Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna students secured 400 job offers during Phase 1 of the 2026 Bachelor of Technology (BTech) placement season. The institute announced an average cost-to-company (CTC) package of Rs 25.82 lakh per annum for BTech graduates. This initial phase, which has concluded, recorded an overall placement rate of 54.34% for BTech students.
BTech Placement Figures
The first phase of the 2026 BTech placement drive concluded with 400 students receiving job offers. This number represents a significant portion of the graduating class seeking employment. The overall placement rate for BTech programs stood at 54.34% at the close of Phase 1, according to data released by IIT Patna.
The average CTC for BTech students reached Rs 25.82 lakh per annum. This figure marks a substantial 17.66% increase compared to the average CTC reported in the previous year’s placement cycle. The consistent rise in average packages reflects strong industry confidence in IIT Patna’s engineering talent.
MTech Performance and Salary Growth
Master of Technology (MTech) students also experienced positive placement outcomes. Their average CTC surpassed Rs 16.20 lakh per year . This represents a 7.32% increase in average compensation compared to the previous year. Multiple academic departments across IIT Patna reported higher average and median salary figures for their students in both BTech and MTech programs during this cycle.
| Metric | BTech Placements (Phase 1, 2026) | MTech Placements (Phase 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offers Secured | 400 | (Data not specified) |
| Overall Placement Rate | 54.34% | (Data not specified) |
| Average CTC | Rs 25.82 lakh per annum | Above Rs 16.20 lakh per year |
| Year-on-Year CTC Increase | 17.66% | 7.32% |
Diverse Roles and Industry Engagement
Students secured a wide array of technical and analytical job roles. Core engineering positions included software development engineer, system software engineer, and product engineer. Demand for specialized skills was evident.
Advanced technology roles were also prominent. Students received offers for data scientist, machine learning engineer, and generative AI engineer positions. These reflect the growing importance of artificial intelligence and data analytics in the industry.
Further opportunities extended into finance and consulting. Desk quant analyst, consultant, and business analyst roles were secured. This diversity highlights the broad applicability of an IIT Patna education.
Top Recruiting Companies
A diverse group of major companies and public sector undertakings participated in the recruitment drive. Technology giants such as Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA hired students. Leading financial firms like Goldman Sachs also made offers. Samsung and Cisco were among the other top tech recruiters.
Public sector and core engineering companies showed strong interest. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) recruited graduates. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Reliance Industries also participated.
Additional prominent recruiters included Optum, Sprinklr, Media.net, and Tata Advanced Systems. These companies represent various sectors, from healthcare technology to media and defense.
Sectoral Demand and Phase 2
The 2026 placement cycle saw an increased demand for graduates across several key industries. Manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and automotive sectors significantly increased their hiring activity. This indicates a robust and diversified job market for IIT Patna engineers.
Institute leadership congratulated the successful students. Director TN Singh, Registrar AK Thakur, Associate Dean (Resources) NK Tomar, and Co-Chair of CCTC Rishabh Singh acknowledged their achievements. They emphasized IIT Patna’s dedication to enhancing career opportunities for its graduates.
The second phase of IIT Patna’s placement drive is scheduled to resume in mid-January 2026 . Students who have not yet secured offers will have further opportunities during this upcoming phase.