no subsidy, but you still get the loan, and banks can cut the rate by up to 1% if you pay interest during the course.
When does repayment start?
One year after the course ends. You then have up to 15 years to repay in monthly EMIs.
Is interest charged on the full loan from the first day?
No. The bank pays the college as each fee falls due, and interest runs only on the amount paid out so far.
Can I repay the loan early?
Yes, with no charge. Under RBI rules, banks cannot charge for prepaying or closing floating-rate loans to individuals.
Does the loan cover hostel and mess?
Yes. Banks fund the fees on IIT Patna's fee sheet, including hostel, and can add mess, books and a laptop.
How long does sanction take through FundMyCampus?
Digital sanction within 2 days for loans under ₹50 lakh at PM Vidyalaxmi colleges, once your documents are complete.
Which documents do I need?
Class 10 and 12 marksheets, proof of admission, the college fee schedule, family income proof, and PAN, Aadhaar and photographs of the student and parent.
How do I get admission to IIT Patna?
B.Tech and B.S.: JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling
What are placements like at IIT Patna?
UG 4-year (graduated 2023-24): 320 of 335 graduates took jobs at a median salary of ₹22.5 Lakh a year, and 15 went on to higher studies.
What is the NIRF rank of IIT Patna?
19 in the NIRF 2025 engineering list.
Is IIT Patna a government engineering institute?
IIT Patna is an institute of National Importance (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961).
Which scholarships can I combine with the loan at IIT Patna?
Merit-cum-means scholarships National Scholarship Portal, Bihar and Jharkhand post-matric schemes Shraman Foundation scholarship
Figures on this page were checked on 4 Nov 2026 against the sources linked in each section.
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