About Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Patna

Indian Institute of Technology Patna is amongst the newest member of the famed IITs whose number has risen to 15 as of 2011. IIT Patna was established by an act of parliament on August 06, 2008.  IITs are institutions of national importance established through an Act of Parliament for fostering excellence in education. Admission to the Undergraduate Programmes at these institutions for all Indian and Foreign nationals is made through a Joint Entrance Examination, IIT-JEE (formerly known as JEE). The institute runs from its transit campus in Patliputra Colony, Patna as of 2011. As of 2011, it offers only undergraduate courses and doctorate courses.

Information compiled from:Indian Institute of Technology -Website