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How to reach IIT Patna
How to reach IIT Patna
Location: IIT Patna campus is situated in Amhara, Bihta
Distances from Patna Airport: Approximately 35 km
Distances from Patna Railway station: Approximately 45 km
About IIT Patna
About IIT Patna
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is one of the new IITs established by an Act of the Indian Parliament on August 06, 2008. IIT Patna is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The institute offers degree programs at both undergraduate as well as graduate levels across ten different departments. The institute has developed modern facilities that are fully equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities (equipment software and machines) that are routinely used to train and educate students in the various programs. IIT Patna campus is located at Bihta which is approximately 40km from Patna. IIT Patna is a fully residential, self-contained campus in a wooded land of 500 acres. The campus is a home to nilgai and other wildlife. A walk around the campus provides with an experience of being close to nature.
Excursion
Excursion
Patna which was known as Patliputra was the ancient capital of India has been a center of knowledge since long has been attracting visitors and scholars from many parts of the world such as China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, among others. Notable places to visit near Patna are:
Bodh Gaya: It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment under a banyan tree, the Bodhi tree. The history of Bodh Gaya is documented by many inscriptions and pilgrimage accounts.
Nalanda: Nalanda was a Buddhist university established in about 450 CE, and was the longest running university in Indian history. It is considered by historians to be the world's first residential university and among the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world. Operating from 427 until 1197 CE, Nalanda played a vital role in promoting the patronage of arts and academics.
Note: Bogh gaya and Nalanda group tours are arranged for the delegates on 17th and 18th February. Payment will be made by the interested delegates
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