About Patna College
Patna College on Ashok Rajpath, set up in 1863 and Bihar’s oldest college, is a Patna University college offering BA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, Mass Communication and MA courses.
Patna College was founded in 1863 and calls itself the oldest institution of higher education in Bihar. It stands on Ashok Rajpath along the Ganga in Patna and comes under Patna University. Most students join its undergraduate arts programmes, now run as three- and four-year degrees under the choice-based credit system, and notices also mention B.Sc and B.Com. Its vocational department runs BBA, BCA and BMC (mass communication). At postgraduate level, notices refer to M.A. programmes such as M.A. Geography. The college is NAAC accredited, and semester fees are paid through the Patna University online portal.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Admission to the four-year undergraduate programmes is done through Patna University, and Patna College publishes registration forms and spot-round notices for the session on its website. The 2026-30 four-year UG registration form and a 2026 spot round notice are posted there. Vocational courses (BBA, BCA, BMC) and postgraduate courses follow the Patna University admission notices.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Library
Where these courses lead
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Other colleges in Patna
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Frequently asked questions
When was Patna College established?
In 1863
Which vocational courses does it offer?
BBA, BCA and BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication).
Which university is it under?
Patna University.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Patna College home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Vocational Courses - Patna College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Psychology - Patna College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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