The National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) is a premier public engineering and research institution located in Patna, Bihar, India. It is one of the National Institutes of Technology designated as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Founded in 1886 as the Bihar School of Engineering, NIT Patna stands among the oldest technical institutes in northern India and plays a central role in advancing engineering education and innovation in eastern India.The main campus on Ashok Rajpath hosts academic blocks, laboratories, and student hostels, while the Bihta extension is designed to accommodate future growth. The institute supports an active student community engaged in technical societies, cultural festivals, and outreach initiatives such as the National Service Scheme (NSS) and entrepreneurship programs.