Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology, Chapra

What Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology, Chapra does

Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology (LNJPIT), Chhapra is a government-owned engineering college established in 2012 and located on a 40-acre campus in Chapra, Saran district, Bihar, India. It is the 7th government engineering college in Bihar state and operates under the administrative control of the Department of Science, Technology & Technical Education (DSTTE), Government of Bihar. The institute offers undergraduate engineering programs across five departments: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Food Processing and Preservation, alongside an Applied Science & Humanities department. The initial academic session commenced on 08/09/2012 with an intake of 240 students across four engineering streams, and the institute was first affiliated with Aryabhata Knowledge University, Patna before transitioning to affiliation with Bihar Engineering University (BEU), Patna from 2023.

The institute's core technology infrastructure comprises specialized laboratories (including Food Engineering, Food Analysis, and Food Technology labs), a Computer Center, Central Library, Wi-Fi connectivity, and facilities developed under TEQIP-III (a World Bank-assisted Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme). LNJPIT maintains AICTE approval, NBA accreditation status, and participates in NIRF rankings. Supporting modules include Training and Placement services (with named recruiters Wipro, TCS, and Rinex), Research & Development with a Startup Cell, and student support services (hostels, medical facilities, sports, gymnasium, and grievance redressal). The institute's revenue model is fee-based with government grants; specific fee structures are set by the Bihar state government and are not publicly disclosed. Admissions are conducted exclusively through the centralized BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) counseling process.

Leadership comprises Director Mr. Ahmad Mahmood and Principal Dr. Bimal Kumar at the institute level, with Hon'ble Minister Smt. Sheela Kumari and Secretary Sri Himanshu Sharma, IAS overseeing DSTTE Bihar. The institute positions itself as a regional technology and research hub, with stated ambitions to become a state-of-the-art center, though no commercial revenue, funding rounds, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology, Chapra

Legal name

Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology

Website

https://lnjpitchapra.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology (LNJPIT), Chhapra is a government-owned engineering college in Bihar, India, offering undergraduate engineering programs across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, and Food Processing disciplines to students admitted via the state-level BCECEB process.

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Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Engineering education programs
• Undergraduate technical education
• Government engineering college
• Campus placement services
• Higher education degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Chhapra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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B2C

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Services

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Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations

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Core offering

Loknayak Jai Prakash Institute of Technology, Chapra is a government engineering college offering undergraduate engineering degree programs across multiple departments. The institute provides technical education, laboratory facilities, and campus placement support to students. [Inferred based on company name and category]

Product overview

LNJPIT is a government engineering college established in 2012, affiliated with Bihar Engineering University since 2023. The institution offers a unified educational platform providing undergraduate engineering programs across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science, and Food Processing disciplines. The core offering consists of four-semester academic programs with 240 student intake capacity. Supporting modules include Training and Placement services for campus recruitment, a Computer Center with TEQIP-III infrastructure, Central Library, Research and Development facilities with Start-Up Cell, and comprehensive student support services including hostels, medical facilities, and sports. The institution's product architecture follows a single-platform model where the primary educational service is delivered through departmental specializations, supported by ancillary facilities and services.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bihar Engineering University (BEU), PatnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023LNJPIT is affiliated with Bihar Engineering University (BEU), Patna from year 2023. BEU is the governing university that conducts examinations, awards degrees, and sets academic curriculum for the institute.
• Aryabhata Knowledge University, PatnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012LNJPIT had its first affiliation with Aryabhata Knowledge University, Patna before transitioning to BEU in 2023.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE provides regulatory approval and guidelines for technical education. LNJPIT maintains AICTE approval status with EOA reports published annually.
• TEQIP-IIImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP-III) is a World Bank-assisted project that supports institutional development and improvement of technical education quality.
• Skill Development Mission, BiharminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill Certification Scheme enabling youth to take industry-relevant skill training. Training and Assessment fees are paid by the Government under this scheme.
• WiprominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWipro conducts campus recruitment drives at LNJPIT for placing graduates in technology roles.
• TCSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTCS conducts campus recruitment drives at LNJPIT for placing graduates in technology roles.
• RinexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRinex participates in campus placement drives at LNJPIT.

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Direct peers

• Gaya College of Engineering: Bihar government engineering college under BEU with comparable program structure and intake scale. Most directly comparable peer in terms of state governance and student demographics.
• Nalanda College of Engineering, Chandi: Bihar state government engineering college affiliated with BEU, similar in age and structure to LNJPIT. Comparable as a peer government institution with parallel program offerings.
• Bhagalpur College of Engineering: Bihar state government engineering college under BEU, with similar mandate of providing regional technical education. Directly comparable as a peer institution serving a different district of Bihar.
• Government Engineering College, Vaishali: Bihar state government engineering college under BEU. Comparable as a peer institution in the same state-level governance framework and academic ecosystem.
• Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology: Another Bihar state government engineering college affiliated with BEU, offering similar undergraduate engineering programs. Comparable as a peer state-run technical institution under the same affiliating university.
• Darbhanga College of Engineering: Bihar government engineering college under BEU. Comparable as a peer state-run institution offering undergraduate engineering programs in the region.

Broad incumbents

• NIT Patna: National-level technical institution (NIT) located in Bihar. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same state, drawing top-ranked engineering candidates through centralized admissions and offering deeper program breadth.
• IIT Patna: Premier technical institution in Bihar offering undergraduate and graduate engineering programs. While far higher-ranked, it is the most prominent technical education incumbent in the same state, competing for top Bihar engineering aspirants.

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Competitive moat3 records

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• Facebookfacebook.com/lnjpitofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loknayak-jai-prakash-institute-of-technology-chapra

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