Indian Institute of Technology Patna is one of the 23 IITs, located at Bihta near Patna, Bihar. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. It is one of the second generation IITs established by an Act of the Indian Parliament on 6 August 2008.
Motto: विद्यार्थी लभते विद्याम् (Sanskrit)
Motto in English: One who aspires wisdom, attains it