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Indian Institute of Technology Patna was established by an Act of the Indian Parliament on August 06, 2008. IIT Patna is an esteemed academic institution of national significance and international recognition, with a motto that emphasizes equal opportunity for all based on merit. IIT Patna has ten departments: These are Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Humanities & Social Science departments.
For more information about IIT Patna, please visit https://www.iitp.ac.in/
Department of Mathematics, IIT Patna
The Department of Mathematics was established with the inception of IIT Patna in August 2008. The Department is committed to impart high-quality education in Mathematics at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Faculty members of the department have versatile experience in teaching as well as in research in different areas of Mathematics. The research areas of the department include Algebra, Coding Theory, Differential Equations, Graph Theory, Mathematical Control Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Nonlinear Dynamics, Numerical Analysis and Computations, Optimization, Statistics, Differential Geometry, Computational Finance, Theoretical Computer Science and Matrix Theory.
The department is currently running B.S./B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing, B.Tech.-M.Tech. dual degree program in Mathematics and Computing, M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing and Ph.D. in all above-mentioned research areas.
For more information about department of Mathematics, IIT Patna, please visit https://www.iitp.ac.in/departments/basic-sciences/mathematics
How to reach IIT Patna
IIT Patna is well connected with Patna Airport and Patna Rail Station. IIT Patna campus is located at Bihta, 40 km from Patna and 20 km from Ara, at a 501 acres (203 ha) site. The nearest railway station is Bihta which is 2 km from the campus. Bihta railway station is connected to most of the major cities in India. There are sufficient autos available from Bihta rail station to come at Patna. Danapur railway station is approximately 20 km from campus. The distance from Patna junction to Bihta is approximately 40 km. Patna junction and Danapur Railway station are connected to Bihta by local trains.
IIT Patna has road connectivity to and from Patna and Ara. Regular bus services have been provided by the Govt. of Bihar from Gandhi Maidan, Patna to IIT Patna campus.
The nearest airport to reach IIT Patna campus is Jai Prakash Narayan Domestic Airport, Patna, which is located 5 kilometres southwest of Patna and about 35 km from IIT Patna.
Auto facilities are available from Bihta rail station to IIT Patna. Autos, Taxies and Uber/Ola facilities are also available to IIT Patna from Patna/Danapur rail station or Patna airport.
Visiting places near by IIT Patna:
Gaya is a holy city beside the Falgu River, in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. It’s known for 18th-century Vishnu pad Mandir, a riverside temple. The driving distance from IIT Patna to Gaya is around 120 km. If you prefer to go by train, first travel from IIT Patna to Patna Junction (either by cab or a local train from Bihta station, about 35–40 minutes). The distance from Patna Junction is around 95–100 km, and several express and intercity trains run daily between Patna Junction and Gaya Junction with an affordable fare. Buses are also available, usually covering the journey in a little over 2 hours, with moderate ticket prices.
2. Patna is an ancient city steeped in history, spirituality, and modern charm, offers something for every kind of traveler. Walk through the majestic Golghar, and to sweeping views over the Ganges. Explore rich collections at the Patna Museum, housed in beautiful Mughal–Rajput architecture and featuring artefacts from ancient India. Witness architectural grandeur at the Sabhyata Dwar, a towering sandstone arch celebrating Pataliputra’s legacy. Enjoy serene moments at Buddha Smriti Park, a peaceful memorial at Eco Park. Visit Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna’s expansive zoo and botanical garden. Pay homage at sacred sites like Takht Sri Patna Sahib, the revered Sikh Takht marking Guru Gobind Singh’s birthplace, and the Mahavir Mandir, a popular Hindu temple. End your day at Gandhi Ghat, enjoying the evening Ganga Aarti or a scenic cruise aboard MV Ganga Vihar. Nearby, the historic Gandhi Maidan and its grand Sabhyata Dwar anchor the city’s historical landscape.
3. Other Ancient Historical Places:
Nalanda and Rajgir, two of the most significant historical sites of Bihar, are closely linked with India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Nalanda is world-renowned for the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the oldest residential universities in the world, which flourished between the 5th and 12th centuries and attracted scholars from across Asia. Today, its red-brick ruins, monasteries, temples, and the Nalanda Archaeological Museum continue to inspire visitors with a glimpse of its glorious past. Nearby, Rajgir, surrounded by rocky hills and lush greenery, holds great importance for both Buddhism and Jainism. It was once the capital of the Magadh kingdom and is known for sites such as the Vishwa Shanti Stupa on Ratnagiri Hill, the Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak) where Lord Buddha preached, hot springs, and ancient caves associated with Lord Mahavira. Together, Nalanda and Rajgir form a spiritual and historical circuit, drawing pilgrims, historians, and tourists alike.
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