Patna University, Patna
Patna University, Patna is a government institution in Patna, Bihar, established in 1917. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1917
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0074
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel.
- Official website
- pup.ac.in
Entrance exams Patna University, Patna accepts
- JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
Questions about Patna University, Patna
How do I get admission to Patna University, Patna?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams does Patna University, Patna accept?
Patna University, Patna uses JEE Main. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Patna University, Patna a government or private institution?
Patna University, Patna is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Patna University, Patna?
Patna University, Patna is in Patna, Bihar, India.
When was Patna University, Patna established?
Patna University, Patna was established in 1917.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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