r/IITPatnaOnlineLife

At this point, I don't understand what should I do.

so this year, I gave Cuet pg for mca and Nimcet too and already have 1 year drop as I completed my bca in 2025. I scored 116 in cuet pg and my nimcet went really bad (I checked answer keys), as I would have scored really good if there's not a negative marking thing. I registered for BBAU, pondicherry university and CUH as ppl suggested me and grok too.

they said I have good chances to get into bbau acc to my cuet pg marks but I still have a doubt bcs it will happen only in round 3 or 4. and I get into deep doubt what if I cannot make it, I didn't have any backup as well.

and I am also not financially stron that I can get good private college.

recently I get to know about this IIT Patna and IIIT Ranchi hybrid program for mca and now I'm so confused should i go for it or I should wait for bbau counseling.

IIT Patna one is lil expensive but like okayish BUT the thing is this is online program and I really don't want to live at my house anymore and I also don't have any job that's why I'm in doubt of it. BBAU is cheap n affordable n I also get that regular campus student vibe but I'm in doubt what if I will not get this clg

please help me what should I do and if you have better choice or better clg pls suggest me.

I plan to enroll in the MCA course, I don't care about placement or brand value or teachers teaching, will I be able to sit for ugc net exam after this? Will it be considered a normal MCA degree which is allowed everywhere as an actual master's degree?

Is it a scam or authentic degree?

Hey everyone,

I am planning to join the 4-year online/hybrid BS in Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity program offered by IIT Patna (CEP). I had a few urgent questions regarding how the program runs logistically and would love to hear from current students or seniors who know the system.

To give some context, I recently had a major medical emergency and underwent surgery, which forced me to miss major engineering entrance exams. Because of my recovery and personal reasons, I absolutely cannot leave Kolkata right now. I don’t want to drop a year due to my illness, which is why this hybrid program is a lifesaver for me.

However, I have a few specific doubts before I finalize my admission:

Semester Exams: Are the end-semester exams conducted completely online from home, or do we have to visit designated physical exam centers? If there are physical centers, does IIT Patna have center options in or near Kolkata?

Convocation: Upon successful completion of the 4 years, do hybrid/online BS students get invited to the main IIT Patna campus for a traditional, offline convocation ceremony to receive their degrees?

Dual-Degree (Parallel B.Tech): Because I am terrified of the "online-only" stigma on a resume among traditional Indian HRs, I am considering enrolling in a local private college in Kolkata for a regular, physical B.Tech just to hold an offline degree safety net. Under UGC rules this is legal, but does IIT Patna's hybrid program schedule allow enough flexibility to run it side-by-side with a regular college? Or are the live classes and project deadlines too demanding?

If anyone currently enrolled in this BS program can share their experience regarding the exam pattern, the offline campus visits, and the overall workload, it would be immensely helpful.

Thank you so much!