Here are some parameters, based on which you can assess where NIT Hamirpur stands in comparison to NIT Raipur or NIT Patna-

• Rankings- NIT Hamirpur is ranked 127th in the 2023 NIRF Rankings for Indian Engineering Colleges. NIT Raipur is ranked 70th and NIT Patna is ranked 56th. 

• Campus life, infrastructure and facilities- NIT Hamirpur provides the best infrastructure, campus life and facilities to its students. In this respect, it is better than any other college. However, you will face some inconveniences during the rainy season.

• Placements - The placements are decent at NIT Hamirpur. It does lag behind NIT Jaipur and Allahabad due to its remote location. But overall, it is at par with the NITs of northern and eastern regions. The list of top recruiters at NIT Hamirpur includes- Paytm, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte, CRED, Stryker Corporation and Philips among others. 

• Alumni Network - The alumni from NIT Hamirpur work for World leaders like Nvidia- the biggest graphic processor unit maker.

Thus, NIT Hamirpur is a good institution. It is at par with NIT Raipur and NIT Patna.

Attaining a high CGPA of around 9 isn’t exactly very challenging at NIT Patna because the exams aren’t very rigorous and the competition is just average. All you need to do is attend classes regularly and maintain notes religiously.

The exam papers are usually not very tough. You just need to write the words of the professors exactly. If you ever come across a question that is out of the syllabus, then you can approach the professors and express your concern. Develop a good rapport with the professors and pay special attention to the classes.

A high CGPA of around 9 is very important for core branches because only a handful of core companies like BPCL allow very few students, preferably toppers for placements. CSE companies just need a 7 or 8+ CGPA for placements.

Yes, branch change is certainly possible in NIT Patna. To be eligible for branch change, you need to maintain a CGPA above 8.25 in the first year. When the college re-opens in July, the forms for branch change will be available and the students willing to get their branch changes can submit their applications. You will however need the following for a smooth branch change 

1. You will need original Grade cards for the first two semesters. For this, all you need to do is write an application to the academics for the same.
2. You will have to fill out an application form, available on the website. You can list your preferences here.
3. You will also require an application regarding the change of branch from A to B, that is signed by the HOD of the department and forwarded to the dean.

Best is a relative term. Best in what aspect, academics or job opportunities? Here is a one-to-one analysis of each branch

Computer Science Department

• This department is the best department in terms of placements and has the highest placement rate too.
• The department also has an authorized international club IEEE 

Mechanical Engineering 

• Placements-wise the department is average with companies like Tata, Maruti, and Havells visiting for placements. 
• A few PSUs like BPCL also provide decent job opportunities to its students.

• The workload is less and you get a lot of free time. One can get good grades around 8-9 CGPA by just studying sincerely a few weeks prior to the exams.

ECE Department 

• This branch has many strict faculty who are very serious about attendance and academics.
• The lab sessions aren’t very engaging although new labs are on the way.
• Placements depend on your skills.

Electrical Engineering

• The branch has surprisingly good offers from PSUs like BPCL. 
• The infrastructure of this branch is very old and so is the equipment.

Civil Engineering 

• NIT Patna was known for civil engineering In Fact the the main building of NIT is the civil department.
• This department has great infrastructure and a faculty pool.
• The placement scenario however is pathetic and most students have to resort to GATE preparation.

Information Technology 

• It isn't a separate department but just a few rooms and a hall.
• They are usually considered to be a part of the CSE department.

Architecture

• This department has an amazing infrastructure but the placement scenario is pathetic.

Given below is a detailed comparison of the branch-wise placement statistics of NIT Patna

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Hope this helps you!

I have a female friend at NIT Patna and from what I heard from here, the food served in the mess is satisfactory. Students are offered a variety of dishes but the food tastes decent. 

Breakfast is the best meal with a different dish served every day. Some days it's Chole Batoore, while on other days it's Poha or Aaloo Paratha. Students are also given milk, a boiled egg, and an omelet for breakfast occasionally.

Lunch and dinner mainly comprise dal, roti, vegetables, salads, pickle, kheer, and Suzi ka halwa. The type of vegetable and dal vary everyday. I am also attaching a few pics of the lunch she ate during her time at NIT Patna.

In the evening students are given snacks such as tea and biscuits. Weekends bring in specialties like fish and chicken.

My brother recently passed out from NIT Patna and sharing his experience he told me about the life lessons the institute taught him. A few of them have been listed below

• Don’t fear change in life as it may be uncomfortable in the beginning but will give you excellent results in the future.
• Don’t stop yourself from doing kind gestures occasionally. Remember what goes around comes around.
• The food in the mess is miserable so you need to be grateful for the homemade food you took for granted before.
• The infrastructure and facilities do affect your opportunities and academics but only to a certain extent. Rest depends on your willingness and passion to succeed.
• You will be surrounded with both positive and negative people. So choose your friends wisely.
• Harsh circumstances only make you stronger. 
• As long as you have your priorities straight, pointers and academics mean nothing. 

He learned a lot from his time at NIT Patna that made him a better person today.

Someone else's package doesn't guarantee that you'll also bag the same package. Out of mentioned options, NIT Patna is a better option not because of the 40 lakh package. The placement package had been offered by Adobe which is said to recruit 2 ladies each offering 20 lakh packages to each. But in 2018, Adobe hired a female student offering her 40 LPA package, which can be true or even wrong information. However, you should not take admission in NIT Patna just because someone bagged a 40 Lakh package. The package will depend on your dedication during the course. It will help you easily earning a 6-8 LPA package.

While there is no doubt that NIT Patna is an old institution, yet it lacks some of the basic facilities such as hostels and open spaces. The campus is quite small as compared to other engineering colleges. So, it does not feel like a proper campus to some students as they have to spend 4 years there.
In the present time, a mega hostel is being constructed but it is outside the campus. The locality surrounding the campus is very unpleasant.The good thing is that the campus is located beside Ganga, having some modern and beautiful ghats. The management and staff are strict and less creative.

NIT Patna earlier known as Bihar College of Engineering is located in the heart of Patna amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. The campus, although a tiny one has a peaceful and serene ambiance because of the holy Ganga located in the rear of the campus. Moreover, the central location gives you access to everything in the city from shopping to exploring. 

You will adjust to campus life quite easily and will develop a unique bond with the institute. Moreover, the authorities have worked very hard to improve the living conditions of the campus. For example, 

• The infrastructure is being renovated and many new labs have been made
• Extracurricular activities are now given a lot of focus and a separate body SAC has been made for the same. 
• First-year students are allotted hostels on the basis of the rank secured by them in JEE Mains while others get hostels on the basis of their CGPA. 
• A typical hostel room at NIT Patna has 3-4 students living together. Some new hostels are also being made to improve the accommodation facilities.
• Students are provided with facilities like 24*7 electricity supply, cool purified drinking water supply, high-speed LAN, and decent food facilities.

There are PG facilities nearby but they charge high rent and the facilities may not be at par with campus facilities.