IIT-P conducts open house for JEE (Advanced) qualified candidates
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This interactive event was designed to help prospective students and their guardians make informed decisions on joining the institution by showcasing IIT Patna's globally-aligned academic programmes, state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative research ecosystem, and strong placement and internship opportunities. Participants also explored the vibrant student culture at IIT Patna that supports their holistic growth through clubs, cultural activities, and extracurricular engagements.
The open house featured engaging presentations and live question-answer sessions with the institute's leadership, including director T N Singh, academic dean (undergraduate) Sushant Kumar, academic dean (student affairs) P K Tiwari, and several other faculty members.
The participants received a detailed overview of 32 major and minor academic programmes across 18 disciplines being conducted in the institution.
They were also given the details of an interdisciplinary dual degree (B Tech-MBA) programme offered in collaboration with IIM Mumbai and IIM Bodh Gaya, and a six-month industry internship designed to provide real-world experience.
The open house also organised sessions on the key aspects of the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling process, international research collaborations, and the wide array of student support systems available at IIT Patna.
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The Virtual Open House served as a valuable platform for aspiring IITians to directly connect with the IIT Patna's functionaries, clarifying their doubts and visualizing their academic journey in the institutions. Many among the 1800 candidates who have qualified from Bihar had also joined the open house, said IIT-P's training-cum-placement officer Kripa Shankar Singh.
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