Patna University FAQs

Q. What is the seat matrix at Patna University?

Ans. There are 40 to 100 seats available in different courses for admission in Patna University. Mentioned below is the detailed seat matrix for different courses offered in Patna University in a tabular form:

Course Intake
LLM 20
M.Ed. 50
M.Com. 100
MA (Different specializations) 18 to 80
PG Diploma (Different specializations) 20 to 60

Q. How is the faculty of Patna University?

Ans. Patna University has a team of highly experienced faculty members who are also very cooperative and supportive to the students in studies and other matters as well. There are various teachers with 5 to 10 years of experience in their related subjects.

Q. What are the extracurricular activities in Patna University?

Ans. Patna University has established a ‘Cultural Activity Board ‘ for organizing extracurricular activities every year. The ‘Cultural Activity Board’ organizes various competitive activities such as debate competition, elocution English and Hindi, etc. 

purpose of all-round development of students. The committee has activities in the fields of fine arts, literary events, music, dance and dramatics as well.

Q. How is accommodation at Patna University?

Ans. The hostel facility is available for students at an affordable cost. The hostel rooms are clean and hygienic. The admissions to the hostel are provided on the basis of the merit scores of students. There is also a facility for outdoor events available in Patna University.

Q. What are the career prospects after completing M.Sc Geology from Patna University?

Ans. After doing post-graduation in M.Sc. In Geology, the students can have a lot of opportunities in their careers. This also includes jobs in various government and private organizations. Mentioned below are the names of some major recruiting organizations for M.Sc. Geology students: 

  • Geological Survey of India
  • Central groundwater Board 
  • Hindustan Zinc Limited
  • Atomic Mineral Division, Hyderabad
  • Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

The maximum salary which M.Sc. Geology students can earn 15 LPA whereas the average salary can go from 5.8 to 7.5 LPA.

Q. Does Patna University provide a sports facility? 

Ans. Yes, Patna University provides sports facilities to the students. There are various games played between the affiliated colleges of Patna University. The major games include football, kabaddi, basketball, table tennis, chess, and badminton. For encouraging sports activities Patna University has established a particular board namely ‘Patna University Sports Board.’

Q. What is the training provided in the NCC camp of Patna University?

Ans. There are various activities and training organized in the NCC camp of Patna University. The major activities are mentioned below:

  • Institutional Training
  • Adventure Training
  • Youth Exchange Program
  • Community Development Program 

Q. How is Patna University?

Ans. Patna University has achieved awards such as Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Lalji Prasad (Department of Mathematics) and Padma Shri award to Dr. Kalim Ajiz, Dr. Indu Bhushan Sinha, Dr. Vijay Prakash, Dr. Shyam Narayan Arya, and many more. The university has also won:

  • Hosted East Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament and the team qualified and participated in the Inter-Zonal Tournament and also selected for participating in the Vizzy Trophy Tournament at Amritsar.
  • The sports team comprising around 60 boys and girls participated in “Eklavya”, the Inter-University Sports meet held at Ara and brought home twenty-three medals.
  • Inter-University Table Tennis meet at L. N. M. University, Darbhanga.
  • The powerlifting team from PU won the Bronze medal at the All India Powerlifting Competition held at Amritsar, 2012.

Q. Is studying at Patna University better than Magadh University?

Ans. Yes, Patna University is better than Magadh University. Given below are some of the points which will help in comparing both Universities:

  • Patna University has better and effective management than Magadh University as the exams, results and everything else is conducted and issued on time.
  • The number of colleges is less at Patna University (13 affiliated colleges) than at Magadh University. So, it is manageable for the university to control the administration of each and every college.
  • Exams are conducted in a very strict manner in Patna University. Therefore, students need to study hard to cover their paper. Sadly, Magadh University conducts its exam to fulfill the quorum.
  • There aren't any regular classes conducted at Magadh University. Students of Magadh University had been suffering a lot due to incompetency of university official.
  • There are few colleges in Magadh University that are trying to impart education to their students like AN College, Commerce College, Gaya College, etc. But every college in Patna University has its own glorious history like Science College, Patna College, and Patna Women's College.